Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan: Generations History With Key Specs

Engine power

163 - 408 hp @ 4200 - 6750 rpm | 122 - 304 kW

Torque

250 - 550 Nm @ 1800 - 5000 rpm | 184 - 406 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

4.6 - 8.6 sec

Drive type

Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed

230 - 250 km | 143 - 155 mph

Engine displacement

1496 - 1999 cc

Number of cylinders

4

Turbocharger

Yes

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Transmission Type

9 G-TRONIC (Automatic), 9 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Automatic)

Powertrain

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Position of cylinders

Inline

Valves per cylinder

4

Cylinder bore

80.4 - 83 mm

Piston stroke

73.7 - 94.3 mm

Compression

10 - 15.5 mm

Fuel type

petrol / electricity, Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply

DOHC

Fuel tank

40 - 50 L | 10.6 - 13.2 gallons

Energy consumption

25.4 kWh/100 km | 40.9 kWh/100 miles

Battery capacity

25.4 kWh

All-electric range

100km | 62.1 miles

Fuel consumption (city)

5.6 - 10 l/100 km | 42 - 23.5 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

3.4 - 5.3 l/100 km | 69.2 - 44.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

4.5 - 7.7 l/100 km | 52.3 - 30.5 mpg(USA)

Emission standard

Euro 6d-ISC-FCM, Euro 6D-ISC-FCM

CO2 emissions

111 - 161 g/km | 179 - 259 g/mile

Wheelbase

2865 mm | 113 in.

Front track

1579 - 1601 mm | 62 - 63 in.

Rear track

1583 - 1613 mm | 62 - 64 in.

Length

4751 - 4791 mm | 187 - 189 in.

Width

1820 - 1824 mm | 72 in.

Height

1437 - 1450 mm | 57 in.

Width including mirrors

2033 mm | 80 in.

Front overhang

800 mm | 31 in.

Rear overhang

1086 mm | 43 in.

Trunk space (min)

360 - 455 L | 12.7 - 16.1 cu-ft

Towing capacity

750 kg | 1654 lbs

Maximum roof load

100 kg | 221 lbs

Max weight

2250 - 2615 kg | 4961 - 5766 lbs

Towbar download

75 kg | 165 lbs

Number of doors

4

Curb weight

1550 - 2005 kg | 3418 - 4421 lbs

Number of seats

5

Rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18Rear wheel rims: 8J x 17; 9J x 18, 8J x 18, Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18Rear wheel rims: 7J x 17; 8.5J x 18, 7J x 17, 6.5J x 17, Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 17; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 17; 7J x 17; 8.5J x 18

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18Rear wheel tires: 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18; 255/40 R18, 245/45 R18, Front wheel tires: 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R17; 245/40 R18, Front wheel tires: 205/55 R17; 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18Rear wheel tires: 205/55 R17; 225/50 R17; 245/40 R18, 225/50 R17, 195/60 R17, Front wheel tires: 195/60 R17; 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18Rear wheel tires: 195/60 R17; 225/50 R17; 245/40 R18

Engine power

122 - 510 hp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm | 91 - 380 kW

Torque

210 - 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3000 rpm | 155 - 516 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

4 - 10 sec

Drive type

All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive

Top speed

207 - 290 km | 129 - 180 mph

Engine displacement

1497 - 3982 cc

Number of cylinders

4, 6, 8

Turbocharger

Yes

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Transmission Type

9 G-TRONIC (Automatic), 9 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (Automatic), 6 (Manual), 9G MCT AMG SPEEDSHIF (Automatic)

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders

Inline, V engine

Valves per cylinder

4

Cylinder bore

88 mm

Piston stroke

82.1 mm

Compression

10.7 mm

Fuel consumption (city)

4.9 - 13.5 l/100 km | 48 - 17.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

3.6 - 7.9 l/100 km | 65.3 - 29.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

1.2 - 9.9 l/100 km | 196 - 23.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel type

Diesel, Petrol (Gasoline), petrol / electricity, diesel / electricity

Fuel supply

Diesel Commonrail, Direct injection

Fuel tank

41 - 66 L | 10.8 - 17.4 gallons

Energy consumption

18.7 kWh/100 km | 30.1 kWh/100 miles

CO2 emissions

32 - 227 g/km | 51 - 365 g/mile

Emission standard

Euro 6, Euro 6d-TEMP, Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-IS

Wheelbase

2840 mm | 112 in.

