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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG 4dr Sedan 5.5L

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
17 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3540

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.5L/332

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

362 @ 5750

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

376 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

3-Link

Suspension Type - Rear:

5-Arm Multilink

Front Tire Size:

225/40ZR18

Rear Tire Size:

245/35ZR18

Front Wheel Size (in):

18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.8 x 0.9

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

16.4

Wheelbase (in):

106.9

Length, Overall (in):

181.8

Trunk Volume (ft³):

12.2

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.59

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.83

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.15 (Comfort Mode: 1.9)

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.06

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Coil-Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Coil-Springs

Steering Type:

Rack & Pinion Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.3

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.6 x 1.18

Front Head Room (in):

38.9

Front Leg Room (in):

41.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.1

Front Hip Room (in):

51.9

Second Head Room (in):

37.3

Second Leg Room (in):

33.0

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.3

Second Hip Room (in):

54.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.0

Height, Overall (in):

55.6

Track Width, Front (in):

59.3

Track Width, Rear (in):

58.0

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