El Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1995-1997) se ofreció con 17 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Gasolina | 280 hp | 385 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.7 s | 10.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 193 hp | 270 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 227 km/h | 8.5 s | 11.4 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 193 hp | 270 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 9.0 s | 11.1 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 227 km/h | 9.0 s | 9.9 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.4 s | 8.3 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.5L Diésel | 150 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.1 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.5L Diésel | 150 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 10.2 s | 8.0 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 220 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 10.6 s | 9.6 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 220 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 10.5 s | 9.4 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.2L Gasolina | 150 hp | 210 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 10.6 s | 8.8 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.2L Gasolina | 150 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 10.5 s | 8.7 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 136 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 11.5 s | 9.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 136 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 11.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 122 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 13.0 s | 9.3 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 122 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 12.0 s | 9.2 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.2L Diésel | 95 hp | 150 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 17.4 s | 7.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.2L Diésel | 95 hp | 150 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 16.3 s | 7.4 l/100km | 4 acabados |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.