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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$34,800 - $61,430Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
18 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Coupe, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Two body styles and four trims are offered for 2012: C250, C350 and C63 AMG coupes and C250, C300 and C63 AMG in Sport or Luxury sedan. Both coupes and convertibles are available in rear-wheel drive as well as Mercedes-Benz' 4MATIC all-wheel...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The C-Class gets a pretty thorough update for 2012. Exterior design changes are mild, but the inside gets a pretty good going-over. A new engin...
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Exterior
Black
designo Magno Night Matte Black
Magnetite Black Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Cuprite Brown Metallic
Steel Grey Metallic
Mars Red
Iridium Silver Metallic
Arctic White
Diamond White Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 6.3L/379
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 451 @ 6800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 443 @ 5000
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 427
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.42/2.23
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3816
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.2 x 1.42
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size: P255/35ZR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 9.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.4
Wheelbase (in): 108.7
Length, Overall (in): 185.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.7
Height, Overall (in): 54.6
Track Width, Front (in): - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 11.7
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 81.0
Front Head Room (in): 37.0
Front Leg Room (in): - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.0
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in): - TBD -
Second Shoulder Room (in): 50.3
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 1
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 10.4
Pricing
This model has 10 different trims.
MSRP
$61,430
Invoice
$57,130
Description
6.3L/379, 451 @ 6800, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 10 different trims.
City
15 MPG
Hwy
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Description
6.3L/379, 451 @ 6800, Automatic
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