Mercedes-Benz C-Class Transmission
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with Automatic 9-spd.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027Config 1 of 2 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2027Config 2 of 2 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2026Config 1 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2026Config 2 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2026Config 3 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2025Config 1 of 4 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2025Config 2 of 4 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2025Config 3 of 4 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2025Config 4 of 4 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024Config 1 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2024Config 2 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024Config 3 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023Config 1 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023Config 2 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023Config 3 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023Config 4 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023Config 5 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023Config 6 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023Config 7 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023Config 8 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2023Config 9 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023Config 10 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022Config 1 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022Config 2 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022Config 3 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022Config 4 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2022Config 5 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022Config 6 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2022Config 7 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022Config 8 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021Config 1 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021Config 2 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021Config 3 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021Config 4 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021Config 5 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021Config 6 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021Config 7 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021Config 8 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021Config 9 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2021Config 10 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2021Config 11 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2021Config 12 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2020Config 1 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020Config 2 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020Config 3 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020Config 4 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020Config 5 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020Config 6 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2020Config 7 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2020Config 8 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020Config 9 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2020Config 10 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2020Config 11 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020Config 12 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2019Config 1 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019Config 2 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019Config 3 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019Config 4 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019Config 5 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019Config 6 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019Config 7 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2019Config 8 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2019Config 9 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019Config 10 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019Config 11 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2019Config 12 of 12 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2018Config 1 of 13 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018Config 2 of 13 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2018Config 3 of 13 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2018Config 4 of 13 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2018Config 5 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018Config 6 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018Config 7 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018Config 8 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018Config 9 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018Config 10 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018Config 11 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018Config 12 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018Config 13 of 13 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017Config 1 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017Config 2 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017Config 3 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017Config 4 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017Config 5 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017Config 6 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017Config 7 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017Config 8 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2017Config 9 of 14 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017Config 10 of 14 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017Config 11 of 14 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017Config 12 of 14 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017Config 13 of 14 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017Config 14 of 14 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016Config 1 of 5 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016Config 2 of 5 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 3 of 5 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 4 of 5 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2016Config 5 of 5 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2015Config 1 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015Config 2 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015Config 3 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2015Config 4 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015Config 5 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015Config 6 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015Config 7 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2015Config 8 of 8 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class data analysis
How to read this Mercedes-Benz C-Class data
This page lists every 2015 through 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class record we hold for this measurement — 106 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Mercedes-Benz C-Class figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About C-Class Transmission
What transmission does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered with Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.
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