Mercedes-Benz C-Class Resale Value and Depreciation
See how much the Mercedes-Benz C-Class depreciates and retains its value over a 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year timeframe.
Depreciation is the single largest factor in the cost of owning a vehicle. That means knowing how much a vehicle depreciates over time and how well it will hold its value is important. iSeeCars analyzed over 15 million vehicles to determine how much each model depreciates over a 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year period. Typically, five years is the timeframe used to evaluate and compare depreciation across vehicles.
A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class depreciates 47.8 percent after five years, resulting in a resale value of $25,929. In comparison, the luxury compact car category, which the Mercedes-Benz C-Class belongs to, loses 45.6 percent of its value after five years. For further context, the five-year depreciation for all sedans is 38.9 percent and for all vehicles is 41.5 percent.
If you plan to drive a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class for shorter or longer than five years, check the depreciation data for the other time periods. After three years, an Mercedes-Benz C-Class sees a depreciation of 24.1 percent with a resale value of $37,673. Its 7-year depreciation is 59.2 percent and 10-year depreciation is 71.3 percent.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Depreciation is the single largest factor in the cost of owning a vehicle. That means knowing how much a vehicle depreciates over time and how well it will hold its value is important. iSeeCars analyzed over 15 million vehicles to determine how much each model depreciates over a 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year period. Typically, five years is the timeframe used to evaluate and compare depreciation across vehicles.
A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class depreciates 47.8 percent after five years, resulting in a resale value of $25,929. In comparison, the luxury compact car category, which the Mercedes-Benz C-Class belongs to, loses 45.6 percent of its value after five years. For further context, the five-year depreciation for all sedans is 38.9 percent and for all vehicles is 41.5 percent.
If you plan to drive a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class for shorter or longer than five years, check the depreciation data for the other time periods. After three years, an Mercedes-Benz C-Class sees a depreciation of 24.1 percent with a resale value of $37,673. Its 7-year depreciation is 59.2 percent and 10-year depreciation is 71.3 percent.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation After 3, 5, 7 and 10 Years
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation and Resale Value
| Vehicle Age | % Depreciation | $ Depreciation | % Residual Value | $ Residual Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 Years |
24.1% |
$11,977 |
75.9% |
$37,673 |
|
5 Years |
47.8% |
$23,721 |
52.2% |
$25,929 |
|
7 Years |
59.2% |
$29,405 |
40.8% |
$20,245 |
|
10 Years |
71.3% |
$35,390 |
28.7% |
$14,260 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Depreciation Comparison
| 3-Year Depreciation | 5-Year Depreciation | 7-Year Depreciation | 10-Year Depreciation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
24.1% |
47.8% |
59.2% |
71.3% |
|
All Luxury Compact Cars |
25.3% |
45.6% |
58.6% |
71.2% |
|
All Sedans |
24.2% |
38.9% |
51.1% |
64.2% |
|
All Cars |
23.9% |
41.5% |
52.7% |
65.4% |
Depreciation and resale value data for other Mercedes-Benz C-Class styles:
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
Depreciation is the single largest factor in the cost of owning a vehicle. That means knowing how much a vehicle depreciates over time and how well it will hold its value is important. iSeeCars analyzed over 15 million vehicles to determine how much each model depreciates over a 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year period. Typically, five years is the timeframe used to evaluate and compare depreciation across vehicles.
A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class depreciates 51 percent after five years, resulting in a resale value of $43,090. In comparison, the luxury hybrid compact car category, which the Mercedes-Benz C-Class belongs to, loses 50.7 percent of its value after five years. For further context, the five-year depreciation for all sedans is 38.9 percent and for all vehicles is 41.5 percent.
If you plan to drive a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class for shorter or longer than five years, check the depreciation data for the other time periods. After three years, an Mercedes-Benz C-Class sees a depreciation of 31 percent with a resale value of $60,752. Its 7-year depreciation is 63 percent and 10-year depreciation is 75.5 percent.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) Depreciation After 3, 5, 7 and 10 Years
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) Depreciation and Resale Value
| Vehicle Age | % Depreciation | $ Depreciation | % Residual Value | $ Residual Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 Years |
31% |
$27,248 |
69% |
$60,752 |
|
5 Years |
51% |
$44,910 |
49% |
$43,090 |
|
7 Years |
63% |
$55,435 |
37% |
$32,565 |
|
10 Years |
75.5% |
$66,467 |
24.5% |
$21,533 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) Depreciation Comparison
| 3-Year Depreciation | 5-Year Depreciation | 7-Year Depreciation | 10-Year Depreciation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) |
31% |
51% |
63% |
75.5% |
|
All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars |
33.4% |
50.7% |
63.1% |
77.9% |
|
All Sedans |
24.2% |
38.9% |
51.1% |
64.2% |
|
All Cars |
23.9% |
41.5% |
52.7% |
65.4% |
Methodology
iSeeCars analyzed over 15 million vehicles to calculate the depreciation and resale value for each model after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years. The depreciation for a given model is calculated from the difference between the new car price and the used car price for the model at each age. Factors such as the car's automaker and vehicle segment are taken into account in iSeeCars' mathematical model to estimate resale value and depreciation. Various segment averages are also calculated for context.