2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trim levels explained
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$38,350
- 4 trims. $49,650 to $88,000.
- Base: C 300 RWD. Top: AMG C 63 S E Performance.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 300 RWD | $49,650 | $1,250 to $1,350 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | $51,650 | $1,250 to $1,350 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC | $64,150 | $1,250 | 2.0L | 416 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| AMG C 63 S E Performance | $88,000 | $1,250 | 2.0L | 671 hp | N/A | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC AWD | Price N/A | $1,250 | 2.0L 4cyl | 416 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ AWD | Price N/A | $1,250 | 2.0L 4cyl | 671 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg to 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
C 300 to AMG C 43: +$12,500
C 300 4MATIC AWD $51,650 to AMG C 43 4MATIC $64,150.
- Power: 255 hp to 416 hp.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG C 43 to AMG C 63 S E Performance: +$23,850
AMG C 43 4MATIC $64,150 to AMG C 63 S E Performance $88,000.
- Power: 416 hp to 671 hp.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- 360 camera: optional from C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Navigation: optional from C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Premium audio: optional from C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Panoramic roof: optional from C 300 RWD, $49,650.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | C 300 |
|---|---|
| Leather seats | O |
| Heated front seats | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O |
| 360 camera | O |
| Blind spot warning | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N |
| Third row | N |
| Navigation | O |
| Premium audio | O |
| Remote start | S |
| Heated rear seats | N |
| Panoramic roof | O |
No equipment data: AMG C 43 4MATIC, AMG C 63 S E Performance, Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC AWD, Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: C 300 4MATIC AWD, $51,650.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: AMG C 63 S E Performance, 671 hp, $88,000.
- The best mpg: C 300 RWD, 29 mpg, $49,650.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: AMG C 63 S E Performance.
- Dropped: AMG C 63 S E Performance AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$1,200.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| C 300 RWD | $48,450 | $49,650 | +$1,200 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | $50,450 | $51,650 | +$1,200 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC | $62,500 | $64,150 | +$1,650 |
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What this cannot tell you
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