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 areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $7,786 to $18,995 while a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced between $11,502 to $22,497.
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 47.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.3 out of 10. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ranked 8 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 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class base engine makes 241 horsepower. The C-Class is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 539 miles. The C-Class is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 612 miles. This gives the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$37,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$23,700 - $48,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$38,801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $62,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,895
Price Range:
$7,786 - $18,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$14,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,509 - $20,367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
230
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,497
# Good or Great Deals:
66
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,959
Price Range:
$11,502 - $22,497
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$17,656
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$11,301 - $37,852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
334
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,954
# Good or Great Deals:
123
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.3 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 43.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 27.2
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 36Ranking
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10 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
23 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 612 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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
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:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3428 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
180.8 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3583 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
184.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown 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 / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Almond/Mocha / Cappuccino
Gray
Ash
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black / Crystal Grey/Deep Sea Blue
Red
Cranberry Red/Black
