Compare 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $41,400 | $41,800 | $18,290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,502 | $39,292 | $17,008 |
| Destination | $905 | $895 | $835 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Power | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 12 Harman/kardon | 8 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Garmin With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| 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 | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | 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 | Optional |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Chrome | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 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 | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P235/40VR18.0 BSW Touring AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40HR17 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 17" Machined AMG Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Instant Traction(TM) All Wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | AGILITY CONTROL | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | DSTC | VSA |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Geartronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 3.33 | 4.29 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.8 " | 182.2 " | 177.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 73.4 " | 69.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.3 " | 58.4 " | 55.0 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 6,500 Rpm | 300 @ 5,600 Rpm | 143 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 3,500 Rpm | 325 @ 2,100 Rpm | 129 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.9 Seconds | 5.9 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.5 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 91 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.23/3.67 " | 3.19/3.44 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,616 Lbs. | 3,812 Lbs. | 2,754 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,685 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,135 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 109.3 " | 103.2 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 62.1 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 62.0 " | 59.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 19.5 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .28 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.9 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.4 " | 33.5 " | 30.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.1 " | 37.6 " | 38.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.4 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.9 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 53.5 " | 49.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 57.0 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 55.2 " | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 17.8 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $0.61 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $10,896 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $1,345 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $4,372 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $6,515 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,447 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,334 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $342 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $30,439 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | poor | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
