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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

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

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Amg C 63 S 2dr Convertible	187 in	71.3 in	55.1 in	111.8 in	61.4 / 61 in	4,275 lb	53/47
Amg C 63 S 2dr Coupe	187 in	71.3 in	55.1 in	111.8 in	61.4 / 61 in	4,134 lb	53/47
C 300 4matic 4dr Sedan	184.6 in	71.3 in	56.7 in	111.8 in	62.6 / 61.8 in	3,583 lb	55/45
C 300 4matic 4dr Wagon	185 in	71.3 in	57.5 in	111.8 in	62.2 / 62.2 in	3,759 lb	51/49
C 43 Amg 4matic 4dr Sedan	184.6 in	71.3 in	56.7 in	111.8 in	62.6 / 61.8 in	3,825 lb	55/45
C 43 Amg 4matic 4dr Wagon	185 in	71.3 in	57.5 in	111.8 in	62.2 / 62.2 in	3,880 lb	51/49

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
C300	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 34 / 27	+1%	$3,050	330
C300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-3%	$3,150	340
C300 Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 25	+6%	$3,300	357
C300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 25	+6%	$3,300	356
C300 Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 29 / 24	+2%	$3,400	371
C300 4matic Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	21 / 29 / 24	+2%	$3,400	372
AMG C43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19 / 27 / 22	-6%	$3,750	411
AMG C43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19 / 27 / 22	-18%	$3,750	407
AMG C43 4matic Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	18 / 25 / 21	-11%	$3,900	423
AMG C63	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-22%	$3,900	424
AMG C63 S	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-22%	$3,900	424
AMG C63 S Convertible	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-15%	$4,100	452
AMG C63 Convertible	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-15%	$4,100	452
AMG C63 S Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 26 / 20	-15%	$4,100	444
AMG C63 Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 26 / 20	-15%	$4,100	444

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

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (this car)	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2019 BMW 3 Series	30 MPG	★★★★★	0
2019 BMW 5 Series	29 MPG	Not rated	0
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	25 MPG	★★★★★	0
2019 Lexus IS	24 MPG	Not rated	2
2019 Tesla Model 3	310 mi	★★★★★	22
2019 Audi A6	27 MPG	★★★★★	7

Recalls (0)

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

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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

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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 →

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
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
2015 C-Class	28	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 →