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Overview
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th July 2021 classified as a W205. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $84,471 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses a fully electric engine.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1442mm (56.8 inches) in height, 4686mm (184.5 inches) in length, 1810mm (71.3 inches) in width with a 2840mm (111.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1815kg (4001.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
86.71 - 118.75 kW/t
74.83 kW/t
330.01 kW/t
Boot Space
260 - 380 litres
110 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7 - 7.6 L/100km
5.1 L/100km
14 L/100km
Vehicle Range
868 - 943 km
433 km
1,111 km
Price
$71,200 - $118,500
$34,520
$536,888
Warranty (Years)
5 years
1 year
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
20,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,085 - 2,200 kg
1,220 kg
2,340 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 kg
1,200 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
106 mm
82 mm
150 mm
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Dimensions
4,686 mm
1,810 mm
inc mirror: 2,020 mm
inc mirror: 2,020 mm
1,442 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,686 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,810 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,020 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,220 mm |
| Load Capacity | 535 mm |
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Sales Data
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Explore Mercedes-Benz C-Class Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front Digital Television: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 8.0
Front TV: yes
Media Control
Touch Pad: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Adjustment Settings: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Manufacturer Name: Linguatronic
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 46
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 1991
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: M 274
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Premium Unleaded Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Charging Connector
Mode 2 (EVSE) Type: Mode 2 (Evse)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Cable Included: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 5.50
Mode 2 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 20
Mode 3 Duration: 1.50
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 440
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 122.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 90.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Maximum Battery (kWh): 13.5
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Range (km): 52.00
Range (miles): 32.31
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Clock
Type: Analogue
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Rim Mounted Sensor: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 2.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 135
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 112
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 2.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 320
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 122
Maximum Power (kW): 235
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 90
Maximum Torque (Nm): 700
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 440
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 25.3
Combined (kWh/100km): 15.7
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 157
Combined (Wh/mile): 253
Secondary Fuel Economy
Combined (km/L): 47.6
Combined (L/100km): 2.1
Combined (mpg): 112
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 211
Maximum Power (kW): 155
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 9
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: MRA
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11220
Front Track (in): 62.5
Front Track (mm): 1588
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.8
Overall Height (in): 56.8
Overall Height (mm): 1442
Overall Length (in): 184.5
Overall Length (mm): 4686
Overall Width (in): 71.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2020
Overall Width (mm): 1810
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 111.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2840
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.9
Front Headroom (mm): 1039
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 942
Front Hip Room (in): 57.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1454
Rear Hip Room (in): 57.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1462
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1398
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: Intelligent Light System
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Glass Roof
Manufacturer Name: Panoramic Sunroof
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2350
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5181
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1815
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4001
Tare Weight (kg): 1785
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 75
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 5
Subwoofer: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20140101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Rating Year: 2014
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: 234
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Manufacturer Name: Exclusive Artico
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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