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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 43 (1999) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 43 is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 202 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $152,090 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 4.3L 8-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5850 rpm) and 410 Nm of torque (at 3250 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1387mm (54.6 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 1570kg (3461.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class C 43 comes standard with 225/40 R17 front tyres and 245/40 R17 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
    $49,620 - $159,600
    $48,350
    $159,600
    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
    1,387 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,516 mm
    Overall Width1,723 mm
    Overall Height1,387 mm
    Wheelbase2,690 mm
    Load Capacity400 mm

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    C 43

    4.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 4266
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.3
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 19

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 306
    Maximum Power (kW): 225
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 410
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5850
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: 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: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Location: Front

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 430

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.4
    Front Track (mm): 1509
    Overall Height (in): 54.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1387
    Overall Length (in): 177.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4516
    Overall Width (in): 67.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1723
    Rear Track (in): 58.4
    Rear Track (mm): 1483
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10730
    Wheelbase (in): 105.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2690

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.8
    Front Headroom (mm): 986
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 956
    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

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    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

    Blind

    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric

    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: High Pressure

    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

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1970
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4343
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3461

    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

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    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
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    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 Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Sunroof: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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