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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $69,900

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 3rd June 2011 classified as a C204. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a sports car built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $69,900.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 150 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 310 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the C-Class Base uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 160g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 957km per full tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1406mm (55.4 inches) in height, 4590mm (180.7 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1550kg (3417.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base comes standard with 225/40 ZR18 91W front tyres and 255/35 ZR18 91W rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.

    Best For
    Family
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Acceleration
    7.2Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9L / 100km
    66 L957 km
    2D coupe
    petrol
    1.8L
    rear
    7 AT
    4
    2

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    79.78 kW/t
    61.64 kW/t
    211.64 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    378 litres
    490 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.37 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    12.35 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,052.1 km
    508 km
    1,413 km
    Price
    $60,420
    $48,990
    $155,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    29 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Dimensions

    1406mm
    1770mm
    4590mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)1796
    Size (L)1.8L
    Cylinders4
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power150kW
    Power RPM5500
    Torque310Nm
    Torque RPM2000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission7 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontStrut
    Suspension RearMulti-Link
    Steering Mechanism-
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)6.9
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)9.1
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)5.6
    Tank Size (L)66
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined160
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front225/40 ZR18 91W
    Tyre Rear255/35 ZR18 91W
    Front Rim Size8x18
    Rear Rim Size8.5x18

    Vehicle Height (mm)1406
    Vehicle Length (mm)4590
    Vehicle Width (mm)1770
    Ground Clearance (mm)-15
    Wheelbase (mm)2760
    Turning Circle (m)10840
    Unladen Weight (kg)1550
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2020
    Track Front (mm)1549
    Track Rear (mm)1552
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)-
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)-

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors2
    Seats4
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2012-07-09

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEU5