2001-2007 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	2-door coupe	4-door sedan	4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in.	106.9	106.9	106.9

Overall Length, in.	171.0	178.3	178.3

Overall Width, in.	68.0	68.0	68.0

Overall Height, in.	54.3	55.2	55.2

Curb Weight, lbs.	3306	3310	3495

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	38.1	12.2	63.6

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.4	16.4	16.4

Seating Capacity	4	5	5

Front Head Room, in.	38.5	38.9	38.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.0	41.7	41.7

Rear Head Room, in.	36.3	37.3	37.3

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	33.0	33.0	33.0

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

Powertrain Options and Availability

Five distinct engines have been available in the C-Class. Initially, a supercharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, rated at 192 horsepower, went into the C230 coupe. That was replaced by a 189-hp 1.8-liter for 2003. The C240 held a 168-horsepower, 2.6-liter V6. A 3.2-liter V6 went into the C320, while the C32 AMG held a supercharged version that yielded 349 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission was standard on the C230 and C320, but other models came only with a five-speed automatic transmission (optional for the C230 and C320). In 2005, Mercedes-Benz swapped the the 349-hp V6 C32 AMG for a new high-performance C55 AMG sedan with a 362-hp V8. Due during the '05 model year is a 3.5-liter replacement for the C320's 3.2-liter V6. For 2006, the C230 Sport gets a 201-hp V6 in place of a 189-hp supercharged 4-cyl. The C280 Luxury has a 228-hp V6. It replaces the 168-hp C240. The C350 Sport and Luxury have a 268-hp V6. They replace the 215-hp C320. Again topping the line is the C55 with a 362-hp V8.

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

Supercharged dohc I4	1.8 / 110	189	192	6-speed manual: 21/31 5-speed automatic: 23/32	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

Supercharged dohc I4	2.3 / 140	192	200	6-speed manual: 19/29 5-speed automatic: 21/28	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

ohc V6	2.6 / 159	168	177	6-speed manual: 17/26 5-speed automatic: 19/26	6-speed manual: 18.4 5-speed automatic: --

ohc V6	/ 3.2	215	221	6-speed manual: 17/25 5-speed automatic: 20/26	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

Supercharged ohc V6	3.2 / 195	349-362	332	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 17/22	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

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

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

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- or all-wheel drive

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