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    2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $274,500

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 3rd November 2000 classified as a 215 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $274,500.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 5.0L 8-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 460 Nm of torque (at 2700 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 88L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1398mm (55.0 inches) in height, 4993mm (196.6 inches) in length, 1857mm (73.1 inches) in width with a 2885mm (113.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1865kg (4111.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base comes standard with 235/40 R18 Z front tyres and 265/35 R18 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
    2D coupe
    petrol
    5.0L
    rear
    5 AT
    4
    2

    Dimensions

    1398mm
    1857mm
    4993mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)4966
    Size (L)5.0L
    Cylinders8
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power225kW
    Power RPM5600
    Torque460Nm
    Torque RPM2700
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

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

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)14.5
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)8
    Tank Size (L)88
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front235/40 R18 Z
    Tyre Rear265/35 R18 Z
    Front Rim Size8x18
    Rear Rim Size9x18

    Vehicle Height (mm)1398
    Vehicle Length (mm)4993
    Vehicle Width (mm)1857
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2885
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1865
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2320
    Track Front (mm)1577
    Track Rear (mm)1578
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2100
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors2
    Seats4
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2001-06-30

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-