1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models & Specs

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Base Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.3L DOHC SMPI 16
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 16.4 gal.
  • Torque: 162 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 148 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 23/30
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 11.6 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3195 lbs.
  • Tires: 195/65HR15
  • Front Head Room: 37.2"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.5"
  • Wheelbase: 105.9"
  • Length: 177.4"
  • Width: 67.7"
  • Height: 56.1"

Interior Features

  • 10-way adjustable driver & passenger seats (driver electric, passenger manual)
  • Front/rear head restraints
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gear shift knob
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/engine coolant temp gauges, electronic digital odometer, resettable trip meter, quartz chronometer, digital outside temp indicator
  • Front center armrests w/2-level enclosed storage
  • Folding rear center armrest
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Dual cup holders
  • Velour floor mats
  • Pwr operated windows w/express-down control on front windows
  • Remote infrared locking system-inc: remote trunk release, remote window/ sunroof closing, starter interrupt
  • Electronic cruise control
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Automatic climate control air conditioning
  • Electrostatic dust filter
  • M-B Tex upholstery
  • Burl walnut trim
  • AM/FM stereo radio w/weather band & auto reverse cassette w/8-speakers
  • Automatic speed-dependent volume adjustment
  • CD changer pre-wiring
  • Automatic AM/FM/Cellular antenna
  • Cellular telephone pre-wiring
  • Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff

Exterior Features

  • Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
  • Electric heated windshield washer nozzles
  • Halogen headlamps w/delayed off
  • Front fog lamps
  • Red rear foglamp
  • Electrically operated sliding steel sunroof w/pop-up feature

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/dual emergency tensioning retractor
  • Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting shoulder belt anchors
  • Lockable reel mechanism for child seat restraint

Mechanical Features

  • 2.3L DOHC SMPI 16-valve in-line 4-cyl engine
  • 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Monocoque body construction
  • Independent double wishbone front suspension w/gas shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-dive geometry, stabilizer bar, negative offset steering
  • Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers
  • 195/65HR15 all-season SBR tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 15" X 6.5" aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering w/hydraulic damper
  • Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated)
  • Anti-lock braking system
  • 16.4 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

C1 option pkg ($950)

  • Headlamps wipers/washer
  • Electrically heated front seats
  • Electronic traction control

C2 option pkg ($550)

  • Split fold-down rear seat
  • Driver-side multi-contour seat

C3 option pkg ($2,190)

  • Leather upholstered seats
  • Electrically operated glass sunroof w/pop-up feature
  • Pwr passenger seat

C4 option pkg ($650)

  • Bose 8-speaker music system
  • Telescopic steering column
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror

C5 option pkg ($1,495)

  • Cellular telephone
  • 6-disc compact disc changer
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