Mercedes Benz C Class depreciation
A 2027 Mercedes Benz C Class averages $64,750 — a 2002 averages $5,873 (91% lower).
Updated July 25, 2026 · Live dealer listing data
Average price by model year
| Year | Average price | Avg. mileage | vs. previous year | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $64,750 | 16 | +$7,989 | 26 |
| 2026 | $56,761 | 560 | +$14,235 | 4,556 |
| 2025 | $42,526 | 12,606 | +$1,950 | 659 |
| 2024 | $40,576 | 19,681 | +$3,864 | 586 |
| 2023 | $36,712 | 29,030 | +$3,959 | 953 |
| 2022 | $32,753 | 37,128 | +$2,931 | 463 |
| 2021 | $29,822 | 50,236 | +$2,001 | 418 |
| 2020 | $27,821 | 58,786 | +$4,613 | 412 |
| 2019 | $23,208 | 65,166 | +$2,425 | 610 |
| 2018 | $20,783 | 75,516 | +$1,148 | 672 |
| 2017 | $19,635 | 81,819 | +$4,504 | 688 |
| 2016 | $15,131 | 91,875 | +$1,234 | 495 |
| 2015 | $13,897 | 95,421 | +$3,365 | 485 |
| 2014 | $10,532 | 104,645 | +$1,059 | 281 |
| 2013 | $9,473 | 106,542 | +$184 | 350 |
| 2012 | $9,289 | 111,595 | +$815 | 225 |
| 2011 | $8,474 | 112,714 | −$239 | 122 |
| 2010 | $8,713 | 118,225 | −$65 | 88 |
| 2009 | $8,778 | 116,247 | +$2,370 | 73 |
| 2008 | $6,408 | 133,950 | −$58 | 84 |
| 2007 | $6,466 | 111,267 | +$783 | 37 |
| 2006 | $5,683 | 120,116 | +$258 | 26 |
| 2005 | $5,425 | 142,672 | +$689 | 22 |
| 2004 | $4,736 | 109,198 | −$1,872 | 22 |
| 2003 | $6,608 | 92,235 | +$735 | 21 |
| 2002 | $5,873 | 102,605 | — | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mercedes Benz C Class depreciate per year?
A Mercedes Benz C Class averages out to roughly 3.6% of value lost per year, though real-world depreciation is front-loaded — steepest in the first few years. A 2027 averages $64,750, while a 2002 — 25 years older — averages $5,873: 91% lower overall. Figures come from live dealer listings, updated July 25, 2026.
Which Mercedes Benz C Class model year is cheapest?
The 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class is the most affordable model year we track, averaging $4,736. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Mercedes Benz C Class model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 26 model years, from 2002 to 2027, each averaged from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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