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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C280

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

  • VIN WDBHA28E1VA496812
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with a 2.8L V6 SOHC 18V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Make
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Series
    C-Class
    Trim Level
    C280
  • Origin
    GERMANY
    Body Type
    SEDAN 4-DR
  • Dimensions
  • Height
    56.10 in.
    Track Front
    59.00 in.
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    67.7
    Height, Overall (in)
    56.1
  • Wheelbase (in)
    105.9
    Wheelbase
    105.90 in.
  • Track Rear
    57.60 in.
    Width
    67.70 in.
  • Length
    177.40 in.
    Turning Diameter
    35.20 in.
  • Rear Hip Room
    53.90 in.
    Cargo Volume
    11.60 cu.ft.
  • Front Shoulder Room
    54.60 in.
    Front Hip Room
    52.80 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room
    54.30 in.
    Front Headroom
    37.20 in.
  • Rear Headroom
    37.00 in.
    Front Legroom
    41.50 in.
  • Rear Legroom
    32.80 in.
    Passenger Volume
    89.80 cu.ft.
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine Type
    2.8L V6 SOHC 18V
    Driveline
    RWD
  • Transmission
    5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
  • Braking
  • Rear Brake Type
    Disc
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Suspension
  • Steering Type
    Recirc
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Rear Spring Type
    Coil
    Front Spring Type
    Coil
  • Rear Suspension
    Independent
  • Seating
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Standard
    Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Standard Seating
    5
  • Safety
  • Power Door Locks
    Standard
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Manual Sunroof
    Optional
    Cruise Control
    Standard
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
  • Power Windows
    Standard
    Tilt Steering
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Tires
    195/65R15
    Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
  • Alloy Wheels
    Standard
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6.5
  • Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6.5
    Rear Tire Size
    195/65HR15
  • Front Tire Size
    195/65HR15
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $35,400 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $30,800 USD
  • Engine
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    27
    Displacement
    2.8L/171
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    20
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    199 @ 3750
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    194 @ 5500
  • Fuel
  • Fuel Tank
    16.40 gallon
    MPG (city)
    20 miles/gallon
  • MPG (hwy)
    27 miles/gallon
    Fuel System
    SFI

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