2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class
Dimensions Comparison

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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)Change Car
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class measures 4541 mm (178.78 in), making it 25 mm (0.98 in) (0.6 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class spans 1728 mm (68.03 in), which is 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.3 %) broader than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 1723 mm (67.83 in). Both models rise to the same height of 1427 mm (56.18 in).

Overall, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class, and both share the same height.

Length
4541 mm178.8 in
4516 mm177.8 in
Width
1728 mm68.0 in
1723 mm67.8 in
Height
1427 mm56.2 in
1427 mm56.2 in

2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Side View Left
4541 mm178.8 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+0.6%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
4516 mm177.8 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-0.6%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1728 mm68.0 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1723 mm67.8 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1427 mm56.2 in
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1427 mm56.2 in
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2000
1997

Production:

2002-2004 Discontinued Model
1996-2000 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4526-4541 mm178.2-178.8 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+0.6%)
4516 mm177.8 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-0.6%) - πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.2%)

Width:

1728 mm68.0 in
🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1723 mm67.8 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1980 mm78.0 in
-

Height:

1412-1427 mm55.6-56.2 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.9%)
1387-1427 mm54.6-56.2 in
πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%) - 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

455 liter16.1 cu ft
🟒 +25 liter+0.9 cu ft (+5.8%)
430 liter15.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -25 liter-0.9 cu ft (-5.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1380-1580 kg3042-3483 lbs
πŸ”΄ -190 kg-419 lbs (-12.1%) - 🟒 +230 kg+507 lbs (+17.0%)
1350-1570 kg2976-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -230 kg-507 lbs (-14.6%) - 🟒 +190 kg+419 lbs (+13.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1935-2135 kg4266-4707 lbs
πŸ”΄ -35 kg-77 lbs (-1.8%) - 🟒 +305 kg+672 lbs (+16.7%)
1830-1970 kg4034-4343 lbs
πŸ”΄ -305 kg-672 lbs (-14.3%) - 🟒 +35 kg+77 lbs (+1.8%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 6 J x 15 H 2
  • 7 J x 16 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
  • 7 J x 17 H 2
  • 7.5 J x 17 H 2
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
  • 7J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R 15 91 H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R 15 91 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 91 H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 ZR 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 245/40 R17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)

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