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Overview
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 5th July 2022 classified as a W206. with prices starting at $90,400 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 190 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the C-Class Base uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 164g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 904km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1437mm (56.6 inches) in height, 4793mm (188.7 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2865mm (112.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1786kg (3937.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base comes standard with 225/35 R19 front tyres and 255/35 R19 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
78.72 kW/t
260.07 kW/t
Boot Space
260 - 380 litres
127 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7 - 7.6 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
868 - 943 km
510 km
943 km
Price
$76,500 - $129,400
$38,340
$312,700
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
9 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,085 - 2,200 kg
1,655 kg
2,475 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 kg
1,500 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
106 mm
82 mm
150 mm
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Dimensions
4,793 mm
1,820 mm
inc mirror: 2,033 mm
inc mirror: 2,033 mm
1,437 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,793 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,033 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,070 mm |
| Load Capacity | 494 mm |
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Sales Data
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Explore Mercedes-Benz C-Class Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
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
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
Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 164
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.4
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.4
Main Capacity (L): 66
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.5
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 200
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 20.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 15.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.90
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 11.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 904
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 562
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 53
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 258
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 20
Maximum Power (kW): 190
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 15
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 258
Maximum Power (kW): 190
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
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
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Type: Mechanical
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
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
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Mra-Ii
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 455
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11070
Front Track (in): 63.0
Front Track (mm): 1601
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 3.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 97
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.3
Overall Height (in): 56.6
Overall Height (mm): 1437
Overall Length (in): 188.7
Overall Length (mm): 4793
Overall Width (in): 71.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 80.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2033
Overall Width (mm): 1820
Rear Track (in): 63.5
Rear Track (mm): 1613
Wheelbase (in): 112.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2865
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1041
Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 955
Front Hip Room (in): 58.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1476
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1477
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1411
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
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
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: Blue
Type: Gloss
Glass Roof
Manufacturer Name: Panoramic Sunroof
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
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 Vehicle Weight (kg): 2280
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5027
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1786
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3937
Tare Weight (kg): 1744
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 10
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Lane Changing: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Overtaking: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 90.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 80.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 84.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Amg Line, Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
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 Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
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 Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
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
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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