2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Trims Comparison

The C 300 models employ a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) with a mild hybrid system. The performance-tuned AMG C 43 also has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder but output rises to 402 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. New for 2024, the AMG C 63 S E Performance has a plug-in hybrid powertrain based on a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (671 horsepower, 752 lb-ft of torque). All three versions of the car use a nine-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard on the C 300 4Matic and AMG models.

C 300 Premium
Comes standard with:

• 18-inch wheels
• Power-folding mirrors
• Sunroof
• Hands-free power trunklid
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Synthetic leather upholstery (Mercedes' MB-Tex)
• Heated front seats
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• 11.9-inch touchscreen
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Five-speaker sound system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)

These driver assist features also come standard:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Adaptive high-beam assist (selectively blocks a portion of the high beams for oncoming traffic)
• Drowsy driver monitor (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• Safe exit system (can prevent passengers from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

Exclusive
The next-level Exclusive trim adds:

• Burmester premium audio system
• Enhanced ambient interior lighting
• Automated parking system
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the C-Class and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Pinnacle
The most generously equipped C-Class is the Pinnacle. It comes with the features from the Exclusive trim level plus:

• Integrated navigation system
• Augmented reality overlay for navigation prompts
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)

You can add features to these trim levels through a wide selection of options. Highlights include:

• Driver Assistance package (available on Exclusive and Pinnacle trims)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes-Benz and the car in front)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
• Cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle in front of or behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path)
• Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
• AMG Line with Night package
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Distinct exterior styling and interior details
• Black-painted wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Upgraded digital light headlights
• Heated steering wheel
• Ventilated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Additional USB ports
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Rear passenger side airbags
• Dashcam (records video of what's happening in front of you; Pinnacle only)

AMG C 43
The AMG C 43 is only offered in Premium and Pinnacle trims that are equipped much like the C 300 but with a few more standard features. The C 43's calling card, however, remains under the hood, where its 147-hp advantage transforms the car fully. It also adds:

• Sport-tuned suspension with adaptive suspension dampers
• Rear-axle steering (enhances maneuverability)

Additional options only available on the AMG C 43 include:

• AMG Performance steering wheel
• AMG Track Pace
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• AMG Carbon Fiber package (carbon-fiber side mirrors and rear spoiler)
• AMG Performance seats

AMG C 63 S E Performance
A new performance era dawns with the arrival of the AMG C 63 S E Performance and its turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain. As of this writing, Mercedes hasn't defined this model's standard and available trim packages. However, the automaker confirms the following standard equipment above and beyond the AMG C 43:

• Exclusive styling modifications
• 19-inch AMG alloy wheels
• AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system
• Fully variable torque distribution with Drift mode
• Added AMG Dynamic Select driving modes, including Electric, Battery Hold and Race
• Performance brakes

Options for the AMG C 63 S E Performance include:

• 20-inch alloy and forged aluminum wheel designs
• AMG Aerodynamic package
• AMG Performance seats