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Compare 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications by trim levels

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C-Class is a 5-seat from Mercedes-Benz, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $25,850 to $53,900, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Regal, Cadillac ATS.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 32 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 68.00mm x 181.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

  • Fuel Tank: 16.4 gal

  • Wheelbase: 106.9 in

  • MPG: 23 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec

  • Ground clearance: 5.8 in

  • Curb: 3250 lbs

  • Tires: P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance

  • Cargo: 9.9 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 171.2 x 68 x 55.4



2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered in 11 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 168 hp @ 5700 –
      362 hp @ 5750

    • Torque 177 lb-ft. –
      376 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5 - 9.9 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13.6 - 17.9 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 171.2 in

    • Width 68 in

    • Height 55.4 in

    • Wheelbase 106.9 in

    • Curb Weight 3250 lbs

    • Ground clearance 5.8 in

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 85

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16.4 gal

    • City 16 - 23 mpg

    • Combined 19 - 28 mpg

    • Highway 22 - 32 mpg

    • Highway range 360.8 - 524.8 mi



Specifications

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Exterior length
171.20 in 178.40 in 178.40 in 178.90 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
55.40 in 55.60 in 55.60 in 56.70 in
Horsepower
189 189 168 168
Torque
192 192 177 177
Fuel economy - city
23 mpg 23 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 32 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.70 seconds 8.80 seconds 9.70 seconds 9.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 16.60 seconds 17.40 seconds 17.70 seconds
1/4 mile speed
86 mph 86 mph 83 mph 82 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
62 mph 62 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.23/3.35 " 3.23/3.35 " 3.54/2.69 " 3.54/2.69 "
Curb weight
3250.00 lbs 3240.00 lbs 3360.00 lbs 3470.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
59.20 " 59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Rear track
58.10 " 58.10 " 58.10 " 58.10 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Ground clearance
5.80 in 5.80 in 6.30 in 6.30 in
Front legroom
42.00 in 41.70 in 41.70 in 42.00 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.50 in 38.90 in 38.90 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
36.30 in 37.30 in 37.30 in 38.00 in
Front hip room
52.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in
Rear hip room
45.80 in 54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 53.10 in 53.10 in 53.20 in
Rear shoulder room
51.70 in 54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
9.90 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 25.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
38.10 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 63.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 86 cu.ft. 86 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.40 gal. 16.40 gal. 16.40 gal. 16.40 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.29 0.27 0.27 0.31

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Exterior length
178.40 in 178.90 in 178.40 in 178.40 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
55.60 in 56.70 in 55.60 in 55.60 in
Horsepower
168 168 215 215
Torque
177 177 229 229
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 19 mpg 20 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 24 mpg 26 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.70 seconds 9.90 seconds 7.30 seconds 7.20 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.90 seconds 17.90 seconds 15.80 seconds 15.60 seconds
1/4 mile speed
83 mph 81 mph 88 mph 88 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/2.69 " 3.54/2.69 " 3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 "
Curb weight
3360.00 lbs 3470.00 lbs 3450.00 lbs 3430.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Rear track
58.10 " 58.10 " 58.10 " 58.10 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Ground clearance
6.30 in 6.30 in 6.30 in 6.30 in
Front legroom
41.70 in 42.00 in 41.70 in 41.70 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.90 in 38.50 in 38.90 in 38.90 in
Rear headroom
37.30 in 38.00 in 37.30 in 37.30 in
Front hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in
Rear hip room
54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in
Front shoulder room
53.10 in 53.20 in 53.10 in 53.10 in
Rear shoulder room
54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
12.20 cu.ft. 25.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
12.20 cu.ft. 63.60 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
86 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 86 cu.ft. 86 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.40 gal. 16.40 gal. 16.40 gal. 16.40 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.27 0.31 0.27 0.27

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
178.40 in 171.20 in 181.80 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
55.60 in 55.40 in 55.60 in
Horsepower
215 215 362
Torque
229 229 376
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 17 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
26 mpg 24 mpg 22 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.20 seconds 7.20 seconds 5.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.70 seconds 15.60 seconds 13.60 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 88 mph 105 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 62 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 " 3.82/3.62 "
Curb weight
3450.00 lbs 3385.00 lbs 3540.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
59.30 " 59.20 " 59.30 "
Rear track
58.10 " 58.10 " 58.00 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70
Ground clearance
6.30 in 6.30 in –
Front legroom
41.70 in 42.00 in 41.70 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.90 in 38.50 in 38.90 in
Rear headroom
37.30 in 36.30 in 37.30 in
Front hip room
51.90 in 52.90 in 51.90 in
Rear hip room
54.50 in 45.80 in 54.50 in
Front shoulder room
53.10 in 52.80 in 53.10 in
Rear shoulder room
54.30 in 51.70 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
12.20 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
12.20 cu.ft. 38.10 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
86 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 86 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.40 gal. 16.40 gal. 16.40 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.27 0.29 0.27

