The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift 1997 (1997-2000) was offered with 19 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L Petrol | 306 hp | 410 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.5 s | 11.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 197 hp | 265 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 8.5 s | 10.0 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 197 hp | 265 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 8.3 s | 10.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 227 km/h | 8.4 s | 9.9 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.4 s | 9.8 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.4L Petrol | 170 hp | 225 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.9 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.4L Petrol | 170 hp | 225 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 9.3 s | 10.0 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 150 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 150 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 10.2 s | 8.0 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 136 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 11.5 s | 9.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 136 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 11.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 125 hp | 300 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 10.8 s | 6.7 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 125 hp | 300 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 10.5 s | 6.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 122 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 13.0 s | 9.3 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 122 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 12.0 s | 9.2 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 102 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 181 km/h | 13.7 s | 6.7 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 102 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 183 km/h | 13.4 s | 6.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 95 hp | 150 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 17.4 s | 7.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 95 hp | 150 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 16.3 s | 7.4 l/100km | 4 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.