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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2000
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power306 hp
0–100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy11.7 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.













