Mercedes Benz C Class - Generation 3.2 (2011-2014)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS (2011-2014)

Revised for 2011, the C Class line gets the BlueEFFICIENCY engine treatment plus most get the 1.8 engine but with varying power outputs. Although the rest of the line-up was replaced in September 2014, the C 63 AMG remains.

See the overview of this C Class

See the Generation 3.1 model

See the latest model of the C Class

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C 63 AMG	C300 Avantgarde AMG Sport	C250 CGI	C200 CGI	C180 CGI/Avantgarde
Years Available	2011-Current	2011-September 2014	2011-September 2014	2011-September 2014	2011-September 2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M156 KE 63 6.2 DOHC 32V V8	M276 DE 35 red 3.5 DOHC 24V V6	M271 DE 18 AL 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged	M271 DE 18 AL 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged	M271 DE 18 AL 1.8 (2011-2012) DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged
Horsepower	457hp @ 6,800rpm	248hp @ 6,500rpm	201hp @ 5,500rpm	181hp @ 5,250rpm	154hp @ 5,000rpm
Torque	600Nm @ 5,000rpm	340Nm @ 3,500-4,500rpm	310Nm @ 2,000-4,300rpm	270Nm @ 1,800rpm	250Nm @ 1,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 Liters	66 Liters	66 Liters	66 Liters	66 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,726mm	4,581mm	4,581mm	4,581mm	4,581mm
Width	1,795mm	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Height	1,447mm	1,447mm	1,447mm	1,447mm	1,447mm
Wheelbase	2,765mm	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm
Curb Weight	1,730kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented and Cross Drilled Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented and Cross Drilled Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	235/40 R18 (Front), 255/35 R18 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	225/45 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7	7	7	7	7
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Tire Pressure Monitor System, Front and Rear Proximity Sensors, Hill Start Assist, Automatic Slip Reduction
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: LED Exterior Lighting Package, Quad Exhaust Tips, AMG Body Kit	Adds: AMG Body Kit with Revised Front Bumper and Side Skirts	Adds: None	Adds: None	Active Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Sports Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: AMG Instrumentation	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Aluminum Accents, COMAND System with 4.5 Inch Colored Instrument Panel Display, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone, 60/40 Fold Rear Seats
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and Dim	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and Dim	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and Dim	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and Dim	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and Dim
Climate Control	Automatic, Triple	Automatic, Triple	Automatic, Triple	Automatic, Triple	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System	4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System	4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System	4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Sound System	4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System
Speakers	12	12	12	12	12
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES					Became the C180 Avantgarde in April 2014
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar X Type, Lexus IS, Volvo S60