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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

New from

$87,800 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

1.5 - 7.1 L / 100km

About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $87,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $98,200 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the C-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.

Engine options include 1.5L turbo (150kW/300Nm), 2.0L turbo (190kW/400Nm) and electric motor (230kW/550Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2026 C-Class is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

85.03 - 130.39 kW/t

85.03 kW/t

228.73 kW/t

Boot Space

315 - 455 litres

280 litres

460 litres

Fuel Efficiency

1.5 - 7.1 L/100km

1.5 L/100km

9.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

930 - 971 km

642 km

1,031 km

Price

$87,800 - $98,200

$73,200

$193,100

Warranty (Years)

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 3 years

4 years

3 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,265 - 2,280 kg

1,950 kg

2,650 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

97 mm

104 mm

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

0.9 - 25.4 kWh

0.9 kWh

25.4 kWh

AC Charging (max kW)

11 kW

3.7 kW

11 kW

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

55 kW

Vehicle Range (EV)

104 km

15 km

104 km

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$87,800
2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$98,200
2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD	$98,200

*excl. on-roads

All Mercedes-Benz C-Class Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$87,800	$98,200
2025	$87,800	$88,400
2024	$86,900	$98,100
2023	$76,500	$129,400
2022	$72,800	$125,100

*excl. on-roads

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 5
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- Speaker Subwoofer
- Surround Sound Speaker
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Platform Code: Mra-ii
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.03
Convenience
- 360° Camera 3d Enhanced View
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Ambient Lighting Colour Selection
- Ambient Lighting Reactive Lighting
- Ambient Lighting Wrap Around
- Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Modes Includes Transmission
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Embedded Infotainment Ui Num Of Months Online Services: 36
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Logo Projection
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 11.60
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 4
- Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
- Parking Assistance Rear Automatic Braking Whilst
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- 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 & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Cooling
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Heating
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Timer
- Remote Hvac Control Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
- Remote Services Driving History Analysis
- Remote Services Find My Car
- Remote Services Geo Fencing
- Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
- Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
- Remote Services Send Destination To Car
- Remote Services Speed Alert
- Remote Services Theft Alert
- Remote Services Tow Away Alert
- Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
- Telematics Breakdown Assistance
- Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
- Telematics Tracker System
- Voice Activating System Ai-powered
- Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 455
- External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 80.0
- Front Headroom (mm): 1041
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1476
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Front Track (mm): 1601
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 97
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.0
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.1
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.6
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11070
- Overall Height (mm): 1437
- Overall Length (mm): 4793
- Overall Width (mm): 1820
- Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2033
- Rear Headroom (mm): 955
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1477
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1411
- Rear Track (mm): 1613
- Wheelbase (mm): 2865
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
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Hybrid and electric systems
- Electric Motor 1 Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
- Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 200
- Electric Motor 1 Motor Location: Front
- Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
- Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (hp/ps): 20.4
- Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kw): 15.0
- Electric Power Source Battery Supplier: Other
- Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 48.0
- Electric Power Source Max Wireless Charging (kw): 0.0
- Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 0.90
- Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
- Dashboard Centre 1 Television
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 11.90
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Door Sill Protector Illuminated
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- 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
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 971
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 246
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
- Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 20
- Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 15
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 200
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
- Secondary Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
- Secondary Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
- Secondary Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
- Glass Roof Sunshade Type: Electric
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Driving Pattern Monitor
- Anti Collision System Includes Junction Crossing
- Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
- Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
- Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 91.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 90.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20220101
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 80.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2022
- Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 84.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Amg Line, Lhd
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Fore Aft Adjustment
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
- Number Of Airbags: 10
- Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Includes Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
- 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
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
- Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Touch Controls
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- 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 Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Engine Heater
- Ventilation System Touch Screen Controls
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
- Heat Reflective Glass Front Location: Front
- Heat Reflective Glass Front Sides Location: Front Sides
- 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
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- 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): 60
- Battery Distance (km): Unlimited
- Battery Duration (months): 60
- Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
- Electric Systems Duration (months): 60
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
- Total Battery Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Battery Duration (months): 60
- Total Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Electric Systems Duration (months): 60
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2265
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1764
- Tare Weight (kg): 1722
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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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions

1437mm

1820mm

4793mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2023	1800Kg	1800Kg
2022	1800Kg	1800Kg
2021	1800Kg	1800Kg
2020	1800Kg	1800Kg
2019	1800Kg	1800Kg

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 1.5L 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 and uses 7.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	6.8 L/100km
2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	7.1 L/100km
2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD	Electric	1.5 L/100km

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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.

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 5 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.