2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls the debut of the fully redesigned W205 C-Class sedan the biggest change for 2015, with a roomier cabin, richer interior, new turbocharged engines and more technology: a 241-hp 2.0-liter turbo four in the C 300, a 329-hp twin-turbo V6 in the C 400 4MATIC, touchpad-based controls, a standard 7-inch center display, five drive modes, and a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 in the AMG sedans including a 503-hp C 63 S. Cars.com (opens in a new tab) describes big changes for 2015, including a jump in size, new powertrains and a host of high-tech safety features.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts the cheapest 2015 C-Class, the C 250 coupe, at a Fair Purchase Price of $9,825. EPA rates the 2015 C-Class at 15 to 28 mpg combined and $2,750 to $5,150 a year in fuel, with rear- or four-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2015 C-Class. 18V850000 covers a steering rack locknut that may break under high load and leave the steering stuck in one position, 21V197000 and 23V854000 cover a front roof panel that may not have been bonded correctly, and 17V627000 covers a driver's air bag that may deploy unexpectedly after an electrostatic discharge. 15V845000 covers electric power steering software that may cause a loss of assist, 14V598000 covers a steering coupling interlock that may not be locked in place, and others cover the starter current limiter, a fuel delivery module and air bag software. 17V654000 covers a rear axle differential mounting flange on C63 AMG models that may fracture.

Owners have filed 449 complaints with NHTSA: engine with 134, structure with 77, unknown or other with 75 and fuel and propulsion system with 71. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) keeps a record for the year.

EPA rates the 2015 C-Class at 15 to 28 mpg combined and $2,750 to $5,150 a year in fuel. The BMW 3 Series lists 23 to 36 at $2,500 to $3,350, the Audi A4 24 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,250, and the Lexus IS 21 to 24 at $3,250 to $3,700. The C-Class has the widest spread of the four, because the AMG models sit at its low end.