The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has received some minor updates for the new year, bringing an updated engine line-up and the availability of a new equipment package. Headlining the changes are the introduction of the new C220d and C300 models, which replace the previous C200d and C250 respectively.

Available in both sedan and ‘estate’ wagon bodies, the new diesel and petrol bring more power and torque over their predecessors, while both are mated to the company’s nine-speed automatic transmission.


Firstly, the C220d replaces the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel from the C200d with a larger 2.1-litre oiler, developing 170 hp of power and 400 Nm of torque. This marks an improvement of 34 hp and 80 Nm over the outgoing model.

Meanwhile, the C300 aligns itself with the C-Class coupe range, bringing an uprated version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine used in the previous C250, now developing a healthy 245 hp of power and 370 Nm of torque – up 34 hp and 20 Nm over its predecessor. Also new for this latest model year is the availability of the ‘Exclusive Line’ package, which has been a popular choice among customers of the larger E-Class.

It’s a no-cost option for four-cylinder C-Class sedan and estate models, excluding the C350e plug-in hybrid, and adds equipment highlights such as 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels, ‘Exclusive’ Artico man-made leather trim (C200, C220d) or full leather upholstery (C300, C250d).


There’s also Agility Control adaptive dampers, dashboard and beltlines trimmed in Artico man-made leather, brown ash open pore wood and silver chrome highlights, a Mercedes-Benz star on the bonnet, along with an active front grille for C200 and C220d models.

Pricing is up marginally across the range for the new model year, too. The updated Mercedes-Benz C-Class range is available to order now.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class pricing (plus on-road costs)
  • C200 sedan – AUD 61,900 
  • C220d sedan – AUD 63,400 
  • C300 sedan – AUD 69,900 
  • C250d sedan – AUD 71,400 
  • C350e sedan – AUD 75,900 
  • AMG C43 sedan – AUD 102,611 
  • AMG C63 S sedan – AUD 157,211 
  • C200 estate – AUD 64,400 
  • C220d estate – AUD 65,900 
  • C300 estate – AUD 72,400 
  • C250d estate – AUD 73,900 
  • C350e estate – AUD 78,400 
  • AMG C43 estate – AUD 105,112 
  • AMG C63 S estate – AUD 159,711