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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $36,450 - $72,600
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2005 Audi S4
MSRP $68,250 - $82,690
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
1.8L/110 2.6L/158 3.2L/195 5.5L/331
4.2L/254
Fuel System
SMPI
SEFI
Horsepower
189 hp @ 5800 rpm 168 hp @ 5700 rpm 215 hp @ 5700 rpm 362 hp @ 5750 rpm
340 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque
192 ft-lb @ 3500-4000 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 229 ft-lb @ 3000-4600 rpm 376 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
302 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/direct-action short-throw shifter 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode, optimum gear programming
6-speed "Tiptronic" automatic transmission-inc: dynamic shift programming (DSP), hill detection capability 6-speed manual transmission-inc: synchronized reverse gear, dual mass flywheel
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.9 - 14.9 L/100 km
13.3 - 15.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.7 - 10.3 L/100 km
9.1 - 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.7 - 14.9 L/100 km
9.1 - 15.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L
63.0 - 66.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
978 - 988 mm
947 - 975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 - 1,067 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,341 - 1,349 mm
1,346 - 1,400 mm
Rear Head Room
922 - 965 mm
922 - 945 mm
Rear Leg Room
838 mm
823 - 871 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,313 - 1,379 mm
1,146 - 1,356 mm
Trunk Volume
280 - 345 L
379 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,715 mm
2,649 - 2,654 mm
Length, Overall
4,348 - 4,618 mm
4,547 - 4,572 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,727 mm
1,765 - 1,778 mm
Height, Overall
1,400 - 1,440 mm
1,392 - 1,427 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
107 - 127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,470 - 1,644 kg
1,735 - 1,895 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/40ZR18 P225/45ZR17
P235/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P245/35ZR18 P245/40ZR17
P235/40ZR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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