Model year guide

2004 Mercedes-benz c320

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Mercedes-benz c320 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Mercedes-benz c320 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2004 Mercedes-benz c320 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Mercedes-benz c320 recalls 3

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #24V874000 · manufacturer #2024120001/2/3 · 19/11/2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall …

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #22V954000 · manufacturer #2023010004/5/6 · 23/12/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023…

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #19V918000 · manufacturer #2020040011 · 20/12/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Mercedes-benz c320 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Mercedes-benz c320 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Mercedes-benz c320 trims & engines on record

Trims
C240
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl 215 hp

2004 Mercedes-benz c320 vehicles on record

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2004 Mercedes-benz c320 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-benz c320 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 Mercedes-benz c320. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Mercedes-benz c320 get?

The 2004 Mercedes-benz c320 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.