2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Reviews

The Best First Car!!!

Written by: ariegn on 05/26/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

This is the 1st car I purchased for myself. I can truly call it my own. It was the first of the small luxury sedans I test drove and none of the others could live up to the MB C300. It is a gorgeous car both inside and out. Had MB not redesigned, it would not have even been a consideration. I'd be driving a Lexus right now. The car is gorgeous, has been reliable for me and the service at my dealership is beyond excellent. I only have good things to say! Nothing says class, luxury and comfort like a Mercedes.

Favorite Features

Panorama roof. Sound system. The way the screen pops out of the dash. Easy to use buttons and clean looking interior (the Audi A4 had wayyy too many buttons). It's an extremely comfortable drive.

Suggested Improvements

Needs a push button start. The same model in Canada has this feature. Needs to come in a hybrid or greener version. Memory seats. Cooling seats.

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Beautiful look

Written by: TA on 05/18/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Great car... amazing exterior... turn heads all the time. Great drive and it is a lot of fun to go over 100 mph until the police stops you.

Favorite Features

Shift very nicely. Great brakes and love the satelite.

Suggested Improvements

Seats could be deeper... I'm 6'3" so a bit uncomfortable. Xenon lights should not be extra.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love my C luxury awd

Written by: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Had dealer install front of car as in the picture. They did it at no cost to me. Have owned many Benz's in my life and this may rank second to a 1972 280SE that I restored and sold to a private party. Love the new amenities and the overall beauty of this auto.

Favorite Features

Overall looks, smooth ride, and general appearance of inside and outside.

Suggested Improvements

None as yet.

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Hot Ride

Written by: Fun Ride on 03/18/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Looks, looks, looks. That's what the new C350 has going for it. I love the AMG styling, handling, and sportiness. Sometimes the suspension beats you up on PA potholes, but I'm used to driving a heavier car. It's lightening fast too. MPG is a bit low for a car, but performance makes up for it. Wish the interior was just a bit more posh vs. functional, but the new NAV is leaps and bounds ahead of old MB designs. Overall, I would recommend this car. It's a Mercedes, and surprisingly affordable vs the competition!! Go for it. Palladium Silver is a beautiful color.

Favorite Features

New NAV system, Looks in Sport/AMG wheel trim, Color Palladium Silver, Polished Aluminum wheels resist black brake dust vs. the other silver painted wheels that scar easily with the dust buildup. Wood is much better looking than Alum trim in C300 Sport.

Suggested Improvements

Make all MB wheels polished aluminum vs. painted silver. Holds up better. More posh interior. Make C350 in 4Matic. Up the cool quotient with LED taillights, etc to compete with BMW, Lexus, Infiniti.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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not a luxury car

Written by: mbchica on 03/16/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have driven several luxury sedans and SUVs. If you are in the market to buy a high-bred, trust me when I say that this is not a luxury car. It is peppy enough considering what it is. It feels like nothing more than a VW Jetta. The interior is very plain and honestly kind of feels cheap. There is literally what looks and feels like aluminum on the doors and dash. Yes I understand that for 30K you can't expect to get much from MBenz. The car is cute and most likely reliable in the long term, but that's about it.

Favorite Features

Exterior design is cute.

Suggested Improvements

None. There's only so much you can expect from a Benz at this price range. For a real Benz, you'll have to cough up the dough.

1 out 8 people found this review helpful

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I Guess I am not a Bimmer Guy Anymore

Written by: Ximon on 03/03/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Like every few years, it was time for me to upgrade my ride to the newest 330Ci BMW. (20 year 3 series BMW driver) Not this time After I hear the price and did a over all comparo with my new C350 MB; I can tell you guys that I made one of the best choices of my life. I am not even looking back. My MB gives me so much more features and options that would be extra in a BMW. Performance is not bad at all either Also, my experience at the MB dealership was so much better than at the new Snobby BMW dealer here in big D. I still can't believe I am writing a review praising the goodness of my former rival. I am so glad that I finally found "The Ultimate Driving Machine" after 20 years.

Favorite Features

Panorama Sunroof, Audio is great, temperature control in seats is precise, Ipod connectivity, love the interior, superb performance in "S" mode. Styling, over all size, Bluetooth option, comfortable seating roomy, Nothing says Classy like a Mercedes Benz no matter what class you drive

Suggested Improvements

a greater variety of cell phone support. memory seats, move the cruise control away from the turn signal control, nicer stock wheels, free maintenance for 4 years like others standard headlight washer nozzles. thumb print access, directional head lights, more precise tire pressure reader

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love my C

Written by: Jerry on 02/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I am approaching my one year anniversary and love the car. I liked the interior of the luxury model so I bought it and the dealer installed a sports grille (the cost was nominal as the grilles are interchangable). I have had no problems at all. I have 4- matic and the car runs like a tank through the snow. The media center is easy to use and the premium sound is great. The Bluetooth was not compatible with my LG phone so had to buy a Motorola. The seats are comfortable and the MB Tek looks like real leather. A great car for the money.

Favorite Features

New C-Class exterior design. Media Center

Suggested Improvements

Add M.emory seats

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My First Mercedes

Written by: bronson on 01/11/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I couldn't wait to get this car when it first came out. I test drove the BMW 3 series a few times before I made my decision to get the Benz. There is nothing like seeing the emblem on the hood of the car when you are driving down the highway. I have not had any issues with this car and the gas mileage is great. The service a A+ as well.

Favorite Features

The brakes are fantastic and the sound system is great. For what you are paying the interior is a lot nicer than the BMW. Spring for all of the bells and whistles. You won't regret it.

Suggested Improvements

The turn signal should be above the cruise control on the steering wheel. I can't tell you how many times I've turned on the cruise control when I meant to use the turn signal.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Best in Class in PPR

Written by: vijay on 01/06/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Looking at the price performance ratio in this catogory of the cars this is by far and large the best. Yes it is trace less in terms of the power from the other competitors, but is way ahead in all other departments, so overall is a sure winner, and of course it's a three point star, you know what it means.

Favorite Features

Everything is just apt

Suggested Improvements

Navigation : the search for POI's takes time

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Small but drives big

Written by: Mit on 12/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is a great vehicle. I have only had it a short period of time, but love driving the car. My biggest complaint is that the navigatioin system I paid good money for is the worst nav system I have ever used. If you don't have an address of where you want to go forget finding it with the nav system. Search features are horrible at best. You are limited to one voice for directions, where others offer several voices. The nav system will override what you are trying to input most of the time and will prevent you from typing in the name of a street you are trying to navigate to. Simply put the nav system is junk. Do yourself a favor and buy a Garmin. The car is great otherwise.

Favorite Features

I enjoy the handling ability, the braking and shifting of the vehicle. The transmission is smooth and has decent acceleration for a 3.0. You don't really feel as if you are going 90 the car is so smooth.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the junk navigation system. Provide features in US that are only provided in Canada or elswhere. The Lexus has push button start for crying out loud.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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