Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Reviews
Used C-Class for sale
Good but better alternatives
Alex, 07/31/2018
updated 02/03/2021
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I financed a used 2011 C350 in April 2018. Not bad but the alternatives ( BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Infiniti G37) are better. Straight-line driving and highway coasting is very smooth, however this car lags at stoplight acceleration. Turning the steering wheel feels numb and heavy as the power steering is slow to adjust to constant turns and twists. Brisk handling is nowhere close to a BMW or Audi. Toyotas and Hondas always fly by me. The heavy weight of the C-Class greatly diminishes the 268-hp output. Very cramped inside, definitely not for 3 or 4 passengers unless you have two little kids riding. Bluetooth is for phone calls only, not music streaming. The MB-Tex faux leather is easier to clean than real leather and doesn't crack with age, but gets extremely HOT in the summer time. No power folding mirrors. Seat bottoms are flat and not meant for long interstate rides. There is no storage for sunglasses, only the tiny center console which can barely fit my wallet. The only cool features are the remote power windows/sunroof using your key fob, the multiple airbags, the multi-adjustable power seats, the in-dash DVD player, and the glove box which can be cooled like an ice box. Other than that, I should have purchased a 335i.
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Luxurious ride and powerful acceleration.
Khaled Alkharaz, 01/20/2022
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2011 C300 Sport has 178,000 km on it and still runs as smooth as butter. Despite it being an entry level car into Mercedes, and almost 11 years of age from the time of this writing, it still surprisingly delivers a modern and sophisticated design and engineering that still catches people's eyes all the time. Its acceleration is very smooth and quick, definitely feels quicker than 228 horsepower. Feels like high-end v6 engine accelation power that comes from a G37 or IS250, but with more fuel efficiency (3.0L). This engine's acceleration power and response has put up a real challenge for cars on the road from my experience driving this car. If you want this car to be comfortable, quiet and get a reasonably luxurious feeling, this car can also provide that sensation. It comes with comfortable seating infrastructure, smile-creating interior design, efficient heating/cooling system, smooth 7-speed automatic transmission experience, and astounding Harmon/Kardon sound system. (Navigation and DVD system may be available depending on the packages in the C300). Overall, if you're looking for an affordable entry-level luxury/sports car that you can add into your life, have reasonable maintenance expenses, have solid reliability scores, and get looks from people all the time, this is definitely the right car for you. In my opinion, it would be more preferable to pick over the 3-Series or the A4 for the year of 2011. Definitely more preferable than JDM luxury car manufacturers for 2011 as well as it holds the most impeccable engineering out of all.
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Still going strong
Erik, 12/13/2018
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 1st MB, and I will definitely consider another one. It has been very reliable and a joy to drive.
Great looking sport model
Earthrocker1, 07/14/2019
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stiff ride may deter some drivers. More than adequate power. Best fuel economy at highway speeds. Poor mileage in stop and go driving. Quiet cabin, interior appointments as expected for the C. Open moonroof air defkector very effective in keeping cabin quiet at highway speeds. More stylish and aerodynamic apoearance than post-2013 models, in my opinion.
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Love It!!
sweetty, 08/23/2014
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just bought my 2011 used with only 6700 miles feels like a brand new car. I can honestly relate to people who say driving this car makes them feel like a better person. I've owned BMW and Cadillac and this car turns just as many heads as my 7 series did.
Fell of a cliff
George , 02/24/2023
updated 08/30/2024
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
At 78,000 miles everything fell apart. All the oxygen and fuel sensors went kaput. Leaks at the CV joints and oil filter housing. All of this messed up the spark plugs Severe frame rust. Computer software required upgrades. In July the dealer told us it was in great shape. Six months later the repair bills will exceed $8,000 Considering the very low residual price, the $1,000 annual oil change, the 18 mpg using premium fuel, it was a very poor economic choice. The dealer was not great - he wanted to replace an entire seat belt when WD 40 easily fixed it in my garage. Still, it gave a nice ride, and was a decent car until it was not. Now I believe that it belongs in the car crusher If you must drive an MB, either lease it from the dealer or trade it in about a minute before the factory warranty expires.
