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1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review
A star on its hood, wings on its heels.
1999 C-Class Review Summary & Specifications
For $31,795, the Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor offers much more than just a three-pointed star on the hood. It's fun to drive. But it's also practical and comes with that legendary Mercedes-Benz durability. Add the optional sport package and the C230 Kompressor rates a solid A among sports sedans.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | |
| Engines (standard) | 2.3-liter dohc supercharged 16v inline 4 |
| Engines (optional) | 194-hp 2.8-liter sohc 18v V6 (C280); 302-hp 4.2-liter sohc 18v V6 (C43) |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual front air bags, dual door-mounted side air bags, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, Baby Smart, retractable rear head restraints |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Bremen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 31795 |
| Model Tested MSRP | C230 Kompressor |
| Standard Equipment | (C230 Kompressor) ABS, power steering, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, mirror and locks, remote locking, cruise control, intermittent wiper, heated outside mirrors, integrated garage door opener, floor mats, auto-dimming rear view and driver's side mirror, leather seating surfaces. |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sport Package ($890) includes larger 16x7-inch wheels, lower-profile performance 205/55R16 tires, front sport seats, firmer suspension calibrations, telescoping steering column adjustment and special interior trim; Sport Glass sunroof ($1,100); integrated CD changer/portable phone ($1,595) |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 35390 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 185 @ 5300 |
| Torque | 200 @ 2500-4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/29 |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.4/67.7/56.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | 59.0/57.6 |
| Turning Radius | 35.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/50.9/41.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.0/55.0/32.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.9 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3250 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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