2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims and Specs

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport, new for 2012, displays a number of interior and exterior updates given to all 2012 C-Class trims. New exterior features include restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood. Mercedes also adds sport body styling, which includes a front apron with mesh air intakes, sculpted side sills and a rear skirt. LED daytime running lights, a power tilt/slide sunroof and 17-inch wheels also come standard. Inside, new C-Class features include a redesigned dashboard, restyled air vents, new controls and a new center console. Sport cabin styling adds a three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum trim and rubber-studded aluminum sport pedals. Dual-zone automatic climate control, 8-way power-adjustable sport front seats, Bluetooth, HD radio, illuminated entry, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver-side mirrors are among the other standard features. Mercedes also includes a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, which the driver can manage using steering-wheel-mounted controls.

Power for the C250 Sport comes from a turbocharged 1.8-liter 4-cylinder powerplant, which develops 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. It powers the rear-wheel-drive C250 Sport from 0-60 in 7.1 seconds. The engine mates to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature and posts fuel economy numbers of 21/31 mpg. Premium fuel is required. The C250 Sport rides on a lowered sport-tuned suspension, and comes equipped with such safety features as electronic stability control, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags. Attention Assist, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy, also comes standard.

Making its debut for 2012, the Mercedes-Benz C250 Luxury Sedan comes equipped with a turbocharged 1.8-liter 4-cylinder powerplant, which produces 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. The engine powers the rear-wheel-drive C250 Luxury from 0-60 in 7.1 seconds and links to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21/31 mpg. Premium fuel is required. An electronic stability control system, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags are among the other standard safety features. Attention Assist, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy, also comes standard.

Outside, the C250 Luxury displays the design refresh given to all 2012 C-Class trims, which includes restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood. LED daytime running lights, a power tilt/slide sunroof and 17-inch wheels also come standard. Inside, new C-Class features include a redesigned dashboard, restyled air vents with metallic trim, new controls with a metallic finish and a new center console, as well as a new leather-wrapped steering wheel with a chrome-plated central spoke. The C250 Luxury Sedan also comes standard with such features as an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, Burl Walnut wood trim, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, illuminated entry, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver's-side mirrors. Mercedes also adds a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, accessed through steering-wheel-mounted controls.

The Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe joins the C-Class lineup for 2012, one of two new C-Class coupe trims. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, which generates 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. It powers the rear-wheel-drive C250 Coupe from 0-60 in 7.1 seconds. The engine, which requires premium fuel, connects to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature and paddle shifters. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21/31 mpg. The C250 Coupe rides on a lowered sport-tuned suspension and 17-inch wheels. Standard safety equipment includes an electronic stability control system, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags. Attention Assist, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy, also comes standard.

Outside, the C250 Coupe displays a number of updates given to all 2012 C-Class trims, including restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood, as well as sport body styling, which adds a front apron with mesh air intakes, sculpted side sills and a rear skirt. Inside, new C-Class features include a redesigned dashboard, restyled air vents, new controls and a new center console. The C250 Coupe's sport cabin styling also includes a three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum trim and rubber-studded aluminum sport pedals. Sport front seats, a 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver-side mirrors are among the other standard features. Mercedes also includes a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, accessed through steering-wheel-mounted controls.

The Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury Sport sedan gets a little sportier for 2012, thanks to a number of exterior and interior updates, as well as a new, more fuel-efficient powerplant. Outside, new features include restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood. A front apron with mesh air intakes, sculpted side sills and a rear skirt, as well as a lowered sport-tuned suspension and 17-inch wheels, also come standard. Interior updates include a redesigned dashboard, restyled air vents with metallic trim, new controls with a metallic finish and a new center console. The vehicle's sport cabin styling adds a three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum trim and rubber-studded aluminum sport pedals. A tilt/sliding sunroof, 8-way power-adjustable sport front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, illuminated entry, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver's-side mirrors are among the other standard features. Mercedes also includes a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, which drivers can access through steering-wheel-mounted controls.

Under the hood, Mercedes drops an updated 3.5-liter V6 engine, which incorporates direct injection to improve fuel economy. The V6 produces 248 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque, and links to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature. Fuel economy numbers check in at 20/27 mpg, thanks in part to a new ECO start/stop feature, which automatically shuts off the engine at stop lights or when idling to conserve fuel. The V6 requires premium fuel. Electronic stability control, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags are among the other standard safety features. Attention Assist, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy, also comes standard.

