Which 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trim should you buy?
$43,550 to $87,100. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Mercedes-Benz's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: C 300 Sedan RWD → C 300 Coupe RWD, +$4,300 for 18 features made standard.
Thinnest step: C 300 Sedan RWD → C 300 4MATIC Sedan AWD, +$2,000 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: C 300 4MATIC Sedan AWD at $45,550.
C 300 4MATIC Sedan $45,550
+$2,000 over the C 300 Sedan RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 29 mpg → 27 mpg
C 300 Coupe $47,850
+$4,300 over the C 300 Sedan RWD.
Standard here, not on the C 300 Sedan RWD: 18" wheels, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats (Coupe), 64-Color Ambient Lighting with Illuminated Door Sills, Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Cabriolet/Coupe), All-Season Tires, Automatic seatbelt extender, Bluetooth technology, Burmester Surround Sound System, Dynamic Select, Electronic Trunk Closer, Hands-free Access, Keyless Start, Panorama sunroof, Parking Damage Detection System and 4 more
Torque 295 lb-ft → 273 lb-ft
C 300 4MATIC Coupe $49,850
+$4,300 over the C 300 4MATIC Sedan AWD.
Standard here, not on the C 300 4MATIC Sedan AWD: 18" wheels, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats (Coupe), 64-Color Ambient Lighting with Illuminated Door Sills, Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Cabriolet/Coupe), All-Season Tires, Automatic seatbelt extender, Bluetooth technology, Burmester Surround Sound System, Dynamic Select, Electronic Trunk Closer, Hands-free Access, Keyless Start, Panorama sunroof, Parking Damage Detection System and 4 more
Torque 295 lb-ft → 273 lb-ft
C 300 Cabriolet $55,400
+$7,550 over the C 300 Coupe RWD.
Standard here, not on the C 300 Coupe RWD: 50/50 split-folding rear seats (Cabriolet), 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission, Aircap, Airscarf®, Semi-automatic trunk separator, Soft top available in four colors
C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet $57,400
+$7,550 over the C 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD.
Standard here, not on the C 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD: 50/50 split-folding rear seats (Cabriolet), 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission, Aircap, Airscarf®, Semi-automatic trunk separator, Soft top available in four colors
AMG C 43 Coupe $60,500
+$3,100 over the C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD.
Standard here, not on the C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD: 40/20/40-split folding rear seats (Coupe), AMG Dynamic Select, AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution (31 / 69), AMG Performance Steering Wheel, AMG RIDE CONTROL sport suspension with adaptive 3-stage damping, AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo (385 hp / 384 lb-ft), Electronic Trunk Closer, Hands-free Access, Panorama sunroof, Parking Damage Detection System, Power-Folding Mirrors (Coupe), Sport-tuned Suspension
HP 255 hp → 385 hp · Torque 273 lb-ft → 384 lb-ft
AMG C 43 Cabriolet $67,000
+$6,500 over the AMG C 43 Coupe AWD.
Standard here, not on the AMG C 43 Coupe AWD: 50/50 split-folding rear seats (Cabriolet), AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed transmission, Aircap, Airscarf®, Semi-automatic trunk separator, Soft top available in four colors
AMG C 63 S Coupe $79,200
+$23,800 over the C 300 Cabriolet RWD.
Standard here, not on the C 300 Cabriolet RWD: 10.25" center media display screen, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats (Coupe), AMG Drive UNIT, AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 9-speed transmission, AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed transmission, AMG-specific grille, Adjustable 9-setting AMG TRACTION CONTROL system derived from AMG GT3 racecar, Dynamic engine mounts, Electronic Trunk Closer, Electronically controlled limited-slip differential, Extended AMG DYNAMICS driving modes, Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 503 hp, Hands-free Access, Panorama sunroof and 3 more
HP 255 hp → 503 hp · Torque 273 lb-ft → 516 lb-ft
AMG C 63 S Cabriolet $87,100
+$7,900 over the AMG C 63 S Coupe RWD.
Standard here, not on the AMG C 63 S Coupe RWD: 50/50 split-folding rear seats (Cabriolet), AMG High Performance Tires, AMG Performance Exhaust System, Aircap, Airscarf®, Semi-automatic trunk separator, Soft top available in four colors
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the C 300 Sedan RWD to the C 300 Coupe RWD: $4,300 more for 18 features the press kit lists as standard on the C 300 Coupe RWD and not on the C 300 Sedan RWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims cost?
10 trims, from $43,550 for the C 300 Sedan RWD to $87,100 for the AMG C 63 S Cabriolet RWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with all-wheel drive?
The C 300 4MATIC Sedan AWD, at $45,550 MSRP.