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

Quick answer

The current Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 187.8″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 113″ wheelbase, weighing 3,876 lb. Since 2008 it has grown 4% in length and gained 10% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz C-Class dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2008–2015	180.3″	69.7″	56.7″	108.7″	3,527 lb
2016–2024	184.6″	70.5″	55.9″	110.2″	3,682 lb
2025–2026	187.8″	71.7″	56.7″	113″	3,876 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2008 to today the C-Class gained 7.5″ of length (4%) and 348 lb of weight (10%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

C-Class year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 19 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

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

Will a C-Class fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

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

Compared with 1,024 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz C-Class against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	71.7″	72.8″	-1.1″
Wheelbase	113″	109.1″	+3.9″
Curb weight	3,876 lb	3,763 lb	113 lb

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

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

187.8″ (15′ 8″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 56.7″ tall.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class weigh?

3,876 lb at the kerb, which is 10% more than the first generation we hold from 2008.

Will a C-Class fit in a garage?

At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the C-Class got bigger over the years?

Yes — 7.5″ longer and 348 lb heavier since 2008, across 3 generations. Weight grew 10%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.