Mercedes-Benz C 300
3 generations · 2007–presentThe Mercedes-Benz C 300 has been built in 3 generations between 2007 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €30,016 on average across 105 listings — from €8,445 for the W204 to €44,521 for the W206.
Mercedes-Benz C 300 generations
W2062021–presentFifth generationAverage used price€44,52131 listings- Power
- 194–265 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Estate
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W2052014–2021Fourth generationAverage used price€27,24161 listings- Power
- 194–306 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Estate
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W2042007–2014Third generationAverage used price€8,44513 listings- Power
- 218–329 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Estate
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How the Mercedes-Benz C 300 generations differ
| Generation | W206 | W205 | W204 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2021–present | 2014–2021 | 2007–2014 |
| Average used price | €44,521 | €27,241 | €8,445 |
| Typical price range | €30,371 – €55,081 | €25,026 – €29,029 | €8,445 – €8,445 |
| Average mileage | 38,243 km | 88,343 km | 180,883 km |
| Listings | 31 | 61 | 13 |
| Power | 194–265 HP | 194–306 HP | 218–329 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · LPG · Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic 100% | Automatic 100% | Automatic 95% · Manual 5% |
| Body styles | Saloon · Estate | Saloon · Estate | Saloon · Estate |
| Length × width | 4.79 × 1.89 m | 4.77 × 1.84 m | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.87 m | 2.84 m | 2.76 m |
| Kerb weight | 2,094 kg | 1,756 kg | 1,659 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | — | 91 g/km | 219 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 5 doors | 5 seats · 5 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors |
| Original list price | €66,370 | €62,227 | €66,406 |
| Facelift | — | 2018 | 2011 |
| NL registrations | 5,694 | 1,765 | 195 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Mercedes-Benz C 300 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €55,081 | 10,032 km | 6 |
| 2023 | €48,103 | 21,522 km | 13 |
| 2022 | €40,352 | 31,857 km | 6 |
| 2021 | €30,371 | 109,069 km | 6 |
| 2020 | €27,740 | 81,800 km | 15 |
| 2019 | €25,026 | 90,884 km | 8 |
| 2018 | €29,029 | 93,013 km | 17 |
| 2017 | €25,840 | 86,744 km | 9 |
| 2016 | €26,730 | 88,648 km | 10 |
| 2015 | €26,014 | 93,213 km | 2 |
| 2009 | €8,445 | 180,883 km | 13 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).