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Used Cars for Sale Insights

What's the price of a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2026 $48,470 to $51,906 1,318 to 6,591 miles
2025 $37,822 to $46,914 1,000 to 21,790 miles
2024 $34,963 to $42,645 3,405 to 35,472 miles
2023 $32,583 to $38,188 8,195 to 48,510 miles

How to save money when buying a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Engine A 4-Cylinder C-Class costs $28,888 less than a 8-Cylinder
Bodystyle A C-Class Sedan is $12,254 cheaper than a Convertible
Engine A 4-Cylinder C-Class costs $10,066 less than a 6-Cylinder
Bodystyle A C-Class Sedan is $7,595 cheaper than a Coupe
Drive Type A RWD Mercedes-Benz C-Class can be priced $3,866 less than an all-wheel drive (AWD)
Certified Choosing Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vs non-CPO can save you $1,812 on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class

What colors are the best deals for a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Least Expensive Color

Brown

$6,736

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Gray

$2,864

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Brown $6,736 Savings
Beige $4,676 Savings
Silver $2,506 Savings
Blue $752 Savings
Red $558 Savings
White $309 Savings
Black $70 Higher
Gray $2,864 Higher

What Mercedes-Benz C-Class color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class

What is the best time to buy a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

How much is a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
  • A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan's average price is $48,146 and the price range is $43,257 to $53,862
  • A 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan's average price is $45,366 with a price range of $35,990 to $63,434

See below for the average Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan price across model years.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2017-2022
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2012-2017 $23,412
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2007-2012 $12,000

The average price for a 3-year-old used luxury small car is $29,436, with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan's price typically $15,930 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a good car?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan earns an ISC quality score of 8.4 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan is ranked 10th in quality in the luxury small car category, with the BMW 3 Series Sedan ranked just above it and the Volvo S60 ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked luxury small car for quality is the Lexus IS 250
See our full list of the Best Luxury Small Cars
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class earns an ISC quality score of 8.1 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ranked 3rd in quality in the luxury hybrid car category, with the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ranked just above it and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked luxury hybrid car for quality is the Lexus ES 300h
See our full list of the Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

How long do Mercedes-Benz C-Classs last?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan is the 7th most reliable vehicle in the luxury small car category, with a reliability score of 8.4.
  • Approximately of all Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.9% for the luxury small car category
  • The best-ranked luxury small car for reliability is the Lexus RC 350 coupe
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the 16th most reliable vehicle in the luxury convertible category, with a reliability score of 7.
  • Approximately 1.5% of all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 1.7% for the luxury convertible category
  • The best-ranked luxury convertible for reliability is the Chevrolet Corvette convertible
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
  • The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is the 11th most reliable vehicle in the luxury small car category, with a reliability score of 7.4.
  • Approximately 0.1% of all Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupes on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 1.7% for the luxury small car category
  • The best-ranked luxury small car for reliability is the Lexus RC 350 coupe
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the luxury small car category:
Lexus RC 350 coupe 8.5
Lexus IS 350 sedan 8.2
Lexus IS 300 sedan 8.2
Acura ILX sedan 8.1
Audi A5 coupe 7.7
Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe 7.6
Audi A5 sedan 7.6
Audi S3 sedan 7.6
Audi A4 sedan 7.5
Volvo S60 sedan 7.5
BMW 2 Series coupe 7.4
Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan 7.4
BMW 2 Series sedan 7.4
INFINITI Q50 sedan 7.4
BMW 4 Series coupe 7.3
Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan 7.2
BMW 3 Series sedan 7.1
Audi A3 sedan 7.0
Audi S5 sedan 7.0
BMW 4 Series sedan 6.9
Audi S4 sedan 6.8
BMW M3 sedan 6.5
Lexus RC 300 coupe
Lexus IS 500 sedan
Cadillac CT4-V sedan
Cadillac CT4 sedan
Acura Integra hatchback
Genesis G70 sedan
Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan
Audi RS 3 sedan
Audi RS 5 Sportback sedan
Audi S5 Sportback sedan
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT sedan
Audi A5 Sportback sedan
Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan