2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan is a five-seat sedan with a wide spread of performance, from the 255-hp C 300 to the 671-hp Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. Every version runs on turbo hybrid power, and you choose rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive on the C 300. It suits the driver who wants a daily sedan with real technology inside: third-generation MBUX, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Digital Vehicle Key that works with iPhone and Apple Watch. The 2026 model is what Mercedes-Benz USA lists today; an updated C-Class is due in 2027.
Trims
C 300 Sedan
A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with mild hybrid drive, 255 hp and 295 lb-ft through the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic to the rear wheels. EPA-rated at 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. [2]
C 300 4MATIC Sedan
The same 255 hp and 295 lb-ft with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and 0 to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. EPA-rated at 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, with a 0.24 drag coefficient. [3]
Mercedes-AMG C 43 Sedan
A handcrafted AMG 2.0-liter inline-4 with an electric exhaust-gas turbocharger, 416 hp and 369 lb-ft. AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed, AMG Performance 4MATIC, AMG RIDE CONTROL and active rear-axle steering, with 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. [4]
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan
A plug-in hybrid that pairs the AMG 2.0-liter turbo four with a 150 kW rear electric motor and a 6.1 kWh battery. 671 hp, 752 lb-ft, AMG Performance 4MATIC+, active rear-axle steering and a Drift mode, with 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. [5]
How it compares
Questions people ask
- Is the C-Class all-wheel drive?
- The C 300 comes with rear-wheel drive or as the C 300 4MATIC with all-wheel drive. Both Mercedes-AMG models have all-wheel drive: AMG Performance 4MATIC on the C 43 and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ on the C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. [2]
- Is the C-Class a hybrid?
- Mercedes-Benz USA lists turbo hybrid power for all four 2026 C-Class Sedan models, from the C 300 through the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. The trims list above shows how far each one goes, from mild hybrid assist to plug-in hybrid. [1]
- How much trunk space does the C-Class have?
- Mercedes-Benz USA lists 11.6 cubic feet of cargo space for the C 300 4MATIC Sedan. [3]
- Is an updated C-Class coming?
- Yes. Mercedes-Benz USA says the updated C-Class, with fourth-generation MBUX, a 255-hp turbo four with mild hybrid assistance and a revised front design, arrives at U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2027. [6]
- Is there an electric C-Class?
- Mercedes-Benz USA has announced the 2027 C 400 4MATIC Electric, with 483 hp and DC fast charging up to 330 kW, arriving at U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2027. Its EPA range has not been published yet. [7]
Guides
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Sources
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2026 C-Class Sedan · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2026 C 300 Sedan specifications · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2026 C 300 4MATIC Sedan specifications · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2026 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Sedan specifications · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2026 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan specifications · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA newsroom — The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Aug 17, 2026) · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA newsroom — The all-new electric C-Class: Redefining the segment (Apr 20, 2026) · read October 8, 2026
- Edmunds — 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review · read October 8, 2026