Interior Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
12V DC power outlet
1 1 1 2
Air compressor
3819 – – –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
1 2 1 1
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Cargo concealed storage
2833 – – –

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
1 1 1
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 –
Air compressor
3819 – –

Exterior Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Door count
2 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS
Wheels
17" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade – – –
Tires - rear
245/40ZR17 245/40ZR17 – –

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396 3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum
Rear window wipers
3497 – – –
Roof rails
4009 – – –
Tires - rear
245/40ZR17 – – –

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 2 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance P225/40ZR18.0 BSW performance
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" polished aluminum
Mud flaps
3804 3804 –
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade – –
Tires - rear
245/40ZR17 245/35ZR18 –

Seats

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Front seat type
2993 2993 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3002 3001 3001 3001
Front passenger seat direction controls
3014 3013 3013 3013
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3027 3027 3027 3027
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030 3030
Memory
3034 3034 3034 3034
Rear seats
3053 3058 3058 3053
Rear head restraints
3077 3082 3082 3080
Seat trim
3102 3102 3101 3101
Rear armrest
3072 3072 3072 –
Lumbar support
3018 3018 – –

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2993
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3001 3001 3005 3005
Front passenger seat direction controls
3013 3013 3017 3017
Lumbar support
3018 3018 3019 3019
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3027 3027 3027 3027
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030 3030
Memory
3034 3034 3035 3035
Rear seats
3058 3053 3058 3058
Rear armrest
3072 3072 3072 3072
Rear head restraints
3082 3080 3082 3082
Seat trim
3101 3101 3101 3101

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2993 2993
Standard seating
5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3005 3002 3005
Front passenger seat direction controls
3017 3014 3017
Lumbar support
3019 3019 –
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3027 3027 3027
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030
Memory
3035 3034 3035
Rear seats
3058 3053 3053
Rear armrest
3072 3073 –
Rear head restraints
3082 3077 3082
Seat trim
3101 3103 3086

Entertainment System

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
MP3 capability
3185 3185 3185 3185
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 3192 3192
Speakers
6 6 6 6
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3196 3196 3196 3196
Navigation system
3207 3207 3207 3207
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
Entertainment system
3987 3987 3987 3987
CD changer compatible
4079 4079 4079 4079

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
MP3 capability
3185 3185 3185 3185
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 3192 3192
Speakers
6 6 12 12
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3196 3196 3196 3196
Navigation system
3207 3207 3207 3207
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
Entertainment system
3987 3987 3987 3987
CD changer compatible
4079 4079 4079 4079

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Radio
3131 3131 3138
CD player
3170 3170 3170
MP3 capability
3185 3185 3185
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 3192
Speakers
12 6 12
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3196 3196 3196
Navigation system
3207 3207 3207
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1
Entertainment system
3987 3987 3987
CD changer compatible
4079 4079 4079

Safety and Security Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Door curb lights
2 2 2 –

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2
Cornering lights
4063 4063 4063 –

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 –
Cornering lights
4063 – –

Mechanical Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Axle ratio
3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46
Turbocharger
3806 3806 – –

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Engine
4765 4765 4782 4782
Axle ratio
3.46 3.46 3.27 3.46

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Engine
4782 4782 4824
Engine - valvetrain
3502 3502 3502
Brakes
3509 3509 3509
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3517 3517 3517
Brake assist
3520 3520 3520
Drive type
3521 3533 3533
Exhaust
3542 3542 3542
Steering
3544 3544 3544
Speed sensitive steering
3551 3551 3551
Suspension tuning
3562 3566 3566
Front suspension type
3574 3574 3574
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577 3577
Front shocks
3586 3586 3583
Front springs
3602 3602 3602
Rear suspension type
3613 3613 3613
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620 3620
Rear shocks
3629 3629 3626
Rear springs
3646 3646 3646
Electronic stability system
3665 3665 3665
Sequential shift control
3716 3716 3708
Axle ratio
3.27 3.27 3.06

Other Specs

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Horsepower rpm
5800 5800 5700 5700
Torque rpm
3500 3500 4700 4700

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luxury C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Luxury C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5700 5700 5700 5700
Torque rpm
4700 4700 3000 3000

Luxury C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5700 5700 5750
Torque rpm
3000 3000 4000