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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 3-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 203 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $71,600 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 141 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 260 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1406mm (55.4 inches) in height, 4343mm (171.0 inches) in length, 1728mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2715mm (106.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1480kg (3262.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    69.08 - 159.02 kW/t
    69.08 kW/t
    159.02 kW/t
    Boot Space
    455 - 470 litres
    315 litres
    470 litres
    Price
    $52,800 - $150,900
    $49,950
    $150,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    1 year
    6 years

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    Dimensions

    4,343 mm
    1,728 mm
    1,406 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,343 mm
    Overall Width1,728 mm
    Overall Height1,406 mm
    Wheelbase2,715 mm
    Load Capacity425 mm

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    Base

    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Supercharger

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 82.0
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Compression Ratio: 9.0
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 85.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.6
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 192
    Maximum Power (kW): 141
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 260
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500

    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
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

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

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine

    Bumpers

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

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1100
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 310

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 58.8
    Front Track (mm): 1493
    Overall Height (in): 55.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1406
    Overall Length (in): 171.0
    Overall Length (mm): 4343
    Overall Width (in): 68.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1728
    Rear Track (in): 57.6
    Rear Track (mm): 1464
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.3
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10760
    Wheelbase (in): 106.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2715

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 979
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 922
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.1
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1400
    Rear Hip Room (in): 53.7
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1364
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1341
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.7
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1312

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Louvre
    Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
    Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sliding Rear Sunroof: yes
    Rear Sunroof Type: Louvre

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Electrically Foldable Mirrors

    Operation: Electric

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 740
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1631
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1905
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4200
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1480
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3263

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Tape Logic Deck: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    Disc Player

    Glove Box Capacity: 6
    Location: Glove Box

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6
    Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Location: Front

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 5
    Wheel Position: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Data Feed: CD
    Information Type: Arrows And Voice

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Phone: yes

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Instrument Panel: Alloy

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    Cassettes Type: Cassettes
    CDs Type: Discs

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
    Rear Outlet: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Digital Display: yes
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Anti-Lift: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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