# Mercedes-Benz C-Class 280C prices

> Over the last three years, the median sold price of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 280C was $10,600, across 9 sales with a median model year of 1975.

Trim page · 1973–1976 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-280c)

- For sale: 1 cars, model years 1973–1976
- Most are priced between $19,000 and $19,000, depending on model year and mileage
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $10,600 (9 sold, median model year 1975)
- Auction results on record: 30, latest Oct 28, 2026

## 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1976 | 0 | — | 3 | $8,500 | $6,375–$10,172 |
| 1975 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |

## Other C-Class trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [C 300](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-300.md) | 2008–2027 | 3,774 | $28,447 | — | — |
| [C 250](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-250.md) | 2012–2015 | 155 | $9,065 | — | — |
| [C 450 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-450-amg.md) | 2016 | 45 | $18,298 | — | — |
| [Mercedes AMG C 43](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-mercedes-amg-c-43.md) | 2026 | 30 | $64,070 | — | — |
| [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 | — | — |
| [C55 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-55-amg.md) | 2005–2006 | 4 | $11,747 | 33 | $14,175 |
| [C220](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c220.md) | 1995–2000 | 3 | $4,199 | 4 | $19,100 |
| [AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-amg.md) | 2006–2022 | — | — | 25 | $45,000 |
| [C32 AMG](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-c-class-c32-amg.md) | 2002–2004 | — | — | 18 | $9,616 |

## 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 280C. 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 280C prices: common questions

### How much does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 280C cost?

Over the last three years, the median sold price of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 280C was $10,600, across 9 sales, with a median model year of 1975.

## More

- Value a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 280C: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=mercedes-benz-c-class&variant=mercedes-benz-c-class-280c
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class 280C for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=mercedes-benz-c-class-280c
- 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
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