Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Economical car, but weak horsepower
Michael L, 05/04/2010
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
This car has been very reliable and never had it towed to the shop as of yet now that it has 168,000 miles. This glossy black car looks very classy and luxurious at all levels. It drives well when the speedometer is over 60 MPH+ on the freeway, but from the get go it is slow because of the car is heavy and the engine is a sohc inline-4 with 148 horsepower. My cost of repairs on this car has been reasonable because the C220 had less features. Now the car is 14 years old and there are some wear and tear items that need to be addressed, but as long as it drivable and safe it should be no problems.
A very Dependable Automobile for myself.
C. Benjamin Hahn, Los Angeles, Georgetown, OH, 12/30/2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've owned since new C220 in April 1996. Now 2018 December. The cars has 175K and still just keeps going. Routine maintenance is a must. I see no reason to purchase new at this point.
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not the best built mercedes
C200 esprit auto, 03/21/2010
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Would i buy another c class merc the answer would be no i would not, for the simple reason that this car just seems to go on and on with never ending faults.As for the body work thats no better than a rusting ford escort from the 1980s. Its a shame because i still enjoy the look of this car and still for some mad reason still like driving it,even when things do keep costing me more money each month and each year. The problem with most of these merc c class models seems to be all the same,with very bad electrical problems like wiper arm gives up working hazard warning switch gives up headrest button stops working, blower fan stops working,along with warning lights flashing at high speeds.
Went for looks
itchy, 03/27/2005
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
As in most of the other reviews, just about every light has burned out. Some have been replaced many times. It's kind of exciting if the car can go between oil changes without some other issue needing to be addressed. The fear of an expensive repair always looms. We bought this car because of the classic look. We still like the look, but drive our Hondas when we truly have to be someplace.
It Saved My Life
Chelsea P., 01/10/2010
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got in a bad accident just a few days ago while in my 96 Mercedes c220. I was at a gas station waiting to turn left. While I was waiting to pull out a semi came by that had tractor rims. One came loose, because of an insecured load and also the driver didn't notice the suv in front of him get ready to turn right into the gas station. 7rims bolted together that weighed 1,000 lbs each struck the driverside of my car and caved it in. The rim weighed at least 7,000 lbs (not including the momentum added) that not only crushed my side of the car but also pushed it and lifted it a good 20 ft. I have no idea how I made it out of there but I thank god that I did. It saved me