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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Rating8.1

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Compact Sedan
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$40,250 - $53,200
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Immersive ride quality

Choppy touchscreen and UI

No major changes for the 2018 year

Excellent build quality with high-quality materials

Suspension is too hard for daily commuting

Well-crafted interior with plenty of features

Stunning exterior design

Specs & Features

$40,250

price

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With a single trim on offer, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan has a base of MSRP $40,250, competing directly with the Jaguar XE, BMW 3 Series, and the Lexus IS 300. Only a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan maintains a combined fuel economy of 27 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the C-Class Sedan in 11 stunning colors, with the Brilliant Blue Metallic a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

With a single trim level, the C300 is powerful enough to handle daily errands, and it is loaded with many features, too. Choose the Premium package if these features aren't enough for an additional $1,250.

Trims

    C 300
    $40,250 onwards
    • 17-inch aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Mb-Tex leatherette Seat trim
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    C 350e
    $47,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 275 hp @ 5550 rpm hp
    • Torque: 443 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg

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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.5 sec14.6 sec155 mph
    		3.8 sec-189 mph
    		3.9 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    2018 BMW M3

    Ranked #3

    		4.1 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    2018 Audi S4

    Ranked #4

    		4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    2018 Audi S6

    Ranked #4

    		4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
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    2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg17.4 gal.417.6/574.2 mi.
      		43 mpg44 mpg44 mpg13.2 gal.567.6/580.8 mi.
      2018 Audi A4

      Ranked #2

      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg15.3 gal.413.10/566.10 mi.
      		29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.4 gal.504.6/591.6 mi.
      		25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/640.8 mi.
      2018 Audi A3

      Ranked #3

      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.377/507.5 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		184.5 in.71.3 in.56.8 in.4.1 in.111.8 in.
        		204.9 in.75.4 in.58.9 in.5.1 in.124.4 in.
        		204.1 in.74 in.58 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        		201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        		200.9 in.72.9 in.59.4 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        		198.6 in.75 in.58.5 in.4.7 in.120.2 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		12.6 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.
          		12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          		13 cu.ft.116.8 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.
          		10.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #4

          		24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          		13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		48.9 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.-
            		12.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi A4

            Ranked #3

            		27.1 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            		13.9 cu.ft.13.9 cu.ft.13.9 cu.ft.-
            		6.9 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            		13.2 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.210 ft.

            2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3472 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1149 lbs.3619 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1087 lbs.4013 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3373 lbs.
              		--3812 lbs.

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