2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    New from

    $61,400 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    2.4 - 7.2 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Last updated Dec 05, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan and 2D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $61,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $99,900 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the C-Class available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/300Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/300Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm) and electric motor (205kW/600Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 9-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2017 C-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    63.29 - 115.17 kW/t
    63.29 kW/t
    231.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 - 490 litres
    380 litres
    894 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    2.4 - 6.6 L/100km
    2.4 L/100km
    9.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,000 - 1,435 km
    680 km
    1,511 km
    Price
    $61,400 - $77,800
    $49,990
    $261,002
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    6.4 kWh
    1.5 kWh
    100 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    2.3 kW
    2.3 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    31 km
    31 km
    632 km

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 5
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Mra
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 92.15
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.5
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Manufacturer Name: Linguatronic
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1039
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
      • Front Track (mm): 1588
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11220
      • Overall Height (mm): 1442
      • Overall Length (mm): 4686
      • Overall Width (mm): 1810
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 942
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1462
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1398
      • Rear Track (mm): 1570
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2840
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 146
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1991
      • Engine Code: M 274
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1015
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Manufacturer Name: Airmatic
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Manufacturer Name: Airmatic
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 9
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 730
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1423
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions

    1442mm
    1810mm
    4686mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Towing Capacity

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 11 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 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 2.4L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.2L 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.

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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 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 $61,400.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $99,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which measures 1810mm wide, 4702mm in length and sits 1457mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which has 205kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which weighs 2385 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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