What Changed

The C-Class wears updated styling in the front and rear. On the inside, the dashboard has been restyled. A number of powertrain changes include a new 7-speed automatic transmission, more powerful V6 engines and the return of a four-cylinder model.

Comparison to Prior Model

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan
Price Range ($) $34,800 - $58,930 $33,990 - $58,200
Length (in) 180.8 182.3
Wheelbase (in) 108.7 108.7
Width (in) 69.7 69.7
Height (in) 56.3 56.3
Track (in) 60.4 60.4
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 355.8 358.7
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3319-3737 3527-3737
Legroom Total (in.) 75.1 75.1
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 88.2 88.2
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.4 17.6
Driven Wheels
  • RWD
  • AWD
  • RWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 1.8l I4 T (201-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 (228-bhp)
  • 3.5l V6 (302-bhp)
  • 6.2l V8 (451-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 (228-bhp)
  • 3.5l V6 (268-bhp)
  • 6.2l V8 (451-bhp)
Transmissions A7, SM7 A7, M6
City MPG 13-21 13-18
Highway MPG 19-31 19-26
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