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Mercedes C-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2001) — First Generation Restyling

The facelifted first-generation Mercedes C-Class arrived as a compact executive car offered in Sedan and Estate 5-door form, pairing traditional rear-wheel-drive engineering with a cabin built for everyday comfort over long distances.

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Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Mercedes C-Class engine options span gasoline and diesel. The C180 1.8 MT pairs a gasoline four with a manual gearbox, while the C180 1.8 AT swaps in an automatic. Diesel buyers chose versions such as the C250D 2.5 AT. All these drive the rear wheels.

Sedan — Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
C180 1.8 MT	Gasoline	1799 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C180 1.8 AT	Gasoline	1799 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C200 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	190 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	192 hp	141 kW	270 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	192 hp	141 kW	270 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 2.3 AT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 2.3 MT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	197 hp	145 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	197 hp	145 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C240 2.4 MT	Gasoline	2398 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	225 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C240 2.6 AT	Gasoline	2597 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C240 2.6 MT	Gasoline	2597 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C280 2.8 AT	Gasoline	2799 cm³	193 hp	141 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C280 2.8 MT	Gasoline	2799 cm³	197 hp	145 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C200D 2.0 MT	Diesel	1997 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 AT	Diesel	2148 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2151 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2151 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2155 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 AT	Diesel	2155 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	150 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2155 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C250D 2.5 AT	Diesel	2497 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C250D 2.5 MT	Diesel	2497 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220 2.2 AT	Gasoline	2199 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	214 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C200 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	190 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C240 2.4 AT	Gasoline	2398 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	225 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C220D 2.2 AT	Diesel	2151 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C220D 2.2 AT	Diesel	2155 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	150 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C240 2.4 AT	Gasoline	2398 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	225 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C200 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	163 hp	119 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Estate 5-door — Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
C180 1.8 MT	Gasoline	1799 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C180 1.8 AT	Gasoline	1799 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C200 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	190 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C200 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	190 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	192 hp	141 kW	270 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	192 hp	141 kW	270 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 2.3 AT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C230 2.3 MT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	Gasoline	2295 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C240 2.4 MT	Gasoline	2398 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	225 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C240 2.6 AT	Gasoline	2597 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C240 2.6 MT	Gasoline	2597 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C280 2.8 MT	Gasoline	2799 cm³	197 hp	145 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C280 2.8 AT	Gasoline	2799 cm³	197 hp	145 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C200D 2.0 MT	Diesel	1997 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 AT	Diesel	2148 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C220CDI 2.2 AT	Diesel	2148 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2151 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220CDI 2.2 MT	Diesel	2151 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2155 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C220D 2.2 MT	Diesel	2155 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C250D 2.5 MT	Diesel	2497 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
C240 2.4 AT	Gasoline	2398 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	225 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
C250D 2.5 AT	Diesel	2497 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Sedan — Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Sedan Mercedes C-Class Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
C180 1.8 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1250 kg	1830 kg	150 mm
C180 1.8 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1265 kg	1830 kg	150 mm
C200 2.0 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1265 kg	1865 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.0 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1340 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.0 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1890 kg	150 mm
C230 2.3 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1340 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C230 2.3 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1340 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1315 kg	1886 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1345 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1420 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1420 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C240 2.4 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1320 kg	1900 kg	150 mm
C240 2.6 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1900 kg	150 mm
C240 2.6 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1345 kg	1900 kg	150 mm
C280 2.8 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1910 kg	150 mm
C280 2.8 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1330 kg	1910 kg	150 mm
C200D 2.0 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
C220D 2.2 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1890 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1315 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1340 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1340 kg	1890 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1890 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1300 kg	1880 kg	150 mm
C250D 2.5 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1480 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
C250D 2.5 MT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1380 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
C220 2.2 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1490 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C200 2.0 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1280 kg	1845 kg	150 mm
C240 2.4 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1345 kg	1900 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1890 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1880 kg	150 mm
C240 2.4 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	1395 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C200 2.0 AT	4488 mm	1720 mm	1415 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1970 kg	150 mm

