Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Popular competitors:
- 2022–24
- 2015–21
- 2008–14
- 2001–07
- 1994–2000
Latest generation
2022–24 C-Class
2024
- MSRP range$46,950–$48,950
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Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 27–30
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2024:
- Five-seat compact luxury sedan
- 255-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
- Available sport-tuned AMG trims
2023
- MSRP range$44,850–$59,250
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Consumer rating
(2 reviews) - Combined mpg 24–29
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2023:
- Sedan redesigned for 2022
- Coupe and convertible body styles also available
- Mild-hybrid turbo four-cylinder powertrain (sedan)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- 12.3-inch digital instrument panel standard
2022
- MSRP range$43,550–$57,400
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Consumer rating
(2 reviews) - Combined mpg 24–29
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
Previous generation
2015–21 C-Class
2021
- MSRP range$41,600–$56,700
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Consumer rating
(4 reviews) - Combined mpg 25–27
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2021:
- Digital instrument panel now standard
- Sedan, coupe and convertible body styles
- Choice of turbo four-cylinder, V-6 or V-8 engines
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard
2020
- MSRP range$41,400–$55,950
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Consumer rating
(17 reviews) - Combined mpg 24–28
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2020:
- Sedan, coupe and convertible body styles
- Choice of turbo four-cylinder, V-6 or V-8 engines
- Nine-speed automatic transmissions
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard
2019
- MSRP range$41,400–$53,850
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Consumer rating
(41 reviews) - Combined mpg 24–27
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
2018
- MSRP range$40,250–$53,200
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Consumer rating
(67 reviews) - Combined mpg 25–30
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2018:
- Nine-speed automatic now standard
- Turbo four-cylinder, V-6 or V-8 gas engines
- Plug-in hybrid available
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay available
2017
- MSRP range$39,500–$52,900
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Consumer rating
(106 reviews) - Combined mpg 25–30
- Body styles Convertible, coupe, sedan
2016
- MSRP range$38,950–$73,250
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Consumer rating
(106 reviews) - Combined mpg 20–30
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2016:
- Turbocharged four- or six-cylinder gas engines
- New plug-in hybrid, diesel and AMG Sport models
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Air suspension available
- Redesigned coupe due in early 2016
2015
- MSRP range$38,400–$71,900
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Consumer rating
(126 reviews) - Combined mpg 15–28
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2015:
- Sedan redesigned for 2015
- Turbocharged four- or six-cylinder engines
- Rear-or all-wheel drive
- Available air suspension
- Coupe versions carry over from previous generation
2008–14 C-Class
2014
- MSRP range$35,800–$62,750
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Consumer rating
(100 reviews) - Combined mpg 15–25
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2014:
- Coupe or sedan
- High-performance C63 AMG model with 451 horsepower
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Mbrace2 in-vehicle connectivity
- Available start-stop fuel-saving technology
2013
- MSRP range$35,350–$62,330
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Consumer rating
(131 reviews) - Combined mpg 18–25
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2013:
- Coupe or sedan
- High-performance C63 AMG model with 451 horsepower
- More power for C300
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Standard mbrace2 in-vehicle connectivity
- Available start/stop fuel-saving technology
2012
- MSRP range$34,800–$61,430
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Consumer rating
(113 reviews) - Combined mpg 18–25
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
Notable features in 2012:
- Updated styling inside and out
- New coupe body style
- Improved fuel efficiency
- New turbo four-cylinder
- Optional all-wheel drive
- Next-generation telematics
2011
- MSRP range$33,990–$58,200
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Consumer rating
(67 reviews) - Combined mpg 15–21
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2011:
- Two V-6s or 451-hp V-8
- Manual or automatic
- RWD or AWD
- Eight airbags
- New "
- mbrace"
- telematics system
2010
- MSRP range$33,600–$57,350
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Consumer rating
(67 reviews) - Combined mpg 15–21
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2010:
- V-6 or V-8 drivetrains
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Up to 11 airbags
- Available 481-hp C63 AMG
- Seven-speed automatic
2009
- MSRP range$32,900–$56,300
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Consumer rating
(67 reviews) - Combined mpg 15–21
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2009:
- Choice of two V-6s or a rip-roaring V-8
- Manual or automatic
- RWD or AWD
- Eight airbags
- Optional panoramic moonroof
2008
- MSRP range$31,600–$53,800
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Consumer rating
(99 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2008:
- Choice of two V-6s or a rip-roaring V-8
- Manual or automatic
- RWD or AWD
- Six airbags
- Optional panoramic moonroof
2001–07 C-Class
2007
- MSRP range$29,650–$40,400
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Consumer rating
(70 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2007:
- New wheels for sport, luxury models
- AMG-style spoiler for sport models
- New interior trim for sport models
2006
- MSRP range$29,200–$54,450
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Consumer rating
(66 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2006:
- Three new V-6 engine choices
- 362-hp V-8 in C55 AMG
- All-sedan lineup for 2006
- Luxury and Sport models
- Five- or seven-speed automatic
2005
- MSRP range$25,850–$53,900
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Consumer rating
(47 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body styles Coupe, sedan, wagon
Notable features in 2005:
- Redesigned for 2005
- Four engine choices
- 362-hp V-8 in C55 AMG
- Sport coupes, plus sedans and wagons
- Luxury and Sport models
- Available AWD in sedans and wagons
2004
- MSRP range$25,850–$51,400
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Consumer rating
(45 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body styles Coupe, sedan, wagon
Notable features in 2004:
- Four engine choices
- RWD
- Manual or automatic
- Side-curtain airbags
- Available C32 AMG
2003
- MSRP range$24,950–$50,400
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Consumer rating
(57 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body styles Coupe, sedan, wagon
2002
- MSRP range$24,950–$49,900
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Consumer rating
(28 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body styles Coupe, sedan, wagon
2001
- MSRP range$29,950–$36,950
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Consumer rating
(21 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1994–2000 C-Class
2000
- MSRP range$31,750–$53,000
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Consumer rating
(22 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1999
- MSRP range$31,200–$53,000
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Consumer rating
(20 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1998
- MSRP range$30,450–$52,750
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Consumer rating
(11 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1997
1996
1995
1994
Latest C-Class stories
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- 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trims
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