| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| C300 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| GLC300 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| C300 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| GLC300 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| C300 Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| C300 4matic Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| C300 4matic Convertible | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| C300 Convertible | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| GLC300 4matic Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| AMG C43 4matic Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| AMG C43 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| AMG C43 4matic Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| AMG C63 S Convertible | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| AMG C63 S Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| Cabriolet C AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| Cabriolet C RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
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