Used 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Trims Comparison

The performance-oriented AMG C 43 also has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder but output rises to 402 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on the C 43.

The C 300 is offered in a trio of trim levels: Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle. The C 43 is only offered in Premium and Pinnacle versions, with some slight equipment variations. Both are offered with a long list of options and packages as well.

C300 Premium
Comes standard with:

• 18-inch wheels
• Power-folding mirrors
• Sunroof
• Hands-free power trunklid
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Digital instrument panel
• Simulated leather upholstery (Mercedes' MB-Tex)
• Heated front seats
• Ambient interior lighting
• 11.9-inch touchscreen
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Five-speaker sound system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)

These driver assist features also come standard:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Adaptive high-beam assist (selectively blocks a portion of the high beams for oncoming traffic)
• Drowsy driver monitor (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• Safe-exit system (can prevent passengers from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

Exclusive
The next-level Exclusive trim adds:

• Burmester premium audio system
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Enhanced ambient interior lighting
• Automated parking system
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the C-Class and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Pinnacle
The most generously equipped C-Class is the Pinnacle. It comes with the features from the Exclusive trim level plus:

• Integrated navigation system
• Augmented reality overlay for navigation prompts
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)

You can further add features to these trim levels through a wide selection of options. Highlights include:

• Driver Assistance package (available on Exclusive and Pinnacle trims)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes-Benz and the car in front)
• 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)
• 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)
• Cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle in front of or behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path)
• Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
• AMG Line with Night package
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Distinct exterior styling and interior details
• Black-painted wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Upgraded digital light headlights
• Heated steering wheel
• Ventilated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Additional USB ports
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Rear passenger side airbags
• Dashcam (records video of what's happening in front of you; Pinnacle only)

AMG C 43
The AMG C 43 is only offered in Premium and Pinnacle trims that are equipped much like the C 300 but with a few more standard features. The C 43's calling card, however, remains under the hood, where its 147-hp advantage transforms the car fully. It also adds:

• Sport-tuned suspension with adaptive suspension dampers
• Rear-axle steering (enhances maneuverability)

Additional options only available on the AMG C 43 include:

• AMG Performance Steering Wheel
• AMG Track Pace
• AMG Performance sound
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• AMG Carbon Fiber package (carbon-fiber side mirrors and rear spoiler)
• AMG Performance seats