The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the company’s best-selling car around the globe and the 2017 model brings even more options to the table. This car is offered in sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles, but the latter two options underwent thorough redesigns for the new model year which puts them on par with the sedan variant that was updated two years ago. Besides offering three unique body styles from which to choose from, Mercedes also makes the C-Class available in high-performance AMG C 43, AMG C 63, and AMG C 63 S variations.
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What’s new for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Convertible and coupe models are offered for the 2017 model year. These cars make use of the same chassis featured in the C-Class sedan and their cabins also come with similar designs.
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Photos:
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Exterior
Bold and athletic are two words that can be used to describe the exterior of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The front of the vehicle offers a striking grille design that contains the company’s iconic three-pointed star emblem. Also standard on the 2017 C-Class are LED headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The coupe model is especially sporty; as its pillarless design between the side windows gives it a bolder look overall. Furthermore, consumers who opt for the AMG models will be treated to performance tires and larger 19-inch wheels. Exterior color options include Obsidian Black Metallic, Diamond Silver Metallic, and Brilliant Blue Metallic.
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Photos:
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupe
- Front P225/45HR18 BSW All-Season and Rear P245/40HR18 BSW All-Season Tires, Power Sunshade for Roof, Remote Trunk Release, Power-Adjustable Exterior Mirrors with Memory and Integrated Turn Signals, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Halogen headlights, LED Daytime Running Lamps, 18-inch Five-spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe
- Adds to or replaces features on C 300 Coupe: Front P255/40ZR18 BSW Performance and Rear P285/35ZR18 BSW Performance Tires, AMG Sport Exhaust, 18-inch AMG Twin Five-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Coupe: Front P255/35ZR19 BSW Performance and Rear P285/30ZR19 BSW Performance Tires, 19-inch AMG Twin Five-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Coupe: Front P225/45HR18 BSW Run Flat All-Season and Rear P245/40HR18 BSW Run Flat All-Season Tires, 18-inch AMG Five-Spoke Wheels with Black Accents, Chrome Diamond-Block Grille
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on C 300 Coupe: Front P225/45HR18 BSW Run Flat All-Season and Rear P245/40HR18 BSW Run Flat All-Season Tires, Twin Projector Beam Halogen Headlights, 17-inch Split 5-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Coupe: Front P245/40YR18 BSW Performance and Rear P265/35YR18 BSW Performance Tires, 18-inch AMG Twin Five-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C63 Coupe: Front P245/35YR19 BSW Performance and Rear P265/35YR19 BSW Performance Tires, 19-inch AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe: Power Sunshade for Roof Optional, 18-inch AMG Five-Spoke Wheels with Black Accents
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on C 300 Sedan: 18-inch 5-Spoke Wheels, All-Season Power Soft Top, Perimeter Lighting Activated Via Remote
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Sedan: Front P255/40ZR18 BSW Performance and Rear P285/35ZR18 BSW Performance Tires, 18-inch AMG Twin Five-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Sedan: Front P255/35ZR19 BSW Performance and Rear P285/30ZR19 BSW Performance Tires, 19-inch AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 43 4MATIC: 19-inch AMG Five-Spoke Black Wheels
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Performance
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine good for 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The C-Class also comes standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, but consumers can opt instead for the company’s 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. For increased performance, potential buyers might want to consider the AMG C 43 coupe and convertible variants. These cars feature a 3.0-liter biturbo V6 engine rated at 363 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. However, for those people who crave the most power possible, the top-level AMG C63 S features a 503-horsepower V8 engine, which allows the car to zip from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Efficiency
Precise fuel economy ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class differ depending on which body style, engine option, and drive system are selected. The entry-level C 300 sedan is the most efficient member of the 2017 C-Class lineup, yielding an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Opting for the C 300 coupe drops efficiency down to 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Furthermore, the AMG C63 S sedan and its twin-turbocharged V8 engine provide fuel efficiency of 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Interior
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with an elegant and refined cabin that’s packed full of advanced technology like the COMAND infotainment system and its 7-inch touchcreen display. Passengers can stream music via HD radio or by using a USB device or the CD player. In addition, consumers get to pick from aluminum and natural grain brown ash wood trim, while also having the choice of MB-Tex premium vinyl or authentic leather upholstery. Every 2017 C-Class comes standard with a leather steering wheel, automatic climate control, and tinted windows. Moreover, the sedan model provides 12.6 cubic feet of storage space in its trunk, while the coupe only features 10.5 cubic feet of cargo room.
