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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: Amg C43 4matic 4dr Sedan, C300 4matic 4dr Sedan
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Hybrid
MPG (best): 29 combined · 25 city / 35 hwy
Length: 187–188.6 in
Curb weight: 3,693–4,057 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

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

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 24 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 189 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,057 lb (Amg C43 4matic 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway), 1% worse than the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.

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

What changed for 2026

No plug-in hybrid version any more

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 C-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Amg C43 4matic 4dr Sedan	188.6 in	71.7 in	56.7 in	113 in	63 / 63.4 in	4,057 lb	54/46
C300 4matic 4dr Sedan	187 in	71.7 in	56.7 in	113 in	63 / 63.4 in	3,693 lb	53/47

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

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
C300 Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	25 / 35 / 29	-1%	$2,850	307
C300 4matic Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 33 / 27	-8%	$3,050	329
AMG C43 4matic Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	19 / 27 / 22	-25%	$3,750	405

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

29.2 MPG2026 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Similar 2026 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (this car)	29 MPG	Not rated	0
2026 BMW 3 Series	31 MPG	Not rated	0
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	28 MPG	Not rated	0
2026 Lexus IS	22 MPG	Not rated	0
2026 Tesla Model 3	363 mi	Not rated	1
2026 Audi A6	24 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Tesla Model S	410 mi	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Other C-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2027 C-Class	29	–	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
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 →