2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	106.9

Overall Length, in.	178.3

Overall Width, in.	68.0

Overall Height, in.	55.2

Curb Weight, lbs.	3360

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	12.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.2

Seating Capacity	5

Front Head Room, in.	37.1

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.7

Rear Head Room, in.	37.3

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	33.0

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

Engines

	sohc V6	sohc V6

Size, liters/cu. in.	2.6 /159	3.2 /195

Horsepower @ rpm.	168 @ 5500	215 @ 5700

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	177 @ 4500	221 @ 3000

Availability	Standard	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

6-speed manual	18/27	--/--

5-speed automatic	20/26	19/26

Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door sedan

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%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	None/--	--

Bumper-to-bumper	4/50,000	--

Corrosion	4/50,000	--

Free roadside assistance	--/--	Unlimited

Free scheduled maintenance	4/50,000	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: Germany

Drivewheels: rear-wheel drive

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