2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class price and spec: Upgrades to C300 and $18K price slash on C43

Mercedes-Benz Australia has introduced a series of changes to the 2025 C300 and C43 AMG variants of the C-Class range.

At launch, in May 2025, the C350e was introduced with equipment including the Driving Assistance Package Plus, Digital Light matrix LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus, 15-speaker Burmester premium audio, and augmented reality functions as part of the navigation system.

The upgraded C300 now includes these features, and has had its price adjusted up by $100 to match, bringing the price of the C300 to $98,200 plus on-road costs.

C350e interior.

Changes to the 2025 Mercedes-AMG C43 include a 10kW more powerful engine tune, bringing outputs to 310kW with an unchanged 500Nm combined from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged mild-hybrid powertrain.

The powertrain boost brings the 0-100km/h sprint down from 4.6 to 4.3 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz has also added a range of features to the regular C43 that mimic those of the limited edition C43 Edition R that was launched in 2024.

2024 Mercedes-AMG C43 Edition R.

The additional equipment includes AMG’s Night Package II, with a darkened grille and dark chrome badging, AMG Dynamic Plus Package with red brake callipers, AMG dynamic engine mounts, and a Race drive mode.

AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather and microfibre, AMG Performance Seat Package High End in black leather with red stitching, and AMG Track Pace telemetry.

At the same time, Mercedes-Benz has trimmed the price of the C43 from $142,300 previously, down to 123,800 plus on-road costs.

Pricing and specifications for the remaining C-Class models, including C200, C350e, and C63 S E Performance, are unchanged.

• C200 – $87,800
• C200 Sport Edition - $88,400
• C300 – $98,200 (up $100)
• C350e – $98,200
• AMG C43 – $123,800 (down $18,500)
• AMG C63 S E Performance – $193,100
• 2025 Mercedes-Benz C200 standard features:
• 150kW/300Nm 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid system
• 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, voice recognition and fingerprint scanner
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Adaptive LED headlights
• 18-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels
• AMG Line exterior styling
• Power-adjustable sports seats
• Nappa leather steering wheel
• Dual-zone climate control
• Keyless entry and start
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Illuminated front door sill plates
• Power-folding side mirrors with heating
• Four drive modes
• AMG floor mats
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane-keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Speed limit assist
• Parking sensors
• 10 airbags, including front centre airbag
• 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 adds (over C200):
• 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid system
• 19-inch AMG bi-colour alloy wheels
• Digital Light matrix LED headlights
• Full leather upholstery
• 15-speaker Burmester 3D surround sound system
• Panoramic sunroof
• Rear privacy glass
• Upgraded autonomous emergency braking system with intersection support
• Upgraded lane-keep assist system
• Adaptive cruise control, includes stop and go with extended restart
• Blind-spot monitoring system with braking capability
• Pre-Safe accident anticipation system
• Evasive Steering Assist
• Active Emergency Stop Assist
• Pre-Safe accident anticipation system
• Evasive Steering Assist
• Upgraded autonomous emergency braking system with intersection support
• 2025 Mercedes-Benz C350e adds (over C300):
• 230kW/550Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with plug-in hybrid system
• 18-inch AMG alloy wheels
• Plug-in hybrid powertrain
• 2025 Mercedes-AMG C43 adds (over C350e):
• 310kW/500Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid system
• 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive
• Nine-speed wet-type multi-clutch transmission
• F1-inspired turbocharger with electric motor
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive suspension
• Rear-axle steering
• AMG Dynamics adaptive chassis control
• AMG exterior styling with night package
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Dual-mode exhaust system
• AMG sports steering wheel
• AMG Track Pace package
• 2025 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance adds (over C43):
• 500kW/1020Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with plug-in hybrid system
• Six-piston front and single-piston rear composite brakes
• Eight AMG Dynamic Select drive modes
• AMG exterior styling with unique bumpers, skirts, badges

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