MERCEDES-BENZ C-klasse · C 240 Classic · Sedan · 1997 ‐ 2000

Manufacturing version C 240 Classic of car models C-klasse was launched in 1997 by Mercedes-Benz, and lasted until 2000. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is assigned to fit 5 people including the driver.

«C-klasse C 240 Classic» is a rear-wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gear shift. The 6-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can produce output 170 hp at 5900 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the auto for 9.3 seconds to 100 km/h and get peak speed of 218 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 14.3 l in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 7.5 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 10 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 62 liters of petrol, what provides to go approximately 620 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 273 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have disks, 279 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the following size - 195/65VR15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz C-klasse gained the 2 number of stars. In addition to passive systems of safety (passenger, driver, side airbags), it is also has dynamic safety features such as Brake assistant, Traction control, ABS, EBD.