Trim Report

Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury2017

Includes:C300|Luxury

Luxury Market Overview

All Trims Combined
$4,700
$5K–$12K
380 listings81,711 avg miles
Data coming soon
LuxurySport

Mercedes-Benz C300 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 trims

Low Concern

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 has a low safety risk profile with 6 recall campaigns and 0 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

6
Recalls
0
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V4560002018-10-07
STRUCTURE:BODY

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.

If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA
18V8500002018-29-11
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA
19V1300002019-26-02
SEATS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA
View all 6 recalls
21V0320002021-29-01
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

View at NHTSA
18V2070002018-29-03
SEATS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe, 2018 E400 Coupe and E400 4Matic Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA
17V2430002017-11-04
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.

A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

Mercedes-Benz C300 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 trims

25–28mpg combined
·
22-24city
·
29-34hwy
·
$2,050-$2,300/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 returns 25–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
C300 - Automatic 7-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average
C300 4matic - Automatic 7-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average
C300 Convertible - Automatic 9-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average
C300 Coupe - Automatic 7-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average
C300 4matic Convertible - Automatic 9-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
C300 4matic Coupe - Automatic 7-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
23 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Luxury Worth It?

Common questions about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury

How does the Luxury compare to other Mercedes-Benz C300 trims?

the Luxury sits in a specific spot in the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury?

Budget for standard Luxury maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2017 has 6 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury?

The best model year for the Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Mercedes-Benz C300 overview.

Get Mercedes-Benz C300 market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300.

No spam. We'll only reach out about Mercedes-Benz C300 features.