Starts at $46,950
2024 C-Class Selector
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Few automakers do sedans as well as Mercedes, and even the entry-level C300 bears this out. It's quick yet fuel-efficient, and it drives with the composure of a larger car — helped, no doubt, by a hefty curb weight of more than 3,800 pounds.
The C300 4MATIC only runs you $2k more than the base rear-drive C300, so it looks like a no-brainer at first. Check out the fuel economy, though — the 4MATIC is 10% less fuel-efficient (27 mpg combined vs. 30 mpg for the rear-drive version). It's not a gas hog by any means, but that's more of an MPG hit than we're used to seeing with AWD, especially from the Germans.
Although the C43's turbocharged and electrically assisted 2.0-liter engine makes eye-popping power for a four-cylinder — 201 horsepower per liter is almost unheard of — it's the "four-cylinder" part that will be the problem for many enthusiasts. AMG, after all, is an enthusiast sub-brand, and its loyal customers will likely be disappointed in this complex new engine's lack of character. The previous C43's twin-turbo V6 was far more engaging.
There's much that we won't know about the new C63 until the EPA publishes its data on fuel economy and electric range (remember, it's a plug-in hybrid). But early reviews indicate that real-world fuel economy won't be dramatically better than what the previous C63 returned with its twin-turbo V8, thanks in part to the new car's massive weight gain of roughly 750 pounds. It's hard to believe that many AMG enthusiasts will be lusting after this hugely complex four-cylinder supersedan; on the contrary, we suspect that interest in used V8-powered C63s will see a sustained spike.
What are the different versions of the 2024 C-Class, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 C-Class specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 (2.0T Rear-Wheel Drive) | $46,950 | Gas | 30 | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC (2.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $48,950 | Gas | 27 | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43 4MATIC (2.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $60,700 | Gas | 23 | 402 hp | 369 lb-ft |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance (Plug-In Hybrid AWD) | $83,900 | Plug-In Hybrid | N/A | 671 hp | 752 lb-ft |
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