Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan lists at $23,887 — 57.3% below the $55,919 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $33,838 (39.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 54,290 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $55,919 | — | — | 6455 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $38,019 | −32% | 14,283 | 662 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $36,408 | −34.9% | 21,858 | 979 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $33,838 | −39.5% | 30,587 | 1129 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $29,685 | −46.9% | 39,127 | 433 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $23,887 | −57.3% | 54,290 | 386 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $22,990 | −58.9% | 61,504 | 428 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $18,500 | −66.9% | 73,407 | 575 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $16,033 | −71.3% | 86,132 | 630 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan lists at $23,887 — 57.3% below the $55,919 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $33,838 (39.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 54,290 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (386 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan?
The steepest part of this curve is year 4 → 5, where it sheds another 10.4 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan saves about $22,081 versus new (39.5% below) with a median 30,587 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan's median new price today (6455 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).