MERCEDES-BENZ C-klasse · C 240 Classic · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2004

In 2000 Mercedes-Benz launched manufacture of autos type C-klasse, modification of C 240 Classic and finished it in 2004. This 4-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.4 tons and is designed to sit 5 passengers total.

«C-klasse C 240 Classic» auto with a 5-speed automatic transmission is connected to the rear wheels. This vehicle can be accelerated for 9.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 232 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum power of 170 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 15.7 l in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 7.9 l, and the medium fuel rate is 10.7 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 62 liters of petrol, what allow you to go approximately 580 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 205/55VR16.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz C-klasse got the maximum number of stars - five, which means that it is a highly safe car. In addition to active safety features (Traction control, Brake assistant, ABS, ESP, EBD), it is also has passive safety (head/curtain, driver, side, passenger airbags).