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1998 Mercedes C Class Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| MSRP |
$30,450.00 |
$30,465.00 |
$33,150.00 |
$33,610.00 |
| Destination |
$595.00 |
$500.00 |
$435.00 |
$640.00 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Standard Engine |
2.3L 148hp I4 |
2.8L 190hp V6 |
3.2L 200hp V6 |
3L 200hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
148 @ 5500 RPM |
190 @ 6000 RPM |
200 @ 5300 RPM |
200 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
162 @ 4000 RPM |
207 @ 3200 RPM |
210 @ 4500 RPM |
192 @ 3600 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2295 |
2771 |
3206 |
2962 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3.5 |
3.2 X 3.4 |
3.4 X 3.3 |
3.4 X 3.3 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.4:1 |
10.3:1 |
9.6:1 |
10:1 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| City (mpg) |
23 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
| Highway (mpg) |
30 |
29 |
24 |
24 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3249.6 |
3289.3 |
3512 |
3769.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
105.9 |
103 |
111.8 |
107.5 |
| Length (in.) |
177.4 |
176.7 |
191.7 |
194 |
| Width (in.) |
67.7 |
68.2 |
70.9 |
70.3 |
| Height (in.) |
56.1 |
56.7 |
55.7 |
56.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59 |
58.9 |
61 |
59.3 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
57.6 |
58.2 |
59.4 |
59.8 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.2 |
38.1 |
37.5 |
38.7 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37 |
37.8 |
36.9 |
38.4 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
41.2 |
43.7 |
42.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
32.8 |
33.3 |
35.2 |
37.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.7 |
54.7 |
54.6 |
54.6 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.3 |
53.4 |
54.1 |
55.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
50.9 |
N/A |
53.9 |
54.9 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
55 |
N/A |
54.3 |
55.2 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
88 |
88.7 |
92.4 |
98.2 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
multi-link |
wishbone |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
torsion |
wishbone |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/60R15 |
205/55R16 |
205/65R15 |
225/55R16 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 |
Audi A4 Avant |
Acura TL |
Cadillac Catera |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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