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    1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 43 Pricing and Spec

    From

    $155,100

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 43 is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $155,100.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 4.3L 8-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5850 rpm) and 410 Nm of torque (at 3250 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1387mm (54.6 inches) in height, 4516mm (177.8 inches) in length, 1723mm (67.8 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1570kg (3461.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class C 43 comes standard with 225/45 R17 Z front tyres and 245/40 R17 Z rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    6.5Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    4D sedan
    petrol
    4.3L
    rear
    5 AT
    5
    4

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    Power to Weight
    65.69 - 145.35 kW/t
    60.6 kW/t
    145.35 kW/t
    Boot Space
    430 - 465 litres
    300 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $52,700 - $155,100
    $38,750
    $155,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    New this year
    5 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Dimensions

    1387mm
    1723mm
    4516mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)4266
    Size (L)4.3L
    Cylinders8
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power225kW
    Power RPM5850
    Torque410Nm
    Torque RPM3250
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission5 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontWishbone
    Suspension RearMulti-Link
    Steering Mechanism-
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)16.5
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)62
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front225/45 R17 Z
    Tyre Rear245/40 R17 Z
    Front Rim Size7.5x17
    Rear Rim Size8.5x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1387
    Vehicle Length (mm)4516
    Vehicle Width (mm)1723
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2690
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1570
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1970
    Track Front (mm)1509
    Track Rear (mm)1483
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)-
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)-

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date1998-10-14

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution StandardADR 79/01