2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
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Overview
The sublimely-appointed Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan also holds the distinction of an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick. The five-seat C-Class earned a Superior rating for safety, the highest possible rating for front crash prevention. Safety and luxury are the hallmarks of the C-Class; plus, the interior is beautifully designed and the exterior breathtakingly classic.
Starting at $41,400 MSRP,* the C-Class sedan is available in five discrete models, starting with the C 300 and elevating to the C 300 4MATIC, AMG C 43, AMG C 63, and the AMG 63 S. Considering evolving to a hybrid model? The innovative new C 350e fits into this class perfectly.
Drive & Handling
A 2.0-liter inline-four turbo propels the C 300 sedan with 255 horsepower, paired with a Mercedes-Benz 9G-TRONIC 9-speed transmission. If your commute consists mostly of highway miles, you’ll be pleased to find the C-Class sedan can achieve 35 miles per gallon, and if you are a city driver darting from stop to stop, you'll also appreciate an efficient 24 miles per gallon in the city.**
Need to get going quickly? The C-Class sedan jumps from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. And in tight spaces, the C-Class sedan can turn in a 36.8-foot circle. For maximum efficiency, an ECO Start/Stop system automatically shuts off the engine when you stop to save fuel and reduce emissions. Shift paddles add a sporty driving option for even more control.
DYNAMIC SELECT, which is offered as a standard feature, is a multi-mode drive program that allows you to choose from four modes—ECO, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+—based on the desired throttle response, shift points, and steering effort. You can even choose purely manual shifting with the "Individual" mode.
Design & Comfort
Imagine choosing your C-Class sedan from a rainbow of 11 striking exterior colors and 12 interior seating textile and leather options. Mercedes-Benz calls the C-Class “aggressively elegant,” and that applies as equally to the C 300 with its standard grille design as it does to the AMG models with their chrome diamond-block grille. Mercedes-Benz makes it easy to add comfort touches as you desire, like heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and 64-color LED ambient lighting and illuminated front door sills. A head-up display and panorama roof are optional, as well.
Safety
C-Class standard options include Pre-Safe®, emergency automatic braking with pedestrian detection, attention assist, and crosswind assist. Optional safety additions like lane centering, evasive steering assist, steering-responsive headlights, high beam assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitoring emergency automatic braking with cross-traffic detection, lane keep assist, active lane change assist, active emergency stop assist, active speed limit assist, a surround-view camera system, and rear cross-traffic alert can be added easily. Like the idea of self-parking? That’s available, too.
Consider the multimedia package, which includes Car-to-X communication. This system automatically keeps you apprised of potential dangers, like when an approaching vehicle has its hazard flashers activated or even windshield wipers engaged. Other drivers with Car-to-X will be alerted via in-dash visual displays or audio announcements, which means you are more likely to avoid accidents.
Key Features
Technology
A 7.0-inch center display with a controller and a 7.0-inch instrument panel display both come standard on the C 300, and Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, and dual USB ports are also included. You may choose to upgrade to a 12.3-inch instrument panel display for your C-Class, and you’ll also have the option to add a 64-color ambient lighting system, navigation system, head-up display, wireless phone charger, Burmester® audio system, SiriusXM® satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Mercedes me connect
Mercedes me connect gives you remote access to your car with a brand-exclusive mobile app. Remote Start, door locks, and a vehicle locator to mark your parking space make it easy for you to manage your vehicle from afar; vehicle monitoring and stolen vehicle tracking also help you protect your vehicle.
Alternative Options
Looking for more room for you and your passengers? Try the S-Class Sedan, a spacious and sleek luxury sedan for the 21st Century. Considering a convertible? The C-Class Cabriolet includes all of the elegance of the C-Class but with a soft top and comfort options to help you enjoy it for any season of the year. And the C 350e offers a 2.0-liter turbo inline-4 for more power with less fuel.
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* Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages and accessories. Actual vehicle price may vary by Dealer.
** EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
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