The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available as a coupe or sedan, in Sport or Luxury trim, and with a turbo 1.8-liter four-cylinder, new 3.0-liter V-6, or a more powerful 3.5-liter V-6.The C300 and C350 come standard with stop/start technology that shuts the engine off at a stop.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a line of compact executive cars produced by Daimler AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class is built at Mercedes-Benz factories in Sindelfingen and Bremen, Germany as well as numerous satellite factories in other countries. The first C-Class (W202) sedan was produced on 1 June 1993, and the first of the second generation (W203) rolled off the assembly line on 18 July 2000. The C-Class has been available with a 4Matic (i.e. four-wheel drive) option since 2002. The third generation (W204) was launched in 2007. The latest generation C-Class (W205) came out in 2014.
- 16 premium speakers
- AM/FM radio
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Audio theft deterrent
- Blind spot sensor
- Distance pacing cruise control
- Internet access
- Lane departure
Engine | |
---|---|
Layout / number of cylinders | 6 |
Displacement | 3.4 l |
Engine Layout | Mid-engine |
Horespower | 315 hp |
@ rpm | 6,700 rpm |
Torque | 266 lb.-ft. |
Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
Performance | |
---|---|
Top Track Speed | 173 mph |
0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s |
Transmission | |
---|---|
Manual Gearbox | 6-speed with dual-mass flywheel and self-adjusting clutch |
Fuel consumption | |
---|---|
City (estimate) | 20 |
Highway (estimate) | 28 |
Body | |
---|---|
Length | 172.2 in. |
Width | 70.9 in. |
Height | 50.4 in. |
Wheelbase | 97.4 in. |
Maximum payload | 739 lbs |
Curb weight | 2910 lbs |
Capacities | |
---|---|
Luggage compartment volume | 5.3 cu. ft. (front) / 4.6 cu. ft. (rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal. |
Despite some dental work last year, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is getting long in the tooth, with performance and space concerns that will need a full redesign to address. Mercedes' rear-drive sport sedan has a slew of competitors, including the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Cadillac ATS. (Compare the group here.) Following a range of 2012 updates that included the addition of a four-seat.
Related Vehicle
2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
- 2013
- Mercedes-Benz
- C 63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available as a coupe or sedan, in Sport or Luxury trim, and with a turbo 1.8-liter four-cylinder.