# Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices

> The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $23,998, across 10,035 for sale with a median model year of 2020. The 2026, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $49,792.

Model page · 1971–2027 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class)

- For sale: 10,035 cars, model years 1971–2027
- Median asking price: $23,998 (10,035 for sale, median model year 2020)
- Most are priced between $4,017 and $56,559, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2026, the model year with the most for sale: median $49,792 (1,108 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $15,500 (105 sold, median model year 2005)
- Auction results on record: 243, latest Nov 5, 2026

Over the last three years, 105 sold at auction for a median of $15,500. Their median model year is 2005, against 2020 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Mercedes-Benz C-Class for sale costs today. Compare prices by model year in the table below.

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2027 | 8 | $56,118 | 0 | — | — |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2026.md) | 1,108 | $49,792 | 0 | — | — |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2025.md) | 514 | $36,993 | 0 | — | — |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2024.md) | 924 | $35,298 | 0 | — | — |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2023.md) | 1,029 | $33,299 | 2 | — | — |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2022.md) | 426 | $29,646 | 1 | — | — |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2021.md) | 437 | $24,526 | 2 | — | — |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2020.md) | 587 | $23,500 | 2 | — | — |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2019.md) | 731 | $19,690 | 5 | $47,286 | $45,000–$54,600 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2018.md) | 811 | $17,793 | 9 | $19,990 | $17,699–$25,674 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2017.md) | 806 | $16,582 | 10 | $28,376 | $11,985–$41,785 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2016.md) | 573 | $13,485 | 1 | — | — |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2015.md) | 586 | $12,075 | 3 | $41,738 | $41,246–$42,158 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2014.md) | 303 | $9,445 | 2 | — | — |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2013.md) | 315 | $8,995 | 1 | — | — |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2012.md) | 236 | $8,499 | 1 | — | — |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2011.md) | 149 | $7,990 | 0 | — | — |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2010.md) | 112 | $8,183 | 0 | — | — |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2009.md) | 96 | $7,975 | 1 | — | — |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2008.md) | 81 | $6,989 | 0 | — | — |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2007.md) | 43 | $5,980 | 0 | — | — |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2006.md) | 34 | $5,372 | 11 | $9,975 | $7,968–$15,558 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2005.md) | 28 | $5,995 | 23 | $14,175 | $11,262–$17,750 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2004.md) | 19 | $5,390 | 3 | $9,800 | $9,028–$14,028 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2003.md) | 25 | $5,995 | 7 | $13,388 | $9,503–$19,431 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2002.md) | 19 | $5,899 | 8 | $7,245 | $6,038–$10,449 |
| 2001 | 5 | $6,093 | 0 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | $9,080 | 2 | — | — |
| 1999 | 7 | $9,035 | 0 | — | — |
| 1998 | 5 | $4,975 | 0 | — | — |
| 1997 | 3 | $6,000 | 0 | — | — |
| 1996 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | $6,500 | 1 | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | 3 | $8,500 | $6,375–$10,172 |
| 1975 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1972 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1971 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [C 300](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300.md) | 2008–2027 | 3,774 | $28,447 |
| [C 300 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-4matic.md) | 2008–2027 | 3,528 | $26,914 |
| [AMG C 43](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg-c-43.md) | 2017–2026 | 435 | $31,393 |
| [C 300 Sport 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-sport-4matic.md) | 2008–2017 | 320 | $8,995 |
| [C 250 Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-250-sport.md) | 2012–2014 | 222 | $8,483 |
| [AMG C 63 S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg-c-63-s.md) | 2016–2023 | 213 | $48,011 |
| [C 300 Luxury 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-luxury-4matic.md) | 2008–2017 | 194 | $9,222 |
| [C 250](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-250.md) | 2012–2015 | 155 | $9,065 |
| [C 300 Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-sport.md) | 2008–2017 | 114 | $8,022 |
