
Mercedes-Benz says that results in more rear-seat legroom, but in reality the difference is negligible. Overall, the C-class is about 2.5-inches longer than the outgoing model and its wheelbase has been stretched by an inch. The new model sports a steering wheel that looks similar to that of the S-class, and Mercedes offers a generous list of standard luxury features such as heated front seats with memory settings, a sunroof, open-pore wood trim, and aluminum accents. All models come with a digital gauge display, touch-sensitive controls, and a host of amenities. The C-class comes with a high-tech cabin that mirrors that of the larger S-class flagship. For more information about the C-class's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. In our 75-mph highway fuel economy test, the all-wheel drive C300 4Matic beat its highway rating with a 35 mpg result. The EPA estimates that rear-wheel drive examples of the C-class should deliver up to 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway adding all-wheel drive drops those figures by 2 mpg each to 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.

The turbo four is enhanced by a 48-volt hybrid system that can temporarily provide up to 20 extra horsepower.

Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĪll 2023 C-class sedans are powered by the same 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and wear the name C300 badge on their shapely trunk lid. Adding 4Matic all-wheel drive costs $2000 extra.

There are still plenty of a-la-carte options, too, including a sporty-looking AMG Line package, a panoramic sunroof, and navigation. We think the Exclusive trim is the best value. The sedan now offers three trim levels-Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle-that bundle popular options together.

We would choose the C300 sedan because it represents the latest generation of the C-class.
