Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 46 UK certified builds from 2012 to 2026, 98 US EPA records, NHTSA safety ratings and 33 US safety recalls. This summary is generated from the data below.
UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
Model years
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with rear seat SAB 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with rear seat SAB 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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24V874000 2024-11-19 · model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an…
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23V854000 2023-12-15 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may…
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22V954000 2022-12-23 · model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands…
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22V168000 2022-03-18 · model years 2008, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as…
Remedy: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's…
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21V961000 2021-12-13 · model years 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is…
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21V638000 2021-08-13 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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21V196000 2021-03-19 · model years 2006, 2007
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
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21V197000 2021-03-19 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe,…
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification…
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21V058000 2021-02-05 · model years 2016, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
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20V298000 2020-05-22 · model years 2012
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. An incorrect replacement front passenger air bag may have been installed.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
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19V918000 2019-12-20 · model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
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19V787000 2019-11-01 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 29 | 307 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 29 | 307 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 29 | 303 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 332 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 30 | 300 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 323 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 29 | 308 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 358 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 351 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 351 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 29 | 305 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 361 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 324 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 347 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 359 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 351 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 28 | 315 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 340 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 372 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 371 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 356 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium and Electricity | 30 | 215 | 9 | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 324 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