Front track

1588 - 1609 mm | 63 in.

Length

4686 - 4757 mm | 184 - 187 in.

Width

1810 - 1839 mm | 71 - 72 in.

Height

1426 - 1442 mm | 56 - 57 in.

Ride height

90 - 92 mm | 3.5 - 3.6 in.

Front overhang

790 - 855 mm | 31 - 34 in.

Rear overhang

1056 - 1062 mm | 42 in.

Rear track

1558 mm | 61 in.

Towing capacity with 12% brakes

1800 kg | 3969 lbs

Towing capacity

710 - 750 kg | 1566 - 1654 lbs

Max weight

2020 - 2430 kg | 4454 - 5358 lbs

Number of doors

4

Curb weight

1365 - 1820 kg | 3010 - 4013 lbs

Number of seats

5

Trunk space (min)

300 - 480 L | 10.6 - 17 cu-ft

Rim size

R15, R16, 9J x 18, R18, 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17, R20, R17, 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 20

Tire size

185/60 R15, 185/55 R16, 255/40 R18, 245/60 R18, 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17, 245/50 R20, 235/65 R17, 175/80 R16, 235/60 R18, 265/65 R17; 265/60 R18; 265/50 R20

Engine power

116 - 510 hp @ 3000 - 5500 rpm | 87 - 380 kW

Torque

210 - 700 Nm @ 1200 - 2000 rpm | 155 - 516 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

4 - 11.6 sec

Drive type

Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed

204 - 250 km | 127 - 155 mph

Engine displacement

1595 - 3982 cc

Number of cylinders

4, 8, 6

Turbocharger

Yes

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Transmission Type

6 (Manual), 9 G-TRONIC (Automatic), 7 G-TRONIC (Automatic), 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Automatic), 7 G-TRONIC PLUS (Automatic), 9 G-TRONIC PLUS (Automatic)

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders

Inline, V engine

Compression

9.8 - 16.2 mm

Valves per cylinder

4

Fuel consumption (city)

4.1 - 11 l/100 km | 57.4 - 21.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

3.7 - 6.9 l/100 km | 63.6 - 34.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

2.1 - 8.4 l/100 km | 112 - 28 mpg(USA)

Fuel type

Diesel, Petrol (Gasoline), diesel / electricity, petrol / electricity

Fuel supply

Diesel Commonrail, Direct injection

Fuel tank

41 - 66 L | 10.8 - 17.4 gallons

CO2 emissions

48 - 195 g/km | 77 - 314 g/mile

Emission standard

Euro 6

Wheelbase

2840 mm | 112 in.

Front track

1588 - 1609 mm | 63 in.

Rear track

1546 - 1570 mm | 61 - 62 in.

Length

4686 - 4756 mm | 184 - 187 in.

Width

1810 - 1839 mm | 71 - 72 in.

Height

1426 - 1442 mm | 56 - 57 in.

Ride height

92 mm | 3.6 in.

Width including mirrors

2020 mm | 80 in.

Front overhang

790 - 854 mm | 31 - 34 in.

Rear overhang

1056 - 1062 mm | 42 in.

Trunk space (min)

335 - 480 L | 11.8 - 17 cu-ft

Max weight

1960 - 2305 kg | 4322 - 5083 lbs

Number of doors

4

Curb weight

1320 - 1780 kg | 2911 - 3925 lbs

Number of seats

5

Towing capacity with 12% brakes

1400 - 1800 kg | 3087 - 3969 lbs

Towing capacity

695 - 750 kg | 1532 - 1654 lbs

Maximum roof load

75 kg | 165 lbs

Rim size

R18, R17; R18, 6.5J x 16, R15; R16, R15, 12.0J x 20; 12.5J x 21, 7.5J x 17; 6.5J x 16, 9.0J x 20; 9.5J x 20, 6.5J x 15, 6.5 X 16, R19

Tire size

205/55 R16, 185/65 R15; 195/55 R16, 185/65 R15, 305/30 ZR20; 315/30 ZR21, 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17, 205/55 R17; 225/45 R18, 265/45 R20; 275/45 R20, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16V, 215/60 R17; 215/55 R18, 175/70 SR13

