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2001 Mercedes C Class 4dr Sdn 3.2L

Retail Price	$36950.00
Dealer Invoice	$34364.00
Destination Charge	$645.00

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity:	5
Passenger Volume (cu ft):	88.5
Base Curb Weight (lb):	3395
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG):	19 (Est.)
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG):	25
Dead Weight Hitch (lb):	- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb):
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:
Type of Engine:	Gas V6
Displacement:	3.2L/- TBD -
Fuel System:	SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower:	215 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque (lb ft):	221 @ 4500
Number of Forward Gears:	5
Transmission Type Description Line 1:	Automatic w/OD
Transmission Type Description Line 2:	Electronic
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):	3.46
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ų F:	- TBD -
Maximum Capacity (amps):	- TBD -
Total System Capacity (qts):	- TBD -
Rear suspension type line 1:	Independent 5-arm
Front suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Rear suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in):	- TBD -
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in):	- TBD -
Rear tire size:	P205/55HR16
Spare tire size:	- TBD -
Rear wheel size (in):	16 x 7
Spare wheel size (in):	- TBD -
Rear wheel type:	Aluminum
Spare wheel type:	- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns:	3.3
Curb to Curb:	35.3
Wall to Wall:	- TBD -
ABS System:	4-Wheel 4-Channel
Disc:	Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No):	Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):	- TBD -
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in):	- TBD -
Drum:
Drum Diam x Width (in):
Capacity, Approx (gal):	- TBD -
Head Room (in):	38.8
Leg Room (in):	41.4
Shoulder Room (in):	53.1
Hip Room (in):	55.1
Second seat head room (in):	41.7
Second seat leg room (in):	33.0
Second seat shoulder room (in):	54.3
Second seat hip room (in):	56.0
Wheelbase (in):	106.9
Length, Overall (in):	178.3
Height, Overall (in):	55.2
Tread Width (in), Front:	58.8
Rear:	57.6
Min Ground Clearance (in):	- TBD -
Liftover Height (in):	- TBD -
Trunk Volume (cu ft):	15.3

STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL:

16" x 7" 7-spoke alloy wheels
3.2L SOHC SMPI 18-valve aluminum-alloy V6 engine
3-link independent front suspension w/coil springs & stabilizer bar
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/brake assist
5-arm multi-link independent rear suspension w/coil springs & stabilizer bar
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Electronic stability program (ESP)
P205/55HR16 performance tires
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive

EXTERIOR:

Auto heated pwr mirrors w/auto dimming left-side mirror & parking assistant right-side mirror
Auto lamp substitution
Halogen fog lamps
Halogen headlamps w/auto on/off & driver programmable daytime running lamps
Heated windshield washer system
Rear window defroster
Single red rear fog lamp

INTERIOR:

10-way pwr front seats w/3-position memory
3-position front center armrest w/climate controlled lower storage area
AM/FM stereo cassette player w/weatherband, scan & seek, music search, (10) speaker Bose audio system, Bose AudioPilot digital sound processor
Anti-theft system w/tow-away protection, remote panic, Tele Aid notification
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic climate control air conditioning w/REST mode residual heater, digital temp, airflow controls, illuminated vent adjusters, 4-way sun sensor
Cruise control w/digital speed readout
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Fiber-optic CD changer/cellular phone pre-wiring
Hand polished wood trim on doors, dash & console
Integrated universal garage door controller
Leather seating surfaces
Leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel, shift knob, shift boot
Programmable alphanumeric message center w/odometers, clock, outside temp, digital speed, coolant temp, trip computer, radio statio/CD track, navigational directions, programmable vehicle settings, warning messages
Pwr 4-way adjustable tilt/telescopic steering column
Pwr windows w/one-touch express up/down for all windows
Remote keyless entry system w/code protection & selective lock/unlock
Remote pwr window operation (open/close)
Tele Aid-inc: 24-hour emergency/roadside assistance, information, auto collision notification, auto alarm notification
Tunnel mode-inc: one-touch express up of all windows, climate control air- recirculation
Velour carpeting & front/rear floor mats

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS:

City 19/hwy 25 (3.2L engine/5-speed auto trans) *Estimated*

SAFETY:

Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning retractor, height adjustable shoulder belts & lower points attached to seat frames
Anti-lock disc brakes
Auto slip control (ASR)
BabySmart automatic child seat recognition system
Brake assist system
Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting shoulder belt anchors
Programmable daytime running lamps
Side-impact air bags for all outboard seating positions (body protection)
Side-impact head protection curtains

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