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Used 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a small luxury car sold in sedan, coupe and convertible (Cabriolet) body styles. Five trims are available in increasing levels of performance: C 300, C 300 4Matic, AMG C 43, AMG C 63 and AMG C 63 S. Most models use rear-wheel drive, though the C 300 4Matic and AMG C 43 feature all-wheel drive. Regardless of engine, a nine-speed automatic is the only transmission available.

C 300 and C 300 4Matic
The base C 300 and C 300 4Matic are virtually identical; the only difference is that the former features rear-wheel drive and the latter is equipped with all-wheel drive. Standard features include:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque)
  • LED headlights
  • Sunroof (sedan and coupe only)
  • Power trunklid
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Digital gauge cluster
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Driver-seat memory settings
  • Neck heater (Cabriolet only)
  • Heated front seats
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • 10.25-inch central infotainment display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
  • Premium package (Cabriolet only, see below)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change)

The C 300 is available with a wide range of option packages and stand-alone options. These include:

  • AMG Line package
    • Aerodynamic body kit
    • Chrome starburst-pattern grille
    • Rear spoiler
    • Sport-tuned suspension
    • Sport seats
  • Premium package
    • Ambient interior lighting
    • 13-speaker Burmester premium audio system
    • Satellite radio
  • Night Edition package
    • Premium package
    • AMG Line package
    • Black-painted exterior accents
    • Black grille
    • Imitation suede seat inserts
  • Multimedia package
    • Navigation system
    • Touchpad controller
    • Car-to-X functionality (can electronically communicate with infrastructure and other vehicles equipped with this technology)
  • Parking Assistance package
    • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)
    • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
    • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the C-Class and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front. Can also react to traffic signs and set speed)
    • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Wireless charging pad

AMG C 43
The AMG C 43 turns up the performance wick with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (385 hp, 384 lb-ft) and all-wheel drive. Other additions include:

  • Premium package
  • Aerodynamic body kit
  • Sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Sport exhaust
  • Sport steering wheel
  • Imitation suede seat inserts

The AMG C 43 is available with all of the C 300's options and packages. You can also opt for:

  • Performance exhaust
  • Configurable steering wheel controls
  • AMG Track Pace software application

AMG C 63
The high-performance AMG C 63 is powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (469 hp, 479 lb-ft). On top of AMG C 43 content, it adds:

  • Electronic rear limited-slip differential
  • Performance exhaust
  • Additional driving modes
  • IWC analog clock

AMG C 63 S
The AMG C 63 S uses a more potent version of the V8, this time tuned to deliver 503 hp and 516 lb-ft. Also included are:

  • Unique grille
  • Dynamic engine mounts
  • Additional traction modes
  • Configurable steering wheel controls
  • Leather upholstery

The AMG C 63 and C 63 S can be optioned with any of the C 300's features unless otherwise already included.

Which C-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

Any of the AMG models will give you the thrills you'd expect of a sport sedan, but consider sticking with the standard C 300. It has a decent amount of power and the money you save with it means you can spend more on the C-Class' optional extras if you want. The Premium package is a good place to start. The Driver Assistance package is comprehensive without being overly pricey, though it also requires adding the Multimedia package.

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C-Class C 300
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C-Class AMG C 43
C-Class AMG C 63
C-Class AMG C 63 S
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C 300 4MATIC
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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AMG C 43
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A
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4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette/suede
leatherette/suede
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
385 hp @ 6,100 rpm
469 hp @ 5,500 rpm
503 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v8
v8
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18 (FRONT) 245/40R18 (REAR)
225/45R18 (FRONT) 245/40R18 (REAR)
225/45R18 (FRONT) 245/40R18 (REAR)
245/40R18 (FRONT) 265/40R18 (REAR)
245/35R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in (Front) 18 X 8.5-in (Rear)
18 X 7.5-in (Front) 18 X 8.5-in (Rear)
18 X 7.5-in (Front) 18 X 8.5-in (Rear)
18 X 8.5-in (Front) 18 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 35 / 27 MPG
23 / 33 / 27 MPG
18 / 27 / 21 MPG
17 / 26 / 21 MPG
17 / 26 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
400 / 609 miles
400 / 574 miles
313 / 470 miles
296 / 452 miles
296 / 452 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
39.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,472 lb.
3,605 lb.
3,825 lb.
3,874 lb.
3,900 lb.
Ground Clearance
3.8 in.
3.8 in.
3.5 in.
3.6 in.
3.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.3 in.
71.3 in.
71.3 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.3 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
Length
184.5 in.
184.5 in.
185.0 in.
187.2 in.
187.3 in.
Wheelbase
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$53,709
$55,357
$67,399
$79,866
$84,937
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.72
$0.74
$0.9
$1.06
$1.13
Depreciation
$11,836
$13,007
$16,967
$22,724
$25,817
Financing
$4,637
$4,761
$6,478
$7,954
$9,465
Taxes & Fees
$1,596
$1,627
$2,056
$2,424
$2,802
Fuel
$11,866
$11,866
$15,238
$15,238
$15,238
Insurance
$3,897
$3,929
$5,193
$6,335
$6,424
Maintenance
$10,770
$10,530
$11,830
$16,084
$16,084
Repairs
$9,107
$9,637
$9,637
$9,107
$9,107
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Silk Beige, leatherette
Saddle Brown, leatherette
Black, leather
Black w/Blue-Grey Stitching, leatherette/suede
Magma Grey, leather
Silk Beige, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
Magma Grey, leatherette
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Cranberry Red, leather
Black, leatherette
Silk Beige, leatherette
Saddle Brown, leatherette
Black, leather
Black w/Blue-Grey Stitching, leatherette/suede
Magma Grey, leather
Silk Beige, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
Magma Grey, leatherette
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Cranberry Red, leather
Black/DINAMICA w/Red Stitching, leatherette/suede
Black w/Red Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Cranberry Red, leather
Black, premium leather
Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black, premium leather
Magma Grey/Black w/Yellow Stitching, premium leather
Black, leatherette/suede
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Black w/Grey Accents, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black, premium leather
Magma Grey/Black w/Yellow Stitching, premium leather
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black, premium leather
Exterior
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Polar White
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Polar White
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Polar White
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Polar White
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Polar White