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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Coupe

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Coupe is a 255-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with a 9-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $43,800 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 255 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 1800-4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The C-Class measures 184.5 inches long on a 111.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$43,800
MSRP with Destination$44,795
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeInline-4 Turbo
Displacement1.991 L
Horsepower255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800-4000 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke83.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission9-Speed Automatic (9G-TRONIC)
1st Gear5.35
2nd Gear3.24
3rd Gear2.25
4th Gear1.64
5th Gear1.21
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.86
8th Gear0.72
9th Gear0.6
Reverse4.8
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Tank Capacity17.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring, CDC, torsion bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring, CDC, torsion bar
Turning Diameter36.8 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.0"
Rear Brake Disc11.8"
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.0 x 17 Cast
Wheels Rear7.0 x 17 Cast
Tires Front225/50 R17
Tires Rear225/50 R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.5 in
Width71.3 in
Height55.3 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Front Track61.5 in
Rear Track60.9 in
Ground Clearance3.5 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft³
Interior
Headroom Rear35.6 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear32 in
Shoulder Room Front54.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.7 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS.

79 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS

Owner Complaints

79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine18
Electrical System15
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Power Train8
Structure8
Unknown Or Other8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System
“The vehicle exhibits an intermittent, severe electronic-hydraulic transmission control defect where it completely rejects gear shifts from Park (P) to Drive (D), or forcefully defaults back into Park…”
Sep 22, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“The factory infotainment system (Mercedes NTG 5.5 head unit) displays Android Auto incorrectly. Instead of using the full width of the center display, Android Auto is cropped into a reduced window on…”
Sep 21, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“The M264 2.0L engine suffered a catastrophic internal failure. While making a left turn at an intersection, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled, leaving the car stranded in active traffic and…”
Sep 15, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“The vehicle experienced a severe safety issue involving a sudden loss of motive power in active traffic. 1. Initial Symptoms & Diagnosis: Recently, the Check Engine Light illuminated. Although the…”
Aug 16, 2026 · Power Train
“Shifting gears when stopped and the car lunged forward while I was stopped at a red light. I almost hit the car in front of me at the red light. Very rough gear changes and changing out of the correct…”

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 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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