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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Class: Subcompact Cars
Body styles: C250 Coupe 2dr, C350 4matic Coupe 2dr AWD, C350 Coupe 2dr RWD, C63 Amg 4dr Sedan RWD
Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best): 25 combined · 22 city / 31 hwy
Length: 180.3–185.8 in
Curb weight: 3,318–3,814 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 16 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (1.8L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 181 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,417 lb (C250 Coupe 2dr).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway), 7% better than the 2014 subcompact car average of 23.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 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 2014

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2013 C-Class — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 C-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
C250 Coupe 2dr	181.1 in	69.7 in	55.5 in	108.7 in	59.4 / 59.4 in	3,417 lb	53/47
C350 4matic Coupe 2dr AWD	181.1 in	69.7 in	55.5 in	108.7 in	59.4 / 59.4 in	3,682 lb	53/47
C350 Coupe 2dr RWD	181.1 in	69.7 in	55.5 in	108.7 in	59.4 / 59.4 in	3,561 lb	53/47
C63 Amg 4dr Sedan RWD	185.8 in	69.7 in	56.7 in	108.7 in	59.8 / 59.1 in	3,814 lb	53/47
C63 Amg Coupe 2dr/Black Series	185.4 in	69.7 in	55.5 in	108.7 in	59.4 / 59.4 in	3,814 lb	53/47
C250 4dr Sedan RWD	180.3 in	69.7 in	56.7 in	108.7 in	59.8 / 59.1 in	3,318 lb	53/47

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

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
C250 Coupe	1.8L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 31 / 25	+7%	$3,300	356
C250	1.8L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 25	-5%	$3,300	356
C350	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	-13%	$3,550	378
C350 FFV	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 28 / 23	-13%	$3,550	384
C350	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	-13%	$3,550	377
C350 Coupe	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 28 / 23	-2%	$3,550	382
C300 4matic	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19 / 28 / 22	-16%	$3,750	398
C300 4matic FFV	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19 / 26 / 22	-16%	$3,750	405
C350 4matic Coupe	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19 / 27 / 22	-6%	$3,750	400
C300 4matic	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	20 / 27 / 22	-16%	$3,750	395
C63 AMG Coupe	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	13 / 19 / 15	-36%	$5,500	576
C63 AMG	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	13 / 19 / 15	-43%	$5,500	576

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

23.4 MPG2014 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Similar 2014 subcompact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (this car)	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2014 BMW 3 Series	36 MPG	Not rated	0
2014 Lexus IS	24 MPG	Not rated	4
2014 Volvo S60	24 MPG	Not rated	3
2014 Cadillac CTS	23 MPG	Not rated	6
2014 BMW X1	26 MPG	Not rated	6
2014 BMW 2 Series	27 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class buyer's checklist

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

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other C-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2027 C-Class	29	–	Not rated
2026 C-Class	29	188.6 in	Not rated
2025 C-Class	29	188.6 in	Not rated
2024 C-Class	30	187 in	Not rated
2023 C-Class	29	187 in	Not rated
2022 C-Class	29	187 in	Not rated
2021 C-Class	27	187 in	Not rated
2020 C-Class	28	187 in	Not rated
2019 C-Class	27	187 in	Not rated
2018 C-Class	30	187 in	Not rated
2017 C-Class	30	187 in	Not rated
2016 C-Class	30	184.6 in	Not rated

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