2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Reviews Page 2

I am enjoying my first MB very much!

Written by: oldsnwbrdr on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I just turned in my 2007 Acura TL. I loved that car, it had great styling, performance, and gas mileage (in the last two regards, it still beats my new Benz). But as far as refinement is concerned it's not even close, the MB blows away the Acura. I test-drove a TSX and couldn't believe how much cheaper it felt than the Benz (despite the difference in price, my best Benz lease deal is only $14 more per month than my best TSX offer).

Favorite Features

Very refined driving experience; excellent ride, noise suppression, solid-feeling car. Great styling. Very reasonably priced. Base stereo sounds great (plays mp3s); didn't need GPS, saw no need to go with expensive multimedia package.

Suggested Improvements

Disappointing trunk space, fold down rear seats available only with expensive options package. Gas mileage and throttle responsiveness should be better. Why can't I use COMAND screen for iPod interface? Too early to judge reliability at this point but keeping fingers crossed (it's only a lease).

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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First Mercedes-Benz

Written by: Distractid on 07/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I traded in my 2007 Lexus IS350 as I was getting bored with the car (lol). I love the IS350, but wanted a change. I like the more aggressive look of the C350 as compared to my Lexus, and that was the main draw as I knew I'd be giving up a bit in terms of comfort (Lexus has much softer leather and seats, and somewhat smoother ride) and horsepower (IS350 306hp v. C350 268hp). The C350 offers a more engaging driving experience (falls between the IS350 and 3-Series). My Lexus was overly smooth which took the "sport" out of sport sedan. Despite 38hp less in the C350, it's more fun to drive than the Lexus and acceleration is more than adequate to get ahead of traffic.

Favorite Features

Sound system is excellent (much more bass and 150 more watts than Lexus Mark Levinson), navigation, fit and finish, styling, handling, ride comfort. Despite complaints about rear seat legroom and trunk space, it has more than the IS350, and I can now fit average size adults in the back seats.

Suggested Improvements

*Leather is underwhelming compared to the softer Lexus leather. *Missing Keyless Entry and Push Button start/stop and rear view camera my Lexus had. *When searching POIs by name, they aren't listed in order of proximity to current location, but in alphabetical order by state.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Luxury Car

Written by: DShluf on 06/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

This is a terrific car which is priced right. It has beautiful outside styling and inside looks like a high- end luxury sedan. Roomy and comfortable front seats. The car is a lot of fun to drive with responsive handling and a quiet ride. Will use any excuse to drive, even running errands! I have it with Premium Package and Ipod which works well. Recommend the multimedia package in hindsight though I did not get it. Anyone looking for a sporty, luxury sedan at a fair price should consider this car.

Favorite Features

exterior appearance, 4Matic, smooth ride, quick passing acceleration

Suggested Improvements

Standard leather seats Additional horsepower Less brake dust

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Lovin the Ride

Written by: firstbenz on 06/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

After the first 1000 miles the car is amazing. Gas Mileage has been good, not great but better then average from other posts i have read. Though hp could be more, that is not the mind set i had for this purchase if i was only concerned with hp the bmw or infinity would do, I wanted smooth ride, luxury feeling, solid build construction, and of course an amazing looking body style inside and out.

Favorite Features

memory seats, one-touch windows, auto-dimming mirrors,

Suggested Improvements

standard fold down rear seats, diesel option is a MUST.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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BEST CAR EVER

Written by: Jad on 06/06/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 7A)

Review

Let me just say I'm not easy to please, ask my spouse, BUT this car is a DREAM. I had a MB in 2002 all kinds of problems, swore them off. After 2 disappointing BMWs and 9 months of car shopping, decided to drive into MB dealership and check out what was new. Fell in LOVE with the C class but wanted more power. The salesman suggested C 63. Once I drove it, that was the end, it was mine. Loving the 450 hp and the "kick" when you gun the engine to get around a slow poker. I wake at 5 am just to go out in my garage and have a look. AWESOME car, I couldn't be happier.

Favorite Features

THE MOTOR the POWER the MOTOR

Suggested Improvements

I like the automatic closing trunk on my BMW 750 and I miss the keyless remote entry.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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My First Benz

Written by: BKUNC on 05/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

After comparing similar entry-level luxury sedans, the car was competitive in every category. My buying decision came down to styling. Despite the Edmunds editors review, i found the styling lines and the aggressively designed and low front end as final decision maker.

Favorite Features

The ride is superb. This alone will make you want to buy this vehicle. I gave this car 10 for build quality.

Suggested Improvements

The powerplant is perfectly capable for its class, however, I would want to have few more horses under the hood. I also saw another review of having a place for sunglasses, that would be a nice detail

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Solid Sport Sedan

Written by: lat41 on 05/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Much improved in every way over my '04 C-240AWD. Beautifully and solidly put together like any M-B should. Smooth power but no hot rod, Though not striking, stylish and functional interior. Sport model has nice balance between ride/comfort and sporty handling. The C-Class is not dazzling in any one area but the sum of the parts equals one fine, substantial all around car.

Favorite Features

Sound System, Suspension, build Quality

Suggested Improvements

better throttle response. more supple dash and door textures.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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got their mojo back

Written by: Ed on 05/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Last Mercedes was a 1986e. Awful. Switched to Saabs and then two Bmw 5's and finally a Bmw 330x. Cabin too small on the Bmw 3 and the run flat tires are awful. The C300 Sport 4 matic,( don't laugh,) performs like the 5 series only more nimble. Plenty of power and stability. Interior is a little austere and the trunk is just too small. Close call over the Audi 4 but on balance a more solid feel without those silly led headlights.

Favorite Features

Ride and handling

Suggested Improvements

larger trunk. Better gas mileage.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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happy 10 months & 10,800 miles after

Written by: merc2009 on 05/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my second review after 10 months and 10,800 miles. Please, see the very first review in the series. I am overall very happy with the car. The ride is solid, well controlled, and the steering is light, which I personally like. Surprised to read others' horror stories about gas consumption as I get 17-18 mpg in the city and 28-30 on the highway at 65 mpg. The manual shifter is not the slickest on the market (Acura TSX is better, I tried), but pretty short throw and works without failure. The car isn't super fast from the start, but enough power for me (after all it's 228 hp, not 300 like some others). Like how quiet the car is. The electronics are great (got P2 package).

Favorite Features

Ride quality, exterior looks, interior (may not be super luxurious, but very functional)

Suggested Improvements

Interior storage space.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Car falling apart on the way home

Written by: First time Mercedes on 05/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I don't think you are going to believe what my wife and I just experienced this afternoon: Just bought a brand-new C300 from Smythe Europeans about 5 hours ago. Very nice, short experience with the sales manager: Nice guy, very good deal. We got home, noticed that a bigger chunk of rubber was sticking out in the corner of the driver's door. Also inside, a little piece of carpet between passenger's seat and the middle was missing. We drove back "Sorry, can't do anything, you need to come back on Monday." 2nd time coming home, the long rubber piece below the driver's door CAME OFF - literally! Can you believe it? Nice design, but my wife can't even enjoy the first day with her new car now...

Favorite Features

Design, design, design - exterior as well as interior

Suggested Improvements

Quality, quality, quality. A Mercedes should not fall apart on the way home. Thank god, we didn't loose that long rubber piece on the freeway. Boy, this kills the excitement of a new car. Sorry, but I am really disappointed. Tough to see that my wife being sad on the first day with her new car.

2 out 11 people found this review helpful

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