A step up from the entry-level C250 trims, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury 4Matic comes equipped with new features inside and out, as well as a new powerplant under the restyled aluminum hood. A 3.5-liter V6 engine, now incorporating direct injection to improve fuel economy, powers the C300 Luxury 4Matic. It produces 248 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque, and mates to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers of 20/27 mpg, thanks in part to a new ECO start/stop feature, which automatically shuts off the engine at stop lights or when idling to conserve fuel. The V6 requires premium fuel. Standard equipment includes the automaker's 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, which maximizes stability and handling on all types of road surfaces and works in conjunction with the vehicle's electronic stability control system. Antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags are among the other standard safety features. Attention Assist, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy, also comes standard.

Interior updates include a redesigned dashboard, restyled air vents with metallic trim, a new center console and new controls with a metallic finish, as well as a new leather-wrapped steering wheel with a chrome-plated central spoke. Other standard interior features include an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, Burl Walnut wood trim, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, illuminated entry, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver-side mirrors. Mercedes also adds a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, accessed through steering-wheel-mounted controls. Outside, the C300 Luxury 4Matic gets such updates as restyled bumpers, headlights and taillights. LED daytime running lights, a power tilt/slide sunroof and 17-inch wheels are among the other standard exterior features.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport receives a number of interior and exterior updates, as well as a new 3.5-liter V6 engine, which produces 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature and drives the C350 Sport from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers of 20/29 mpg, thanks in part to a new ECO start/stop feature, which automatically shuts off the engine at stop lights or when idling to conserve fuel. The C350 Sport rides on a lowered sport-tuned suspension and comes standard with electronic stability control system, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags. Mercedes also includes a new Attention Assist feature, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy.

Exterior updates include restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood. The C350 Sport also receives sport body styling, which includes a front apron with mesh air intakes, sculpted side sills and a rear skirt, as well as 17-inch wheels. Inside, updated features include a redesigned dashboard, air vents and controls, as well as a new center console. The vehicle's sport cabin styling adds sport front seats, a three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum trim and rubber-studded aluminum sport pedals. A tilt/sliding sunroof, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, illuminated entry, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver-side mirrors are among the other standard features. Mercedes also includes a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, accessed through steering-wheel-mounted controls.

Making its debut for 2012, the Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe joins the lineup as one of two new C-Class coupe trims. Outside, the C350 Coupe receives a number of updates given to all 2012 C-Class trims, including restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood. It also features sport body styling, which includes a front apron with mesh air intakes, sculpted side sills and a rear skirt. A panorama roof, LED daytime running lights and 17-inch wheels are among the other exterior features. Inside, new C-Class features include a redesigned dashboard, a new center console and restyled air vents and controls. The C350 Coupe's sport cabin styling also includes sport front seats, a three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum trim and rubber-studded aluminum sport pedals. Other standard features include Burl Walnut wood trim, heated front seats, a 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver's-side mirrors. Mercedes also includes a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, which drivers can access through steering-wheel-mounted controls.

Power comes from a new-generation 3.5-liter V6 engine, which produces 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature and paddle shifters, and drives the C350 Sport from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers of 20/29 mpg, thanks in part to a new ECO start/stop feature, which automatically shuts off the engine at stop lights or when idling to conserve fuel. The C350 Sport rides on a lowered sport-tuned suspension and comes standard with electronic stability control system, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags. Mercedes also includes a new Attention Assist feature, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic comes equipped with a number of interior and exterior improvements, as well as an updated powerplant. The new 3.5-liter V6 generates 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, and drives the C350 from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. The engine links to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature. Fuel economy numbers check in at 20/29 mpg, thanks in part to a new ECO start/stop feature, which automatically shuts off the engine at stop lights or when idling to conserve fuel. The C350 4Matic comes equipped with the automaker's 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, which maximizes stability and handling on all types of road surfaces. An electronic stability control system, antilock brakes, brake assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 9 airbags are among the other standard safety features. Mercedes also includes a new Attention Assist feature, which alerts drivers if they're becoming drowsy.

Exterior updates include restyled bumpers, headlights, taillights and a new aluminum hood. LED daytime running lights, a tilt/sliding sunroof and 17-inch wheels also come standard. Inside, the C350 4Matic receives a redesigned dashboard, restyled air vents, new controls and a new center console. A 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, HD radio, illuminated entry, a SmartKey remote controller and auto-dimming interior and driver's-side mirrors are among the other standard features. Mercedes also includes a 5.8-inch color LCD display for the audio system and other interior functions, accessed through steering-wheel-mounted controls.