Compare 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $38,950 | $47,800 | $38,350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $36,224 | $44,475 | $35,780 |
| 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 Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | 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/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center Sliding |
| 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | MB-Tex Leatherette | Sensatec Leatherette | Sensatec Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, 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 | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 | 16 Harman/kardon | 9 |
| Amplifier | 590W | 600W Premium | 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 | 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 | Mbrace2 | 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 | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | 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 | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | 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 | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/50VR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40HR18 | 255/35YR10 | 255/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver W/painted Accents AMG Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled 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 | All 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 | Regular |
| Ride Control | Agility Control | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.15 | 3.91 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.5 " | 182.5 " | 182.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.3 " | 71.3 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.8 " | 56.5 " | 56.3 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 241 @ 5,550 Rpm | 320 @ 5,500 Rpm | 240 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 1,300 Rpm | 330 @ 1,380 Rpm | 255 @ 1,250 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 33 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.0 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 90 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.31/3.55 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,417 Lbs. | 3,710 Lbs. | 3,360 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,695 Lbs. | 4,365 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,280 Lbs. | 2,015 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,560 Lbs. | 2,510 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 900 Lbs. | 900 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 " | 110.6 " | 110.6 " |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 60.5 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Track | 60.9 " | 62.1 " | 61.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 " | 5.7 " | 5.5 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .30 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 42.0 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.4 " | 35.1 " | 35.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.1 " | 40.3 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.7 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 55.1 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 55.1 " | 55.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Excellent | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.06 | $1.09 | $0.99 |
| Depreciation | $27,725 | $28,273 | $25,143 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,720 | $3,135 | $2,562 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,116 | $6,706 | $6,636 |
| Insurance | $6,208 | $6,401 | $6,651 |
| Maintenance | $3,333 | $2,602 | $2,349 |
| Repairs | $1,607 | $1,535 | $1,510 |
| Opportunity Costs | $822 | $887 | $785 |
| Total Cost | $52,759 | $54,455 | $49,592 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 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 | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | poor | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | poor | poor |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | marginal | marginal |
