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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Used from
$52,120 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.1 - 14.5 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in 5D station wagon, 4D sedan, 2D coupe and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $52,120 for the Base variant and topping out at $519,250 for the AMG.
There are 7 variants of the C-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2011.
Engine options include 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/330Nm), 6.2L multi-point injection (358kW/600Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (380kW/830Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (185kW/340Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (320kW/700Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (135kW/250Nm), 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (400kW/800Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm) and 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 C-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
Elegance
AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $153,900 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $154,800 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $156,900 |
| 5.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $422,800 |
| 6.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $519,250 |
Edition 30
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,990 |
| 2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $64,290 |
Avantgarde
Base
Evolution Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $58,500 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $58,500 |
AMG Black Series
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $245,000 |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy
There are 21 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Avantgarde with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 14.5L 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.
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
2012 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $52,120.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG that starts from $519,250.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Edition 30, Avantgarde and Elegance.
The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which measures 1871mm wide, 5095mm in length and sits 1419mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG which has 463kW of power from its 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG which weighs 2645 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.