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 → · Audi A5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class · BMW 430I vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class · BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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 August 6, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year	Complaints	Most reported
2015	874	Engine, Structure, Unknown Or Other
2016	632	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
2017	504	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2018	254	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2019	146	Engine, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
2020	92	Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2021	27	Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S — $57,995 · 44,790 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450-4M Sport AMG — $18,900 · 123,889 mi · Bensalem, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 — $12,143 · 101,810 mi · Allentown, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $14,995 · 79,793 mi · Levittown, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $16,900 · 43,200 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 S AMG — $34,500 · 86,213 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,595 · 96,711 mi · Plymouth Meeting, PA
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,654 · 57,038 mi · Devon, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $20,998 · 61,294 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $21,095 · 90,133 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 — $18,240 · 51,121 mi · Quakertown, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $9,500 · 122,000 mi · Sunbury, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $23,524 · 36,724 mi · Washington, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $12,500 · 79,516 mi · Erie, PA
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-MATIC — $10,990 · 86,297 mi · Bethlehem, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $30,998 · 54,531 mi · Lancaster, PA
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $18,975 · 69,150 mi · Canonsburg, PA
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M — $15,020 · 107,179 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 — $15,378 · 83,227 mi · Conshohocken, PA
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43 — $26,485 · 76,444 mi · Bala Cynwyd, PA
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