2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
Trim: C 300
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically asks about $40,200 versus a $50,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Versus 2024, watch city mpg (26 mpg → 25 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$40,200
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$50,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 C-Class?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 is a BETTER compact luxury sedan than a BMW 330i
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (26 mpg → 25 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- City MPG
- 26 mpg↓25 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 36 mpg↓35 mpg
- Length
- 187.0 in→188.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3692.7 lb→4056.5 lb
How much does a used 2025 C-Class cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $40,200 in typical used asking against a $50,200 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $50,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $40,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$10,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 C-Class?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class has been available with a "4MATIC" four-wheel drive option since 2002. The third generation (W204) was launched in 2007 while the current W206 generation was launched in 2021. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- EPA combined 29 mpg
- About 188.6 × 71.7 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 255 hp, 28 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
255 hp
Combined MPG
28 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (28 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,500
5-year energy
$7,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 28 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- RWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 188.6 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 113.0 in
- Curb weight
- 4056.5 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 35
- Combined MPG
- 28
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | C 300 | AMG C 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 416 hp |
| 0–60 | — | 4.4 s |
| Combined MPG | 28 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | — | — | 28 | RWD / AWD | |
| 416 | — | 4.4s | — | AWD |