1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C-Class
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
W202 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
C 280
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
197 hp
Power (kW)
145 kW
Torque
265 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Top speed
228 km/h (142 mph)
0–60 mph
7.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.3 seconds
Displacement
2,799 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,516 mm (177.8 in)
Width
1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height
1,414 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,690 mm (105.9 in)
Curb weight
1,330 kg (2,932 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 5W-50
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 10W-60
  • 15W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 10W-60
  • 15W-40
  • 15W-50
  • 20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
  • 15W-40
  • 15W-50
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
98.9 mm (3.9 in)
Stroke
73.5 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
110,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
250,000 km / 15 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
62 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
14.6 – 14.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.3 – 7.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
10 – 10.1 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
238 – 241 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
102 - 160 mm (4.0 - 6.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,910 kg (4,211 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
715 kg (1,576 lb)
Cargo Capacity
555 – 580 kg (1,224 – 1,279 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
  • Lug Bolts
  • Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Manual
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Colour
Black

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
430 litres
Depth
970 mm (38.2 in)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional

Other Features

Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
1997
Adult Occupant
2/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Pillar
  • B-Pillar, Left
  • B-Pillar, Right
Passenger Seat
in Front of

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D2R (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
  • H1
  • H7
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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