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2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Overview

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class outperforms in categories significant to teens and tall people, indicating its superior design and features. It ranks first on the Best Luxury Small Cars and Best Luxury Compact Cars for Teens lists, suggesting it is a top choice for young drivers due to its safety, reliability, and ease of use. Additionally, it ranks second out of 36 on the Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People list, indicating its spacious and comfortable interior. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a leading choice in the luxury small car segment.

2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Ratings

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Overall Score: 8.3 / 10
Reliability: 8.3 / 10
Retained Value: 7.5 / 10
Safety: 9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)
Overall Score: 7.6 / 10
Reliability: 7.5 / 10
Retained Value: 7.8 / 10
Safety: Not available yet
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)
Overall Score: 7.8 / 10
Reliability: 7.7 / 10
Retained Value: 7.9 / 10
Safety: Not available yet

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability Rating

Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe
Reliability Score: 7.9 / 10
Average Lifespan (years): 13.5
Average Lifespan (miles): 123,371 miles
Typical Miles Driven per Year: 8,522 miles
Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 7.2%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan
Reliability Score: 7.9 / 10
Average Lifespan (years): 11.6
Average Lifespan (miles): 121,562 miles
Typical Miles Driven per Year: 9,519 miles
Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 8.3%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation and Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$ Depreciation: $23,819
% Depreciation: 50.7%
% Residual Value: 49.3%
$ Resale Value: $23,131
% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation: 50.5%
All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 35.9% - 55.9%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)
$ Depreciation: $21,775
% Depreciation: 43.9%
% Residual Value: 56.1%
$ Resale Value: $27,775
% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation: 50.5%
All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 35.9% - 55.9%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)
$ Depreciation: $26,394
% Depreciation: 46.1%
% Residual Value: 53.9%
$ Resale Value: $30,856
% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation: 50.5%
All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 35.9% - 55.9%
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2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
#1 of 1 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Teens
#2 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People
#2 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom
#5 of 36 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
#6 of 36 in Best Family Luxury Small Cars
#8 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars
#10 of 36 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars
#10 of 12 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
#16 of 31 in Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars
#23 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value
#32 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)
#4 of 19 in Most Affordable Luxury Convertibles
#4 of 5 in Best Luxury Convertibles Under $60k
#6 of 27 in Luxury Convertibles with the Most Legroom
#7 of 27 in Luxury Convertibles with Best Resale Value
#7 of 27 in Best Luxury Convertibles for Tall People
#7 of 27 in Most Comfortable Luxury Convertibles
#10 of 27 in Best Luxury Convertibles
#10 of 27 in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles
#12 of 27 in Luxury Convertibles with the Most Horsepower
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)
#2 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower
#9 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value
#9 of 12 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
#10 of 36 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
#11 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People
#12 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars
#15 of 36 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars
#23 of 31 in Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars
#31 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims

Trim Engine Drive Train MSRP
C 300 4dr Sedan 4 Cylinder RWD 48450
AWD C 300 4MATIC 4dr Sedan 4 Cylinder AWD 50450
AWD AMG C 63 S E Performance 4dr Sedan 4 Cylinder AWD 86050
AWD AMG C 43 4MATIC 4dr Sedan 4 Cylinder AWD 62500

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 $31,773 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $26,070.

Model Year (Age) Avg Used Car Price
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1 year old) $45,748
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2 years old) $38,546
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (3 years old) $31,773
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (4 years old) $30,427
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (5 years old) $26,070
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (6 years old) $23,485
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (7 years old) $20,746
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (8 years old) $18,308
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (9 years old) $16,361
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (10 years old) $12,458

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 $41,484 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) is $35,678.

Model Year (Age) Avg Used Car Price
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (1 year old) $49,220
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (2 years old) $44,324
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (3 years old) $41,484
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (4 years old) $42,575
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (5 years old) $35,678
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (6 years old) $31,950
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (7 years old) $27,406
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (9 years old) $15,989
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (10 years old) $14,239

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 $47,409 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) is $37,922.

Model Year (Age) Avg Used Car Price
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (1 year old) $58,729
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (2 years old) $54,009
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (3 years old) $47,409
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (4 years old) $44,287
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (5 years old) $37,922
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (6 years old) $35,609
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (7 years old) $31,829

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