2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims Comparison

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.