2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
When we compare the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a better car than the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Pricing: A used 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $6,958 to $32,997 while a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced between $7,998 to $26,500.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class both lose 44.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.1 out of 10. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ranked 5 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes 201 horsepower. Both the C-Class and the C-Class are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 539 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
37031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
23700 - 48750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
38801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 62000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13856
Price Range:
6958 - 32997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
13248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9349 - 18891
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
195
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102032
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15120
Price Range:
7998 - 26500
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
15743
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10007 - 38179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
307
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90113
# Good or Great Deals:
98
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.063
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.500622088125668
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 53.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.128448104843265
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 36.1
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
229 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
229 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 539 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 539 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3538 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3538 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Almond/Mocha
Gray
Ash
Red
Red/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Mocha
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Ash
Red
Red/Black
