Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $37,220 | $42,400 | $60,100 |
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Invoice | $34,615 | $39,010 | $55,290 |
Destination | $875 | $895 | $895 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 2-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 8-way Power | 2-way Power |
Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | 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 | Driver | Driver |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leatherette | Cloth/leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Speakers | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | BMW Assist | BMW Assist |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | 2 | 4 | N/A |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Optional | Optional |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Optional |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | 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 | N/A |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Optional | N/A |
First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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 (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) | 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | N/A |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open 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 | Lip | N/A | Lip |
Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Tires - Rear | 245/40HR17 | 255/35YR10 | 265/40YR18 |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.0L V-8 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | 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 | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | M Servotronic |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
Ride Control | Agility Control | Optional | Optional |
Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
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 | Standard | DSC |
Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | STEPTRONIC | Optional |
Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.15 | 3.85 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 180.7 " | 182.5 " | 181.8 " |
Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 71.3 " | 71.0 " |
Exterior Height | 54.8 " | 56.3 " | 55.8 " |
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.0L V-8 |
Horsepower | 201 @ 5,500 Rpm | 300 @ 5,800 Rpm | 414 @ 8,300 Rpm |
Torque | 229 @ 2,000 Rpm | 300 @ 1,200 Rpm | 295 @ 3,900 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 33 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds | 4.8 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds | 13.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 89 Mph | 108 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.35 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.62/2.96 " |
Curb Weight | 3,538 Lbs. | 3,594 Lbs. | 3,704 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,453 Lbs. | 4,564 Lbs. | 4,586 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,037 Lbs. | 904 Lbs. | 882 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 110.6 " | 108.7 " |
Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.5 " | 60.6 " |
Rear Track | 61.1 " | 62.1 " | 60.6 " |
Turning Radius | 17.8 '' | 18.5 '' | 19.2 '' |
Ground Clearance | 4.0 " | 5.5 " | N/A |
Drag Coefficient | .27 | .30 | .31 |
Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 42.0 " | 41.8 " |
Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 35.1 " | 33.7 " |
Front Headroom | 37.0 " | 40.3 " | 38.4 " |
Rear Headroom | 35.5 " | 37.7 " | 36.8 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 55.1 " | 55.3 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 50.3 " | 55.1 " | 51.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | N/A | 89 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
Side - Pole | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | N/A |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | N/A |
Driver Torso | good | acceptable | N/A |
Overall Evaluation | poor | marginal | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Roof Strength | good | acceptable | N/A |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
Restraints | good | good | N/A |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |