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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Coupe, 2D Coupe, 5D Coupe, 4D Sedan, 4D Station Wagon and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $58,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $156,900 for the.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/330Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm) and 6.2L multi-point injection (336kW/600Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2012 C-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$58,600 - $156,900†
Transmission
7-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Coupe, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$58,600 - $156,900†
Transmission
7-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Coupe, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being AMG.
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Power to Weight
64.85 - 101.35 kW/t
64.85 kW/t
192.52 kW/t
Boot Space
475 - 485 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 6.9 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
899 - 1,222 km
508 km
1,413 km
Price
$58,600 - $69,900
$48,990
$149,003
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
1 year
6 years
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Base
2026
$87,800
Night Edition
2024
$87,800
Sport Edition
2025
$88,400
Year
2026
2025
2024
Engine Type
1.5L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
2.0L PHEV
2.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
Rear
Maximum Power
150 kW
230 kW
190 kW
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Dimensions
4,591 mm
1,770 mm
1,447 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,591 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,840 mm |
| Load Capacity | 535 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sales rolling 12-months#
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined that starts from $58,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined that starts from $156,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered by the undefined which can tow 1800 kg
See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined which measures 1770mm wide, 4596mm in length and sits 1459mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined which has 336kW of power and 600nm of torque from its 6.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined which weighs 2160 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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