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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Coupe

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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W204 C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W204 (W204, 2008–2014); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W204 C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W204 C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde Iridium Silver (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS (W204) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS (W204) China (12) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C200LCDI aka W204 rear three quarters by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Coupe is a 201-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with rear-wheel drive. It starts at $38,200 MSRP.

It makes 201 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 229 lb-ft of torque at 2200-4300 rpm, spinning to a 6,450 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.

The C-Class measures 180.8 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,428 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$38,200 ($52,450 *)
MSRP with Destination$39,125 ($53,720 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine Type1.8L Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower201 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque229 lb-ft @ 2200-4300 rpm
Redline6,450 rpm
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke82.0 x 85.1
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Tank Capacity17.4 gal
Suspension
Rear SuspensionFive-arm multilink, anti-squat geometry
Turning Diameter35.6 ft
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.5 x 17 in
Wheels Rear8.5 x 17 in
Tires Front225/45 R17
Tires Rear245/40 R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.8 in
Width69.7 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Front Track61 in
Rear Track61.1 in
Ground Clearance4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft³
Curb Weight3,428 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.1 in
Headroom Rear36.9 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear33.4 in
Shoulder Room Front54 in
Shoulder Room Rear50.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2014 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS.

284 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS

Owner Complaints

284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS (20 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags156
Steering35
Electrical System26
Engine25
Structure24
Unknown Or Other23
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 6, 2026 · Steering
“The electronic steering lock (ESL) system on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 failed without warning, leaving the vehicle completely unable to start. When attempting to start the vehicle, the key would…”
Mar 11, 2026 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The vehicle was…”
Feb 23, 2026 · Steering, Electrical System
“Experiencing a failed Electronic Steering Lock (ESL). Car won’t crank or start even after verifying battery health and key fob. Symptoms point to a failed ESL, left stranded”
Feb 9, 2026 · Engine
“my car overheats badly and shakes and it is starting to smoke from the hood in snowy conditions”
Jan 8, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side interior door latch detached. The contact had to reach through the front…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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