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Still a better car than the top tier of other Bran
J. Michael, 09/06/2020
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Period. Roll credits. ..I have had a pretty wide range of vehicles throughout my life, but there's nothing that compares to driving a 'Benz'. It is in a class by itself. Even other brands in it's class cannot compare equally to even the most affordable Mercedes offering; the C-Class. It has exactly that; class. Even more than that, it has strong engineering, attention to detail, comfort, power and much more. Even a 'used' Mercedes-Benz will more than likely have been meticulously maintained and looked after before you've gotten your turn with it. If you have the opportunity to buy one, even once in your life, do it. Overall, you won't regret it. Not to say it doesn't have it's Cons, because there are a few, but with some planning and general know-how, they can be managed. 1. Maintenance is not cheap on a world class car. Be prepared to either pay large sums for a Certified MB dealer to fix whatever goes wrong, or be savvy enough to know where to buy equivalent grade parts and install yourself. It can be done. If you've owned or driven any Euro or non-American brand car and done the maintenance yourself, it's no different with only this one exception; you will need a MB grade code reader and resetter. Do the research, some run under $500, some run well over. You'll need one to reset maintenance notifications within the cars robust computer system. 2. You will get every Tom, Dick and more of a d@#$ that will want to pass you and be just about as inconsiderate a driver to you as you'll ever have to deal with. Something about an MB says to other drivers that you think you're better than they are. If you have a little arrogance to you, this car will easily confirm that for them short of them have top of the line Corvettes, Mustangs, etc. Even most of them, you can hold your ground with. High end AMG owners scoff at the 0-60 in 7.1 seconds the C300 can run at.. but there aren't many cars, used especially, that can boast that. This car does exactly that. You've been warned. It IS addicting, but can get quite expensive at the inquest of Johnny Law. 3. Other than minor annoyances that you really tend to overlook because you're just in awe and appreciation of this finely built and tuned machine.. fade into oblivion when you consider how nice these cars are and how fun they are to drive and be seen in. I personally don't know that I could ever go back to driving something of a lesser class now. It would truly feel like falling from grace.
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Unreliable with serious quality problems
Felix Canizales, 07/30/2018
updated 08/09/2021
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
After 50,000 miles started to show a list of serious and costing problems. In less than 2 months ( May to July 2018)_ Needed to change the ABS control unit ( repair more than $2,200.-), had an electrical pane due to water infiltration from the rood drainage to the electrical harness ( towing plus $4,000.- in repairs ) . Is a nice car to drive but you do not know when it will be the next problem. in 2 months I spent $6,500.-in repairs, which is 65% of the current sales price ( 67K miles) very poor resale value.
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Moving from BMW to a Benz
donquijote, 12/28/2010
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Wanted to share my experience. Recently sold the E46 330ci and bought a W204 200CGI and found these useful features that the E46 don't have: - Seat memory for both driver and passenger side. E46 is driver seat only. - Power adjustable steering column and head rest with memory. - Seat has power adjustable lumbar support. - Reverse auto-tilt of passenger-side mirror can be adjusted and memorized. - Head restrain will lock during impact. - Seat belt automatically pulls tight after engaging. - Automatic cabin light has a button to enable or disable.
Luxury vs. Sport model
shaggydog199, 12/16/2010
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
The car is great but our hardest decision was Luxury vs. Sport. While the Sport seems most popular, this is why we decided on the Luxury. 1. We keep cars for 100,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first. The Luxury is a more traditional look so we thought it would 'last' longer. 2. The ride is stiff, maybe a little too stiff in the Sport. 3. The tires are different sizes on the Sport so can't be rotated. 4. The ground effects stuff on the sport looks alittle edgy, and we don't have curb cutouts in our hood so we have to jump an angled curb. Looks like the ground effects stuff is a little closer to the ground. 5. This one is really shallow! Like seeing the star from inside