2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250

• Front halogen fog lamps
• LED tail lamps
• P225/45R17 front & P245/40R17 rear all-season performance tires
• Pwr heated signal mirrors
• Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch open/close
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Single rear red fog lamp
• Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel

• 5.8 central controller display w/retractable cover
• AM/FM stereo w/HD Radio & CD player -inc: USB/MP3 capability, (6) speakers, aux audio input jack
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
• Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: dust & pollen filters, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, sun sensor
• Aux pwr outlet
• Bluetooth hands-free communication system
• Cruise control
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Engine immobilizer
• Floor mats
• Front/rear cupholders
• HomeLink garage door opener
• Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/multi-function controls
• MB-Tex seat trim
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display
• Multi-function display in instrument cluster -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings
• Night security illumination
• Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff
• SmartKey infrared remote -inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic button, fuel filler door, selective unlock, programmable auto-lock
• Tilt/telescopic steering column

• 1.8L 16-valve I4 turbocharged engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system (BAS)
• 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: Touch Shift
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE w/hold function
• Dual exhaust w/chrome tips
• Front/rear stabilizer bar
• Independent 3-link front suspension -inc: anti-dive geometry, coil springs over gas shocks
• Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension -inc: separate coil springs, gas shocks
• Pwr rack & pinion steering
• Rear wheel drive

• 3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts -inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter
• ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness monitor
• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature
• Driver knee airbag
• Dual front pelvic airbags
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Front side-impact airbags
• Front/rear window curtain airbags
• LED daytime running lamps
• Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Model Highlights

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 drive. A new 7-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters is the only transmission available. C250 models are powered by a 1.8L direct-injected 4-cylinder engine that makes 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. The C350 models get a 3.5L V6 engine that makes 268 horsepower and 258 lb-feet of torque. The C300 gets a 3.0L V6 producing 228 horsepower and 221 lb-feet of torque. The high-performance, limited-production C63 AMG is powered by a monster 6.3L V8 engine that produces 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. All C-Class coupes come with a panoramic sunroof, LED tail lights, power-heated mirrors and rain-sensing wipers. The standard stereo has a USB port, HD radio and Bluetooth built-in. The seats are MB-Tex fabric and are 8-way power-adjustable. It comes with a leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and a SmartKey vehicle remote that can open the sunroof, trunk, fuel-filler door and power windows from a distance. The C350 upgrades the engine, but also the front seats, adds steering wheel memory and additional wood trim inside. Through options, an iPod interface can be added to the stereo, or it can be upgraded entirely to a harman/kardon surround system. Heated leather seats are available, as is a COMAND navigation system with 7-inch display. A lane-tracking system, several wheel options and a choice of woodgrain interiors are also available. The base-level Sport sedan is equipped similarly to the base coupe. The Luxury sedan adds a comfort-tuned suspension, vented brake rotors and burl walnut trim inside. Both trims are available with the 1.8L 4-cylinder engine. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive comes with a 3.0L V6. A C350 sedan comes in Sport trim and rear-wheel drive only. The C63 AMG is the ultimate in performance for the C-Class. It's the only coupe to come in 4MATIC all-wheel drive form. It comes with AMG-tuned suspension, brakes and steering systems. 18-inch aluminum wheels, a special AMG spoiler, bi-xenon HID headlamps, special heated seats, floor mats and steering wheel. A limited-slip differential is also available. Safety is where Mercedes-Benz shines the most--dual 2-stage front air bags, side curtain air bags, side-impact bolsters and a driver's knee airbag are all standard. A new "Attention Assist" drowsiness monitor comes standard as well.