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Info & specs
Mercedes-Benz C-Class



Pros and cons of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Multiple powertrains available
- Available as sedan, coupe or wagon
- All-wheel drive available
- Stiff suspension
- Touchpad interface takes time to learn
- Additional options can drive price up
Safety ratings of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Overall safety rating

Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Frontal crash rating
- Side crash rating
- Rollover rating
- Number of airbags7
Specifications of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors4
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic or Manual
- City consumption9.5 - 18 L/100km
- Highway consumption6.1 - 10.6 L/100km
- Width1770 - 1839 mm
- Length4581 - 4756 mm
- Trunk space354 - 475 L
- Cargo space354 - 475 L
Trims available with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 - 2020 is available in 4 trims:Basic trim features and specs
Available with the Basic trim:
- 2 climate zones
- 3 climate zones (optional)
- Emergency wheel (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
- Spare wheel (optional)
- Sport seats in the front (optional)
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
Available with the Basic trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Cornering lights (optional)
- Fog lights (optional)
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Glare-free high beam (optional)
- Headlight cleaners (optional)
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the Basic trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system
- Four-wheel drive
- Hip airbag
- Knee airbag (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Rain sensor
- Rear-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Basic trim:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto (optional)
- Apple CarPlay (optional)
- Automatic parking (optional)
- CD disc changer (optional)
- CD player (optional)
- Digital radio (optional)
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- Front sensors (optional)
- Front view camera (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
- Side sensors (optional)
- Start stop system (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Power door locks
- Radio
7 engines are available with the Basic trim:
1.8 L - Gas - 201 hp
City consumption:9.5 - 9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:815 - 824 km
2 L - Gas - 255 hp
City consumption:11 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:707 km
2.5 L - Gas - 201 hp
City consumption:11.7 - 12.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:623 - 679 km
3 L - Gas - 228 hp
City consumption:11.7 - 12 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.7 - 8 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:647 - 667 km
3.5 L - Gas - 248 hp
City consumption:10.3 - 10.5 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 - 7.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:728 - 786 km
3.5 L - Gas - 268 hp
City consumption:12.2 - 12.5 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.9 - 8.2 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:622 - 643 km
3.5 L - Gas - 302 hp
City consumption:10.5 - 10.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:7 - 7.2 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:725 - 732 km
AMG Affalterbach trim features and specs
Available with the AMG Affalterbach trim:
- 3 climate zones
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Paddle shifters
- Sport seats in the front
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
Available with the AMG Affalterbach trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- Fog lights
- Headlight cleaners
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the AMG Affalterbach trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Knee airbag
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Rain sensor
- Rear-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the AMG Affalterbach trim:
- CD disc changer
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Power door locks
- Radio
1 engine is available with the AMG Affalterbach trim:
6.2 L - Gas - 481 hp
City consumption:16.9 L/100km
Highway consumption:10.3 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:473 km
AMG trim features and specs
Available with the AMG trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- 3 climate zones (optional)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Sport seats in the front
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
Available with the AMG trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- Cornering lights (optional)
- Fog lights (optional)
- Headlight cleaners
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the AMG trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Fatigue warning system
- Knee airbag (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Rain sensor
- Rear-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the AMG trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- CD player (optional)
- Front sensors (optional)
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system (optional)
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Power door locks
- Radio
2 engines are available with the AMG trim:
6.2 L - Gas - 451 hp
City consumption:15.8 - 18 L/100km
Highway consumption:10.1 - 10.6 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:450 - 499 km
6.2 L - Gas - 507 hp
City consumption:15.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:10.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:499 km
Mercedes-AMG trim features and specs
Available with the Mercedes-AMG trim:
- 2 climate zones
- 3 climate zones (optional)
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Sport seats in the front
- Tire repair kit (optional)
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
Available with the Mercedes-AMG trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Cornering lights (optional)
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Glare-free high beam (optional)
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
Available with the Mercedes-AMG trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system
- Four-wheel drive
- Hip airbag
- Knee airbag
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Rain sensor
- Rear-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Mercedes-AMG trim:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto (optional)
- Apple CarPlay (optional)
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- Front sensors (optional)
- Front view camera (optional)
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- Navigation system
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Side sensors (optional)
- Start stop system
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Power door locks
- Radio
3 engines are available with the Mercedes-AMG trim:
3 L - Gas - 385 hp
City consumption:12.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:8.7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:615 km
4 L - Gas - 469 hp
City consumption:13.2 L/100km
Highway consumption:8.7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:591 km
4 L - Gas - 503 hp
City consumption:13.2 L/100km
Highway consumption:8.7 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:591 km