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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Used from
$56,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year, NaN km
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 8.5 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $56,900 for the Esprit variant and topping out at $155,100 for the C36 Amg.
There are 5 variants of the C-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (103kW/178Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/270Nm), 2.5L diesel direct injection (83kW/173Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (103kW/178Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (206kW/385Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1996 C-Class was offered with a 3 year, NaN km warranty.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
ESPRIT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $56,900 |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $56,900 |
CLASSIC
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $61,700 |
ELEGANCE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,300 |
| 2.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,300 |
| 2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,300 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,300 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $69,300 |
SPORT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
| 2.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
| 2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
C36 AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $155,100 |
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the ELEGANCE with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the C36 AMG with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz C-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 3 year NaN km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the ESPRIT that starts from $56,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C36 AMG that starts from $155,100.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: ESPRIT, CLASSIC, ELEGANCE, SPORT and C36 AMG.
The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the CLASSIC which measures 1720mm wide, 4487mm in length and sits 1424mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C36 AMG which has 206kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C36 AMG which weighs 1970 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, unleaded or diesel.