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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Used from
$52,700 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year, NaN km
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 8.7 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,700 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,700 |
ESPRIT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $56,900 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $56,900 |
CLASSIC
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
ELEGANCE
SPORT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
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.