2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Pictured: Mercedes-Benz W206 IMG 6380. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Body styles
Amg C 63 S 2dr Convertible, Amg C 63 S 2dr Coupe, C 300 4matic 4dr Sedan, C 300 4matic 4dr Wagon
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
27 combined · 23 city / 34 hwy
Length
184.6–187 in
Curb weight
3,583–4,275 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,275 lb (Amg C 63 S 2dr Convertible).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway), 1% better than the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2019

  • No plug-in hybrid version any more
  • Best combined MPG down from 30 to 27

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 C-Class →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Amg C 63 S 2dr Convertible187 in71.3 in55.1 in111.8 in61.4 / 61 in4,275 lb53/47
Amg C 63 S 2dr Coupe187 in71.3 in55.1 in111.8 in61.4 / 61 in4,134 lb53/47
C 300 4matic 4dr Sedan184.6 in71.3 in56.7 in111.8 in62.6 / 61.8 in3,583 lb55/45
C 300 4matic 4dr Wagon185 in71.3 in57.5 in111.8 in62.2 / 62.2 in3,759 lb51/49
C 43 Amg 4matic 4dr Sedan184.6 in71.3 in56.7 in111.8 in62.6 / 61.8 in3,825 lb55/45
C 43 Amg 4matic 4dr Wagon185 in71.3 in57.5 in111.8 in62.2 / 62.2 in3,880 lb51/49

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
C3002.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive23 / 34 / 27+1%$3,050330
C300 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive22 / 33 / 26-3%$3,150340
C300 Coupe2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive22 / 31 / 25+6%$3,300357
C300 4matic Coupe2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive22 / 31 / 25+6%$3,300356
C300 Convertible2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24+2%$3,400371
C300 4matic Convertible2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24+2%$3,400372
AMG C43 4matic Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-6%$3,750411
AMG C43 4matic3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-18%$3,750407
AMG C43 4matic Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-11%$3,900423
AMG C634.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 21-22%$3,900424
AMG C63 S4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 21-22%$3,900424
AMG C63 S Convertible4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-15%$4,100452
AMG C63 Convertible4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-15%$4,100452
AMG C63 S Coupe4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20-15%$4,100444
AMG C63 Coupe4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20-15%$4,100444
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.8 MPG2019 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Similar 2019 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (this car)27 MPGNot rated0
2019 BMW 3 Series30 MPG★★★★★0
2019 BMW 5 Series29 MPGNot rated0
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class25 MPG★★★★★0
2019 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated2
2019 Tesla Model 3310 mi★★★★★22
2019 Audi A627 MPG★★★★★7

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other C-Class years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 C-Class29–Not rated00
2026 C-Class29188.6 inNot rated00
2025 C-Class29188.6 inNot rated00
2024 C-Class30187 inNot rated00
2023 C-Class29187 inNot rated00
2022 C-Class29187 inNot rated00
2021 C-Class27187 inNot rated00
2020 C-Class28187 inNot rated00
2018 C-Class30187 inNot rated00
2017 C-Class30187 inNot rated00
2016 C-Class30184.6 inNot rated00
2015 C-Class28184.6 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →