Outfitted with a 241-hp turbo 4-cylinder base engine, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class dishes out considerable power, while earning up to 24 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. Inside the cabin, Las Vegas drivers can expect everything from power memory settings, to a large central display, to collision-mitigating safety features. So, in comparison to other segment-leading vehicles, such as the Audi A4, Lexus IS, and BMW 3-Series, how does the C-Class fare? Scroll down to see the C-Class family’s specs at a glance!
| Features | Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 | Audi A4 Premium 2.0T TSFI ultra | BMW 3-Series 320i | Lexus IS 300 RWD |
| Performance | ||||
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 241 | 190 | 180 | 241 |
| Torque | 273 | 236 | 200 | 258 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Front and Rear Suspension | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Brake System | Power 330-mm ventilated front disc and power 300-mm ventilated rear disc brakes | Power 315-mm ventilated front disc and power 300-mm ventilated rear disc brakes | Power 312-mm ventilated front disc and power 300-mm ventilated rear disc brakes | Power 334-mm ventilated front disc and power 310-mm ventilated rear disc brakes |
| Fuel Economy | ||||
| City MPG | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 37 | 35 | 32 |
| Exterior Features | ||||
| Wheelbase | 111.8 inches | 111.0 inches | 110.6 inches | 110.2 inches |
| Wheels | 17-inch | 17-inch | 17-inch | 17-inch |
| Max Trunk Volume | 12.6 cubic feet | 13.0 cubic feet | 13.0 cubic feet | 13.8 cubic feet |
| Automatic Load-Leveling | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Electronic Trunk Lid | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Interior Features | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Power Seats with Memory | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Front Power Lumbar Support | Dual power lumbar support | Driver power lumbar support | Optional dual power lumbar support | Feature Not Offered |
| Memory-Adjustable Exterior Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cooled Front Seats | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Optional |
| Central Infotainment Display | 7-inch display | 7-inch display | 6.5-inch display | 8-inch display |
| Safety Features | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver and Front Passenger Airbags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Side Head Curtain Airbags | Front and rear side head curtain airbags | Sideguard front and rear side head curtain airbags | Front and rear side head curtain airbags | Front and rear side head curtain airbags |
| Front Airbag Deactivation via Child Seat Detection System | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Standard | Standard |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Pre-Crash Preparation System | PRESAFE® | Audi pre sense | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
