2026 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 rated as the best family luxury small car, indicating its perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and practicality for families. It also ranks first in the overall best luxury small cars list, demonstrating its superior features and performance compared to other vehicles in the same category. Furthermore, it is considered the best luxury small car for tall people, suggesting it offers ample space and comfort for taller individuals. These rankings clearly show that the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a leading choice in its segment.

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Ratings

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Overall Score: 8.4 / 10

Reliability: 7.5 / 10

Retained Value: 7.6 / 10

Safety: 10.0 / 10

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)

Overall Score: 7.8 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 8.0 / 10

Safety: Not available yet

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

Overall Score: 7.6 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 7.5 / 10

Safety: Not available yet

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)

Overall Score: 8.1 / 10

Reliability: 7.9 / 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): 12.5

Average Lifespan (miles): 115,325 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 8,463 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 5.3%

Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan

Reliability Score: 7.6 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 10.1

Average Lifespan (miles): 107,014 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 9,459 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 5.5%

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation and Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$ Depreciation: $25,436

% Depreciation: 52.5%

% Residual Value: 47.5%

$ Resale Value: $23,014

% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation: 51.3%

All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 34.5% - 57%

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

$ Depreciation: $47,117

% Depreciation: 54.8%

% Residual Value: 45.2%

$ Resale Value: $38,933

% Typical All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars Depreciation: 53.9%

All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 49.7% - 54.8%

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

#1 of 36 in Best Family Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#1 of 1 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Teens

#4 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#7 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#7 of 36 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

#10 of 32 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money

#12 of 36 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

#19 of 32 in Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

#28 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible)

#1 of 5 in Best Luxury Convertibles Under $60k

#1 of 5 in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles Under $60k

#7 of 25 in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles

#7 of 25 in Luxury Convertibles with the Most Legroom

#7 of 25 in Best Luxury Convertibles

#8 of 25 in Best Luxury Convertibles for Tall People

#8 of 25 in Most Comfortable Luxury Convertibles

#10 of 25 in Luxury Convertibles with Best Resale Value

#13 of 25 in Luxury Convertibles with the Most Horsepower

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

#1 of 6 in Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 6 in Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#1 of 6 in Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 6 in Hybrid Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#1 of 6 in Hybrid Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#2 of 37 in Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

#2 of 37 in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

#2 of 27 in Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#2 of 27 in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

#2 of 4 in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $100k

#2 of 4 in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars Under $100k

#4 of 5 in Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Small Cars

#5 of 27 in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#5 of 6 in Hybrid Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#6 of 27 in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#9 of 37 in Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

#9 of 27 in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

#9 of 19 in Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

#10 of 27 in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

#10 of 26 in Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

#11 of 37 in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

#12 of 37 in Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

#12 of 37 in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

#15 of 27 in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

#23 of 37 in Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)

#3 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#4 of 36 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

#5 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars

#11 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#11 of 36 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#17 of 36 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

#32 of 36 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
AWD AMG C 43 4MATIC 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	AWD	64150
AWD AMG C 63 S E Performance 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	AWD	88000
C 300 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	RWD	49650
AWD C 300 4MATIC 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	AWD	51650

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 $34,889 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $27,384.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1 year old)	$45,685
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2 years old)	$39,793
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (3 years old)	$34,889
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (4 years old)	$28,863
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (5 years old)	$27,384
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (6 years old)	$23,336
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (7 years old)	$21,252
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (8 years old)	$18,566
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (9 years old)	$16,754
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (10 years old)	$14,949

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 $38,836 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) is $40,580.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (2 years old)	$47,896
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (3 years old)	$38,836
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (4 years old)	$38,396
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (5 years old)	$40,580
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (6 years old)	$32,114
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (7 years old)	$30,435
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (8 years old)	$23,728
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (10 years old)	$15,581

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 $47,259 while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) is $40,049.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (2 years old)	$53,524
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (3 years old)	$47,259
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (4 years old)	$41,449
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (5 years old)	$40,049
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (6 years old)	$33,358
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (7 years old)	$30,930
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (8 years old)	$28,325

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
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (1 year old)	$83,717
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (7 years old)	$22,715
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (8 years old)	$17,816
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (9 years old)	$19,359