2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan C300 4MATIC
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan C300 4MATIC is a 228-hp 3.0-liter V6 sedan with a 7-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 90-degree V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 228 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 82.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.38 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.86 (54 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.92 (81 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.37 (114 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (156 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.82 (190 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.73 (213 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.42 |
| Final Drive | 3.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut with two-piece control arm, antidive geometry |
| Rear Suspension | Five-arm multilink, anti-squat geometry |
| Turning Diameter | 35.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 295 mm ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 300 mm ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5 x 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 8.5 x 17 in |
| Tires Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40 R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,737 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline