encyclopedia Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Parent company Daimler-Benz DaimlerChrysler AG (from 1998) Daimler AG (from 2007) Production 1993–present Assembly Bremen , Germany Sindelfingen , Germany East London , South Africa Predecessor Mercedes-Benz 190 Successor Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class (For Hatchback) Class Compact executive car Layout Front engine , rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive The