Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications by trim levels
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C-Class is a 4-seat from Mercedes-Benz, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $34,800 to $61,430, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Regal, Cadillac ATS.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 19 to 31 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 186.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Fuel Tank: 17.4 gal
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Wheelbase: 108.7 in
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MPG: 21 city/31 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7 sec
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Ground clearance: 4.1 in
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Curb: 3428 lbs
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Tires: P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 12.4 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 4 - 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 180.7 x 69.7 x 54.6
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered in 10 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 201 hp @ 5500 –
451 hp @ 6500 -
Torque 221 lb-ft. –
443 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.4 - 7.1 sec
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1/4 mile time 12.7 - 15.3 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 180.8 in
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Width 69.7 in
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Height 56.3 in
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Wheelbase 108.7 in
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Curb Weight 3428 lbs
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GVWR 4453 lbs
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Ground clearance 4.1 in
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Turning radius 17.7 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 88
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 17.4 gal
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City 13 - 21 mpg
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Combined 16 - 27 mpg
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Highway 19 - 31 mpg
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Highway range 330.6 - 539.4 mi
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Specifications 
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Exterior length | |||
| 180.80 in | 180.80 in | 180.70 in | 180.70 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 69.70 in | 69.70 in | 69.70 in | 69.70 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 56.30 in | 56.30 in | 54.80 in | 54.80 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 201 | 302 | 302 | 302 |
| Torque | |||
| 229 | 273 | 273 | 273 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 31 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.00 seconds | 5.90 seconds | 5.80 seconds | 5.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 15.30 seconds | 14.10 seconds | 14.10 seconds | 14.10 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 83 mph | 98 mph | 97 mph | 96 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 61 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.23/3.35 " | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.66/3.39 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3428.00 lbs | 3616.00 lbs | 3693.00 lbs | 3770.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4453.00 lbs | 4685.00 lbs | 4597.00 lbs | 4696.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 108.70 in | 108.70 in | 108.70 in | 108.70 in |
| Front track | |||
| 60.40 " | 60.40 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 61.10 " | 61.10 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.70 | 17.70 | 17.80 | 17.80 |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 4.10 in | 4.10 in | 4.00 in | 4.00 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.70 in | 41.70 in | 41.70 in | 41.70 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 33.40 in | 33.40 in | 33.00 in | 33.00 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.00 in | 37.00 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 36.90 in | 36.90 in | 35.50 in | 35.50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 54.70 in | 54.70 in | 54.00 in | 54.00 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 55.00 in | 55.00 in | 50.30 in | 50.30 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 12.40 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. | 11.70 cu.ft. | 11.70 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 12.40 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. | 11.70 cu.ft. | 11.70 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. | 81 cu.ft. | 81 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1135 lbs. | 1135 lbs. | 1037 lbs. | 926 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Exterior length | |||
| 180.80 in | 180.80 in | 186.00 in | 185.30 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 69.70 in | 69.70 in | 70.70 in | 69.70 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 56.30 in | 56.90 in | 56.30 in | 54.60 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 228 | 228 | 451 | 451 |
| Torque | |||
| 221 | 221 | 443 | 443 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.00 seconds | 7.00 seconds | 4.40 seconds | 4.40 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 15.30 seconds | 15.30 seconds | 12.70 seconds | 12.70 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 86 mph | 86 mph | 114 mph | 114 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 61 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.46/3.23 " | 3.46/3.23 " | 4.02/3.72 " | 4.02/3.72 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3737.00 lbs | 3737.00 lbs | 3924.00 lbs | 3935.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4674.00 lbs | 4674.00 lbs | 4872.00 lbs | 4762.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 108.70 in | 108.70 in | 108.90 in | 108.90 in |
| Front track | |||
| 60.40 " | 60.40 " | 61.80 " | 65.30 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 60.00 " | 64.30 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.70 | 17.70 | 18.20 | 18.20 |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 4.10 in | 4.10 in | – | – |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.70 in | 41.70 in | 41.70 in | 41.70 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 33.40 in | 33.40 in | 33.40 in | 33.00 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.00 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 36.90 in | 36.90 in | 36.90 in | 35.50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 54.70 in | 54.70 in | 54.70 in | 54.00 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 55.00 in | 55.00 in | 55.00 in | 50.30 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 12.40 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. | 11.70 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 12.40 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. | 11.70 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. | 81 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 937 lbs. | 937 lbs. | 1003 lbs. | 948 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.27 | 0.27 | – | – |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |
| 180.70 in | 180.80 in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 69.70 in | 69.70 in |
| Exterior height | |
| 54.80 in | 56.90 in |
| Horsepower | |
| 201 | 201 |
| Torque | |
| 229 | 229 |
| Fuel economy - city | |
| 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |
| 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 7.10 seconds | 7.10 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 15.30 seconds | 15.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 83 mph | 83 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 61 mph | 61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 3.23/3.35 " | 3.23/3.35 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 3538.00 lbs | 3428.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 4453.00 lbs | 4453.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |
| 108.70 in | 108.70 in |
| Front track | |
| 61.00 " | 60.40 " |
| Rear track | |
| 61.10 " | 59.60 " |
| Turning radius | |
| 17.80 | 17.70 |
| Ground clearance | |
| 4.00 in | 4.10 in |
| Front legroom | |
| 41.70 in | 41.70 in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 33.00 in | 33.40 in |
| Front headroom | |
| 37.00 in | 37.10 in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 35.50 in | 36.90 in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 54.00 in | 54.70 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 50.30 in | 55.00 in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 11.70 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 11.70 cu.ft. | 12.40 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |
| 81 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 17.40 gal. | 17.40 gal. |
| Payload | |
| 1037 lbs. | 1135 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |
| 0.27 | 0.27 |
Interior Features
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| 2820 | 2820 | 2820 | 2820 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| 2820 | 2820 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |||
| P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" silver aluminum | 17" machined AMG aluminum | 17" machined AMG aluminum | 17" machined AMG aluminum |
| Bodyside mouldings | |||
| 3794 | 3794 | – | – |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade |
| Tires - rear | |||
| 245/40HR17 | 245/40HR17 | 245/40HR17 | 245/40HR17 |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Antenna | |||
| 3396 | 3396 | 3396 | 3396 |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular 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 | 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |||
| P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW performance | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW performance |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 18" painted AMG aluminum | 18" painted AMG aluminum |
| Bodyside mouldings | |||
| 3794 | 3794 | – | – |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | – |
| Tires - rear | |||
| 245/40HR17 | 255/35ZR18 | 255/35ZR18 | – |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |
| 3396 | 3396 |
| Door count | |
| 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Sunroof | |
| 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |
| P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |
| 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| 2nd row sunroof | |
| fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade |
| Tires - rear | |
| 245/40HR17 | – |
Seats
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rear armrest | |||
| 3072 | 3072 | – | – |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2989 | 2989 | 2993 | 2993 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Rear armrest | |||
| 3072 | 3072 | 3072 | – |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |
| 2993 | 2989 |
| Standard seating | |
| 4 | 5 |
Entertainment System
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Entertainment system | |||
| 3987 | 3987 | – | – |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | – | – |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Radio | |||
| 3135 | 3135 | 3148 | 3148 |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Entertainment system | |||
| 3987 | 3987 | – | – |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | – | – |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |
| 3135 | 3135 |
| Speakers | |
| 8 | 8 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |
| 2 | – |
Safety and Security Features
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| 3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| 3244 | 3244 | 3244 | – |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Parking assist | |||
| 3767 | – | – | – |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| 3214 | 3214 |
| Door curb lights | |
| 2 | 4 |
Mechanical Features
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.07 | 2.82 | 2.82 | 2.82 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| 3807 | – | – | – |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | |||
| 4778 | 4778 | 4840 | 4840 |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.27 | 3.27 | 2.85 | 2.85 |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |
| 4747 | 4747 |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.07 | 3.07 |
Other Specs
Sport C250 4dr Sedan |
Sport C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
Sport C350 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
Sport C350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 3,000 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 |
Sport C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Luxury C300 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 4dr Sedan |
Base C63 AMG 2dr Coupe |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6000 | 6000 | 6500 | 6500 |
Base C250 2dr Coupe |
Luxury C250 4dr Sedan |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 5500 | 5500 |
| Torque rpm | |
| 3,000 | 3,000 |