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Considered by many to be one of the world’s benchmark sedans alongside its closest rival, the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class remains a popular premium sedan despite the segment’s decline.

With variants ranging from turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder-powered C200s all the way up to the wicked V8-powered C63 Ss of previous generations - now a four-cylinder hybrid super sedan - and even coupes and wagons through its history, the C Class’ flexibility has earned its place as the brand’s historically best-selling model.

The line-up currently starts at $79,200 for the C-Class C200 and ranges through to $153,568 for the range-topping C-Class C43.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $79,200 and going to $153,568 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Coupe 2.0L, —, 9 SP AUTO $79,200 $131,770
2024 Sedan 1.5L, —, 9 SP AUTO $89,900 $95,900
2024 Convertible 2.0L, —, 9 SP AUTO $103,070 $153,568
2023 Sedan 1.5L, —, 9 SP AUTO $73,810 $119,130
2023 Coupe 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $74,030 $141,680
2023 Convertible 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $96,470 $165,110
2023 Wagon 3.0L, —, 9 SP AUTO $106,040 $179,190
2022 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $60,830 $113,850
2022 Wagon 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $63,030 $181,390
2022 Coupe 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $71,500 $204,160
2022 Convertible 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $93,720 $228,360
2021 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $55,660 $167,750
2021 Wagon 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $57,750 $177,650
2021 Coupe 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $60,720 $190,080
2021 Convertible 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $79,420 $212,740
2020 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $51,150 $169,840
2020 Wagon 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $53,130 $172,590
2020 Coupe 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $56,980 $173,250
2020 Convertible 2.0L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $75,240 $193,490
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Is a Mercedes-Benz C220 or BMW 320d better for fuel economy?

    I've used the last versions of both those models for this comparison, which means a 2019 BMW 320d and a 2021 Mercedes-Benz 220d (I'm also assuming you're comparing diesels with diesels).

    As such, the BMW holds a slim on-paper advantage with an official combined fuel consumption number of 4.4 litres per 100km, compared with 4.7 litres for the Benz. In the real world, that difference is a very, very small one and means the two vehicles are more or less line-ball for fuel economy.

    Real world fuel consumption has a lot more to do with your driving environment and style than it does these laboratory-produced numbers. But the official numbers are valid on the basis that both vehicles were subjected to the same strict test regime, so they do provide a direct comparison, even if you'll almost certainly never match them in real life. Both, however, will surprise you with how frugal they can be.

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  • I tried to buy a new set of the specified, run-flat tyres for my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250. None will be in stock until June...

    You don’t have to fit run-flat tyres to your car, but it can be a lot more convenient. A decade or so ago, it was quite common to replace run-flat tyres with more conventional tyres as the ride quality of run-flats was relatively poor. These days, that isn’t the case to the same extent, and run-flats have come a long way.

    But if you can’t get them in the correct size, then you have a problem that can be solved by fitting conventional tyres of the correct size, speed rating and load rating. A tyre shop should be able to sort this out for you.

    The catch, of course, is that a conventional tyre won’t get you home if it deflates for any reason (as a run-flat is designed to do). The knock-on problem there is that a car designed for run-flats will not only not have a spare tyre, it won’t even have a physical space to put one. The solution then is to find a repair kit of the type found in many cars today. This amounts to a tin of repair solution which is added to the tyre through the valve and the tyre reinflated with the attached compressor.

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  • The transmission keeps slipping on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Do you know what could fix this?

    If the transmission is working properly between bouts of slippage, then it’s reasonable to think that this could be an electronic problem rather than a mechanical one. By turning the ignition off and then restarting, you’re effectively resetting the computer that controls the transmission. That’s why the gearbox comes good for a period before reverting to its old tricks.

    That’s on the surface, anyway, but the problem could also be within the torque converter or something intermittent inside the actual gearsets, clutches, bands or valve body that is giving the same set of symptoms.