Engine power

120 - 306 hp @ 2800 - 6500 rpm | 89 - 228 kW

Torque

250 - 500 Nm @ 1250 - 3500 rpm | 184 - 369 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

6 - 10.5 sec

Drive type

Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed

206 - 250 km | 128 - 155 mph

Engine displacement

1595 - 3498 cc

Number of cylinders

4, 6

Turbocharger

Yes

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Transmission Type

7G-TRONIC PLUS (Automatic), 6 (Manual)

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders

Inline, V engine

Compression

9.3 - 16.2 mm

Valves per cylinder

4

Fuel consumption (city)

6.3 - 10.1 l/100 km | 37.3 - 23.3 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

4.3 - 6.1 l/100 km | 54.7 - 38.6 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

5.1 - 7.6 l/100 km | 46.1 - 30.9 mpg(USA)

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply

Direct injection, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel tank

59 - 66 L | 15.6 - 17.4 gallons

CO2 emissions

133 - 178 g/km | 214 - 286 g/mile

Emission standard

Euro 5

Wheelbase

2760 mm | 109 in.

Front track

1549 mm | 61 in.

Rear track

1552 mm | 61 in.

Length

4591 mm | 181 in.

Width

1770 mm | 70 in.

Height

1447 mm | 57 in.

Trunk space (min)

475 L | 16.8 cu-ft

Max weight

1985 - 2190 kg | 4377 - 4829 lbs

Number of doors

4

Curb weight

1470 - 1675 kg | 3241 - 3693 lbs

Number of seats

5

Rim size

R17, 12J x 18; 13J x 18, R15, 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 10J x 20, 6.5J x 16, R14; R15

Tire size

225/50 R17, 30/68 R18; 31/71 R18, 195/65 R15, 225/60 R17; 245/50 R18; 245/45 R19; 275/40 R19; 245/40 R20; 275/35 R20, 205/55 R16, 175/70 R14; 185/60 R15

Engine power

136 - 457 hp @ 3800 - 6800 rpm | 101 - 341 kW

Torque

230 - 600 Nm @ 1600 - 2900 rpm | 170 - 442 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

4.5 - 10.4 sec

Drive type

Front wheel drive

Top speed

215 - 250 km | 134 - 155 mph

Engine displacement

1796 - 6208 cc

Number of cylinders

4, 6, 8

Turbocharger

Yes

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore

82 - 102.2 mm

Transmission Type

5 (Automatic), 6 (Manual), 7 (Automatic), 7 Speedshift MCT (Automatic)

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Valvetrain

DOHC, -

Position of cylinders

Inline, V engine

Piston stroke

68.4 - 94.6 mm

Compression

8.5 - 18 mm

Valves per cylinder

4

Fuel consumption (city)

10.1 - 11 l/100 km | 23.3 - 21.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

5.4 - 6.1 l/100 km | 43.6 - 38.6 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

6.1 - 10 l/100 km | 38.6 - 23.5 mpg(USA)

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply

Multi-point indirect, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel tank

66 L | 17.4 gallons

Emission standard

Euro 4

Wheelbase

2760 - 2765 mm | 109 in.

Front track

1549 - 1568 mm | 61 - 62 in.

Rear track

1525 - 1552 mm | 60 - 61 in.

Length

4581 - 4725 mm | 180 - 186 in.

Width

1770 - 1795 mm | 70 - 71 in.

Height

1438 - 1447 mm | 57 in.

Trunk space (min)

475 L | 16.8 cu-ft

Max weight

1970 - 2200 kg | 4344 - 4851 lbs

Number of doors

4

Curb weight

1485 - 1730 kg | 3274 - 3815 lbs

Number of seats

5

Rim size

R15, 7.5J x 17; 6.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18

Tire size

195/65 R15, 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17, 205/45 R17; 205/40 R18

Engine power

115 - 367 hp @ 3800 - 6200 rpm | 86 - 274 kW

Torque

190 - 540 Nm @ 1400 - 4500 rpm | 140 - 398 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

