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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
New from
$87,800 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
1.5 - 9.9 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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 February of 2025.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo (150kW/300Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/400Nm), electric motor (230kW/550Nm), 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.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
86.24 - 231.98 kW/t
86.24 kW/t
231.98 kW/t
Boot Space
280 - 455 litres
280 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 9.9 L/100km
6.1 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 1,082 km
667 km
1,082 km
Price
$87,800 - $193,100
$87,800
$193,100
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class News
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
Base
| 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 | $98,100 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $98,200 |
Night Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $87,800 |
Sport Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $88,400 |
Mercedes-AMG Edition R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $114,000 |
Mercedes-AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $142,300 |
Mercedes-AMG S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $193,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs
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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 Fuel Economy
There are 6 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 Mercedes-AMG Edition R with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.9L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 1.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
You should service your C-Class at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the C-Class's warranty.
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.
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs other Medium Luxurys to consider
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $87,800.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S that starts from $193,100.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Mercedes-AMG Edition R, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-AMG S.
The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which measures 1900mm wide, 4842mm in length and sits 1448mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which has 500kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which weighs 2650 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or premium unleaded.