Compare 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $71,900 | $62,000 | $41,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $66,867 | $57,540 | $38,220 |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | 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 | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | 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 And Rear | 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/DINAMICA Leather/simulated Suede | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | 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 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth/leather | Sensatec Leatherette |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 13 Burmester | 9 | 9 |
| Amplifier | 590W | 600W | Standard |
| Equalizer | Graphic | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 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 | Mbrace | BMW Assist ECall | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen |
| 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 | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | With Metal-look Bar | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 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 And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/35ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/50VR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 265/35ZR19 | 275/40YR18 | 255/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 19" Machined W/painted Accents AMG Aluminum | 18" Silver Forged Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo | Intercooled 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 | All 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 | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | AMG RIDE CONTROL | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | AMG | 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 | AMG | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | ESP W/Crosswind Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Optional | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 3.46 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 187.0 " | 184.5 " | 182.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.4 " | 73.9 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 56.1 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 503 @ 5,500 Rpm | 425 @ 5,500 Rpm | 180 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 516 @ 1,750 Rpm | 406 @ 1,850 Rpm | 280 @ 1,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 43 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.8 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds | 9.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.9 Seconds | 13.1 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 113 Mph | 107 Mph | 79 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | N/A | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.31/3.54 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,924 Lbs. | 3,540 Lbs. | 3,620 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,806 Lbs. | 4,630 Lbs. | 4,540 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,185 Lbs. | 2,160 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,580 Lbs. | 2,525 Lbs. |
| Payload | 992 Lbs. | 980 Lbs. | 900 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 " | 110.7 " | 110.6 " |
| Front Track | 63.3 " | 62.2 " | 60.7 " |
| Rear Track | 60.9 " | 63.1 " | 61.9 " |
| Turning Radius | N/A | 20.0 '' | 19.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 4.7 " | 5.7 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .34 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 42.0 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 " | 35.1 " | 35.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.9 " | 40.3 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.1 " | 37.7 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 55.1 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 55.1 " | 55.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 15.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Excellent | Average | Excellent |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.33 | $1.36 | $0.92 |
| Depreciation | $34,734 | $35,540 | $25,318 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,565 | $3,966 | $2,727 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,012 | $8,194 | $4,302 |
| Insurance | $7,367 | $7,166 | $6,750 |
| Maintenance | $4,221 | $5,733 | $2,564 |
| Repairs | $2,122 | $2,886 | $1,428 |
| Opportunity Costs | $729 | $665 | $455 |
| Total Cost | $66,421 | $68,169 | $46,214 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
