What years is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 generation was produced 2015–2021. Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class from these years shares the same platform and body style.

When was the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 facelifted?

The W205 received a facelift for the 2019 model year.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 (2015–2021)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 (2015–2021) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class — body generations

Generation	Produced	Facelift
W203	2001–2007	—
W204	2008–2014	—
W205	2015–2021	2019
W206	2022–present	—

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the C-Class

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine	Years in this model	Also used in	VIN builds ⓘ
Mercedes Benz 2.0L 4-cylinder	2015–2026	16 models	82
Mercedes Benz 3.0L 6-cylinder	2006–2023	23 models	48
Mercedes Benz 4.0L 8-cylinder	2016–2023	9 models	41
Mercedes Benz 3.5L 6-cylinder	2006–2015	12 models	32

Mercedes-Benz C-Class fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices by year →

Market by model year

Year	Units for sale	Median price	Vs newest	Avg mileage
2015	119	$12,500	46%	99,346 mi
2016	105	$13,700	51%	82,121 mi
2017	115	$16,550	61%	80,412 mi
2018	107	$19,677	73%	67,691 mi
2019	131	$21,391	79%	58,454 mi
2020	313	$22,999	85%	52,231 mi
2021	57	$26,995	100%	53,644 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated July 29, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year	Complaints	Most reported
2015	864	Engine, Structure, Fuel/Propulsion System
2016	632	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
2017	502	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2018	250	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2019	146	Engine, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
2020	90	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2021	27	Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $18,390 · 50,515 mi · Levittown, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $13,885 · 97,336 mi · Ephrata, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $7,200 · 109,626 mi · North Versailles, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300d-4M — $18,900 · 58,233 mi · Bridgeville, PA
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $16,995 · 111,914 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $15,944 · 69,372 mi · Doylestown, PA
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $19,995 · 78,264 mi · Warminster, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $18,995 · 58,413 mi · Cranberry, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S — $55,488 · 5,852 mi · Lewistown, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $18,489 · 62,565 mi · Renfrew, PA
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $23,300 · 43,227 mi · West Chester, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $14,995 · 99,928 mi · Levittown, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $23,150 · 68,087 mi · Reading, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300d-4M — $15,995 · 89,979 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $19,895 · 62,454 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $16,490 · 91,030 mi · Ephrata, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $15,995 · 65,952 mi · Levittown, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,654 · 57,038 mi · Devon, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $13,129 · 101,590 mi · Doylestown, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $22,980 · 28,249 mi · Wexford, PA
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,963 · 78,832 mi · Fort Washington, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $18,884 · 45,312 mi · Harrisburg, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 — $12,143 · 101,810 mi · Allentown, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $11,894 · 114,540 mi · Middletown, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,595 · 96,711 mi · Plymouth Meeting, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400 4-MATIC — $20,390 · 61,933 mi · Willow Grove, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $15,772 · 71,650 mi · Erie, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $18,113 · 85,838 mi · Pottstown, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $22,481 · 40,499 mi · Monroeville, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $17,900 · 77,045 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $24,967 · 45,639 mi · Wexford, PA
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $36,768 · 43,979 mi · Wynnewood, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300d-4M — $16,995 · 81,978 mi · Spring City, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $22,078 · 66,230 mi · East Petersburg, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $15,995 · 80,764 mi · PITTSBURGH, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,998 · 48,727 mi · King of Prussia, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $12,000 · 122,865 mi · Reading, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 S AMG — $31,748 · 78,421 mi · Willow Grove, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $19,800 · 74,377 mi · West Chester, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43 — $34,300 · 44,872 mi · West Chester, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $16,995 · 62,845 mi · Grove City, PA
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $25,457 · 31,982 mi · East Petersburg, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $13,900 · 97,130 mi · Croydon, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $14,950 · 106,981 mi · Norristown, PA
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $24,890 · 45,931 mi · Wilkes-Barre, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43 — $29,897 · 55,040 mi · Brodheadsville, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 — $14,477 · 70,789 mi · Wexford, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base — $16,995 · 84,102 mi · Levittown, PA