Mercedes Cclass 2016 Owner's Manual

2016 C-CLASS

SEDAN

C

C

CHANGE
OF COURSE

THE SPEED OF LIFE KEEPS SPEEDING UP. CAN ONE CAR KEEP BEING RIGHT FOR
THE TIMES? IF IT’S THE CAR THAT SETS THE PACE OF PROGRESS, SURE IT CAN.

Standard and available equipment varies by model.

Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

ALWAYS ADVANCING THE STANDARD

Innovation is a word that automakers toss around like there’s no

tomorrow. But unless a car is truly groundbreaking, it’s merely new,

and tomorrow’s just another day. For five generations, the C ‑Class

has pioneered breakthroughs in performance, safety and luxury. It’s

raised the standards of what drivers expect from a car — not just in

its class, but at any price. And yet, year after year, the C ‑ Class puts

far‑reaching innovation within reach. For 2016, tomorrow comes

with three new power choices,1 added safety and fresh technology.

Does change start with C? If you mean the C ‑ Class, of course.

ONE LINE,
SIX TRAJECTORIES

THIS IS SURELY THE MOST DIVERSE C-CLASS LINE YET. BUT IT’S
WHAT THEY HAVE IN COMMON THAT TRULY SETS THEM APART.

THE BRIGHTEST STAR KEEPS RISING

After a panel of 75 automotive journalists from 22 countries named

the new C ‑Class 2015 World Car of the Year,2 would you expect

Mercedes ‑Benz engineers to coast for a bit? Not when acceleration

is so much fun. So for 2016, C is also for choices — more than ever

before: One turbo or two. Rear‑wheel or 4matic® all ‑wheel drive.

Gasoline, clean diesel or Plug‑In HYBRID.1 Luxury, Sport and Night

Packages. Plus an entirely new expression of performance from
the racers at AMG. If you want to see to the future of driving — and
look forward to it — always look to the brightest stars on the road.

Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

STARTS
FROM
WITHIN

CHARACTER ISN’T MEASURED BY SIZE OR VOLUME,
BUT DEPTH. IT’S INSIDE THE MUSCULAR BODY OF
THE C-CLASS WHERE YOU’LL DISCOVER ITS SOUL —
AND REDISCOVER SOME PASSION OF YOUR OWN.

FOR THE BEST OF TIMES

The wide, cascading console and thick, Nappa
leather‑trimmed steering wheel greet you with a
singular message: Every element of the C‑Class
cockpit is designed and crafted to elevate your
driving enjoyment. Instruments and displays are
vivid, clear and set to your sight lines. Controls
feel natural in your hands, from the shift paddles
to the console touchpad. And every choice in
materials looks and feels just right — from sleek
aluminum, to satin and gloss woods, to the
precise topstitching of the seats, doors and
dash. It takes extra time to finish a car this way,
but you’ll savor the results for years to come.

FOR THE TEST OF TIME

A C‑Class lets you select from an extraordinary
palette of colors, materials and styles for your
cabin appointments. But it does not make you
choose between immediate gratification and
enduring comfort. The standard 10‑way power
front seats help you find your perfect seating
position. The 3‑position driver‑seat memory
makes it easy to find it again. Even your lumbar
support power‑adjusts four ways. The available
heated and ventilated front seats — as well as
the new option of a heated steering wheel —
offer rapid yet lasting comfort as the seasons
change. And while you can’t see the materials
beneath the stylish surfaces, they’re chosen to
make you feel at ease in other important ways.
Steam‑expanded foams — a process pioneered
by Mercedes‑Benz — eliminate harsh chemicals,
while products from flax, coconut and olives
sustainably support numerous cabin elements.

WITH ADVANCED TURBOS AND DIRECT INJECTION,
THE SIX ENGINES OF THE C-CLASS GENERATE MORE
POWER FROM LESS FUEL, WITH FEWER EMISSIONS.
IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, EACH OF THEM ALSO
HAS THE POWER TO USE NO GASOLINE AT ALL.

REGENERATION NEXT

GASOLINE TURBOS AND BITURBOS

The Direct Injection gasoline engines of the C ‑ Class span
from a turbo ‑ 4 that delivers brisk acceleration and up to
34 highway mpg,3 to an AMG‑ enhanced 362‑hp biturbo V‑6,
to handcrafted biturbo AMG V‑ 8s with 469 or 503 hp. All
feature multispark ignition that can rapidly fire each spark
plug several times in a millisecond, to get the most power
from every drop of gasoline. And when idling in traffic or at
a stoplight, their ECO Start/Stop system can automatically
pause the engine — using no fuel and creating no emissions.
When you’re ready to go, the engine restarts instantly.

NEW TURBOCHARGED CLEAN DIESEL

Mercedes‑Benz pioneered BlueTEC® technology to reinvent
the diesel engine. Smooth, quiet, and with certified ultralow
emissions in all 50 states, the new C 300d1 generates more
torque from a turbo‑ 4 than many gasoline V‑ 8s: 369 lb ‑ft at
just 1,600 rpm. Its strong, seamless acceleration comes with
the bonuses of exceptional fuel economy and driving range.3

FIRST PLUG-IN HYBRID C-CLASS

The new C 350e1 is more than just a new era in eco‑friendly
luxury and performance. Its 4‑mode HYBRID drive is among
the most intelligent, efficient gas‑electric powertrains on the
road, optimizing the use of its gasoline turbo‑ 4 and electric
motor to traffic, terrain and even route‑map data while using
the navigation system. Around town, you can drive short
distances on electricity alone, creating no local emissions.4
On longer trips, it can keep its advanced lithium‑ion battery
charged while you’re on the open road — saving it up to allow
all‑electric city driving later on. Gas and electric power can
also team up to boost acceleration. And while the gasoline
engine and regenerative braking system help replenish the
battery as you drive, it’s a Plug‑In HYBRID — so you can also
recharge it at home or at most any public charging station.

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Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

REVOLUTION
COUNTER

THE ROAD OF LIFE IS FILLED WITH TWISTS AND TURNS. HOW THE
C-CLASS HANDLES THEM HELPS MAKE IT THE LIFE OF THE ROAD.