Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2011--2007-2016) Feature Comparison at TrueDelta: Optional and standard features by trim

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year	2011	2011	2011	2011	2011--2007-2016	2011--2007-2016	2011--2007-2016	2011--2007-2016
Model	C-Class	C-Class	C-Class	C-Class	C-Class	C-Class	C-Class	C-Class
Trim	C300 Sport Sedan	C300 Luxury Sedan	C350 Sport Sedan	C63 AMG	C300 Sport Sedan	C300 Luxury Sedan	C350 Sport Sedan	C63 AMG

Engines
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2500
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 450 lb-ft@5200
Transmissions
6-speed manual
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Drivetrains
RWD
AWD
Tires
225/45HR17 tires
245/40HR17 tires
225/40HR18 tires
225/40ZR18 tires
255/35ZR18 tires
255/35HR18 tires
235/40ZR18 tires
Audio Systems
Unbranded, 100W, 8 speakers
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
Accessories
Cruise control
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Sunshade, rear, powerGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Universal garage door openerHomelink.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
High performance brake pads (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Knee airbag, driver
Performance braking system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management
Console with shifter
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Heated windshield washer nozzles
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Drivetrain
Limited-slip rear differentialWhen one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
Engine / Motor
Raised top speed limiterPermits a higher top speed before fuel cutoff kicks in.
Permits a higher top speed before fuel cutoff kicks in.
Exterior
Additional chrome trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Metallic paint (extra cost)
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Second rear spoilerIn addition to first rear spoiler.
In addition to first rear spoiler.
Sunroof
Gas Guzzler Tax
2100
Infotainment
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.
Includes CD player.
CD player
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
Surround sound
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Weatherband radioIncludes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model.
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
ChronometerStopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog light, rearMake it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Headlight washers
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Steering-linked fog lightsFog light on the appropriate side turns on (and might also swivel) when the steering wheel is turned. Requires and does not include value of fog lights.
Fog light on the appropriate side turns on (and might also swivel) when the steering wheel is turned. Requires and does not include value of fog lights.
TachometerReports engine speed.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row 3-person bench
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Carbon fiber trimWon't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Door sill trim plates
Floor mats
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats
Illuminated door sill trim plates
Leather door panel trim
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Memory system, driver seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Metal pedals
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power-folding headrests, second row seatsFold at press of a button on the instrument panel, to improve rearward visibility.
Fold at press of a button on the instrument panel, to improve rearward visibility.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Synthetic suede steering wheelSynthetic suede steering wheel rim.
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim.
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Wood trimReal wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Adaptive dampers - mechanicalShocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable.
Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable.
Alloy wheels
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Variable assist steering (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Option Package Contents

Premium 1 Package

Features
Variable assist steering (optional)
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
Adaptive dampers - electrical
225/40ZR18 tires
255/35ZR18 tires

Advanced Lighting Package

Features
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Rain-sensing wipers
Sunshade, rear, power
Satellite radio
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Features
Memory system, driver seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

Advanced Lighting Package

Features
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Rain-sensing wipers
Sunshade, rear, power
Satellite radio
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Features
Memory system, driver seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

507 Edition Package

Features
Raised top speed limiter
High performance brake pads (optional)
Synthetic suede steering wheel
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 450 lb-ft@5200

Sport Package Plus

Features
Surround sound
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)

designo Package

Features
Leather seating surfaces
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Memory system, driver seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Leather door panel trim
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Upgraded leather upholstery

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

Premium 1 Package

Features
Variable assist steering (optional)
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
Adaptive dampers - electrical
225/40ZR18 tires
255/35ZR18 tires

Advanced Lighting Package

Features
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Rain-sensing wipers
Sunshade, rear, power
Satellite radio
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Features
Memory system, driver seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

Advanced Lighting Package

Features
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Rain-sensing wipers
Sunshade, rear, power
Satellite radio
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse
Compass
Mirror tilt-down in reverse

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Features
Memory system, driver seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

507 Edition Package

Features
Raised top speed limiter
High performance brake pads (optional)
Synthetic suede steering wheel
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 450 lb-ft@5200

Sport Package Plus

Features
Surround sound
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)

designo Package

Features
Leather seating surfaces
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Memory system, driver seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Leather door panel trim
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Upgraded leather upholstery

Leather Seating Package

Features
DVD-compatible player
SD Card slot
CD changer, in-dash

Premium Package

Features
Voice control for nav and audio
Media drive

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Option Package Contents

Premium 1 Package

Advanced Lighting Package

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

Advanced Lighting Package

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

507 Edition Package

Sport Package Plus

designo Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

Premium 1 Package

Advanced Lighting Package

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

Advanced Lighting Package

Premium Driver Assistance Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

507 Edition Package

Sport Package Plus

designo Package

Leather Seating Package

Premium Package

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