What Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a five-seat compact luxury sedan that competes against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Genesis G70 and Volvo S60. Working in favor of the C-Class is its strong and efficient 255-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive is optional.
You can also upgrade to one of two available AMG-tuned models, both of which have hotter engines and lots of high-performance hardware. The AMG C43 has a 402-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, while the turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the AMG C63 doles out a staggering 671 hp. AWD is standard on AMG models.
What’s New on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Newly standard on the C-Class are front and rear parking sensors, a wireless charging pad and satellite radio. Mercedes has dropped the coupe and convertible body styles from the C-Class lineup; they’ve been replaced by the new-for-2024 CLE-Class coupe and convertible. On the AMG side, the redesigned C63 debuts as a sedan only, and the C43 sees minor changes in its standard and available equipment after a redesigned sedan-only version debuted last year.
What Features in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite radio
- Heated front seats
- Three USB ports
- Panoramic moonroof
- Ambient interior lighting
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Blind spot warning
- Safe exit assist
- Driver-monitoring system
Available features include:
- Navigation
- Burmester audio system
- Head-up instrument display
- Adaptive cruise control
- Reverse automatic emergency braking
- Surround-view parking camera system
Should I Buy the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class pushes a lot of the right buttons in terms of driving manners and interior refinement. It looks and feels like a luxury-branded small sedan should, but many rivals deliver a more cohesive package. We found a number of the C-Class’ tech features to be overly complicated, and competing models — such as the BMW 3 Series and Genesis G70 — are simply more enjoyable to drive. Limited rear legroom and a stiff ride when equipped with its available sport suspension don’t help matters.
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