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Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG

1997 – 2000 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is a car built from 1997 to 2000. Only one version was offered: the 4.3 V8 5AT, good for 306 hp. Top speed is 250 km/h. Against its predecessor (1993 – 1997), peak power rose from 280 to 306 hp.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
4.3 V8 5AT (306 HP)
4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 306 hp 6.5 s 250 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4266 cm3 (260 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 5850 RPM306 HP @ 5850 RPM302 BHP @ 5850 RPM
Torque
302 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM410 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 ZR17 || 245/40 ZR17

Dimensions

Length
176.7 in (4488 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3240 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4343 lbs (1970 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined
20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/km
Length4,488 mm
Width1,720 mm
Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm
Curb weight1,470 kg
Torque410 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.