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

Mercedes-Benz launched production from 1997 of autos type C-klasse, modification C 240 Elegance and closed it in 2000. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is destined to fit 5 men including the driver.

«C-klasse C 240 Elegance» have a rear wheel drive car with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. The 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection system» can produce power 170 hp at 5900 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the auto for 9.9 seconds to 100 km/h and get max speed of 214 km/h.

Fuel rate is 14.3 l in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 7.3 l, and the average fuel consumption is 9.9 l per 100 kilometers. Gas tank volume is 62 liters of petrol, what provides to go about 627 km unrefueled.

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

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz C-klasse got the 2 quantity of stars. In addition to passive safety features (side, driver, passenger airbags), it is also equipped with active safety systems such as Brake assistant, Traction control, EBD, ABS.