Overview
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan is a compact sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $34,800. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, and the Volvo S60. Between the 3 trims, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.8L turbocharged Inline-4 engine making 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 228 horsepower-making 3.0L V6 engine. Also available is the 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine that puts out 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. All three engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.6 seconds with the 3.5L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 22 and 25 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 11 striking colors the C-Class Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.