| [C 300 Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-luxury.md) | 2008–2017 | 106 | $8,153 |
| [AMG C 63](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg-c-63.md) | 2012–2021 | 65 | $39,599 |
| [C 250 Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-250-luxury.md) | 2012–2014 | 65 | $8,063 |
| [C 63 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-63-amg.md) | 2008–2020 | 58 | $28,134 |
| [C 450 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-450-amg.md) | 2016 | 45 | $18,298 |
| [C 300 4MATIC Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-4matic-sport.md) | 2008–2017 | 38 | $11,647 |
| [C 350 Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-350-sport.md) | 2006–2014 | 37 | $8,599 |
| [AMG C 43 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg-c-43-4matic.md) | 2017–2026 | 36 | $40,835 |
| [C 230 Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-230-sport.md) | 2006–2007 | 36 | $5,984 |
| [C 63 S AMG®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-63-s-amg.md) | 2015–2025 | 33 | $45,164 |
| [Mercedes AMG C 43](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-mercedes-amg-c-43.md) | 2026 | 30 | $64,070 |
| [AMG C 63 S E Performance](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg-c-63-s-e-performance.md) | 2024–2026 | 27 | $62,737 |
| [C 230 Kompressor](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-230-kompressor.md) | 2002–2005 | 27 | $5,870 |
| [C 43 AMG®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-43-amg.md) | 1999–2026 | 25 | $40,348 |
| [C 240](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-240.md) | 2001–2005 | 24 | $4,934 |
| [4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-4matic.md) | 2015–2026 | 22 | $54,770 |
| [C 320](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-320.md) | 2001–2005 | 21 | $5,999 |
| [C 350](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-350.md) | 2012–2015 | 21 | $9,397 |
| [C 280 Luxury 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-280-luxury-4matic.md) | 2006–2007 | 21 | $4,692 |
| [C 300 4MATIC Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-4matic-luxury.md) | 2009–2017 | 18 | $8,798 |
| [C 400 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-400-4matic.md) | 2015 | 18 | $15,212 |
| [C 350 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-350-4matic.md) | 2013–2015 | 16 | $10,694 |
| [C 350e](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-350e.md) | 2017–2018 | 14 | $15,065 |
| [C 450 AMG 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-450-amg-4matic.md) | 2016 | 13 | $23,494 |
| [C 230](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c230.md) | 1997–2006 | 11 | $6,120 |
| [C 240 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-240-4matic.md) | 2003–2005 | 11 | $5,995 |
| [Sdn C 300](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-sdn-c-300.md) | 2010–2016 | 9 | $10,493 |
| [Sdn C 300 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-sdn-c-300-4matic.md) | 2015–2016 | 8 | $14,593 |
| [C 280](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c280.md) | 1995–1999 | 8 | $7,768 |
| [C 280 Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-280-luxury.md) | 2006–2007 | 7 | $6,394 |
| [Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-luxury.md) | 2008–2016 | 7 | $9,245 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-sport.md) | 2005–2011 | 7 | $8,450 |
| [C 43 AMG®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-43-amga.md) | 2017–2024 | 6 | $44,465 |
| [C300 4MATIC/C300 4-M Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c300-4matic-c300-4-m-turbo.md) | 2024 | 6 | $38,094 |
| [C300-4M](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c300-4m.md) | 2016–2021 | 5 | $20,250 |
| [C55 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-55-amg.md) | 2005–2006 | 4 | $11,747 |
| [Sdn C 450 AMG 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-sdn-c-450-amg-4matic.md) | 2016 | 4 | $24,310 |
| [C 43 AMG® 4MATIC®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-43-amg-4matic.md) | 2017–2023 | 4 | $42,172 |
| [C 320 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-320-4matic.md) | 2003–2005 | 4 | $5,997 |
| [C 63 S AMG®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-63-s-amga.md) | 2019–2024 | 4 | $61,535 |
| [C220](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c220.md) | 1995–2000 | 3 | $4,199 |
| [Cpe C 250](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-cpe-c-250.md) | 2015 | 3 | $11,900 |
| [C 300 CALL 770-254-3800](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-call-770-254-3800.md) | 2022–2025 | 3 | $33,764 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-base.md) | 2002–2009 | 3 | $12,900 |
| [C 300 4matic®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-4matica.md) | 2019–2025 | 3 | $31,930 |
| [C 300 AMG® Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-amg-line.md) | 2023 | 3 | $31,920 |