    Ultimately, this is probably going to require a trip to a transmission specialist who will be able to identify the cause more accurately. In the meantime, though, there’s something you can try that might reset the transmission more permanently. On this model Mercedes-Benz, there’s a specific transmission-reset procedure that should take the gearbox back to its original factory settings. If that’s the case, it might fix your problem, but if not, then you need to call in the experts.

    The procedure starts with getting in the car, closing all the doors and turning the ignition key to the on position, but not actually starting the engine. You should have all the dashboard lights illuminated at this point. Then, press the accelerator pedal right to the floor, making sure you can feel that the kick-down détente has been activated. Hold the pedal all the way down for at least 60 seconds and then, without releasing the accelerator, turn off the ignition. Don’t open the door and don’t remove the key from the ignition. Now release the accelerator and wait five minutes before starting the engine and going for a test drive.

    Good luck.

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  • 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43: Lacking power when accelerating

    Colleagues of mine have noted that the C43 isn’t at its happiest when taking off from a standing start sometimes, particularly if the stop-start function is engaged. That said, the harshest description of the problem was the odd clunk when launching the car, but even with that system switched off, the AMG sometimes seems to have problems deciding which gear to select, leading to a lack of smoothness. Perhaps it’s not helped by the fact that the car is all-wheel-drive, and grips the road extremely well when perhaps a little `give’ in the driveline mightn’t be a bad thing. Maybe it’s the traction-control stepping in too early and interrupting the flow of power to the wheels.

    That said, your problem sounds a lot more severe than that. The C43 uses a conventional torque converter automatic transmission, so it doesn’t suffer some of the jerkiness that other cars using dual-clutch technology can. It’s puzzling though, that the computer isn’t throwing up any fault codes, so maybe your car is simply doing what some C43s do to a greater or lesser extent. If it’s as bad as you say, it’s not good enough and you should pursue the problem with Mercedes-Benz and have the problem corrected under warranty.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Colours

  • Diamond White Bright
  • Hyacinth Red
  • Brilliant Blue
  • Cavansite Blue
  • Graphite Grey
  • Iridium Silver
  • Mojave Silver
  • Obsidian Black
  • Selenite Grey
  • Polar White
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2019.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Interior

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an upmarket interior, with a tidy dashboard that has a lot of the elegance customers expect when they're buying a luxury model. As you can see in the images, there are quality trim materials used, and there's real leather trim in high-grade models, too.

Shown above are interior details for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2020.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, Coupe, Convertible and Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Sedan 1437x1820x4751 mm 150 mm
2024 Coupe 1402x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2024 Convertible 1406x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2023 Sedan 1437x1820x4751 mm 150 mm
2023 Wagon 1467x1810x4707 mm 112 mm
2023 Coupe 1402x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2023 Convertible 1406x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2022 Sedan 1432x1810x4691 mm 130 mm
2022 Wagon 1447x1810x4707 mm 130 mm
2022 Coupe 1402x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2022 Convertible 1406x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2021 Sedan 1432x1810x4691 mm 130 mm
2021 Wagon 1447x1810x4707 mm 130 mm
2021 Coupe 1402x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2021 Convertible 1406x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2020 Sedan 1432x1810x4691 mm 130 mm
2020 Wagon 1447x1810x4707 mm 130 mm
2020 Coupe 1402x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
2020 Convertible 1406x1810x4691 mm 118 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Boot Space

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe has a boot space size of 355 Litres.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Boot space Mercedes-Benz C-Class Boot space
Shown above are boot space details for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x45 R18 for Convertible in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Convertible 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2024 Coupe 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2024 Sedan 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2023 Wagon 225x40 R19 255x35 R19
2023 Convertible 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2023 Coupe 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2023 Sedan 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2022 Convertible 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2022 Coupe 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2022 Sedan 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2022 Wagon 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2021 Convertible 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2021 Coupe 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2021 Sedan 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2021 Wagon 225x45 R18 245x40 R18
2020 Convertible 225x45 R18 18x7.5 inches 245x40 R18 18x8.5 inches
2020 Coupe 225x45 R18 18x7.5 inches 245x40 R18 18x8.5 inches
2020 Sedan 225x45 R18 18x7.5 inches 245x40 R18 18x8.5 inches
2020 Wagon 225x45 R18 18x7.5 inches 245x40 R18 18x8.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wheel Sizes

