1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Used from

    $52,700 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, NaN km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.4 - 8.7 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $52,700 for the Base variant and topping out at $109,800 for the Sport.

    There are 5 variants of the C-Class available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (100kW/190Nm), 2.5L turbo diesel indirect injection (110kW/280Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (110kW/220Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/270Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (90kW/170Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 1997 C-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    66.66 - 96.59 kW/t
    60.6 kW/t
    101.7 kW/t
    Boot Space
    430 - 465 litres
    300 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $52,700 - $109,800
    $38,750
    $109,800
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Narrow
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Argent
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56
      • Hip Room Front: 1422
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1380
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1378
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Particle Filter
      • Recirculation Setting
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    ESPRIT

    Removes from Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook

    CLASSIC

    Adds to ESPRIT:
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Eurovox
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Seek
      • Tape Logic Deck
    • Bumpers
      • Impact Absorbing
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Type: Us-bag
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 4
    • Head rests
      • Type: Cushion
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power locks
      • Operates From: Boot/hatch
    • Power windows
      • Switch Location: Console
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Hard Plastic Shell
    • Vanity mirror
      • Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function
      • Single Wiper
    Removes from ESPRIT:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Console
      • Storage: Open

    ELEGANCE

    Adds to CLASSIC:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from CLASSIC:
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    SPORT

    Adds to ELEGANCE:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
    Removes from ELEGANCE:
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Eurovox
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Seek
      • Tape Logic Deck
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
    • Bumpers
      • Impact Absorbing
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Front airbag
      • Type: Us-bag
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 4
    • Head rests
      • Type: Cushion
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power locks
      • Operates From: Boot/hatch
    • Power windows
      • Switch Location: Console
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Hard Plastic Shell
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Vanity mirror
      • Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function
      • Single Wiper
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    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions

    1394mm
    1720mm
    4487mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Towing Capacity

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the CLASSIC with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO DIESEL INDIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORT with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz C-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz C-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDUnleaded6.4 L/100km
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDUnleaded6.6 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy

    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $52,700.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the SPORT that starts from $109,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, ESPRIT, CLASSIC, ELEGANCE and SPORT.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the CLASSIC which measures 1720mm wide, 4487mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the ELEGANCE which has 142kW of power from its 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the ELEGANCE which weighs 1970 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.