2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Sedately aggresive apearence with moderate ground effects and a slight truck lip. I have no trouble finding my car in the parking lot. The car is solid, comfortable to drive, and the stability control in winter driving cannot be explained...it just works. On long trips, the seats get a little uncomfortable. Merging with traffic and highway driving are this cars nitch. You will find it hard to believe that you are driving a 4 cyl. until you get to the gas pump. And parking lots are no problem either, as this thing has a super tight turning radius. Finally, the braking is also first class with just the right feel. Highly recomended automobile.Apr 16, 2012

I've just bought a Mercedes C180 Sport Estate. I only got it yesterday. Well the missus did, and I sorely regret not keeping it for meself. Seems like a nice enough motor, plenty of potential, very practical and confortable etc etc. Then I forget I've not a 60 year old dear with a yappy dog and jump back on the bike but I can see the advantages of this car. If I could buy two like this I'd have one too. Build quality and longevity seem 2nd to none, very impressed. Not great speed as I'm talking about the C180 UK model but it's a quick enough motor for a cargo lugging estate. Err, it red?? That's about it. It's left a good but shallow impression on me.Jul 01, 2009

This car is cheap to fuel i get around 42MPG on the motorway, All cool extras cruise control alloys everything electric i paid 1400 for a 2000 model with 90k miles on the clock. what a result I have done 30 k in about seven months with a replacement air flow sensor around £400 fitted from merc but otherwise excellent cheap motoring. Only issue is tyres tend to wear a lot on the inside of the tread and you dont see it untill itis up on the ramp, performance is really good for an auto box good smooth changes. originally would have been around 150 BHP when new, ercon its lost 1 BHP/year so around 140BHP but with K&N filters and stainless exhaust drives truly like a new car but without the cost. Loves high speed roundabouts sticks like GLUE!May 04, 2009

great acceleration once the supercharger kicks in braking- stops on a dime handles like a dream solid as a rock-some squeaks and rattles but its from the cold i think. no reapairs except for the wiper linkage. which is only about $200 to fix. exterior-classy and sophisticated yet sporty and aggressive interior - with the carbon fiber dash and and two toned seats, luxurious and sporty. gas mileage is great but it is a benz and maintenance isnt always cheap ( 46 dollars for an oil change ) but its definitely worth it. i've had two cars before this a honda civic and a chrysler 300m this is the most fun ive ever had driving except for driving a cherokee srt8. Love it I would definitely recommend this car to a friend, if you dont mind the maintenance costs and premium fuel its fantastic. Gotta love the TRUE Mercedes Benz quality, not the chrysler crap that they pass as a mercedes now.Dec 21, 2008

Very satisfied with this car. Good power, good fuel economy, extremely comfortable all year round. Looks much better than even the newest cars nowadays, but at the same time it doesn't scream, "look at me, I'm an exotic 2-door Ferrari! I have money!" Stats: - 2000 Mercedes-Benz C240 (W202) - 170hp 2400cc V6 engine - 15" stock Mercedes-Benz alloys - Stock bodykit (front & rear) - Air-conditioning, electric windows, ABS brakes, power steering, airbags - 10-way electric & heated seats (front seats only) - Emerald green metallic paint Mods: - Avantgarde W202 grille (S600 style) - Custom AMG pedals - Custom AMG gear knob - iPod car kitMar 26, 2008

I liked my 1998 C230 a little better overall due to simpler engine , better gas mileage and runs at lower temp. C280 is faster , smoother and motor is really quiet under acceleration . Can hear a faint transmission whine under modest acceleration because motor is so quiet whereas 230's 4 cylinder moderate buzz made trans. sound unnoticed . Got 29 mpg on hwy. at 75-80 with 3 people in the C280 . Rides more like a larger luxury car but smaller size makes around town maneuvering a breeze yet suspension is not floaty . My son's 1994 BMW 325i feels like its much better connected to the road than either C230 or C280 but its not in the same ballpark in terms of quality of interior and exterior materials/paint quality . At 81,000 miles the C280 is tight as new except very slight driveway speed side to side play in steering . Car makers --- put grease fittings back on ball joints and knuckles !!!! Jan 17, 2008

Just bought a used Mercedes C280 w/ 106,000 miles on it 02-23-07. Car felt very comfortable, safe and solid from the get go. I'm tall at 6'4 and have a lower back problem from years of playing sports. Lumbar support could be better, but still was able to manipulate seat for maximum comfort while driving. Only problems so far have been mostly a bad ignition relay ($300) that the dealer paid for. Car would be running great but then once you stopped it and left it for a few minutes it would not start, sounded like it was not getting fuel. Apparently that was just the case, #1 cylinder has something attached to it to inject fuel on the start. Now repaired and has been fine ever since. Also, Left rear turn signal light has a short and I can fix it. Also, fog lights (for right rear) are not functioning like they should. Car gets 29.11 mpg on the highway at 74 mph and runs like a top. I bet I could get over 30 with a lighter foot. All in all, I am still very pleased. I never thought I would like a smaller version Mercedes or otherwise, but I am very satisfied. Great city car, great highway trip vehicle, killer turning radius, you can put down the rear seats and get a load of ski's and snowboards in there and still have some room. If you find a good deal, and car was maintained (although I'm only hoping mine was) I would say you should buy it. I'm a very finicky buyer and was looking for the right vehicle for nearly 3 months before I bought this C280 (sport models look cool to). Oh, and my key was pretty rough so I bought a new one = $170 from dealer only (rip off)! Also, antenna is missing mast...replace the whole thing...$100 (double rip off)! Ouch, the price you pay for these accessories can be crazy. Also, (come to think of it...maybe I should take it back) but the clock and gear indicator (very cool transmission, by the way.. smooth tiptronic style) for 2000 and later) are showing hieroglyphics. Was quoted $1700 to replace...will fix with a piece of Black tape and a clock from the Auto parts store affixed over the malfunctioning readouts (I know this is ghetto...but 1700, come on! Paid $9000 for the car...can't complain but too much. Enjoy this car..watch out for electronics, negotiate price if anything is whacked...I was too taken with the ride and might have been able to barter the price had I known how much these parts were to replace! Still very satisfied, hope to get many years of driven out of this one! Good luck! Mar 15, 2007