1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications

Base

• Audio
  • Antenna Type: Electric
  • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
  • Number Of Speakers: 8
  • System Cassette
  • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
  • System Disc Autochanger
  • System Radio Type: Am/fm
  • System Type: Stereo
• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
  • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
  • Body Type: Sedan
  • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
  • Front Spoiler Location: Front
  • Grille Colour: Argent
  • Local Body Type: Sedan
  • Local Number Of Doors: 4
  • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
  • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
  • Number Of Doors: 4
• Brakes
  • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
  • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
• Bumpers
  • Front Colour: Painted
  • Front Location: Front
  • Rear Colour: Painted
  • Rear Location: Rear
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.67
• Convenience
  • Ashtray Front Illuminated
  • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
  • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
  • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
  • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
  • Front Ashtray Location: Front
  • Illuminated Entry System Interior
  • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
  • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
  • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
• Dimensions
  • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 430
  • Front Headroom (mm): 987
  • Front Hip Room (mm): 1422
  • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1380
  • Front Track (mm): 1505
  • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
  • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
  • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56
  • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.3
  • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.3
  • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.3
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10740
  • Overall Height (mm): 1394
  • Overall Length (mm): 4487
  • Overall Width (mm): 1720
  • Rear Headroom (mm): 956
  • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1404
  • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1378
  • Rear Track (mm): 1476
  • Wheelbase (mm): 2690
• Doors
  • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 85.3
  • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
  • Compression Ratio: 9.8
  • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
  • Engine (l): 1.8
  • Engine (cc): 1799
  • Engine Configuration: In-line
  • Engine Location: Front
  • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
  • Number Of Cylinders: 4
  • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
  • Stroke Engine: 78.7
  • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
  • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
• Fuel
  • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
  • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
  • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
  • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
  • Fuel Type: Unleaded
  • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
• Instrumentation
  • Clock Type: Digital
  • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
  • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
  • Number Of Odometers: 1
  • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
  • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
• Interior trim
  • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
  • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
  • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
  • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
  • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
• Lights
  • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
  • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
  • Headlights Configuration: Twin
  • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
• Locks
  • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
  • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
  • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
  • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
  • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
  • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
  • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
  • Power Locks Internal Switch
  • Power Locks Operation: Remote
• Paint
  • Type: Gloss
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 37
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.1
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.1
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.4
  • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
  • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
  • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 170
  • Power Measurement Standard: Din
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Location: Front
  • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
  • Front Sunroof Sliding
  • Front Sunroof Tilting
  • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
  • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/plastic
• Safety
  • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
  • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
  • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
  • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
  • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
  • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
  • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
• Seats
  • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
  • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
  • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
  • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
  • Driver Front Seat Reclining
  • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
  • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
  • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
  • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
  • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
  • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
  • Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
  • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
  • Rear Seat Type: Bench
  • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
  • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
  • Seating Capacity: 5
• Steering
  • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
• Storage
  • Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
  • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
  • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
  • Console Dashboard Type: Full
  • Console Floor Location: Floor
  • Console Floor Storage: Open
  • Console Floor Type: Full
  • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
  • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
  • Glove Compartment Illuminated
  • Glove Compartment Lid
  • Glove Compartment Lockable
• Suspension
  • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
  • Suspension Front Location: Front
  • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
  • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
  • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
  • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
  • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
  • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
  • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
  • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
  • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
• Transmission
  • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
  • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
  • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
  • Transmission Type: Manual
• Ventilation
  • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
  • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
  • Ventilation System Micro Filter
  • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
  • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
  • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
  • Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating
• Visibility
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
  • Front Electric Windows: Front
  • Headlight Cleaners Type: Wash/wipe
  • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
  • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
  • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
  • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
  • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
  • Rear Blind Location: Rear
  • Rear Blind Type: Electric
  • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
  • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
  • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
  • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
  • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
  • Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
• Warranty
  • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
  • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
  • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
  • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1830
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1350
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Covers: Full
  • Front Wheels Location: Front
  • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
  • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
  • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
  • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
  • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
  • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
  • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Esprit

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.26
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89.9
  • Compression Ratio: 9.6
  • Engine (l): 2
  • Engine (cc): 1998
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 33
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.2
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.2
  • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
  • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
• Weights
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.67
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 85.3
  • Compression Ratio: 9.8
  • Engine (l): 1.8
  • Engine (cc): 1799
• Interior trim
  • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 37
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.1
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.1
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.4
  • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
  • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 170
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
• Weights
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1350

Classic

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.99
• Convenience
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
• Dimensions
  • Overall Height (mm): 1414
• Interior trim
  • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 31
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.6
  • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.5
• Storage
  • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
• Transmission
  • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
  • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
  • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
  • Transmission Type: Automatic
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1850
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1370

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.26
• Dimensions
  • Overall Height (mm): 1394
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 33
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.2
  • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
• Storage
  • Console Floor Storage: Open
• Transmission
  • Transmission Type: Manual
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1830
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365

Elegance

• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
• Doors
  • Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
• Interior trim
  • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
• Steering
  • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
• Storage
  • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front

• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
• Doors
  • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
• Steering
  • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic

Sport

• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
• Doors
  • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
• Seats
  • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
  • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
• Steering
  • Sports Steering Wheel
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
  • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
  • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
• Doors
  • Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
• Interior trim
  • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
• Safety
  • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
  • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
• Seats
  • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
  • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Storage
  • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Covers: Full
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
  • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
  • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

C36 Amg

• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
• Brakes
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
• Bumpers
  • Front Rubbing Strip
  • Rear Rubbing Strip
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 139.66
• Convenience
  • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
• Dimensions
  • Overall Height (mm): 1424
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 91
  • Compression Ratio: 10.5
  • Engine (l): 3.6
  • Engine (cc): 3606
  • Number Of Cylinders: 6
  • Stroke Engine: 92.4
• Fuel
  • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 62
  • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.4
  • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.6
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
  • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
  • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 26.8
  • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
  • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 280
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 206
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 385
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
• Seats
  • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
  • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
  • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
  • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
  • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
• Suspension
  • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Transmission
  • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
• Visibility
  • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
  • Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1970
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
  • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
  • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

• Audio
  • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
  • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
• Brakes
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.99
• Convenience
  • Illuminated Entry System Interior
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
• Dimensions
  • Overall Height (mm): 1414
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89.9
  • Compression Ratio: 9.6
  • Engine (l): 2
  • Engine (cc): 1998
  • Number Of Cylinders: 4
  • Stroke Engine: 78.7
• Fuel
  • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
  • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
  • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
  • Fuel Type: Unleaded
• Interior trim
  • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 31
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.2
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.6
  • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.5
  • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
  • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
• Safety
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
• Seats
  • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
• Storage
  • Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
• Suspension
  • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
  • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
• Transmission
  • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
• Ventilation
  • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
• Visibility
  • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1850
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1370
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
  • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
  • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205