MERCEDES-BENZ C-klasse · C 220 CDI Classic · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2004

Production modification C 220 CDI Classic of car models C-klasse was launched in 2000 by Mercedes-Benz, and lasted until 2004. This 4-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.4 tons and is assigned to fit 5 passengers total.

«C-klasse C 220 CDI Classic» have a rear-wheel drive auto with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This car can be accelerated for 10.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 220 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «common rail system», which generate a max output of 143 hp at 4200 rpm.

Fuel tank volume of this auto is 62 l of diesel, thus when average fuel rate is 6.2 l per 100 km (4.7 l on the track, 8.8 l in the city), that allows to go roughly 1000 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 288 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 195/65VR15.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz C-klasse got the maximum number of stars - 5, which means that it is a perfect safe automobile. In addition to dynamic systems of safety (Brake assistant, ABS, Traction control, EBD, ESP), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, head/curtain, side, driver airbags).