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.