2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan in Lynchburg

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan at Berglund Mercedes-Benz Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA

If you want a compact luxury sedan that feels equal parts sharp and polished, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan belongs on your short list, and Berglund Mercedes-Benz Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA, is a smart place to start your search. This sedan lineup spans efficient daily-driver energy in the C 300 and C 300 4MATIC® Sedan, then turns the dial way up with the AMG® C 43 Sedan and the AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan. Across the model range, the cabin is modern and driver-focused, the design is clean and athletic, and the feature menu is deep with premium options for comfort, performance, and personalization.

2026 C-Class Sedan Trims

• C 300 Sedan
• C 300 4MATIC® Sedan
• AMG® C 43 Sedan
• AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan

Cabin Comfort

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior is a driver-first space with real everyday usability. You get seating for five, a 40/20/40-split folding rear seatback, and a trunk rated at 11.6 cubic feet. Up front, headroom measures 40.0 inches in C 300 models, with 41.7 inches of front legroom. Rear passengers get 37.5 inches of headroom and 36.0 inches of legroom. The AMG® sedans keep the same five-passenger layout and 11.6-cubic-foot trunk, with front headroom listed at 41.0 inches and the same 41.7 inches of front legroom.

Material choices and seat upgrades are where the C-Class can feel genuinely custom. Standard MB-Tex upholstery is available on C 300 models, while optional upgrades broaden the vibe from classic to track-inspired. If you are shopping for long-ride comfort, the C-Class also offers premium convenience features, such as memory settings and hands-free access, that make daily driving feel effortless.

Interior Highlights Shoppers Ask For

• Power front seats with memory
• Heated front seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 40/20/40-split folding rear seats
• Available ventilated front seats

Additional Comfort and Convenience Options

• Power tilt and sliding tinted glass sunroof
• Panorama roof
• 64-color LED ambient lighting
• Heated steering wheel
• Multi-contour front seats

Enhanced ambient lighting is available and standard on select AMG® configurations. Heat and noise-insulating acoustic glass is available for a quieter cabin. Illuminated front door sills are available, with AMG® illuminated sills on select models.

Electronic trunk closer, KEYLESS-GO, and HANDS-FREE ACCESS streamline daily use. You can also remotely open and close the windows and sunroof. A garage door opener, extendable front sun visors, and the Brake HOLD feature add everyday practicality.

Power-folding side mirrors and illuminated entry with logo projectors enhance both convenience and design. Headliner choices include Crystal Grey fabric on C 300 models and available black fabric. Interior trim upgrades include MB-Tex upper-dash trim, leather upholstery, AMG® leather upholstery, and Nappa leather upholstery.

Exterior Style

Mercedes-Benz keeps the 2026 C-Class design clean, tight, and athletic, but the option list lets you steer the personality. Standard 18-inch wheel designs anchor the look on C 300 models, while available wheel upgrades and appearance packages can add more edge.

For shoppers who like a more aggressive stance, AMG® styling options bring bolder body elements, sportier trim themes, and distinctive wheel designs. You can also add functional styling touches, such as a rear spoiler or Night Package details, to sharpen the silhouette without making it look overdone.

Standout Exterior Choices

• 18-inch wheels standard on C 300 models
• Available AMG® body styling
• Available Night Package
• Available body-color rear spoiler
• Available panorama roof

Exterior Paint Colors

• MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
• Black
• Polar White
• Graphite Grey metallic
• Twilight Blue metallic

Additional exterior color options include MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno (matte), MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White metallic, Obsidian Black metallic, MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red metallic, Selenite Grey metallic, Starling Blue metallic, and Cirrus Silver metallic.

Wheel Designs, Trim, and Appearance Options

Available Wheel Designs

• 18-inch multi-spoke wheels
• 19-inch five-spoke wheels
• 18-inch AMG® five-spoke wheels with black accents
• 19-inch AMG® multi-spoke wheels with black accents
• 19-inch AMG® twin five-spoke wheels with black accents

Additional AMG® models feature 20-inch AMG split 10-spoke wheels and optional forged wheels.

Appearance and Trim Enhancements

• Chrome Star-pattern grille
• AMG® Line and Night Package
• Interior trim inlays
• Console trim upgrades
• Black accent exterior elements

Performance Choices: From Mild Hybrid to Full AMG® Hybrid Drive

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan lineup is built around four distinct personalities.

The C 300 and C 300 4MATIC® models use a 2.0-liter inline-four turbo engine with a mild-hybrid powertrain, paired with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Both include technologies like direct injection, multi-spark ignition, ECO Start/Stop, DYNAMIC SELECT, a multilink suspension, selective damping, and torque vectoring brake. C 300 is rear-wheel drive, while C 300 4MATIC® adds 4MATIC® all-wheel drive® plus four-wheel Electronic Traction System.

