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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Elegance Features & Specs
Explore the features & specs of Mercedes-Benz C-Class Elegance
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Showing 3 Configurations
Elegance
2.2L, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
$110,170†
Elegance
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
$122,000†
Elegance
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
$122,000†
Engine
Engine (L): 2.2
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 2799
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 73.5
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 2799
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 73.5
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Emission Control Level
Not Available
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: 96eec
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: 96eec
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Additional Fuel Types
Not Available
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Not Available
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Main
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Main
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
Maximum Power (kW): 142
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 199
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
Maximum Power (kW): 142
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 199
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Fuel Consumption
Not Available
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 8
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 29
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 25
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 20
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 8
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 29
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 25
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 20
Performance
Not Available
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 228
Maximum Speed (mph): 142
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 228
Maximum Speed (mph): 142
Fuel Economy
Not Available
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 9.5
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8
EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.5
EU 83 City (mpg): 20
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 9.5
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8
EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.5
EU 83 City (mpg): 20
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: ABS
Electronic Traction Control
Not Available
Electronic Traction Control
Not Available
Transmission
Not Available
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Automatic
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Not Available
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
External Dimensions
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2690
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10740
Front Track (in): 58.8
Front Track (mm): 1493
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.2
Overall Height (in): 56.1
Overall Height (mm): 1424
Overall Length (in): 176.7
Overall Length (mm): 4487
Overall Width (in): 67.7
Overall Width (mm): 1720
Rear Track (in): 57.6
Rear Track (mm): 1464
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2690
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10740
Front Track (in): 58.8
Front Track (mm): 1493
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.2
Overall Height (in): 56.1
Overall Height (mm): 1424
Overall Length (in): 176.7
Overall Length (mm): 4487
Overall Width (in): 67.7
Overall Width (mm): 1720
Rear Track (in): 57.6
Rear Track (mm): 1464
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2690
Cargo Capacity
Not Available
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 430
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 430
Internal Dimensions
Not Available
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 987
Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 956
Front Hip Room (in): 56
Front Hip Room (mm): 1422
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1404
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1388
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1378
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 987
Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 956
Front Hip Room (in): 56
Front Hip Room (mm): 1422
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1404
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1388
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1378
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Not Available
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Not Available
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Not Available
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Not Available
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Sun Visors
Not Available
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seating
Capacity: 5
Seating
Capacity: 5
Seating
Capacity: 5
Front Seat Center Armrest
Not Available
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Not Available
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 5
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 5
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Not Available
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Not Available
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Instrumentation
Not Available
Instrumentation
Not Available
Instrumentation
Not Available
Oil Pressure
Not Available
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Not Available
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Clock
Not Available
Clock
Type: Digital
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analog
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analog
Odometer
Not Available
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Brakes
Not Available
Brakes
Not Available
Brakes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Not Available
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering
Not Available
Steering
Not Available
Steering
Not Available
Steering Wheel
Not Available
Steering Wheel
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Not Available
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Wheels
Not Available
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Tires
Not Available
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Bumpers
Not Available
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Doors
Not Available
Doors
Not Available
Doors
Not Available
Exterior Door Handles
Not Available
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Chrome
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Chrome
Lights
Not Available
Lights
Not Available
Lights
Not Available
Headlights
Not Available
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Headlight Control
Not Available
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Paint
Not Available
Paint
Type: Metallic
Paint
Type: Metallic
Weights
Not Available
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1575
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3472
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 745
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1642
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1970
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4343
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1490
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3285
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1575
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3472
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 745
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1642
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1970
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4343
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1490
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3285
Audio
Not Available
Audio
Not Available
Audio
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Antenna
Type: Power
Antenna
Type: Power
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Not Available
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Not Available
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Not Available
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Convenience
Not Available
Convenience
Not Available
Convenience
Not Available
Ashtray
Not Available
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Courtesy Lights
Not Available
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Not Available
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Not Available
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Interior Trim
Not Available
Interior Trim
Not Available
Interior Trim
Not Available
Door Panel Trim
Not Available
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Not Available
Floor Covering
Load Area: Carpet
Floor Covering
Load Area: Carpet
Luxury Trim
Not Available
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
Safety
Not Available
Safety
Not Available
Safety
Not Available
Front Airbag
Not Available
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Not Available
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Not Available
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: lap
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: lap
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Storage
Not Available
Storage
Not Available
Storage
Not Available
Console
Not Available
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Covered
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Covered
Floor Type: Full
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Covered
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Covered
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Not Available
Cup Holders
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Not Available
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Not Available
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Not Available
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.