Estate 5-door — Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Estate 5-door Mercedes C-Class Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
C180 1.8 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1335 kg	1920 kg	150 mm
C180 1.8 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1410 kg	1920 kg	150 mm
C200 2.0 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1345 kg	1930 kg	150 mm
C200 2.0 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1420 kg	1930 kg	150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1345 kg	1930 kg	150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1400 kg	1955 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.0 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1490 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.0 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1490 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C230 2.3 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1950 kg	150 mm
C230 2.3 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1450 kg	1950 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1500 kg	1980 kg	150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1500 kg	1980 kg	150 mm
C240 2.4 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1395 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C240 2.6 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1470 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C240 2.6 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1470 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C280 2.8 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1405 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C280 2.8 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1480 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C200D 2.0 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1460 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	Not provided	1970 kg	150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1460 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1390 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1390 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1460 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C220D 2.2 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1375 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
C250D 2.5 MT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1445 kg	2000 kg	150 mm
C240 2.4 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1395 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
C250D 2.5 AT	4521 mm	1720 mm	1461 mm	2690 mm	1520 kg	2000 kg	150 mm

Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Sedan — Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Sedan Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
C180 1.8 MT	430 l
C180 1.8 AT	430 l
C200 2.0 MT	430 l
C230 Kompressor 2.0 MT	430 l
C230 Kompressor 2.0 AT	430 l
C230 2.3 AT	430 l
C230 2.3 MT	430 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	430 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	430 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	430 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	430 l
C240 2.4 MT	430 l
C240 2.6 AT	430 l
C240 2.6 MT	430 l
C280 2.8 AT	430 l
C280 2.8 MT	430 l
C200D 2.0 MT	430 l
C220D 2.2 AT	430 l
C220D 2.2 MT	430 l
C220D 2.2 MT	430 l
C220D 2.2 MT	430 l
C220D 2.2 AT	430 l
C220D 2.2 MT	430 l
C250D 2.5 AT	430 l
C250D 2.5 MT	430 l
C220 2.2 AT	430 l
C200 2.0 AT	430 l
C240 2.4 AT	430 l
C220D 2.2 AT	430 l
C220D 2.2 AT	430 l
C240 2.4 AT	430 l
C200 2.0 AT	430 l

Estate 5-door — Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
C180 1.8 MT	465 l	1510 l
C180 1.8 AT	465 l	1510 l
C200 2.0 MT	465 l	1510 l
C200 2.0 AT	465 l	1510 l
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT	465 l	1510 l
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT	465 l	1510 l
C230 Kompressor 2.0 AT	465 l	1510 l
C230 Kompressor 2.0 MT	465 l	1510 l
C230 2.3 AT	465 l	1510 l
C230 2.3 MT	465 l	1510 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT	465 l	1510 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT	465 l	1510 l
C240 2.4 MT	465 l	1510 l
C240 2.6 AT	465 l	1510 l
C240 2.6 MT	465 l	1510 l
C280 2.8 MT	465 l	1510 l
C280 2.8 AT	465 l	1510 l
C200D 2.0 MT	465 l	1510 l
C220D 2.2 AT	465 l	1510 l
C220CDI 2.2 AT	465 l	1510 l
C220D 2.2 MT	465 l	1510 l
C220CDI 2.2 MT	465 l	1510 l
C220D 2.2 MT	465 l	1510 l
C220D 2.2 MT	465 l	1510 l
C250D 2.5 MT	465 l	1510 l
C240 2.4 AT	465 l	1510 l
C250D 2.5 AT	465 l	1510 l

Mercedes C-Class Trims and Equipment

Mercedes C-Class trim levels sit on top of the technical version: the C180 1.8 MT, for example, is listed with Standart equipment. A trim defines cabin materials, comfort features and convenience items, so two cars sharing one powertrain can feel quite different inside.

Mercedes C-Class Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
C180 1.8 MT	Sedan	Standart
C180 1.8 AT	Sedan	Standart
C280 2.8 AT	Sedan	Standart
C220 2.2 AT	Sedan	Elegance
C200 2.0 AT	Sedan	Elegance
C240 2.4 AT	Sedan	Elegance
C220D 2.2 AT	Sedan	Elegance
C220D 2.2 AT	Sedan	Elegance
C240 2.4 AT	Sedan	Elegance
C200 2.0 AT	Estate 5-door	Elegance