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Interior Photos:
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupe
- Leather Steering Wheel, Aluminum and Gloss Black Trim, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Front Dual Power Headrests, Front Power Memory Seats, Front Dual Power Lumbar Support, Rear 60-40 Split Folding Bench Seats with Headrests, Automatic Climate Control with Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls, Rear HVAC Ducts/System, Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column, Tinted Glass, Trunk or Interior Load Light Area, Panoramic Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof, Front and Rear Cupholders, Front Power Windows With Front One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down, Keyless Entry with Remote Lock/Unlock, Universal Garage Door Opener, Autodimming Rearview Mirror, Rear Window Defogger, Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, COMAND, and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Telematics Including Emergency SOS, Internet Services, Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Tracking; Cruise Control
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe
- Adds to or replaces features on C 300 Coupe: Three-Spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel, AMG Instrumentation, AMG Menu with RACETIMER®, Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash Trim, Brushed Aluminum Pedals, Heated Front Seat, Driver Power Lumbar Support, 14-Way Power Front Sport Seats with Memory, FrontBass® System; AM/FM Radio with 590-Watts, Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, Burmester Surround Sound Surround Sound, COMAND, and 13 Speakers Total
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Coupe: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console, Leather Seats, Natural Grain Black Ash Wood Trim, AMG S Instrumentation, Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash and Door Trim in Nappa Grain, Silver Seat Belts
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Coupe: Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash Trim, Red Seat Belts, Front Dual Power Lumbar Support
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on C 300 Coupe: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console, Doors, and Instrument Panel; Rear Manual Headrest; Optional Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof; Rear Armrest Storage; First Aid Kit, AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, COMAND and 5 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Coupe: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console, Front Dual Power Lumbar Support, Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof Optional, IWC® “Ingenieur” Analog Clock, AM/FM Radio with 590-Watts, Seek, Scan, Burmester Surround Sound Surround Sound, COMAND and 13 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C63 Coupe: Leather Seats, AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel, IWC® “Ingenieur” Analog Cock
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console, Rear 40-20-40 Split Folding Folding Bench Seats With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest, AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, COMAND, and 5 Speakers Total
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on C 300 Sedan: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console, Heated Front Seats, Rear Manual Headrest Delete, Armrest Storage Delete, First Aid Kit Delete, Speed Sensitive Volume
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Sedan: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console Optional, Rear Manual Headrest Delete, Rear Armrest Storage Delete,
- AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, COMAND, and 8 Speakers Total
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 63 Sedan: Leather Seats, AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel, Nappa Leather Seats, Rear Manual Headrest Delete, Rear Armrest Storage Delete, AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, COMAND, and 8 Speakers Total
Interior available on the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet
- Adds to or replaces features on AMG C 43 4MATIC: Genuine Wood Trim Located on Center Floor Console Optional, Rear Manual Headrest Delete, Rear 50-50 Split Folding Folding Bench Seats With Headrests, First Aid Kit Optional, AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, COMAND, and 8 Speakers Total
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Safety
Whether it’s a sedan, coupe, or convertible, every 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes standard with an electronic stability program, antilock braking system, and high-strength body structure made from a combination of aluminum and steel. Mercedes also offers more advanced safety technology for the new C-Class, including a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor, active lane-keep assist, blind spot assist, and a surround view system. In addition, the C-Class sedan recently earned Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Standard Safety Features
- Driver airbag
- Passenger airbag
- Seat-mounted front side airbags
- Front and rear side head curtain airbags
- Belt-Force limiter
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Front airbag deactivation
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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