2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Starting MSRP $34,800–$61,430

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Standard Equipment & Options

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Sport

$34,800

Luxury

$35,220

Base

$37,220

Body Exterior

Dual exhaust
Power door mirrors
Heated door mirrors
Turn signal indicator mirrors
Spoiler $300 $300 $300
Rear cargo:trunk

Number of doors

2
4

Convenience Features

Power front windows
Speed control
Memory seat $1,750 $1,750
Power moonroof
Automatic temperature control
Air conditioning
Remote keyless entry
Rear beverage holders
Front beverage holders
Navigation system $930 $930 $930
Emergency communication system $660 $660 $660
Garage door transmitter
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Tilt steering wheel
Telescoping steering wheel
Auto tilt-away steering wheel $2,500 $2,500

Entertainment Features

MP3 decoder
CD player
AM/FM radio
Entertainment system $1,910 $1,910
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
DVD-Audio $1,330 $1,330 $1,330
Headphones $1,910 $1,910

Speakers

8
12 $2,500 $2,500 $1,995

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Outside temperature display
Delay-off headlights
Headlight cleaning $1,290 $1,290 $1,290
Variably intermittent wipers
Rain sensing wipers
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Low tire pressure warning
Compass

Reverse sensing system

Rear camera only $460 $460 $460
Front and rear w/rear camera $460 $460 $460
Front and rear $970 $970

Powertrain

Fuel tank capacity:17.4gal.
Mode select transmission
Transmission:7 speed automatic
Variable valve control
Sequential sport shift
Limited slip differential
Compressor:intercooled turbo

Cylinder configuration

V-6
V-8
I-4

Drive type

Rear-wheel
All-wheel drive

Engine liters

3.5
6.2
1.8
3.0

Fuel economy city

17mpg
20mpg
19mpg
13mpg
21mpg

Fuel economy highway

19mpg
28mpg
29mpg
24mpg
31mpg

Horsepower

201hp @ 5,500RPM
228hp @ 6,000RPM
302hp @ 6,500RPM
481hp @ 6,500RPM
451hp @ 6,500RPM
510hp @ 6,800RPM

Number of valves

24
32
16

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded
Flexible

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
457 lb.-ft. @ 5,200RPM
273 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
221 lb.-ft. @ 2,700RPM
229 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM

Safety and Security

Stability control
Security system
Immobilizer
Panic alarm
Childseat sensing airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Traction control
Knee airbag
Overhead airbag
Dual front side impact airbags
Dual front impact airbags
Brake assist
ABS brakes
Rear side-impact impact airbag $420 $420 $420

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Leather steering wheel
Leather shift knob
Genuine wood console insert $325
Genuine wood dashboard insert $325
Leather upholstery $1,750 $1,750 $1,750
Rear seat center armrest
Split folding rear seat $2,500 $2,500
Heated front seats $750 $750 $750
Power passenger seat
Power driver seat
Front seats:bucket

Max. seating capacity

5
4
2

Rear seats

Split-bench
Bench

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Power steering
Speed-sensing steering
Four wheel independent suspension

Front tires

225/45HR17.0 BSW
225/40HR18.0 BSW $1,040 $1,040
235/40ZR18.0 BSW
235/40ZR19.0 BSW
255/35ZR19.0 BSW

Rear tires

225/45HR17.0 BSW
245/40HR17.0 BSW
255/35HR18.0 BSW $1,040 $1,040
255/35ZR18.0 BSW
255/35ZR19.0 BSW
285/30ZR19.0 BSW

Warranty

Basic warranty:48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage:unlimited months/ unlimited distance
Corrosion perforation warranty:48 months/50,000miles
Powertrain warranty:48 months/50,000miles

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