Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2 chassis covered · 2007–2014 · 8 engine variants

Generations

ChassisBodyYearsEnginesMAvg riskPrice spanCharacter
W204sedan2007–20144R3€2,600€15,250The quiet one of the three. Softer and less involving than an E90, better built than a B8 inside, and the one whose faults are concentrated in the engine bay rather than spread across the car.
S204wagon2008–20144R3€2,750€16,000The saloon with a useful boot and no real penalty. The estate rides marginally softer and costs a few hundred more.

Timeline

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W204
S204

● in production · facelift year, the changeover often splits engines mid-year, so verify the engine code rather than the registration date.

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