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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.3L
$30,450
4dr Sdn 2.8L
$35,400
4dr Sdn 3.6L AMG
$51,925
$30,450
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
148 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

10.2 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.2 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type

Electrical

90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
2.3L/140
Displacement
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

58 in
Track Width, Rear
106 in
Wheelbase
56 in
Height, Overall
54 in
Second Hip Room
177 in
Length, Overall
33 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
53 in
Front Hip Room
37 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
42 in
Front Leg Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
37 in
Second Head Room
59 in
Track Width, Front
5
Passenger Capacity
54 in
Second Shoulder Room

Steering

16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,195 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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