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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
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 $193,100 for the Mercedes-amg S.
There are 6 variants 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), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/400Nm), electric motor (230kW/550Nm), 2.0L electric compressor & turbo (310kW/500Nm), 2.0L electric compressor & turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/500Nm), electric motor (500kW/1020Nm) and 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/300Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 C-Class is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Base, 1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
From $87,800
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