Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sedan Review
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Happy every time I drive it
Russell, San Jose, CA, 02/27/2017
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)
A perfect balance — favors luxury / comfort, but handles well. I keep discovering touches that are just done right, additional conveniences. "Exceeds expectations" as HR would say. My last car was a Lexus GS430. This is almost as quick but much better mileage, more luxurious inside and of course more modern gadgets. Of course I always want faster acceleration *and* better mileage; the … C300 is a great balance and competitive with other modern cars. I got the Airmatic and love the controlled but compliant ride — the adjustment from comfort to sport is noticeable but not huge; can't say how it compares to the steel suspension. Distronic is fabulous — would never again buy a car without this feature. Lane Keeping Assist is a far cry from "auto steer" (it's called "assist" for a reason). But in stop-and-go traffic these two systems work together and follow the car in front almost perfectly, hugely reducing the stress level of those situations. I wanted something smaller than the GS but with the same room for me (6'5", 175 lbs), and the C300 delivers. The seats and driving positions are great (no sunroof — didn't want to give up that extra inch of headroom). I test drove against current GS, BMW 3 and 4, and Infiniti Q50. The C300 was the hands-down winner for me, and I have no complaints. Buying was also painless — I configured a build here at Edmunds, emailed the result and "True Market Value" to MB San Jose (now part of Auto Nation), and they ordered it for me. No hassles, everything done as promised. My biggest reservations were based on having owned an SLK 250 — which was a super fun top-down cruiser but had a lot of drawbacks as daily transportation — seat comfort for long trips, highway noise, turbo lag + low seat / long hood / quick steering made it hard to drive on narrow roads with confidence. The C300 has none of these problems: more predictable handling, better seating position for both winding roads and interstate cruising, almost no turbo lag (which together with the excellent transmission programming means I never miss the traditional shift lever or need the shift paddles — they're a nice toy). And more refined COMAND. I keep finding details: the fact that the trunk hinges have their own pockets so they don't crush cargo. And the folding box that stows under the trunk floor. Etc. I love this car. I've owned Audi, Volvo, Ford SHO, MB, and Lexus and was pretty happy with all of them, but this is by far my favorite car.
2016 C300; First Impression - - WOW!
Robert W. Kagen, Ashburn, VA, 12/08/2015
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)
I have had the auto less than a week so my first impression I hope will be my lasting impression. I had a 2015 SLK250 and was not happy because it turned out to be just what it was suppose to be without the "Mercedes" feel and comfort. Then I test drove a 2016 C300 and it sure felt like I was driving a "sporty" sedan but this time it has the comfort and feel of what I wanted and … expected in a Mercedes. The vehicle was made to order in Alabama and took about 4 weeks from day of order to day of delivery. Bottom line is the C300 I'm driving is truly one of the best, if now the best driving car I've owned, very smooth and quiet and handles like a dream. The "driver" adjustments for comfort are outstanding. Best choice in new cars for 2016 I could have made.
Think twice before buying a 2015 or 2016 C-class
Peter C, Scottsdale, AZ, 08/21/2021
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)
I totally loved my 2016 Mercedes C300. I kept it in pristine condition inside and out. It had 43,000 miles but was over the 4 year warranty by one year. I didn't get an extended warranty which costs 5K for 2 years. I figured it would take a few issues before getting up to that 5K level, so I took my chances. Overall a great car and I was thinking about trading it in for a new 2021 C300. … Then the bottom feel out of that idea when the car engine light came on and the power was reduced to less than half. To make a long story short, Mercedes said I needed a new engine. Apparently, the piston rod let loose and crashed into the top of the manifold crushing the sparkplug. I got quotes of 15K to 17K to replace the engine by Mercedes service. After speaking with 2 different Mercedes service managers, they each said that the 2015 & 2016 C-300s had a defect in the engine and was affecting many cars. This is totally a defect where the piston rod attaches to the camshaft. After some research, I think the problem is the cuff joint. I spoke to Mercedes corporate and got nowhere. No extended warranty - no help from them. I just feel that a Mercedes engine should last more than 43K miles. SO BE AWARE before buying a 2015 or 2016 Mercedes. If you want to deal with a company that doesn't feel they owe you anything when a major failure happens to their car with such low mileage (regardless of the lack of warranty) be my guest. I have a 10 year old Toyota Prius that hasn't had a problem or work done on it other than routine oil changes and a new utility battery (not the hybrid). I refuse to buy another Mercedes product and wound up buying a new BMW 330i which is a fantastic car. Luckily the used car prices went way up in the summer of 2021 and I was able to get $7500 as a trade-in toward the Bimmer. The value of the car, which was loaded with almost every option was worth about 26K. If it had happened earlier, before the used car prices went up, the C300 would have been worth less than the cost of replacing the engine at which point I would have just given the keys and title over to the Mercedes dealer with nothing but memories and my empty wallet. SHAME ON MERCEDES FOR SELLING CARS WITH KNOWN INFERIOR ENGINES. I'll never buy a Mercedes again!
Mercedes Benz C300 Sedan - Eco Start / Stop
Nancy H., Pompano Beach, FL, 08/10/2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)
I have only had the car for 3 days, and while I love the car - it looks and drives like a dream. My only complaint on this car is the ECO start / stop. I don't like that when you are braking or place the car on "hold", after about 30-60 seconds the car jolts from zero RPM to 0.5. This is fine as the car is trying to keep the a/c up (I live in Florida), but the jolt is unpleasant - … everyone thinks there's something wrong with the car. I would be okay if the transition were smoother. I know I can turn it off, but then I would sacrifice better fuel efficiency. On all other aspects of the car - it is simply amazing, the suspension is wonderfully comfortable, the sound system is crisp and surrounds you. The seats are smart and well designed. My commute to work on the highway is something special every day.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Meticulous construction and engineering
- Pro:refined ride and handling
- Pro:elegant interior
- Pro:diverse powertrain offerings
- Pro:rip-roaring AMG C 63 model.
- Con:Cool but clumsy touchpad infotainment interface
- Con:pricier than most competitors.
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