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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
New from
$58,600 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.1 - 12.1 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Coupe, 5D Coupe, 2D Coupe, 4D Station Wagon, 5D Station Wagon and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $58,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $156,900 for the AMG.
There are 5 variants of the C-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm) 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.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
Base
Edition 30
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $64,290 |
1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,990 |
Avantgarde
Elegance
AMG
Configuration | Price From* |
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6.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $154,800 |
6.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $154,300 |
6.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $156,900 |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy
There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz C-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
1.8L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km |
1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $58,600.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG that starts from $156,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Edition 30, Avantgarde and Elegance.
The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Avantgarde which measures 1770mm wide, 4596mm in length and sits 1459mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG which has 336kW of power 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 AMG 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.