1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz C-Classinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	105.9

Overall Length, in.	177.4

Overall Width, in.	67.7

Overall Height, in.	56.1

Curb Weight, lbs.	3173

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	13.7

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.4

Seating Capacity	5

Front Head Room, in.	37.2

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.5

Rear Head Room, in.	37.0

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	32.8

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

All C-Class sedans had a 4-speed automatic transmission, but engine choices differed markedly. A dual-overhead cam, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder went into the C220, while a 2.8-liter 6-cylinder provided the power to the C280 sedan. Delivering a lot more get-up-and-go was the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine installed in the limited-edition C36, producing 268 horsepower. For 1997, a 2.3-liter engine replaced the 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, and all models got a 5-speed automatic transmission. In 1998, Mercedes replaced the C36 with an even hotter model called the C43. It sported a 4.3-liter V8 with 302 horsepower and 302 pound-feet of torque. Then in '99, the base 2.3-liter was given a supercharger and an additional 39 horsepower.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc I4	2.2 / 132	147	155	4-speed automatic: 23/29	4-speed automatic: --

dohc I4	2.3 / 140	148	162	5-speed automatic: 23/30	5-speed automatic: --

Supercharged dohc I4	2.3 / 140	185	200	5-speed automatic: 22/29	5-speed automatic: 22.8

dohc I6	2.8 / 173	194	199	4-speed automatic: 19/26 5-speed automatic: 20/27	4-speed automatic: 19.2 5-speed automatic: --

dohc I6	3.6 / 220	268-276	284	4-speed automatic: 18/22 5-speed automatic: 18/24	4-speed automatic: 19.7 5-speed automatic: --

ohc V8	4.3 / 260	302	302	5-speed automatic: 18/23	5-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1999 C-Class

Front Impact, Driver	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Germany

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive

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