Compare: Mercedes-Benz C-class 1997 Sedan 306 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

C-class

Generation

C-class (W202, facelift 1997)

Modification (Engine)

AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

October, 1997 year

End of production

May, 2000 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

280 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

306 Hp @ 5850 rpm.

Torque

410 Nm @ 3250-5000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113 E 43 / 113.944

Engine displacement

4266 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

11 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1570 kg

Max. weight

1970 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

430 l

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4516 mm

Width

1723 mm

Height

1387 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm

Front track

1509 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.74 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17