Compare 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $41,400 | $40,750 | $55,100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,916 | $38,400 | $51,745 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | 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 | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | 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 | 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 | Proximity | 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 | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-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 |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| 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 | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Foldable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | MB-Tex Leatherette | SensaTec Leatherette | SensaTec Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | Compatible | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 5 | 10 | 9 |
| Amplifier | 590W | 205W | 205W |
| 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 | 2 | 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 | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mercedes Me Connect | 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/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | Park Distance Control |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key | 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 | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | 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 (36 Month/36,000 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) |
| 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Close Trunk/liftgate | 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 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 |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | N/A | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40HR18 | 255/35YR10 | 255/35YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Gray Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 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 | 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 | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| 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 | ESP W/Crosswind Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 2.81 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.5 " | 185.7 " | 182.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.3 " | 71.9 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.0 " | 56.8 " | 55.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 255 @ 5,800 Rpm | 255 @ 5,000 Rpm | 248 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 1,800 Rpm | 295 @ 1,550 Rpm | 258 @ 1,450 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 35 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 7.1 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 15.3 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 89 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,472 Lbs. | 3,582 Lbs. | 4,169 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,576 Lbs. | 4,971 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,282 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,767 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 825 Lbs. | 679 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 " | 112.2 " | 110.6 " |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 62.3 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Track | 60.9 " | 62.9 " | 62.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.4 '' | 18.7 '' | 19.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.7 " | 5.7 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .26 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 42.0 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 " | 35.2 " | 33.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.1 " | 38.7 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.1 " | 37.6 " | 37.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 56.0 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 54.6 " | 49.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 7.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Poor | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.31 | $1.32 | $1.6 |
| Depreciation | $30,248 | $33,398 | $41,577 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,829 | $3,736 | $4,938 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,134 | $7,720 | $8,887 |
| Insurance | $9,295 | $9,673 | $10,678 |
| Maintenance | $5,265 | $2,896 | $3,056 |
| Repairs | $1,381 | $1,305 | $1,719 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,574 | $1,463 | $1,824 |
| Total Cost | $65,405 | $65,780 | $80,236 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 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 | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | 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 |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
