Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-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 E-Class.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $76,388 to $111,386 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $84,084 to $105,197. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's price is between $89,195 and $108,950, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $93,820 and $116,906.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 54.8 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 59.2 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz C-Class retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 7.6 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 5 out of 27 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 3 out of 27. Out of 37 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ranked 11 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is ranked 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 7.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 671 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 577 horsepower. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class are comparable in regards to rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
89195 - 108950
Starting MSRP:
86050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
69800
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
52100 - 86050
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
93820 - 116906
Starting MSRP:
88000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
101506
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
43540 - 198950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
91022
Price Range:
76388 - 111386
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
71873
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
51802 - 91022
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
93233
Price Range:
84084 - 105197
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
96416
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47366 - 145851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
47345
Depreciation %:
0.55020042
Resale Value $:
38705
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.54194225
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.49895027 - 0.5503047
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45581039
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45173006 - 0.59454164
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7721588118427967
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.8 - 4.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8652652095988045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 35.8
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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1 out of / 6Ranking
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2 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
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2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 37Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Ranking
30 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
AMG C 63 S E Performance
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
AMG E 53 HYBRID
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:
671 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque:
752 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.139 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
577 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4817 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5280 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Gray Stitching / Black w/ Yellow Stitching
Brown
Sienna Brown/Black
Green
Titan Grey/Black w/ Black/Red Stitching
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Tonka Brown/Black
Green
Not available
Gray
Neva Grey/Black
