Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 187.8″ long, 71.7″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,876 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2017: the new car was 4.7″ longer and 441 lb heavier than the 2008–2016 one. The current car, sold since 2025, is 2.8″ longer and 92 lb lighter than the 2017–2024 one.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz C-Class dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2008–2016	180.3″	69.7″	56.7″	108.7″	3,527 lb
2017–2024	185″	71.3″	55.1″	111.8″	3,968 lb
2025–2026	187.8″	71.7″	56.7″	113″	3,876 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

C-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz C-Class dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	187.8″	71.7″	113″	3,876 lb	2
2025	187.8″	71.7″	113″	3,876 lb	2
2024	185.8″	71.3″	112.2″	3,935 lb	6
2023	185.4″	71.3″	111.8″	3,955 lb	9
2022	185.8″	71.3″	111.8″	3,937 lb	10
2021	185.4″	71.3″	111.8″	3,918 lb	11
2020	185.4″	71.3″	111.8″	3,918 lb	11
2019	185.4″	71.3″	111.8″	3,924 lb	11
2018	185.4″	71.3″	111.8″	3,907 lb	10
2017	185.8″	71.3″	111.8″	3,922 lb	9
2016	183.9″	70.5″	110.2″	3,651 lb	8
2015	182.7″	70.1″	109.8″	3,633 lb	6
2014	182.3″	69.7″	108.7″	3,605 lb	8
2013	182.3″	69.7″	108.7″	3,605 lb	8
2012	182.3″	69.7″	108.7″	3,651 lb	8
2011	182.3″	70.1″	108.7″	3,684 lb	5
2010	182.3″	69.7″	108.7″	3,684 lb	5
2009	180.3″	69.7″	108.7″	3,527 lb	1
2008	180.3″	69.7″	108.7″	3,527 lb	1

ROWS 19·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

C-Class on the used market

In 2,318 C-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2016 car is the most common: 1,385 of them (60%), at an average asking price of $8,781. The current 2025–2026 car averages $38,479. ForCar visitors have decoded 417 C-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2017, 2018 and 2019.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz C-Class generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2025–2026	15	1%	$38,479	14,013 mi
2017–2024	558	24%	$21,154	72,327 mi
2008–2016	1,385	60%	$8,781	114,187 mi
Other years	360	16%	$4,150	144,819 mi

ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a C-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz C-Class — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.6 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.6 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz C-Class against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,095 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	71.7″	72.8″	−1.1″
Wheelbase	113″	109.1″	+3.9″
Curb weight	3,876 lb	3,779 lb	+97 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

C-Class against its rivals

Next to the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, the C-Class is the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz C-Class against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (this car)	2026	187.8″	71.7″	3,876 lb
Honda Civic	2026	181.9″	70.9″	3,025 lb
Toyota Camry	2026	193.7″	72.4″	3,560 lb
Honda Accord	2026	195.7″	73.2″	3,391 lb

ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 C-Class bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 C-Class are the same size and weight.

Which C-Class years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2017 and 2025. Model years inside each range, such as 2025–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the C-Class or the Honda Civic?

The 2026 Honda Civic is 5.9″ shorter and 851 lb lighter than the 2026 C-Class.

How much does a used C-Class cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $8,781 for the 2008–2016 car to $38,479 for the 2025–2026 one, across 2,318 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 19 C-Class model years, 2008 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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