The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan combines responsive performance, everyday comfort, and advanced cabin technology in a compact luxury sedan. Its driver-focused interior, turbocharged powertrain options, and available 4MATIC® all-wheel drive make it well suited to daily travel around Birmingham as well as longer drives across Alabama. Use this research guide to review the C-Class interior, performance, safety technology, and available models.
The C-Class cabin places its primary controls within easy reach while giving the interior a clean, modern appearance. A digital instrument display and portrait-oriented central touchscreen provide access to navigation, entertainment, climate settings, and vehicle functions through the MBUX infotainment system. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ help drivers connect compatible smartphones without relying on a cable.
Available features may include heated and ventilated front seats, multicolor ambient lighting, a head-up display, premium upholstery, natural-grain wood trim, and a Burmester® surround sound system. Personalized driver profiles can save frequently used settings, while split-folding rear seats provide added flexibility when carrying longer items.
The C 300 Sedan uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. It is rated at 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque and pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Buyers can choose rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, depending on the model and desired balance of handling and traction.
DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes allow the driver to adjust characteristics such as throttle response, transmission behavior, and steering feel. Mercedes-AMG® C-Class models add considerably more power along with AMG®-specific chassis tuning, braking systems, drive modes, and performance equipment.
The C-Class offers driver-assistance technologies designed to support awareness in traffic, during lane changes, and while parking. Features may include Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST®, a rearview camera, and PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist. Availability can vary by model and package.
Additional systems may include Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®, Active Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, route-based speed adaptation, and a surround-view camera. These technologies can assist with maintaining distance, monitoring nearby traffic, and navigating confined parking areas around Birmingham.
The C-Class range gives buyers several ways to prioritize efficiency, all-weather traction, or higher performance. The core lineup includes the C 300 Sedan and C 300 4MATIC® Sedan, both rated at 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Mercedes-AMG® C 43 increases output to 416 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque for drivers seeking sharper acceleration and AMG®-specific handling.
At the top of the current performance range, the Mercedes-AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE pairs a handcrafted AMG® turbocharged engine with an electric motor. The plug-in hybrid system is rated at 671 horsepower and 752 lb-ft of torque. Models, packages, and individual configurations available at Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham may change throughout the year.
Mercedes-Benz is expanding the C-Class family with the C 400 4MATIC® Electric. Announced for the 2027 model year, this fully electric sedan is rated at 482 horsepower and is expected to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Its 94-kWh battery and 800-volt electrical architecture support DC fast charging at rates of up to 330 kW under suitable conditions.
Pricing, EPA-estimated range, equipment packages, and Birmingham availability will be confirmed closer to its arrival. The current gasoline-powered and AMG® C-Class models remain part of the broader C-Class lineup.
View current Mercedes-Benz C-Class inventory or contact Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham for help comparing powertrains, drivetrains, packages, colors, and incoming vehicles.
