1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Review
Price Estimate: $3,668 - $5,544
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Exceptional engineering, quick acceleration, and sumptuous interiors make the C-Class the benchmark in near-luxury sedans.
Cons
- It is priced higher than most of its competition.
What’s new
For its last year in production, the C36 receives a slight boost in horsepower, which now stands at 276 ponies.
For sale near Huntington Beach, CA
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$299/mo for C36 AMG Base
C36 AMG Base
vs
$220/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsdj180, 05/21/2002
1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan
Bought it used a few years ago with 25K
on it. Have driven another 25K and
loved every one. With any used car it
is key to get manufacturers warranty.
Have had minor problems - worn hinges
on the driver-side door, hanging shift
from first to second, cracked front
bumper. The car is a joy to ride and
comes across as just another small
Mercedes in appearance. Great … fit for
the stylish performance junkie. Car
has all the Mercedes safety that you
want.
sneaky fast
4.5 out of 5 starsjwkrotec, 09/02/2002
1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan
The C36 is a dull looking car nutil you
see it move. Once the engine
management system was finally fixed
after almost 2 months of waiting for
parts from Germany the car has run well
and fast. Its best at stoplight
acceleration and even better from 60 to
90 mph. It downshifts instantly at
these speeds and go like a bat out of
H.... There is good interior room and …
the seats are very comfortable. The
trunk is adequete. The handling is
super but the trade off is a somewhat
firm ride.
c36- fun for the long haul
4.5 out of 5 starscscouper, 02/16/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan
i have owned my c36 since new in 95.
this car is funominal. 142000 miles and
is bulletproof. no major repairs in 8
years and fun every step of the way. i
cannot find a new car out there to
tempt me into trading it in. enuff
said!!
Wolf in Sheep's clothing
4.88 out of 5 starsJohnnybravo, 12/02/2009
1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan
I bought this car from the 2nd owner in extremely well kept condition. I am 6"4'and 240 lbs and I have plenty of room. This car is a rocketship, especially between 60 and 120 MPH. It pulls like an absolute freight train. The build quality is superb. When you close the doors, it sounds like a vault. A firm ride but you don't buy one of these to float along like a Caddy. I have owned over … 42 cars, including an 87 Buick GN, 03'BMW M3, and many 60's muscle cars. This car is extremely fun to drive and I love that they are super rare. I have not seen another one on the road yet! Absolutely Bullet proof drivetrain. If you can find a well kept example with lower miles, pick it up while you still can.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, so we've included reviews for other years of the C36 AMG since its last redesign.
1997 C36 AMG Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $299/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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