2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Overview

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class outperforms similar cars in its category, securing the top spot in several rankings. It is recognized as the best family luxury small car, indicating its superior comfort, space, and features that cater to family needs. The C-Class also ranks first in safety among luxury small cars, demonstrating its excellent safety features and reliability. Furthermore, it is the best luxury small car for tall people, suggesting its spacious interior and comfortable seating. These rankings highlight the C-Class's exceptional performance, safety, and comfort, making it a leading choice in the luxury small car category.

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Ratings

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Overall Score: 8.3 / 10

Reliability: 7.2 / 10

Retained Value: 7.6 / 10

Safety: 10.0 / 10

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)

Overall Score: 7.6 / 10

Reliability: 7.2 / 10

Retained Value: 7.9 / 10

Safety: Not available yet

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)

Overall Score: 7.3 / 10

Reliability: 7.2 / 10

Retained Value: 7.4 / 10

Safety: Not available yet

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)

Overall Score: 7.9 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 8.2 / 10

Safety: Not available yet

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability Rating

Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe

Reliability Score: 7.8 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 12.6

Average Lifespan (miles): 116,188 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 8,455 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 5.1%

Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan

Reliability Score: 7.7 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 10.3

Average Lifespan (miles): 108,305 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 9,437 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 5.3%

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation and Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$ Depreciation: $23,721

% Depreciation: 47.8%

% Residual Value: 52.2%

$ Resale Value: $25,929

% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation: 45.6%

All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 26.2% - 51.4%

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)

$ Depreciation: $44,910

% Depreciation: 51%

% Residual Value: 49%

$ Resale Value: $43,090

% Typical All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars Depreciation: 50.7%

All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 46.8% - 51.7%

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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

#1 of 35 in Safest Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 35 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#1 of 35 in Best Family Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 1 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Teens

#3 of 35 in Best Luxury Small Cars

#4 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#7 of 35 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

#7 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#8 of 30 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money

#9 of 35 in Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

#13 of 35 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

#17 of 30 in Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

#28 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)

#2 of 4 in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles Under $60k

#2 of 4 in Best Luxury Convertibles Under $60k

#7 of 23 in Most Comfortable Luxury Convertibles

#7 of 23 in Luxury Convertibles with the Most Legroom

#8 of 23 in Best Luxury Convertibles for Tall People

#10 of 23 in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles

#10 of 23 in Best Luxury Convertibles

#11 of 23 in Luxury Convertibles with Best Resale Value

#12 of 23 in Luxury Convertibles with the Most Horsepower

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)

#1 of 7 in Hybrid Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#1 of 7 in Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 7 in Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#2 of 34 in Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

#2 of 34 in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

#2 of 26 in Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#2 of 26 in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

#2 of 7 in Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars

#2 of 7 in Hybrid Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#2 of 4 in Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Small Cars

#3 of 5 in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars Under $100k

#3 of 5 in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $100k

#5 of 16 in Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#5 of 7 in Hybrid Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#6 of 23 in Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

#8 of 26 in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#9 of 26 in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

#10 of 26 in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#10 of 26 in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

#12 of 34 in Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

#13 of 34 in Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

#13 of 34 in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

#13 of 34 in Best Gas Mileage Luxury Hybrid Cars

#14 of 26 in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

#15 of 34 in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

#22 of 34 in Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)

#3 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#4 of 35 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

#5 of 35 in Best Luxury Small Cars

#9 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#13 of 35 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#18 of 35 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

#32 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
C 300 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	RWD
AWD C 300 4MATIC 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	AWD

Used Car Pricing

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class for different model years. A 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class averages $37,865 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $27,313.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1 year old)	$47,609
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2 years old)	$40,744
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (3 years old)	$37,865
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (4 years old)	$33,813
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (5 years old)	$27,313
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (6 years old)	$25,489
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (7 years old)	$21,880
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (8 years old)	$19,539
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (9 years old)	$17,239
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (10 years old)	$15,908

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)

Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) for different model years. A 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) averages $48,269 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) is $38,614.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (3 years old)	$48,269
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (4 years old)	$37,893
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (5 years old)	$38,614
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (6 years old)	$39,500
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (7 years old)	$28,973
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (8 years old)	$28,871
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (9 years old)	$22,781

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)

Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) for different model years. A 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) averages $49,247 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) is $40,351.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (3 years old)	$49,247
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (4 years old)	$43,694
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (5 years old)	$40,351
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (6 years old)	$38,070
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (7 years old)	$31,679
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (8 years old)	$29,043
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (9 years old)	$27,611

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)

Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) for different model years.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (1 year old)	$83,028
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (2 years old)	$73,372
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (8 years old)	$18,712
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (9 years old)	$14,476
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (10 years old)	$15,301