2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe
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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe is a 241-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with a 7g-tronic 7-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $44,650 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 241 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 1300-4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The C-Class measures 184.5 inches long on a 111.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,770 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $44,650 |
| MSRP with Destination | $45,575 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300-4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7G-TRONIC 7-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.38 (33 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.86 (50 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.92 (75 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.37 (105 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (144 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.82 (175 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.73 (197 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.42 |
| Final Drive | 3.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber with tubular torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber with tubular torsion bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0" dia. x 1.3" thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.8" dia. x 0.5" thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5 x 18 (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 8.5 x 18 (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 225/45 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Front Track | 61.53 in |
| Rear Track | 60.86 in |
| Ground Clearance | 3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,770 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS.
253 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS
Owner Complaints
253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS (12 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 83 |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 |
| Seat Belts | 26 |
| Structure | 26 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.