Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Gas ICE Sedan 2026

Base trim: C 300 Sedan US$49,650 excl. tax Checked . Source for United States Official manufacturer page, checked 16 Oct 2026. Excludes destination charge

Base trim: C 300 Sedan €74,845 incl. tax Checked . Source for Ireland Official Mercedes-Benz Ireland C-Class Saloon facelift brochure. excludes delivery charge

Base trim: C 300 Sedan CHF 68,900 incl. tax Checked . Source for Switzerland Mercedes-Benz CH C-Klasse Limousine page. Includes VAT

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Power
190 kW (255 hp)
Fuel use
29 mpg8.1 L/100 km (EPA)34.9 mpg (EPA)
Seats
5
Drivetrain
RWD
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Model preview

AI-generated illustration of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, seen from the front.

Illustration of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, generated with AI. It is not a photo: the details, colour and trim of the real car differ.

Our take on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a gas D-segment sedan. Its base trim is C 300 Sedan.

Pros

  • Power (190.2 kW) is 27% above the median of 15 D-segment sedans.
  • Fuel consumption is 16% below the median of 26 gas D-segment cars.

Cons

  • Starting price in United States (tax excluded) is 68% above the median of 11 D-segment sedans.

Reviewed 24 Oct 2026.

Prices by country

List prices are shown as published in each market, in the market's own currency. Some include VAT or sales tax and some do not (see the tax flag). Nothing is adjusted.

  • United States

    US$49,650 excl. tax

    Checked . Source for United States

    Official manufacturer page, checked 16 Oct 2026. Excludes destination charge

  • Ireland

    €74,845 incl. tax

    Checked . Source for Ireland

    Official Mercedes-Benz Ireland C-Class Saloon facelift brochure. excludes delivery charge

  • Switzerland

    CHF 68,900 incl. tax

    Checked . Source for Switzerland

    Mercedes-Benz CH C-Klasse Limousine page. Includes VAT

Versions

The C-Class comes in 3 versions; prices are the list prices of each version in your market.

  • C 300 Sedan

    Base version
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Power
    190 kW (255 hp)
    Fuel use
    29 mpg8.1 L/100 km (EPA)34.9 mpg (EPA)

    US$49,650 excl. tax

    Source for C 300 Sedan, United States

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    €74,845 incl. tax

    Source for C 300 Sedan, Ireland

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    CHF 68,900 incl. tax

    Source for C 300 Sedan, Switzerland

  • C 300 4MATIC Sedan

    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Power
    190 kW (255 hp)
    Fuel use
    27 mpg8.7 L/100 km (EPA)32.5 mpg (EPA)

    US$51,650 excl. tax

    Source for C 300 4MATIC Sedan, United States

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  • Mercedes AMG C 43 Sedan

    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Power
    310 kW (416 hp)
    Fuel use
    21.8 mpg10.8 L/100 km (EPA)26.2 mpg (EPA)

    US$64,150 excl. tax

    Source for Mercedes AMG C 43 Sedan, United States

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Energy cost

What the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in the market's own currency. Nothing is converted.

US$14.75per 100 mi Gasoline at US$4.284 per US gallon, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices for United States gasoline price
CA$14.08per 100 km Petrol at CA$1.738 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0001-01 for Canada petrol price
£22.85per 100 mi Petrol at £1.753 per litre, incl. tax, for 12 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ weekly road fuel prices for United Kingdom petrol price
A$19.48per 100 km Petrol at A$2.405 per litre, incl. tax, for 5 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Australian Institute of Petroleum weekly reports for Australia petrol price
€17.65per 100 km Petrol at €2.179 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Germany petrol price
€19.36per 100 km Petrol at €2.391 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Netherlands petrol price
NOK 157.30per 100 km Petrol at NOK 19.42 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Norway fuel prices (table 09654) for Norway petrol price
€18.05per 100 km Petrol at €2.229 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for France petrol price
€14.42per 100 km Petrol at €1.78 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Spain petrol price
€16.33per 100 km Petrol at €2.016 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Italy petrol price
€16.11per 100 km Petrol at €1.989 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Belgium petrol price
€14.72per 100 km Petrol at €1.817 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Austria petrol price
€15.96per 100 km Petrol at €1.971 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Ireland petrol price
SEK 144.91per 100 km Petrol at SEK 17.89 per litre, incl. tax, for 26 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Preem AB list prices for business customers (Företagskort) for Sweden petrol price
DKK 145.15per 100 km Petrol at DKK 17.92 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. EPA consumption. Energistyrelsen Prisdatabase (monthly energy prices, Blyfri 95 and Autodiesel) for Denmark petrol price
CHF 16.36per 100 km Petrol at CHF 2.02 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland petrol price

Work out your own costs

Distance, energy price, insurance: see what the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs you over five years.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length
4,750 mm (187 in)
Width
1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height
1,438 mm (56.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,865 mm (112.8 in)
Curb weight
1,735 kg1,735 kg (3,825 lb)
Side view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4,750 mm (187 in) 1,438 mm (56.6 in) 1,890 mm (74.4 in) Side view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4,750 mm (187 in) 1,438 mm (56.6 in) 1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 4,750 mm (187 in) long and 1,438 mm (56.6 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,865 mm (112.8 in). The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.
Performance
Power
190 kW (255 hp)
Torque
400 Nm295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
0-60 mph
6 s
Engine and fuel
Fuel use
29 mpg8.1 L/100 km (EPA)34.9 mpg (EPA)
Fuel tank
65.9 L
Engine size
2,000 cc
Practicality
Seats
5

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

Source detailsExact unit factors: gal x 3.785411784; hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; lb x 0.45359237; lb-ft x 1.3558179483314004.

Range and efficiency: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel Consumption Ratings, checked . open.canada.ca

Source detailsNRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings, model year 2026 (Open Government Licence - Canada): model text "C 300 Sedan", engine 2.0 L, transmission A9, Combined (L/100 km) 8.1. Matched to this version by model, engine, transmission and drive; EPA cross-check 8.1 L/100 km (fueleconomy.gov: Mercedes-Benz C300 2026 Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 29 mpg (id 49259)). https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/98f1a129-f628-4ce4-b24d-6f16bf24dd64

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

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