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Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews

D-segment sedan on the generation, standard with a 48V mild-hybrid on the petrol four-cylinder.

from € 56,500

Category scores

These are our own numbers, not the manufacturer’s stars. The scale runs from 0 to 100, higher is better, and every figure carries a source with a reference date. Which category weighs more for you is something you know better than we do. How these scores work.

  • Reliability 72/100
    Reliability: 72 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fuel economy 70/100
    Fuel economy: 70 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.2 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 68/100
    Practicality: 68 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 455 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet rated
    Value retention: insufficient data. Why no score? source: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this trim within the W206 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Sustainability 53/100
    Sustainability: 53 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Scale 0–100 · every figure has a named source and reference date · with no usable data we show no figure

Specifications

Generation
W206 (2021)
Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
Body style Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 5
Power (hp) 204
0–100 km/h (seconds) 7.3
Top speed (km/h) 246
Length (mm) 4,751
Width, excl. mirrors (mm) 1,820
Height (mm) 1,438
Kerb weight (kg) 1,650
Consumption (WLTP, l per 100 km) 6.2
Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) 1,800
Boot (l) 455

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-01-01 €53,900
2025-01-01 €55,200
2026-05-18 €56,500

Frequently asked

What does the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 56,500 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What does the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse consume?

6.2 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.

How much can the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse tow?

1800 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.

How much boot space does the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse have?

455 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.

What the press has reported

What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.

What owners report online about the C-Class

This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: satisfaction with ride comfort, quietness and interior quality compared with the previous generation; reports of MBUX glitches (slow or unresponsive screen, connectivity); some owners see error messages around the 48V mild-hybrid and start-stop system, often resolved with software updates; owners report mixed real-world consumption around 7-8 l/100km, above the WLTP figure. See the sources for the original, complete posts.

sources: MBWorld: C-Class W206 forum · MOTOR-TALK: Mercedes C-Klasse W206 Forum

Owner experiences

Owner experiences — not our editors and not the press. We edit only spelling and readability; the content and the score are left as written. See the review policy for how these are handled.

No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.

In depth

WLTP around 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7-7.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206, 2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The W206 switched fully to four-cylinder drivetrains with a 48V mild-hybrid; the six-cylinder petrol from the previous generation was dropped. Rear-wheel drive is the basis, a 9-speed automatic is standard. The interior leans heavily on the upright central screen and the digital instruments.

In practice

The WLTP figure is about 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). In mixed use owners report 7-7.5 l/100km (owner forums, not measured by us); short city trips are higher. The braked towing weight of 1,800 kg is generous for the class. The indicative list price rose from about 53,900 euro (reference date early 2024) to 56,500 euro now; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.

Points to note

The controls move many functions to the central screen; whether that works pleasantly is a matter of taste, check it on a test drive at the official dealer. The 48V mild-hybrid supports the petrol engine but does not drive independently on electricity; expect no plug-in consumption. With predominantly city use the real-world consumption comes out higher than the WLTP figure.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse: next steps?

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