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Mercedes C-Class Specs and Generations

The Mercedes C-Class has spent decades as the compact executive benchmark, mixing comfort, refinement and a broad choice of engines. Here is how its generations and body styles differ, and what to check before settling on one.

Mercedes C-Class Generations

Mercedes C-Class generations run from the First Generation through to the Fifth Generation, with the Fourth Generation Restyling among the most common on the used market. Body styles include Sedan, Estate, Estate 5-door, Coupe, Cabrio and Hatchback 3-door, so start by deciding which shape suits your daily use, then narrow by age.

Mercedes C-Class Specifications

Mercedes C-Class specifications vary widely, because each generation brought new platforms, cabins and electronics. Powertrains across the range span Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid and Plug-in options, while dimensions and equipment depend on the exact version. Read the specs for the individual generation and trim rather than assuming figures carry across the model.