1998 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: 147 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 23/30
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 12.9 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3250 lbs.
  • Tires: 205/60R15
  • 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 bucket seat w/manual passenger bucket seat
  • 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 clock, digital outside temp indicator
  • Front center armrests w/2-level enclosed storage
  • Folding rear center armrest
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Velour carpet/floor mats
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual front/rear cup holders
  • Pwr operated windows w/express-down/up control
  • Remote keyless dual-mode Smartkey-inc: remote window/sunroof opening, doors/trunk/fuel filler unlocking & key copy protection
  • Rear window radio antenna
  • Remote locking system-inc: selectable locking, panic button
  • Electronic cruise control
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Pwr door locks
  • Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt
  • AM/FM stereo weather band radio-inc: auto reverse cassette, antitheft coding, 8 speakers
  • Climate control air conditioning
  • Electrostatic dust filter
  • M-B Tex upholstery
  • Automatic speed-dependent volume adjustment
  • CD changer pre-wiring
  • Integrated rear bumper cellular antenna
  • Cellular telephone pre-wiring
  • Burl walnut trim
  • Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff

Exterior Features

  • Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
  • Dual heated pwr remote outside rearview mirrors
  • Electric heated windshield washer nozzles
  • Halogen headlamps w/delayed off
  • Front fog lamps
  • Red rear foglamp
  • Integrated trunklid spoiler
  • "Smoked" taillight lenses

Safety Features

  • 4-channel anti-lock brake system
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual front door-mounted side impact airbags
  • Babysmart automatic child seat recognition 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/anti-dive geometry, coil springs, gas shock absorbers
  • Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, gas shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • 205/60R15 all-season SBR tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 15" X 7" aluminum wheels
  • Pwr recirculating-ball steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • 4-channel anti-lock braking system
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • 16.4 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

C2 option pkg ($350)

  • Split fold-down rear seat
  • Rear armrest trunk pass-through w/ski sack

C3 option pkg ($2,190)

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

K1 option pkg ($1,495)

  • Integrated mobile telephone
  • Integrated 6-disc CD changer

K2 option pkg ($1,895)

  • Integrated portable telephone
  • Integrated 6-disc CD changer
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