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Consumption

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by —, ULP, PULP, Hyb/PULP, Hyb/ULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.6L/100km for Convertible /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Convertible 7.6L/100km 2.0L 9 SP AUTO
2024 Coupe 7L/100km 2.0L 9 SP AUTO
2024 Sedan 6.9L/100km 1.5L 9 SP AUTO
2023 Convertible 7.6L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2023 Convertible 10L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2023 Coupe 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2023 Coupe 9.5L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan 6.9L/100km 1.5L 9 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan 6.9L/100km 1.5L Hyb/PULP 9 SP AUTO
2023 Wagon 9.6L/100km 3.0L 9 SP AUTO
2022 Convertible 7.6L/100km 2.0L 9 SP AUTO
2022 Convertible 7.6L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Convertible 10L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Coupe 7L/100km 2.0L 9 SP AUTO
2022 Coupe 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Coupe 9.5L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 2.1L/100km 2.0L Hyb/ULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 6.9L/100km 1.5L Hyb/PULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 9.4L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Wagon 7.4L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 Wagon 9.6L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Convertible 7.6L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Convertible 10L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Coupe 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Coupe 9.5L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 2.1L/100km 2.0L Hyb/ULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 4.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 9 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 6.9L/100km 1.5L Hyb/PULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 9.4L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Wagon 7.4L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 Wagon 9.6L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Convertible 7.6L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Convertible 10L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Coupe 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Coupe 9.5L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 2.0L Hyb/ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 4.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 9 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 7L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 9.4L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Wagon 4.8L/100km 2.0L Diesel 9 SP AUTO
2020 Wagon 7.4L/100km 2.0L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Wagon 9.6L/100km 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Mercedes-Benz C-Class Pricing and Specs for 2024

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Convertible 0kg 1800kg
2024 Coupe 0kg 1800kg
2024 Sedan 1800kg 1800kg
2023 Convertible 0kg 1800kg
2023 Coupe 0kg 1800kg
2023 Sedan 1800kg 1800kg
2023 Wagon 1800kg 1800kg
2022 Convertible 0kg 1800kg
2022 Coupe 0kg 1800kg
2022 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
2022 Wagon 0kg 1800kg
2021 Convertible 0kg 1800kg
2021 Coupe 0kg 1800kg
2021 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
2021 Wagon 0kg 1800kg
2020 Convertible 0kg 1800kg
2020 Coupe 0kg 1800kg
2020 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
2020 Wagon 0kg 1800kg
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seats

The following Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available with five seats. The C 200 variant comes with ARTICO upholstery as standard, with the choice between Black, Silk Beige or Magma Grey. Black AMG, Saddle Brown AMG or Silk Beige/Espresso Brown two tone ARTICO upholstery is available as an optional extra. The C 220d variant comes with the same standard and optional ARTCIO upholstery features as the C 200, but also has the option of leather upholstery in Black, Silk Beige, Magma Grey, Black AMG, Saddle Brown AMG or Cranberry Red AMG. The C 300 and C 300e variants come with leather upholstery as standard, with the choice between Black, Silk Beige or Magma Grey. As an optional extra, Black Exclusive leather or Black, Saddle Brown or Cranberry Red AMG leather upholstery is available. The C 43 variant is only available with AMG leather as standard, with the choice between Black, Saddle Brown or Cranberry Red.     The C 63 S variant comes with Nappa leather upholstery as standard, with the choice between Black, Black with Grey stripes, Platin White Pearl/Black two tone or Red Pepper/Black two tone.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seats
Shown above are seat details for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2019.