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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $67,230 for the Classic variant and topping out at $178,000 for the C 36 Amg variant.
There are 6 variants of the C-Class available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1994.
The 1996 C-Class was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (90kW/170Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/190Nm), 2.2L (110kW), 2.3L in-line 4-cylinder (110kW/210Nm), 2.3L in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (142kW/280Nm), 2.5L (83kW), 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (110kW/280Nm), 2.8L in-line 6-cylinder (142kW/270Nm) and 3.6L in-line 6-cylinder (206kW/385Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $67,230 - $178,000†
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded, Unleaded, or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sedan or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $67,230 - $178,000†
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded, Unleaded, or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sedan or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Classic and the most expensive being C 36 Amg.
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Power to Weight
66.67 - 132.05 kW/t
50.57 kW/t
132.05 kW/t
Boot Space
430 - 465 litres
300 litres
465 litres
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
3 years
5 years
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2025
$95,200
Sport Edition
2025
$97,200
Night Edition
2024
$98,700
Base
2024
$108,900
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2025
2024
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded
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Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
Rear
Maximum Power
150 kW
190 kW
230 kW
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Dimensions
4,487 mm
1,720 mm
1,424 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,487 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,740 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Classic variant that starts from $67,230.
See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C 36 Amg variant that starts from $178,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1575 kg offered by the following variants: Classic, Esprit, Kompressor, Sport and Elegance.
See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Classic variant which measures 1720mm wide, 4487mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C 36 Amg variant which has 206kW of power and 385nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Classic variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1970 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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