| [C 280 4MATIC Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-280-4matic-luxury.md) | 2006–2007 | 2 | $5,475 |
| [C 350 Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-350-luxury.md) | 2006–2007 | 2 | $7,196 |
| [C 300 w/ Exclusive Trim Package](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-w-exclusive-trim-package.md) | 2023 | 2 | $25,564 |
| [C 230 Kompressor Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c230-kompressor-sport.md) | 2004–2005 | 2 | $6,082 |
| [C300d-4M](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c300d-4m.md) | 2018 | 2 | $20,669 |
| [2.5L Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-2-5l-sport.md) | 2007 | 2 | $6,274 |
| [280C](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-280c.md) | 1973–1976 | 1 | $19,000 |
| [C 230 Supercharged](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-230-supercharged.md) | 2003 | 1 | $9,995 |
| [C 63 AMG Black Series](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-63-amg-black-series.md) | 2012 | 1 | $33,392 |
| [Sport 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-sport-4matic.md) | 2014 | 1 | $8,299 |
| [Kompressor](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-kompressor.md) | 2000 | 1 | $12,345 |
| [C 63 AMG®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-63-amga.md) | 2020 | 1 | $47,899 |
| [Sdn C 300 Sport 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-sdn-c-300-sport-4matic.md) | 2014 | 1 | $7,900 |
| [C 300 Exclusive Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300-exclusive-line.md) | 2023 | 1 | $30,517 |
| [C 63 S AMG® 4MATIC®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-63-s-amg-4matic.md) | 2026 | 1 | $78,589 |
| [Luxury 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-luxury-4matic.md) | 2009 | 1 | $6,995 |
| [C43](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c43.md) | 1998 | 1 | $12,785 |
| [300 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-300-4matic.md) | 2020 | 1 | $20,170 |
| [C 250 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-250-4matic.md) | 2012 | 1 | $8,872 |
| [AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg.md) | 2006–2022 | — | — |
| [C32 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c32-amg.md) | 2002–2004 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 93%, Coupe 4%, Convertible 3%
- Drive: RWD 52%, AWD 48%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2018 | 30 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 30 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 30 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 22–24 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 22–23 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 22–23 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 22–23 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 20 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2010 | 20 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2009 | 20 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2008 | 20 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2007 | 19–22 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 25 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. By model year: 2020 (2), 2019 (2), 2018 (5), 2017 (4), 2016 (5), 2015 (4), 2014 (4), 2013 (6), 2012 (5), 2011 (4), 2010 (4), 2009 (7), 2008 (6), 2007 (5), 2006 (5), 2005 (4), 2004 (3), 2003 (3), 2002 (3), 2001 (3). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices: common questions

### How much does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost?

The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $23,998, across 10,035 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $4,017 and $56,559, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2026, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $49,792. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 2005, against 2020 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $15,500, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices.

### Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class asks the least: a median of $5,372 across 34 cars, with a typical 121,052 miles. The 2026 asks $49,792.

### Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2026: 1,108 of the 10,035 for sale, at a median asking price of $49,792.

### How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

NHTSA lists 25 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The 2009 model year has the most, with 7. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Mercedes-Benz C-Class: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=mercedes-benz-c-class
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?model=mercedes-benz-c-class
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

Free with an account at https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class: where it's cheaper by state, cars below market now, year-by-year days to sell, the sold-price trend and every auction result.

---

OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.