2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Used from

    $52,120 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.1 - 14.5 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Super Sports offered in 2D coupe, 4D sedan, 3D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $52,120 for the Base variant and topping out at $519,250 for the AMG.

    There are 7 variants of the C-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2010.

    Engine options include 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (320kW/700Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (135kW/250Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (380kW/830Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/330Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (185kW/340Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), 6.2L multi-point injection (358kW/600Nm), 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (400kW/800Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2012 C-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price

    AMG Black Series

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$245,000
    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Evolution Edition

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 979
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear: 922
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1400
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1364
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1341
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1312
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Inflatable
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Edition 30

    Adds to Evolution Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Rear: 942
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1440
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Hip Room Rear: 1462
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1390
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1398
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    Removes from Evolution Edition:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 979
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear: 922
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1400
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1364
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1341
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1312
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Inflatable
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Avantgarde

    Adds to Edition 30:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Edition 30:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    Elegance

    Same inclusions as the Avantgarde

    AMG

    Adds to Elegance:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Digital Media Card
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dual View Screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Front: 1019
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.5
      • Headroom Rear: 901
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Hip Room Rear: 1335
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1372
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1278
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Elegance:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Rear: 942
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Hip Room Rear: 1462
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1390
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1398
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    AMG Black Series

    Adds to AMG:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Racing
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1443
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dual View Screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 36.9
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1440
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System

    Base

    Adds to AMG Black Series:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dual View Screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from AMG Black Series:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Racing
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions

    1419mm
    1871mm
    5095mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Towing Capacity

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 21 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 14.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz C-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz C-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.2 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $52,120.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG that starts from $519,250.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Edition 30, Avantgarde and Elegance.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which measures 1871mm wide, 5095mm in length and sits 1419mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG which has 463kW of power from its 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the AMG which weighs 2645 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.