# Mercedes-Benz C 300 prices

> The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz C 300 is $29,964, across 1,518 for sale with a median model year of 2023. The 2023, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $32,311.

Model page · 2008–2027 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300)

Part of the [C](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c.md) family.

- For sale: 1,518 cars, model years 2008–2027
- Median asking price: $29,964 (1,518 for sale, median model year 2023)
- Most are priced between $4,000 and $53,169, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2023, the model year with the most for sale: median $32,311 (278 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $12,128 (68 sold, median model year 2011)
- Auction results on record: 90, latest Oct 31, 2026

Over the last three years, 68 sold at auction for a median of $12,128. Their median model year is 2011, against 2023 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Mercedes-Benz C 300 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 | 3 | $50,714 | 0 | — | — |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2026.md) | 169 | $48,310 | 0 | — | — |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2025.md) | 125 | $35,750 | 0 | — | — |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2024.md) | 221 | $35,900 | 1 | — | — |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2023.md) | 278 | $32,311 | 0 | — | — |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2022.md) | 126 | $28,485 | 0 | — | — |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2021.md) | 50 | $22,998 | 0 | — | — |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2020.md) | 47 | $22,444 | 0 | — | — |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2019.md) | 103 | $18,998 | 4 | $25,375 | $24,066–$26,006 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2018.md) | 88 | $17,275 | 0 | — | — |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2017.md) | 97 | $15,215 | 7 | $18,664 | $12,469–$22,000 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2016.md) | 54 | $12,500 | 1 | — | — |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2015.md) | 54 | $11,556 | 2 | — | — |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2014.md) | 14 | $8,419 | 5 | $16,275 | $12,390–$17,063 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2013.md) | 13 | $10,648 | 4 | $17,014 | $15,202–$18,788 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2012.md) | 11 | $6,999 | 6 | $11,199 | $10,850–$11,288 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2011.md) | 27 | $6,500 | 8 | $9,890 | $8,151–$10,540 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2010.md) | 16 | $6,746 | 10 | $9,383 | $8,636–$11,481 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2009.md) | 12 | $5,917 | 8 | $9,109 | $8,178–$9,804 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c300/2008.md) | 10 | $5,631 | 12 | $12,994 | $7,389–$14,944 |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-4matic.md) | 2008–2027 | 643 | $30,924 |
| [C 300](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-c-300.md) | 2008–2026 | 484 | $32,747 |
| [C300-4M](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-c300-4m.md) | 2016–2021 | 18 | $26,998 |
| [C300 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-c300-4matic.md) | 2010–2025 | 11 | $33,998 |
| [C300 4MATIC/C300 4-M Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-c300-4matic-c300-4-m-turbo.md) | 2024 | 3 | $34,998 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-sport.md) | 2008–2018 | 2 | $9,995 |
| [Sport 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-sport-4matic.md) | 2010–2013 | 2 | $9,761 |
| [C 300 Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-c-300-sport.md) | 2010–2015 | 2 | $9,933 |
| [Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-luxury.md) | 2008–2011 | 1 | $5,362 |
| [Luxury 4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-luxury-4matic.md) | 2010–2013 | 1 | $14,293 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-base.md) | 2015 | 1 | $14,998 |
| [4MATIC Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-4matic-sport.md) | 2008–2014 | — | — |
| [4MATIC Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c300-4matic-luxury.md) | 2009–2013 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 95%, Coupe 3%, Convertible 2%
- Drive: RWD 53%, AWD 47%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 27–29 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 27–29 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 27–29 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 27–30 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 24–29 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 24–29 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 25–27 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 24–28 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 24–27 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 25–27 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 25–28 | — | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 27–28 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 65 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz C 300. By model year: 2026 (1), 2025 (2), 2024 (3), 2023 (9), 2022 (9), 2021 (7), 2020 (9), 2019 (17), 2018 (18), 2017 (15), 2016 (13), 2015 (11), 2014 (5), 2013 (6), 2012 (6), 2011 (6), 2010 (6), 2009 (8), 2008 (7). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Mercedes-Benz C 300 prices: common questions

### How much does a Mercedes-Benz C 300 cost?

The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz C 300 is $29,964, across 1,518 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $4,000 and $53,169, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2023, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $32,311. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 2011, against 2023 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $12,128, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices.

### Which Mercedes-Benz C 300 model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 asks the least: a median of $5,631 across 10 cars, with a typical 155,440 miles. The 2026 asks $48,310.

### Which Mercedes-Benz C 300 model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2023: 278 of the 1,518 for sale, at a median asking price of $32,311.

### How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C 300 have?

NHTSA lists 65 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz C 300. The 2018 model year has the most, with 18. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Mercedes-Benz C 300: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=mercedes-benz-c300
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?model=mercedes-benz-c300
- 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

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