Compare 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $25,850 | $29,850 | $45,650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,041 | $27,325 | $41,166 |
| Destination | $720 | $695 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Driver Side |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st Row | Sideguard |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | BMW Assist | Audi Telematics By OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.5L I-6 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Supercharger | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.46 | 3.23 | 3.89 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 171.0 " | 176.0 " | 179.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.0 " | 68.5 " | 69.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.3 " | 56.5 " | 56.2 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.5L I-6 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 189 @ 5,800 Rpm | 184 @ 6,000 Rpm | 340 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 192 @ 3,500 Rpm | 175 @ 3,500 Rpm | 302 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.0 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 5.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | 13.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 84 Mph | 100 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.35 " | 3.31/2.95 " | 3.33/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,250 Lbs. | 3,461 Lbs. | 3,825 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,519 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 " | 107.3 " | 104.3 " |
| Front Track | 58.8 " | 57.9 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 57.6 " | 58.3 " | 60.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.9 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.5 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .31 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.0 " | 41.4 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 34.6 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.4 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.3 " | 37.5 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 45.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 54.4 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 54.2 " | 53.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 38.1 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 85 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
