2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications Overview
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is certified across 14 configurations with 2L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Compact Cars / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Subcompact Cars size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 5th Generation (W206) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (14)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 Compact Cars | 2L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLC300 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| C300 4matic Compact Cars | 2L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLC300 4matic Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| C300 Coupe Subcompact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| C300 4matic Coupe Subcompact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| C300 4matic Convertible Subcompact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| C300 Convertible Subcompact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLC300 4matic Coupe Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG C43 4matic Convertible Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG C43 4matic Compact Cars | 2L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG C43 4matic Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG C63 S Convertible Subcompact Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG C63 S Coupe Subcompact Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Compact Cars
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Subcompact Cars
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C AWD
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR AWD
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR RWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.