Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011–2014 car dimensions: 4606 mm long, 1770 mm wide and 1459 mm high. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
THERMATIC dual-zone automatic climate control is standard with separate driver and passenger settings plus rear outlets. Audio 20 provides a 5.8-inch colour display as standard. COMAND Online upgrades this to a 7-inch display with hard-drive navigation. Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC is standard. Parktronic parking sensors with Advanced Parking Guidance are standard. Attention Assist is standard. Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist form an optional Lane Tracking package. Reversing camera is optional and requires COMAND. Distronic Plus adaptive cruise and Pre-Safe Brake automatic emergency braking sit in the optional Driving Assistance package.
Boot space measures 485 litres with seats up and expands to 1500 litres with the rear seats folded. Split-folding rear seats and a load compartment cover are standard. Optional Easy-Pack features aid load securing and management.
Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg and unbraked is 750 kg on most models. the C 63 AMG cannot tow. Payload reaches 540 kg. Self-levelling rear suspension is optional on the Estate to help maintain level ride height under load.
The cabin offers supportive seats with good leg and shoulder room for five. Standard partial power adjustment and lumbar support on the driver seat give a solid base. Optional full electric multi-way seats with memory store positions for seat, column and mirrors. Optional comfort-ventilated or climatised front seats add heating and active cooling. Multi-contour seats with adjustable bolsters are available. Standard automatic climate control maintains settings with rear vents. optional luxury three-zone THERMOTRONIC adds rear controls. Optional panoramic sliding sunroof opens the space. High-quality surfaces, wood or aluminium trim and quiet refinement make long trips easy.
BlueEFFICIENCY engines deliver efficient fuel use with ECO start/stop on many models.
ASSYST PLUS monitors and indicates service needs based on use.
Euro NCAP five-star rating for the generation.
Standard safety includes seven airbags, PRE-SAFE, ATTENTION ASSIST, NECK-PRO head restraints, ESP, ABS and BAS.
BlueEFFICIENCY petrol and diesel engines focus on lower fuel use and emissions while keeping strong performance. Many variants include ECO start/stop. Combined figures vary by engine but favour efficiency without loss of driveability. The Estate carries useful payloads and tows with ESP trailer stability.
ASSYST PLUS tracks driving conditions and displays remaining distance or time to the next service. It supports flexible A and B services. Intervals adapt to how the car is used. Regular checks keep the car reliable over high mileages.
The car earned a five-star Euro NCAP result. Standard kit covers dual-stage front airbags, sidebags, windowbags, driver kneebag, NECK-PRO active head restraints, PRE-SAFE anticipatory protection, ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection, ABS, BAS and ESP. Optional packages add lane keeping, blind spot assist and PRE-SAFE Brake.
Keeping the car simple means following ASSYST prompts, using approved oils and fluids, and checking brakes and filters. The Estate’s practical load bay and durable build suit daily family and cargo use with low drama.
Length 4606 mm, Width 1770 mm, Height 1459 mm, Wheelbase 2760 mm (C-Class 2011–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net, 2011 Mercedes-Benz UK C-Class Saloon and Estate brochure.