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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$38,950 - $73,250Starting MSRP



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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
20 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2016 C-Class is offered in several trims: C300, C300d diesel, C350e plug-in hybrid, C450 AMG Sport, AMG C63 and AMG C63 S. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is available on the C300, C300d and C450 AMG...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was totally redesigned for 2015. For 2016, the C-Class adds three new sedans to the lineup, including the C300d 4MATIC di...

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Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Displacement: 4.0 L/243
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 503 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 516 @ 1750
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.34
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.89
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.82
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 180
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3924
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P245/35ZR19
Rear Tire Size: P265/35ZR19
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18
Wheelbase (in): 111.8
Length, Overall (in): 187
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.4
Height, Overall (in): 56.5
Track Width, Front (in): 63.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.9
Trunk Volume (ft³): 12.6
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40.9
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Second Head Room (in): 37.1
Second Leg Room (in): 35.2
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Body Style: Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4.0
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.8
Pricing
This model has 11 different trims.
MSRP
$73,250
Invoice
$68,123
Description
4.0 L/243, 503 @ 5500, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 11 different trims.
City
18 MPG
Hwy
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Description
4.0 L/243, 503 @ 5500, Automatic w/OD
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