2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$32,900 to $56,300

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Following a major redesign of the C-Class for 2008, Mercedes-Benz continues to refine and define its entry-level luxury sedan for 2009, making small but notable tweaks to the C-Class's design and safety features.

For starters, Mercedes adds two pelvic airbags to all C-Class trims. The pelvic airbags, which mount in the front seat-bottom cushions, join an extensive array of airbags in the C-Class, including dual-stage front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, and full-length window-curtain airbags. In addition, C-Class Sport sedans receive a new instrument cluster, which helps to further differentiate the Sport sedan trims from the Luxury trims, and builds on design changes initiated in 2008.

Mercedes added a larger hard drive to the optional navigation system and upgraded standard features on some trims, such as the C350, which receives driver's side memory for the steering column and exterior mirror as well as the seat. The driver's side memory feature for the steering column and mirror remains an optional feature for the other C-Class trims.

As in previous years, the C-Class consists of three basic trims - the C300 and the C350, as well as the C63 AMG, which was introduced mid-year in 2008. The C300 comes in Sport and Luxury versions, both of which are available as either rear-wheel-drive sedans or with Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive. For power, the C300 retains its 228-hp, 3.0-liter V6 engine. The V6 links to a seven-speed automatic transmission in the C300 Luxury sedan, and to a six-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter in the Sport trim. The C300 Luxury sedan comes equipped with luxury seating, Burl Walnut trim, and a panorama roof, while the C300 Sport trim features a lowered sport suspension, sport body-styling, and a power sunroof.

The C350, available only as a Sport sedan, also features sport body-styling, as well as a 3.5-liter V6 powerplant that produces 268 hp and propels the vehicle from 0 to 60 in 6.1 seconds. Design features include 17-inch AMG six-spoke wheels.

At the top of the heap power-wise, the C63 AMG boasts a 451-hp, 6.3-liter V8 engine, which delivers 443 ft-lbs of torque at 5,000 rpm and drives the C63 from 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds.

All C-Class sedans continue to provide a smooth ride, agile handling, a comfortable interior, and the latest safety features, as well as expected Mercedes quality. However, for 2009 the C-Class sedans face stiff competition in a market segment that also includes well-designed cars from Audi, Infiniti, Lexus, and BMW.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
May 05, 2023
Well it would have been 5 stars but it just had a major issue. My car wont start. It has a new battery and it was running perfect the day before. I go to start it and now it doesnt do anything . I turn the and nothing no clicking nothing . From what Ive read online I prolly have to get the ignition switch fixed. But before this happened it was a great car ...lol any way it is what it is May 05, 2023
by Josh H
Apr 21, 2023
Car will last years to come with monthly maintenance of course. Apr 21, 2023
by Anonymous
Aug 17, 2022
There are scratches on the car. It looks like it was curbed acouple times so a peice of the tire is off. The tire pressure light is on. There is also scuff marks on the driver side above the tire. I would have bought it for 8000Aug 17, 2022

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Pricing

Original MSRP
$32,900 to $56,300
Price range
$7,520 to $8,262
Average price on CG
$7,520
YoY price change
$8,262 to $7,520

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Sunshade: rear window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.07

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: Auto off · Rear fog lights: left rear red fog lamp

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Sunshade: rear window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.07

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: left rear red fog lamp

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Sunshade: rear window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.27

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: Auto on · Rear fog lights: left rear red fog lamp

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Sunshade: rear window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.27

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto on · Rear fog lights: left rear red fog lamp

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Sunshade: rear window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.82

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Auto on · Rear fog lights: left rear red fog lamp

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.02 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Sunshade: rear window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

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