{"id":8188,"date":"2022-02-04T18:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T18:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2024-03-05T10:29:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T10:29:52","slug":"how-does-the-2021-mercedes-benz-c-class-compare-to-previous-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/how-does-the-2021-mercedes-benz-c-class-compare-to-previous-models\/","title":{"rendered":"How does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare to previous models?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare to previous models? Watch the video below or read our summary to learn about how the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan compares to the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan. If you\u2019re on the market for a used luxury car, these are two great options that you can find here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead, your local dealership in Peoria, AZ.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/used-vehicles-peoria-az\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Our Pre-owned Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/contact-mercedes-benz-of-arrowhead-in-peoria-az\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead Sales Team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zDmudI0x9Cc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 2021 C-Class in Comparison to Its Predecessor video by Mercedes-Benz&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zDmudI0x9Cc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Features that are upgraded on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class model<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here we have a chart of features that have been upgraded on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class model. You can see a visual of these features by watching the video above. After watching, use this list to review the differences between these two models.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grille<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Star grille with chrome diamond pins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New grille with star pattern<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Body style<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thicker body style<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slimmer and sportier body style<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Display screen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COMAND online with a 10.25-inch display&nbsp;<\/span><\/p> <\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Latest generation MBUX with an 11.9-inch central display&nbsp;<\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Control system<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classic controls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-resolution touchscreen with intuitive controls&nbsp;<\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mild hybrid with a 4-cylinder engine&nbsp;<\/span><\/p> <\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New range of 4-cylinder engines with electrified drivetrains for more power and efficiency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Driving features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Air body control<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optional sports suspension for increased road holding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New features for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class model<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the features mentioned in the video above are not upgrades at all but are completely new features introduced to the model. These are usually new technologies developed in recent years. Notable among them include the following.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Valet Protect<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speed Alert<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart Home Integration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New interior colors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/whats-new-for-the-2022-mercedes-benz-c-class\/\">2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class new features<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/what-are-the-feature-highlights-of-the-2021-mercedes-benz-c-300-sedan\/\">2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class features<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan&nbsp; How does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare to previous models? 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