Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz B-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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Pricing: A used 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $18,118 to $42,984 while a used 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is priced between $8,166 to $15,971.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class base engine makes 177 horsepower. The C-Class is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 539 miles. The B-Class is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 87 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz B-Class the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the advantage in maximum range. The C-Class uses premium unleaded, and the B-Class uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
50900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
39910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 64000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28315
Price Range:
18118 - 42984
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19811
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10604 - 45906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
410
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77479
# Good or Great Deals:
148
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12717
Price Range:
8166 - 15971
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34439
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.5 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz B-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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.749049110781716
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 9.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6877881956408138
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 25Mercedes-Benz B-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Trim Levels
B 250e
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:
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
177 hp
Torque:
251 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
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):
23 / 31 / 26
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 539 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
85 / 82 / 84
Range (city/hwy):
87 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Captain's seat:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3836 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
184.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic / South Seas Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Brown Metallic
Gray
designo Mountain Grey Magno / Mountain Grey Metallic / Polar Silver Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
Silver
Not available
White
Cirrus White
Green
Kryptonite Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Cranberry Red/Black
White
Porcelain/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Hazelnut Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey
Red
Cranberry Red
White
Not available