What the C 300 4MATIC adds over the C 300 (+$2,000)
Spec
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
Curb weight (maximum)
3825 lbs
3957 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3825 lbs
3957 lbs
MPG (city)
25 mpg
24 mpg
MPG (highway)
35 mpg
33 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$49,650
$51,650
Standard here, not on the base trim: 4MATIC all-wheel drive
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
11.6 cu-ft
Connected Services
Connected services brand
Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
Dimensions Exterior
Overall height
56.6 in
Overall length
187 in
Overall width
74.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
Cylinder count
4
Engine displacement
2000 cc
Engine type (full description)
2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive
Engine Output
Horsepower
255 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
24 mpg
MPG (highway)
33 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
17.4 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
40 in
Second-row headroom
37.5 in
Legroom
Front legroom
41.7 in
Second-row legroom
36 in
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$51,650
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
5
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
56.3 in
Second-row shoulder room
55.6 in
Steering
Steering type
Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
18.8 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
4-link independent
Rear suspension type
5-arm multilink independent
Tires
Tire size
225/45R18 front and 245/40R18 rear
Transmission
Transmission speeds
9
Transmission type
automatic
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3957 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3957 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety13 std · 0 opt
7 air bags
Front center air bag
Attention Assist
Rear side-impact air bags
Active Brake Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive braking technology
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
PRE-SAFE Sound
Pre-safe
Seat belt technology
Infotainment3 std · 0 opt
MBUX profiles, routines and templates
Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Service
Over-the-air software updates
Seating1 std · 0 opt
Heated front seats
Interior2 std · 0 opt
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
64-color LED ambient lighting
Exterior3 std · 0 opt
Power-folding side mirrors
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
4MATIC all-wheel drive
Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator (48V mild hybrid with ISG, up to 20 hp / 148 lb-ft electric assist)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 C-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the C 300 4MATIC
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC?
The manufacturer lists $51,650 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC. That is $2,000 above the C 300, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC add over the C 300?
Against the C 300, 1 feature becomes standard that the C 300 does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.