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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
5 Generations
38 Engines Rated
6,148 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
23 recommended 6 caution 9 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
6 engines
43 complaints
Unknown ✅ Recommended (3.6)
→
2001-2007 W203
12 engines
941 complaints 🔥 38 ☠ 1
5.4L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.0)
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2008-2014 W204
7 engines
3,892 complaints 🔥 70 ☠ 1
6.2L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
→
2015-2021 W205
9 engines
1,214 complaints 🔥 8
4.0L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.3)
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2022-2025 W206
4 engines
58 complaints
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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