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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2001 Acura EL

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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $37,450 - $54,450
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2001 Acura EL
MSRP $21,500 - $24,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas I4
Displacement
2.6L/158.5 3.2L/195.2
1.7L/97
Fuel System
SMPI
PGM-FI
Horsepower
168 hp @ 5500 rpm 215 hp @ 5700 rpm
127 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
177 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 229 ft-lb @ 3000-4500 rpm
114 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift
4-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control system 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.9 - 12.9 L/100 km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.1 - 8.5 L/100 km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.1 - 12.9 L/100 km
6.3 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 mm
963 - 1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,349 mm
1,334 mm
Rear Head Room
1,059 mm
922 - 963 mm
Rear Leg Room
838 mm
914 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,379 mm
1,321 mm
Trunk Volume
345 L
365 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,715 mm
2,619 mm
Length, Overall
4,529 mm
4,488 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,727 mm
1,715 mm
Height, Overall
1,402 mm
1,440 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
114 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,501 - 1,540 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/50VR16
P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/50VR16
P185/65R15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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