1997 Mercedes-Benz C Class Specifications

4-Door Sedan 2.3L
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 2.3L
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.3L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name C230 Sedan
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3195
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 89.8
Second Head Room (in) 37.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Second Hip Room (in) 53.9
Front Head Room (in) 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 32.8
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.3
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 177.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 58.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 105.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 57.6
Height, Overall (in) 56.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 148 @ 5500
Displacement 2.3L/140
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 162 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.41
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.1 (1.9 Winter Mode)
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.49
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.93
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.27
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.2 x 0.87
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.85
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.2
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 195/65HR15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size 195/65HR15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/dual emergency...
Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting...
Lockable reel mechanism for child seat restraint

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Roadside Assistance Note 24-hour roadside assistance Towing for warranty covered breakdowns

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90.0
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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