2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	108.7

Overall Length, in.	182.3

Overall Width, in.	69.7

Overall Height, in.	56.9

Curb Weight, lbs.	3527

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	12.4

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	17.4

Seating Capacity	5

Front Head Room, in.	37.1

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.7

Rear Head Room, in.	36.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	33.4

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

Engines

	dohc V6	dohc V6	dohc V8

Size, liters/cu. in.	3.0 /183	3.5 /214	6.2 /379

Horsepower @ rpm.	228 @ 6000	268 @ 6000	457 @ 6800

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	221 @ 2700	258 @ 2400	465 @ 5200

Availability	Standard	Standard	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

6-speed manual	18/26	--/--	--/--

7-speed automatic	18/25	17/25	12/19

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

Test	Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door sedan

4WD Rollover	4

Front Impact, Driver	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4

Rollover Resistance	4

Side Impact, Driver	5

Side Impact, Rear Passenger	5

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

Drivewheels: all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive

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