The AMG® C 43 turns the compact sedan into a serious performance tool with a handcrafted AMG® 2.0-liter inline-four using hybrid assist and an electric exhaust-gas turbocharger, paired with an AMG® SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed transmission and AMG® Performance 4MATIC® all-wheel drive®. AMG® hardware also includes AMG® RIDE CONTROL suspension and active rear-wheel steering.

The AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is the heavyweight. It combines a handcrafted AMG® 2.0-liter with an electric exhaust-gas turbocharger and rear electric motor, working through a P3 performance hybrid setup with AMG® Performance 4MATIC+® all-wheel drive® and an AMG® Electric Drive Unit with a two-speed gearbox.

Quick Performance Specs by Trim

• C 300 Sedan: 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, zero to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds
• C 300 4MATIC® Sedan: 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, zero to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds
• AMG® C 43 Sedan: 416 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque, zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds
• AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan: 671 horsepower, 752 lb-ft of torque, zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds

Key Hardware and Available Upgrades

• C 300 models offer available sport suspension and steering plus an available sport brake system.
• AMG® C 43 offers available dynamic engine mounts, red brake calipers, and additional AMG® drive mode enhancements.
• AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE adds AMG® Sport Exhaust System, AMG® Real Performance Sound, AMG® high-performance composite braking system, and available performance upgrades like increased top speed and red brake calipers.

Fuel Economy Notes

• C 300 Sedan fuel economy is 25/35 mpg city/highway (EPA estimates).
• C 300 4MATIC® Sedan fuel economy is 24/33 mpg city/highway (EPA estimates).
• AMG® C 43 Sedan fuel economy is 19/27 mpg city/highway (EPA estimates).
• AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan fuel economy is 36/38 MPGe city/highway (EPA estimates).

Tech Features

Mercedes-Benz leans hard into a digital-first cockpit, and the 2026 C-Class delivers. The center of the experience is the Third Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), designed to keep frequently used functions close at hand through a zero-layer menu concept. Driver personalization is a key focus here, with MBUX profiles, routines, and templates that adapt to different drivers and daily habits. You can also add more advanced features through Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras and connected services, including Remote Start via the Mercedes-Benz app.

Core Technology Features

• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™
• Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
• Over-the-air software updates

More Tech Options and Digital Extras

Personalization and Interface Upgrades

• Biometric authentication
• Steering wheel Touch Control Buttons
• Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding and “Hey, Mercedes”
• Head-up display or AMG® Head-Up Display
• Sound personalization

Navigation and Driving Intelligence

• MB Navigation
• Route-based speed adaptation
• Live traffic services
• MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
• AMG® Track Pace for MBUX

Audio And Entertainment Enhancements

• SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription
• HD Radio receiver
• Bluetooth® audio streaming
• Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System
• MBUX Entertainment Package Plus

Connectivity and Charging

• Hands-free Bluetooth® interface
• USB-C charging port
• Advanced USB Package
• In-car Wi-Fi

Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras can expand connected services and remote functionality depending on the selected model, drivetrain, and options.

Safety Features

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes standard with a strong baseline of safety features designed to help you stay alert, avoid trouble, and respond quickly in unpredictable traffic conditions. Standard highlights include PRE-SAFE, Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist, and a rearview camera. Parking assistance is also part of the everyday experience, thanks to PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, plus LED lighting technologies such as Adaptive High Beam Assist and LED Daytime Running Lamps.

Standard Safety and Driver Assistance Highlights

• PRE-SAFE and PRE-SAFE Sound
• Active Brake Assist
• Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
• PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
• Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Service

Available Driver Assistance and Advanced Safety Options

• DISTRONIC® adaptive cruise control
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®
• Active Steering Assist
• Active Lane Change Assist
• Automatic Lane Change

Extended restart in stop-and-go traffic is included with select driver assistance configurations.

Collision Prevention and Emergency Systems

• Active Brake Assist with Turning and Cross-Traffic Function
• Active Emergency Stop Assist
• Evasive Steering Assist
• PRE-SAFE PLUS
• PRE-SAFE Impulse Side

Lane and Visibility Monitoring

• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Traffic Sign Assist
• Surround View System
• Car-to-X Communication

Lighting and Security Technology

• DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps with projections
• GUARD 360-degree security system
• Integrated dashcam
• Rear side-impact airbags

Test Drive a 2026 C-Class Sedan in Lynchburg, VA

Ready to get specific on trim, drivetrain, horsepower, options, and color? Visit Berglund Mercedes-Benz Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA, to set up a test drive and compare the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan lineup in person, from the C 300 and C 300 4MATIC® to the AMG® C 43 and AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. If you are cross-shopping, ask about other Mercedes-Benz models, including electric options such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

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*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.