2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Starting MSRP
$48,450
to $86,050
About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup establishes a precise balance between performance and operational efficiency across its four distinct trims. The entry-level C 300 models generate 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from a standard mild-hybrid powertrain, achieving an estimated 29 combined MPG (25 city/35 highway), which is notably efficient for the segment. The price architecture spans a $48,450 low point to an $86,050 apex, positioning the C-Class competitively against rivals. Dimensions are managed at 187.0 inches in length and a 112.8-inch wheelbase, contributing to front legroom measuring 41.7 inches. Even the base configuration mandates premium unleaded fuel for its rear-wheel-drive architecture, emphasizing the required maintenance standard for this level of engineering.
Key Highlights
Standard Hybrid Integration
All four trims of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class feature a mild-hybrid system standard, boosting initial responsiveness from the 2.0L four-cylinder engine.
High-Range Fuel Economy
The C 300 achieves 35 MPG on the highway, providing competitive efficiency for a premium sedan demanding premium unleaded fuel.
Performance Escalation
The top-tier AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE offers a significant performance leap via its plug-in hybrid configuration, moving beyond the 255 hp baseline.
Cargo Constraints
The 11.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity should be noted, as this figure is relatively constrained compared to larger vehicle classes.
Best For
Efficiency-Conscious Executives
- Buyers prioritizing mileage will leverage the C 300's 35 highway MPG rating while maintaining the luxury appointments expected of the brand.
Performance Enthusiasts (Budgeted)
- Individuals seeking verifiable power gains can step up to the AMG C 43 trim, which uses the same 2.0L architecture in an all-wheel-drive format.
Premium Compact Drivers
- With a starting price of $48,450, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class provides access to the brand's technological suite in a dimensionally appropriate package (187.0 inches long).
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG C 43 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $62,500 | all wheel drive | 416 hp | 22 mpg |
| AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A) | $86,050 | all wheel drive | 671 hp | 20 mpg |
| C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $48,450 | rear wheel drive | 255 hp | 29 mpg |
| C 300 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $50,450 | all wheel drive | 255 hp | 27 mpg |
Specifications comparison table for 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Data includes dimensions, performance, fuel economy, and interior specifications. Green highlighting indicates best values, red indicates worst values.
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Features Comparison
Feature
AMG C 43 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A)
C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
C 300 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
| Feature | AMG C 43 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A) | C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | C 300 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (33 features) | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Brake Drying | ||||
| Brake Preparation System | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | — | — | ||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Integrated Headrests | — | — | — | |
| Front Power Adjustable Headrests | — | |||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | mild hybrid | plug-in hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 416 hp @ 6750 rpm | 671 hp @ 6750 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 752 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | ||||
| Center Differential Type | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | — | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (11 features) | ||||
| Charging Time (240V) | — | 1.2 hr. | — | — |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | — | SAE Combo | — | — |
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 330.6/469.8 mi. | 330.6/382.8 mi. | 435.0/609.0 mi. | 417.6/574.2 mi. |
| EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe) | — | 36/38 MPGe | — | — |
| EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe) | — | 37 MPGe | — | — |
| EPA Electric Driving Range | — | 1 mi. | — | — |
| EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi) | — | 57 | — | — |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 19/27 MPG | 19/22 MPG | 25/35 MPG | 24/33 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 27 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (27 features) | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Parking Assist | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Parking Sensors | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | ||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | ||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (13 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 11.9 in | 11.9 in | 11.9 in | 11.9 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | Burmester | — | — |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Speaker System | 5 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Stereo Power | — | 710W | — | — |
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Surround Audio | — | Discrete | — | — |
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (18 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Front Head Room | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather/Sueded Microfiber | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | |||
| Rearseats (5 features) | ||||
| Folding Center Armrest | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | ||||
| Run Flat Tires | ||||
| Tire Size | 245/45R18 | 275/40R19 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 |
| Wheel Material | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in | 19 x 9.5 in. | 18 x 8.5 in | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | — | — | — | |
| External Temperature Display | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (10 features) | ||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 4.6 seconds | 3.3 seconds | 6.0 seconds | 6.0 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 11.6 cu.ft. | 11.6 cu.ft. | 11.6 cu.ft. | 11.6 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Africa | South Africa | South Africa | South Africa |
| Curb Weight | 4165 lbs. | — | 3825 lbs. | 3957 lbs. |
| Height | 57.1 in. | 57.4 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. |
| Length | 188.6 in. | 190.6 in. | 187.0 in. | 187.0 in. |
| Turning Circle | 39.3 ft. | — | 37.6 ft. | 37.6 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in. | 113.1 in. | 112.8 in. | 112.8 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 80.0 in. | 80.0 in. | 80.0 in. | 80.0 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Concierge Service | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the required fuel type for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models?
All variants of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, including the C 300 and the AMG performance models, mandate the use of premium unleaded fuel.
How much total power is available in the base C 300 configuration?
The base C 300 sedan delivers 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque through its 2.0L mild-hybrid engine setup.
Does the 2025 C-Class offer all-wheel drive standard?
No, the standard configuration is rear-wheel drive; however, the C 300 4MATIC and both AMG models include AWD capability.
What is the cargo capacity difference between the standard C-Class and the hybrid variants?
Based on the provided data, the standard C 300 reports 11.6 cubic feet of cargo volume, though specific figures for the plug-in AMG model were not differentiated.
What is the price range disparity across the 2025 C-Class trims?
The pricing spectrum for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from a low of $48,450 to a high of $86,050 across its four available trims.
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