Mercedes-Benz · model year 2012
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 255 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 230 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 220 | 165 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium or E85 | 20 | 444 | 345 | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium or E85 | 22 | 404 | 296 | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 592 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 592 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 16 | 555 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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21V638000 2021-08-13 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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20V298000 2020-05-22 · model years 2012
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. An incorrect replacement front passenger air bag may have been installed.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.