2009 Mercedes-Benz C Class Specifications

4-Door Sedan 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name C300 4MATIC Sedan
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 7-Speed automatic transmission -inc: Touch Shift

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3737
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.3
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 88.2
Second Head Room (in) 36.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.7
Second Hip Room (in) 54.9
Front Head Room (in) 37.1
Second Leg Room (in) 33.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 108.7
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.8
Height, Overall (in) 56.9
Length, Overall (in) 182.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.5
Track Width, Front (in) 60.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 12.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.4
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 221 @ 2700 - 5000
Fuel System - TBD -
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 228 @ 6000
Displacement 3.0L/183
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.27
Trans Order Code 427
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42/2.23
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Trans Type 7
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 0.86
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x 1.26
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.6
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.5
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P225/45R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/45R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 3-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

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 Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Electronic stability program (ESP)
4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override
Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger...
Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Front/rear window curtain airbags
Side-impact airbags
3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts -inc: height...
Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: outboard emergency tensioning...
Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children...
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km 50,000
Corrosion Years 4
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years Unlimited

Other Specs

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