The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a midsize luxury sedan built on an iteration of the Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform. The C Class ex-showroom price starts at ₹59.90 lakh, going up to ₹1.91 crore. Some of the primary competitors of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in India include the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series.
Mercedes C-Class variants include 5 options, available in trim levels such as the 200 Progressive 1.5 Petrol, 220d Progressive 2.0 Diesel, C300 AMG Line 2.0 Petrol, C43 AMG 4MATIC 2.0 Petrol, C63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ 2.0 Petrol-Hybrid. Mercedes-Benz offers the C-Class with four petrol engines and one turbo diesel engine. These come in the form of the Turbocharged. The Mercedes C-Class mileage varies between 16.9 kmpl - 23 kmpl, depending on the variant in question.
Key Highlights of Mercedes Benz C Class
- Engines include mild hybrid petrol and diesel options.
- Full-blown 63 S AMG E Performance gets a PHEV powertrain, producing 680hp.
- Transmission offered with the C Class is the Torque Converter, DCT.
- Features on regular trims include drive modes, panoramic sunroof, rear sunblinds, powered front seats, 11.9-inch infotainment & 12.3-inch driver’s displays, 64 colour mood lighting, Burmester sound system, intelligent voice command, connected car technology.
- AMG variants get boot spoiler, adaptive dampers, rear axle steering, sport exhaust, sport seats & steering wheel with microfibre upholstery, paddle shifters, AMG phone app.
- Safety features include adaptive cruise control, collision detection, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, surround view cameras, pedestrian impact cushioning bonnet.
- The current generation C-Class scored a five-star rating at Euro NCAP.
Mercedes Benz C Class exterior and interior
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class exterior showcases an elegant front fascia owing to the suave LED headlights and prominent three-pointed star on the grille. The swooping roof merges at the boot, whilst alloy wheels up to 19 inches in size pair well with the crisp character lines on the sides. Other highlights include wraparound LED taillights and chrome exhausts at the rear.
Mercedes C-Class AMG versions boast a wider stance and enhanced visual aggression. Highlights here include unique design elements like an aggressive front bumper & splitter, along with AMG AMG-specific front grille, alloy wheels, and boot spoiler.
The upscale and high-quality Mercedes C-Class interior features paddle shifters, panoramic sunroof, two-zone automatic climate control, rear sunblinds, powered front seats with memory, 64-colour mood lighting, Burmester sound system, and MBUX infotainment system with Mercedes voice assistant.
There is a 12.3-inch driver’s display, connected car technology, and wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. The C 63 S AMG gets a sporty-looking AMG steering wheel with paddle shifters & drive mode controls, unique microfibre in Nappa leather trim, sports pedals, AMG floor mats, and red AMG seatbelts.
