The fifth-generation Mercedes C-Class covers both Estate and Sedan bodies, with electrified four-cylinder power across the range. Here is what the powertrain and equipment choices actually mean when you are comparing versions.
Every Mercedes C-Class engine in this generation is a four-cylinder paired with an automatic transmission, so the real decision is fuel type and drivetrain. The C200 1.5 AT is a rear-wheel-drive gasoline Estate suited to mixed driving. The diesel C220d 2.0 AT Estate adds all-wheel drive for grip and long-distance economy, while the C300e 2.0 AT Sedan is a plug-in hybrid offering quiet electric running.
Estate — Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions
Mercedes C-Class trim levels are tied to a specific body and powertrain rather than offered across the whole range. The C300e 2.0 AT Sedan, for example, is listed with Avantgarde and Premium configurations. When comparing them, check the individual equipment list of the exact car you are considering: features vary between configurations, and options fitted to one version do not automatically carry over to another.