2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan specifications

Airbags

  • Airbags: Dual front, 4 side airbags, side curtain airbags

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Disc
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
  • Diameter - Front: 11.8 in
  • Diameter - Rear: 11.4 in
  • Brake Power Assist Type: Hydraulic, Brake Assist
  • ABS: Std
  • Traction Control: Std

Chassis

  • Engine Layout: Longitudinal
  • Engine Position: Front

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: RWD
  • Final Drive Ratio: 3.27:1

Energy Storage

  • Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.2 gal

Engine

  • Block Material: Aluminum alloy
  • Head Material: Aluminum alloy
  • Fuel System: Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Induction Sys.: 2-Stage Resonance Intake Manifold
  • Valve Gear: SOHC 18V
  • Disp./Cylinders: 3.2 Litre V-6
  • Bore: 89.9 mm
  • Stroke: 84 mm ( 84.0 mm )
  • Max. Power: 215 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 5700
  • Max. Torque: 221 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 3000-4600
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 3439 lb
  • Wheelbase: 106.9 in
  • Height - Body: 55.2 in
  • Width - Body: 68 in ( 68.0 in )
  • Length: 178.3 in
  • Front Track: 58.8 in
  • Rear Track: 57.6 in
  • Ground Clearance: 6.3 in

Fuel Economy

  • EPA City (mpg): 19
  • EPA Hwy (mpg): 25

General

  • Vehicle Type: 4-door sedan
  • Assy. Point: Germany

Interior Dimensions

  • Head Room - 1st Row: 37.1 in
  • Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.3 in
  • Shlder Room - 1st Row: 53.5 in
  • Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 54.3 in
  • Hip Room - 1st Row: 52 in ( 52.0 in )
  • Hip Room - 2nd Row: 54.4 in
  • Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.7 in
  • Leg Room - 2nd Row: 33 in ( 33.0 in )
  • Cargo Volume: 12 cu ft ( 12.0 cu ft )
  • Overall Interior Volume: 88.6 cu ft

Market Segment

  • Price Range: $29,950-36,950

Performance

  • 0-60 mph: 6.9 s
  • Top Speed: 130 mph

Safety

  • Seatbelts: 5

Seating

  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 5

Steering

  • Steering Type: Rack & pinion
  • Steering Power Assist Type: Hydraulic speed sensitive
  • Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.0
  • Turning Circle: 35.3 ft

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: Independent
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Independent
  • Links - Front: MacPherson strut, twin lower links, anti-roll bar
  • Damper - Front: Gas-charged twin-tube shock
  • Springs - Front: Coil
  • Links - Rear: 5-Link, anti-roll bar
  • Damper - Rear: Gas-charged shock
  • Springs - Rear: Coil

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Automatic
  • Forward Gears: 5-speed
  • Ratios: 3.95/2.42/1.49/1.00/0.83:1
  • Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.15:1, 1.90:1 (R2 winter mode)

Wheels / Tires

  • Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 16 x 7 Alloy
  • Tire Size F (,R): 225/55HR16