2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Reviews Page 4

C350 Worth A Look

Written by: DavidB on 02/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The C350 shows sporty yet classic MB styling, is well crafted, has excellent power and torque, and is incredibly fun to drive. The navigation and upgraded sound systems are well worth buying, especially for gadget & toy fanatics. Voice command control is a fantastic addition to this car. Handling, acceleration are well-balanced with a smooth, quiet ride. The sport tires are slightly louder than touring tires, but it's well worth the price of driving a sport-tuned suspension. Overall, the car compares very favorably with BMW 335i, but likely cost close to $5,000 less than comparably equipped models.

Favorite Features

Front grille, voice control, navigation, very good sound system with many features, including flash drive and iPod integration (upgraded)

Suggested Improvements

I prefer a quiet ride, and although the tires are Continental (have huge issue and can't forgive BMW for Bridgestone choice), they are slightly noisier on rough roads. The sound system can handily drown this out, however, and it is not really an issue, more a personal preference.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Fun to drive

Written by: Bayoudude on 02/19/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is car is amazing. It has great pick up, amazing sound system, and great standard features. It's fun to drive and gets many looks. I have had it for almost two months and it keeps getting better with time. I find myself making excuses so I can go drive the car. Well worth the price.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Only the improvement I would like is for the songs on my ipod to show up on the system screen.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Loving My AMG

Written by: AMG Believer on 02/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Was on the fence between the M3, E63, '09 CTS-V and the C63. Boy did I make the right choice. This car is absolutely amazing. I hit 160 and the car felt like it was just getting started. Only complaint is the tires - already had to replace at 7k miles, but that was more a function of driver (hee hee). Anyway, this sedan is the real deal. My wife, who I had to convince to let me buy, even loves to take it out for the occassional Sunday stroll.

Favorite Features

Navigation System, Exhaust tone, Music Register

Suggested Improvements

Electronic Trunk Closer, 19" Wheels, Rear Differential, XM Radio not Sirius

8 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Great car, cheap paint

Written by: james krim on 01/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This car drives like it should cost twice of what it did. For the money you can't beat it. Very disappointed with the paint, bugs left marks on the front spoiler and hood wash twice a week and it still took the paint off. Love the car but wouldn't buy another one because of the cheap paint.

Favorite Features

Design, peformance, great sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Give it a decent paint job.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Benz

Written by: god on 01/08/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I was all set to buy a BMW 3 series, as it comes with a free maintainence package, but my cousin who has a new C class took me for a test drive, and the result I bought one. whatever you talk, it's the best by far an large. I drove to DC from NY and back the same day looking and feeling as fresh. This is the best car you can ever own for the price. People talk of performance of 3 series BMW, well I also used to. But what's the meaning of performance if other aspects are compromised, plus the free maintainence thing i guess is a wash. I am now a MB man from BMW boy.

Favorite Features

Interior, the well organized cabin, silence in a cabin, plus all the handy comands

Suggested Improvements

I think the mileage can get better.

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Excellent car!

Written by: Mike W on 01/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first luxury car. My previous car was a 2007 Toyota Camry which served its purpose for a while but was incredibly boring and slow. After a few months of research I was between the C300 and the Infiniti G35/37. The G37 is an exceptional car, and definitely more performance-oriented than the Mercedes, but there was something just too similar to Nissan/Toyota about it that turned me off. I went with the C300 and am very happy with it. I decided to opt for the multimedia, p1 and ipod connector, while I was considering the p2 package for the xenons and fold-down rear seats it just did not warrant the added cost. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and have no complaints.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage is excellent for a V6. About 23 mpg overall mostly stop-and-go Florida traffic. COMAND system is much better than previous versions in other models and much more intuitive than idrive. Build quality is excellent, it seems MB is making strides in quality/reliability improvement.

Suggested Improvements

ipod interface is a dinosaur and complicated to use, should be viewable/controllable through COMAND system, not just dash controls. Split-folding rear seats and LED taillights should be standard or stand-alone, not part of expensive p2 package. Just minor conveniences, though.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Fun to drive

Written by: newmercowner on 01/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I was looking at this car and the BMW 3 series and Plaza also has BMW. My family all liked the C300 better after test driving both (although, the 3 series was an auto and the Merc was 6 speed). So far the car is great, very smooth, enough power and room. I also test drove the Passat CC and felt that you had sunk into the car and it was hard to see out of it. The good thing about this car is that I didn't order any fancy electronic doo-dads and the only options on it are the ipod connector and wood dash trim. Overall, I would recommend this car because it is solidly built and drives well.

Favorite Features

V6 engine mated to a manual transmission. Interior material. Driveability.

Suggested Improvements

The tire pressure moniter can be annoying. MPG could be better.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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C300 4Matic

Written by: karma11 on 12/24/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Reliable, functional, excellent exterior styling. Very neat, clean & sober interior aesthetics. Before buying I compared it to 3 Series and Lexus IS350,ES. Interiors were one the primary reasons why I chose this car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

5 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Great combo of performance and luxury

Written by: c300stick on 12/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I initially looked at the Mercedes because it is one of the few 6 cyl cars that are available in a manual transmission. I test drove the 328i sedan on the same day as the 300. My whole family liked the c 300 better for the ride and the sitting position/comfort. The 328 was an auto. It seemed like the engine of the 328 was straining and a bit noisier than the 300. Also, it was difficult to get a 328i without a bunch of add- ons. Same with the Infinity G-37 MT. It was difficult to find without so many options. The only options on my 300 are the burl walnut dash trim and the ipod adapter. So the list on my car was around $34,000.

Favorite Features

Acceleration. Comfort. Smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the tire air pressure monitoring. That thing gives warnings sometimes 3-4 times during a 15 to 20 minute drive. A bit more leg room in the rear.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love the car 3 and 1/2 months after

Written by: merc2009 on 11/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

A follow-up review 3 and 1/2 months down the road. Love the car. No disappointments at all! Really happy about the performance, ride comfort, and the looks. Gas mileage is quite appropriate (get as bad as 17 mpg in the city high traffic and as great as 28 mpg on the highway). Really great combination of solid feel and ride and yet the car feels quite light. The COMAND system is outstanding. Pick up from the 1st gear is a bit sluggish, but, again, never expected it to beat more powerful BMW 3 or Infinity G35, for example.

Favorite Features

Really everything, but expecially the ride quality and the COMAND system.

Suggested Improvements

As stated 3 months ago, more interior storage space would be very nice.

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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