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Which year to buy
Best bet2021Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2012Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2010–2011, 2013–2017More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013CAREFULSerious complaints 2.4× usual, mostly air bags and suspension
532 serious complaints of 574, the most about air bags (286) and suspension (73); per car on the road, 2.4× this model's usual year.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz c300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, May 2020
“Rear subframe rusted through. This is a safety issue. The driver side is rusted through but not other. This a design flaw and Mercedes Benz should have recall. Many other people have reported this problem. I have serviced my vehicle via the MB dealership since owning the car. The only owner. No one told about the rust issue for years.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Oct 2022
574 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 15–25 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
Every C-Class year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; 3.5L 6-cyl; 6.2L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2013 C-Class trims
| C250 | C300 | C350 | C350 4-MATIC | C63 AMG |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp | AWD, RWD | 22–29 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 4 | Electrical system (2) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–671 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–29 mpg | — | 2 | 4 | Back over prevention (2) | — |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–469 hp | AWD, RWD | 23–30 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 15 | Electrical system (5) | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–402 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 385 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 503 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–29 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 26 | Forward collision avoidance (11) | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 208–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362–385 hp | AWD, RWD | 22–29 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 26 | Electrical system (7) | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 208–241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 17 | Engine (8) | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 208–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362–385 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 46 | Engine (9) | — |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 208–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362–385 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 79 | Engine (18) | — |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 208–241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 19–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 130 | Engine (39) | — |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 19–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 253 | Engine (83) | — |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 318 | Engine (99) | — |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 4.0L 8-cyl turbo 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–28 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 449 | Engine (134) | — |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 284 | Air bags (156) | — |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 574 | Air bags (286) | — |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 587 | Air bags (312) | — |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 516 | Air bags (269) | — |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 6.3L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 476 | Air bags (213) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS PHEV 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 15 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 15 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 26 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 22 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 25 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 25 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 25 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 25 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 26 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 26 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 25 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 25 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 25 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 25 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 14 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 14 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 46 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 46 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 46 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 46 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 46 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 46 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 18 | 79 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 18 | 79 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 18 | 79 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 18 | 79 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 18 | 79 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 18 | 79 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 19 | 130 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Hybrid 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 17 | 253 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 316 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 316 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 318 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 318 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 449 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 449 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 14 | 449 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 14 | 449 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class with rear seat SAB 4 DR 4WD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 14 | 449 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class with rear seat SAB 4 DR RWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 14 | 449 |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 6 | 284 |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 6 | 284 |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 284 |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 284 |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 574 |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 574 |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 574 |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 574 |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 587 |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 587 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 516 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 516 |
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 476 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2026 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | AMG C63 S E Performance | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2025 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2024 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2023 | AMG C63 S Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | AMG C63 S Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2023 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | C300 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2022 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | C300 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2021 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | AMG C63 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2021 | AMG C63 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | AMG C63 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | AMG C63 S | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2021 | AMG C63 S Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | AMG C63 S Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | C300 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | AMG C63 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | AMG C63 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | AMG C63 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | AMG C63 S | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | AMG C63 S Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | AMG C63 S Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | C300 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2019 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2019 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2019 | AMG C63 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | AMG C63 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | AMG C63 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | AMG C63 S | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | AMG C63 S Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | AMG C63 S Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2019 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | C300 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2018 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2018 | AMG C63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | AMG C63 Convertible | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | AMG C63 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | AMG C63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | AMG C63 S Convertible | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | AMG C63 S Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | C300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | C300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2018 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | C300 Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | C350e | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2017 | AMG C43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2017 | AMG C43 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2017 | AMG C43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2017 | AMG C63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | AMG C63 Convertible | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | AMG C63 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | AMG C63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | AMG C63 S Convertible | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | AMG C63 S Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | C300 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2017 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | C300 4matic Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | C300 4matic Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | C300 Convertible | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | C300 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | C350e | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2016 | AMG C63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | AMG C63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | C300 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2016 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2016 | C350e | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2016 | C450 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | AMG C63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | AMG C63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | C250 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2015 | C300 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2015 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2015 | C350 4matic Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2015 | C350 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2015 | C400 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | C63 AMG Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2014 | C250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2014 | C250 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2014 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22 |
| 2014 | C350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI |
23 |
| 2014 | C350 4matic Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | C350 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2014 | C63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2014 | C63 AMG Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2013 | C250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2013 | C250 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2013 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV |
22 |
| 2013 | C350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) Emissions |
23 |
| 2013 | C350 4matic Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2013 | C350 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2013 | C63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2013 | C63 AMG Black Series Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 16 |
| 2013 | C63 AMG Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2012 | C250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2012 | C250 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2012 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2012 | C350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV |
22–23 |
| 2012 | C350 4matic Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | C350 Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | C63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2012 | C63 AMG Black Series Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 16 |
| 2012 | C63 AMG Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2011 | C300 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, FFV |
20–21 |
| 2011 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2011 | C350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2011 | C63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15 |
| 2010 | C300 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2010 | C300 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20 |
| 2010 | C350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2010 | C63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.3 L | 15 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.