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Elegance
2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD
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$71,000â€
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Elegance (1998) price & specs
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Elegance
Overview
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Elegance is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $71,000 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 3700 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1427mm (56.2 inches) in height, 4516mm (177.8 inches) in length, 1723mm (67.8 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Elegance comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
64.98 - 143.31 kW/t
64.98 kW/t
143.31 kW/t
Boot Space
430 - 465 litres
390 litres
465 litres
Price
$52,700 - $155,100
$47,950
$155,100
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
4,516 mm
1,723 mm
1,427 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,516 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,723 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Load Capacity | 510 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 1998
Compression Ratio: 9.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 78.7
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 16.4
Capacity (L): 62
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Clock
Type: Digital
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.4
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
Maximum Speed (mph): 122
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 141
Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Toned
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 40.4
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 1027
Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 1510
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 465
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59
Front Track (mm): 1499
Overall Height (in): 56.2
Overall Height (mm): 1427
Overall Length (in): 177.8
Overall Length (mm): 4516
Overall Width (in): 67.8
Overall Width (mm): 1723
Rear Track (in): 57.6
Rear Track (mm): 1464
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.2
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10740
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2690
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.8
Front Headroom (mm): 986
Rear Headroom (in): 37.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 963
Front Hip Room (in): 54.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1410
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.7
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1339
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1378
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Black
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: Wash/Wipe
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1565
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1930
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4255
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1420
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3131
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 4
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Child Safety Seat
Location: Rear Seats
Type: Integrated
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
Front Seat Belts
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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