2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. E-Class

If you’re ready for your next new vehicle to be a luxury sedan, we highly recommend two vaunted Mercedes-Benz models that have been stalwarts of the brand for decades. Irvine drivers will certainly appreciate either of these beautiful sedans. 

In this insightful guide, we look at the differences between the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. When you’re done, we invite you to test drive one of these world-class cars at our lot near Orange County.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. E-Class: Trims and Price

First, we’ll look at the difference between the C-Class and E-Class prices. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class price puts it above the Mercedes-Benz C 300. It’s also got trims that put even more luxurious features inside.

Yet the Mercedes-Benz C-Class remains one of the most upscale sedans on the market. Here are the price differences between the C-Class and E-Class.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lineup

• C 300 Sedan Premium Trim Price: $44,850 MSRP*
• C 300 4MATIC® Sedan Premium Trim Price: $46,850 MSRP*
• Mercedes-AMG® C 43 Sedan: $59,900 MSRP*
• C 300 Sedan Exclusive Trim Price: $47,100 MSRP*
• C 300 Sedan Pinnacle Trim Price: $48,800 MSRP*
• C 300 Coupe Price: $49,550 MSRP*
• C 300 4MATIC® Coupe Price: $51,550 MSRP*
• Mercedes-AMG® C 43 Coupe Price: $62,600 MSRP*
• Mercedes-AMG® C 63 Coupe Price: $81,850 MSRP*
• C 300 Cabriolet (Convertible) Price: $57,250 MSRP*
• C 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet (Convertible) Price: $59,250 MSRP*
• Mercedes-AMG® C 43 Cabriolet (Convertible) Price: $69,250 MSRP*

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 

• E 350 Sedan:$56,750 MSRP*
• E 350 4MATIC® Sedan: $59,250 MSRP*
• E 450 4MATIC® Sedan: $65,550 MSRP*
• AMG® E 53 4MATIC®+ Sedan: $81,300 MSRP*

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. E-Class: Engine Specs

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers Trabuco Canyon drivers a slightly more powerful standard engine vs. the standard offering E-Class. The differences in performance are very small until you get to the E 450 or AMG® E 53 4MATIC®+ engines in higher-performance trims. 

Regardless of which model you choose, the engines will deliver excellent acceleration and power.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC® Specs

• 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine
• 255 hp 
• 295 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 6 seconds

2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC® Specs

• 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine
• 255 hp
• 273 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 6 seconds

2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC® Sedan 

• 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
• 362 hp
• 369 lb-ft of torque 
• 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds

2023 AMG® E 53 4MATIC®+ Sedan

• 3.0L inline-6 turbo with mild hybrid drive and electric auxiliary compressor
• 429 hp 
• 384 lb-ft of torque 
• 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds 

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. E-Class: Interior Features

The standard E-Class costs a little more than the Mercedes-Benz C 300 because it comes with many more standard and available luxury features to choose from. See what you get with each model. 

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Interior

• Burmester® 3D Surround Sound
• Available GUARD 360™
• “Hey, Mercedes” assistance
• Power front seats with driver-seat memory
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
• Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) technology
• Biometric authentication
• Steering wheel with Touch Control buttons
• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto®
• USB-C charging ports
• 64-color interior LED ambient lighting

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior

• Power front seats with memory
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Mercedes me connect Assist Services
• Remote Start via Mercedes me connect Mobile App
• 64-color LED ambient lighting
• Heated front seats
• 40/20/40-split folding rear seats
• 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
• Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
• Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
• “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
• Touchpad controller
• MB Navigation
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®
• AIRMATIC® Air Suspension
• Burmester 3D Surround Sound System w/ Sound Personalization**
• Toll Gate Transponder
• MAGIC VISION CONTROL®
• Fingerprint sensor/biometric authentication
• Doors & rear window Powered Rear Sun Blinds
• Soft-close doors
• Active Multicontour Front Seats

Experience the Difference Between the C-Class and E-Class 

You’ve read the differences between the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Ready to get behind the wheel? Contact us or call 949-415-3136 to schedule a test drive with our team. And make sure to look over our new vehicle specials to see if you could save some money on your purchase. 

*National MSRP pricing is shown and is intended for informational purposes only. Prices do not include taxes, levies, fees, freight and delivery charges, insurance and license fees, as well as any other products or services not listed that may be available to you through your selected Mercedes-Benz retailer. Vehicle prices subject to change without notice. Dealer may sell for less. These prices do not apply in provinces with total/all-in pricing requirements. Please contact your local retailer directly by phone or in person for exact pricing details and total prices applicable in those provinces.

**Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Berlin, Germany.