A small four- to five-seater with plenty of personality, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers the best of luxury and practicality to Temecula drivers. Under the hood, you’ll find a 241-hp turbo 4-cylinder engine that earns a maximum 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway rating. Meanwhile, the cabin boasts the latest advancements in comfort, entertainment, and safety. So, how does the renowned C-Class measure up to similar vehicles, such as the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Lexus IS? Take a look at the following comparison chart to find out!
| Features | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Audi A4 | BMW 3-Series | Lexus IS |
| Performance | ||||
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 | Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 241 | 252 | 180 | 241 |
| Torque | 273 | 273 | 200 | 258 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Front and Rear Suspension | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Brake System | Power 330-mm ventilated front disc and power 300-mm ventilated rear disc brakes | Power 338-mm ventilated front disc and power 330-mm ventilated rear disc brakes | Power 312-mm ventilated front disc and power 300-mm ventilated rear disc brakes | Power 334-mm ventilated front disc and power 310-mm ventilated rear disc brakes |
| Fuel Economy | ||||
| City MPG | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 | 35 | 32 |
| Exterior Features | ||||
| Wheelbase | 111.8 inches | 111.0 inches | 110.6 inches | 110.2 inches |
| Max Trunk Volume | 12.6 cubic feet | 13.0 cubic feet | 13.0 cubic feet | 13.8 cubic feet |
| Automatic Load-Leveling | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Electronic Trunk Lid | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Interior Features | ||||
| Front Power Seats with Memory | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Front Power Lumbar Support | Dual power lumbar support | Driver power lumbar support | Optional dual power lumbar support | Feature Not Offered |
| Memory-Adjustable Exterior Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cooled Front Seats | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Optional |
| Central Infotainment Display | 7-inch display | 7-inch display | 6.5-inch display | 8-inch display |
| Touchpad Controller | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Safety Features | ||||
| Front Airbag Deactivation via Child Seat Detection System | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Standard | Standard |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Pre-Crash Preparation System | PRESAFE® | Audi pre sense | Feature Not Offered | Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection |
