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
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Reliability:
8.3 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
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Safety:
9.0 / 10
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) |
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
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Reliability:
7.5 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) |
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
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Reliability:
7.7 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability Rating
Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe |
Reliability Score:
7.9 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
13.5
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Average Lifespan (miles):
123,371 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
8,522 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
7.2%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan |
Reliability Score:
7.9 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
11.6
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Average Lifespan (miles):
121,562 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
9,519 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
8.3%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation and Resale Value
Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation:
50.5%
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All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
35.9% - 55.9%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) |
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% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation:
50.5%
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All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
35.9% - 55.9%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) |
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% Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation:
50.5%
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All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
35.9% - 55.9%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class resale value
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) |
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2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims
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.
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Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1 year old)
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$45,748
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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2 years old)
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$38,546
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (3 years old)
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$31,773
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (4 years old)
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$30,427
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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (5 years old)
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$26,070
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (6 years old)
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$23,485
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (7 years old)
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$20,746
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (8 years old)
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$18,308
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (9 years old)
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$16,361
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (10 years old)
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$12,458
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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.
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Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (1 year old)
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$49,220
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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (2 years old)
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$44,324
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (3 years old)
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$41,484
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (4 years old)
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$42,575
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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (5 years old)
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$35,678
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (6 years old)
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$31,950
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (7 years old)
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$27,406
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (9 years old)
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$15,989
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) (10 years old)
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$14,239
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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.
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Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (1 year old)
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$58,729
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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (2 years old)
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$54,009
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (3 years old)
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$47,409
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (4 years old)
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$44,287
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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (5 years old)
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$37,922
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (6 years old)
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$35,609
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (convertible) (7 years old)
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$31,829
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