Compare 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $44,050 | $46,250 | $62,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $40,967 | $43,050 | $57,540 |
| Destination | $925 | $995 | $995 |
| 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 Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| 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 | Optional |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| 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 | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | MB-Tex Leatherette | Sensatec Leatherette | Cloth/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, 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 | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Speakers | 12 Harman/kardon | 9 | 9 |
| Amplifier | 450W | 205W | 600W |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Becker MAP PILOT 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist ECall | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | 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 | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | 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 | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Advanced Parking Guidance | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Black W/chrome Accents | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P255/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 255/35HR18 | 255/35YR10 | 275/40YR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Forged 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 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| 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 | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Ride Control | Agility Control | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | 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 | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | STEPTRONIC | Optional |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 3.15 | 3.46 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.7 " | 182.6 " | 184.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 71.9 " | 73.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.8 " | 54.2 " | 56.1 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 6,500 Rpm | 300 @ 5,800 Rpm | 425 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 3,500 Rpm | 300 @ 1,200 Rpm | 406 @ 1,850 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.0 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.6 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds | 13.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 97 Mph | 89 Mph | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.31/3.53 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 Lbs. | 3,635 Lbs. | 3,540 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,597 Lbs. | 4,510 Lbs. | 4,630 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,140 Lbs. | 2,185 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,470 Lbs. | 2,580 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,037 Lbs. | 790 Lbs. | 980 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 110.6 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.8 " | 62.2 " |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 62.8 " | 63.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.8 '' | 18.5 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.0 " | 5.1 " | 4.7 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .29 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 42.2 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 33.7 " | 35.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.0 " | 39.8 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 35.5 " | 36.1 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 55.3 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 50.3 " | 51.7 " | 55.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Poor | Good | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.11 | $1.08 | $1.36 |
| Depreciation | $24,494 | $28,667 | $35,540 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,896 | $3,040 | $3,966 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,428 | $6,642 | $8,194 |
| Insurance | $7,022 | $6,352 | $7,166 |
| Maintenance | $8,648 | $3,988 | $5,733 |
| Repairs | $1,514 | $1,647 | $2,886 |
| Opportunity Costs | $614 | $525 | $665 |
| Total Cost | $55,464 | $53,869 | $68,169 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