5.2 - 12.1 sec

Drive type

Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4

Top speed

203 - 260 km | 126 - 162 mph

Engine displacement

1796 - 5439 cc

Number of cylinders

4, 6, 5, 8

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore

82 - 97 mm

Transmission Type

6 (Manual), 5 (Automatic), 7 (Automatic)

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Valvetrain

DOHC, -, OHC

Position of cylinders

Inline, V engine

Piston stroke

68.2 - 97 mm

Compression

8.5 - 18 mm

Valves per cylinder

4, 3

Turbocharger

Yes

Fuel consumption (city)

8.3 - 17.3 l/100 km | 28.3 - 13.6 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

4.5 - 8.8 l/100 km | 52.3 - 26.7 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

5.9 - 11.6 l/100 km | 39.9 - 20.3 mpg(USA)

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply

Multi-point indirect, Diesel Commonrail, Direct injection

Fuel tank

62 L | 16.4 gallons

Emission standard

Euro 4

Wheelbase

2715 mm | 107 in.

Front track

1493 - 1507 mm | 59 in.

Rear track

1464 - 1478 mm | 58 in.

Length

4526 - 4611 mm | 178 - 182 in.

Width

1726 - 1744 mm | 68 - 69 in.

Height

1412 - 1432 mm | 56 in.

Trunk space (min)

455 L | 16.1 cu-ft

Max weight

1935 - 2135 kg | 4267 - 4708 lbs

Number of doors

4

Curb weight

1400 - 1635 kg | 3087 - 3605 lbs

Number of seats

5

Rim size

7.5J x 17, R17, R17; R18, 9.5J x 20; 10.5J x 20, 9J x 20, 9.5 J x 19; 10.5 J x 19, 5J x 13, 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17

Tire size

225/45 R17, 255/55 R17, 225/60 R17; 235/50 R18, 265/35 R20 102Y; 295/30 R20 104Y, 275/55 R20, 265/40 ZR19 102Y; 295/35 ZR19 104Y, 175/70 SR13, 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17, 275/35 ZR20; 285/35 ZR20

Engine power

75 - 306 hp @ 4200 - 5850 rpm | 56 - 228 kW

Drive type

Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive

Torque

130 - 410 Nm @ 1800 - 4500 rpm | 96 - 302 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration

6.5 - 18.4 sec

Top speed

160 - 250 km | 99 - 155 mph

Engine displacement

1799 - 4266 cc

Number of cylinders

4, 5, 6, 8

Transmission Type

5 (Manual), 4 (Automatic), 5 (Automatic)

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders

Inline, V engine

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore

83.2 - 91 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC, OHC

Piston stroke

73.5 - 92.4 mm

Compression

8.8 - 22 mm

Valves per cylinder

4, 3

Turbocharger

Yes

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply

Direct injection, Multi-point indirect, Diesel - Standard di, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel consumption (city)

8.2 - 16.5 l/100 km | 28.7 - 14.3 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)

5 - 8.9 l/100 km | 47 - 26.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)

6.7 - 10.7 l/100 km | 35.1 - 22 mpg(USA)

Fuel tank

62 L | 16.4 gallons

Wheelbase

2690 mm | 106 in.

Front track

1497 - 1511 mm | 59 in.

Rear track

1464 - 1483 mm | 58 in.

Length

4487 - 4516 mm | 177 - 178 in.

Width

1720 - 1723 mm | 68 in.

Height

1385 - 1720 mm | 55 - 68 in.

Number of doors

4

Number of seats

5, 4+1

Trunk space (min)

430 - 465 L | 15.2 - 16.4 cu-ft

Max weight

1830 - 2010 kg | 4035 - 4432 lbs

Curb weight

1340 - 1560 kg | 2955 - 3440 lbs

Trunk space (max)

1510 L | 53.3 cu-ft

Tire size

175/70 R13, 245/70 R16; 255/65 R17, 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17, 235/65 R18; 235/55 R20, 175/65 R15; 185/55 R16, 235/60 R18, 205/55 R16, 235/60 R18; 235/55 R19, 175/70 R14, 185/60 R15, 185/55 R16, 175/80 R16

Rim size

6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17, 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 20, 5.5J x 15; 6J x 16, R18, 6.5J x 16, R18; R19, R14, R15, R16