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Your vehicleHome›Mercedes-Benz›C-Class›2026› C 300
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 300 RWD

Hybrid RWD MSRP $49,650Compare this trim against anything →

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row11.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandMercedes-Benz Digital Extras

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height56.6 in
Overall length187 in
Overall width74.4 in
Wheelbase112.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2000 cc
Engine type (full description)2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive

Engine Output

Horsepower255 hp
Torque295 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)25 mpg
MPG (highway)35 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane91
Fuel tank capacity17.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Second-row headroom37.5 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.7 in
Second-row legroom36 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$49,650

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56.3 in
Second-row shoulder room55.6 in

Steering

Steering typeRack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type4-link independent
Rear suspension type5-arm multilink independent

Tires

Tire size225/45R18 front and 245/40R18 rear

Transmission

Transmission speeds9
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3825 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3825 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 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

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

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

  • 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

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300?

The manufacturer lists $49,650 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.