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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Coupe

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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 FL silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fourth generation (facelift) (W205, 2015–2021); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 FL silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220d Avantgarde by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS LWB SEDAN (W205) China (32) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes C-Klasse (C200) Photo 2020 Free image (49647518481) by Autobilder Gratis, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes Benz C 2018 interior at Legendy 2018 in Prague by Jiří Sedláček, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Coupe is a 201-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with rear-wheel drive. It starts at $39,400 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

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 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

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$39,400 ($54,030 *)
MSRP with Destination$40,325 ($55,298 *)
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
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Tank Capacity17.4 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.8 in
Width69.7 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase108.7 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
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS.

452 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS

Owner Complaints

452 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS (11 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine134
Structure78
Unknown Or Other77
Fuel/Propulsion System71
Electrical System55
Suspension35
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Structure
“Driver rear side rusted and cracked subframe.”
Oct 15, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 (W205), with approximately 65,000 miles. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership diagnosed severe corrosion and perforation of…”
Oct 13, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other Fire
“To Mercedes-Benz USA Customer Care, I am requesting a formal review and written explanation concerning case #24524936 and the approximately $6,000+ starter-wiring repair on my vehicle. Mercedes-Benz’s…”
Sep 23, 2026 · Suspension
“The rear subframe on the car is rusting badly and the Mercedes certified mechanic states that the entire frame needs replacement. With braking, the car could fishtail and be in a serious crash. The…”
Sep 23, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“The vehicle’s rear subframe has become severely rusted and structurally compromised. This failure has caused the vehicle to pull sharply to the right when the brakes are applied. The rear subframe and…”

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 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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