Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2001 - 2007) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

As the age of the car goes, the engine becomes more performing, fuel efficient and very reliant. Braking, handling and cornering is excellent. Feel very safe. despite being the RWD, this car is very stable and offer high standard traction in the snow. Less maintenance (Once in every 10000 miles). Once driven this series car, we will be addicted to this and will generate a dislike for all 4 cylinder engine cars. This car is so satisfactory that I am not able to find another replacement for this series car.Apr 29, 2015

I have driven this car from 35,000 to 85,000. It is still solid and runs strong. Accessories, knobs, buttons etc. still work great. This is such a good all-around performer. It's not blistering fast but has good power to weight. Last year my commute went from 10 miles to 25 miles each way and so getting 30 mpg highway has been great. I had a CLK55 and loved the horsepower. It would be nice to have that kind of power in this car but I would really miss the good mileage. I always think about my next car but I have found that in nearly every case there would be some aspect of this little Mercedes that I would miss. I enjoy getting into it every day.Jun 22, 2012

This car is at home on the freeway, in the twisties, in traffic (nice light clutch and very difficult to stall) or for a long trip. The styling is good, the ergonomics are fantastic, the stereo is great, nice road feel, good brakes and a nice compliant ride. Peppy little car that is so easy to throw around. Rotates well! Not too soft, yet doesn't jar you. Some of the materials are still up to Mercedes quality. Paint is very good. Seats are good too. Headlights are a bit cloudy. Tires wear well. The only negatives are the broken sunroof and no dipstick to manually check oil levels.Dec 06, 2011

With 362 brake horse power my C55 can be scary fast! Taking the car onto the track for a full weekend of driving proved to be easy, the brakes never faded, the handling was great, predictable and confidence inspiring. Build quality is way up there of course, a very solid well made car. The car is a Q ship, does not scream attention, but those who know what AMG means, it says volumes. Gas mileage is not great, about 17 mpg, but I did not buy it for fuel economy! The extended warranty has been great to cover the things that wear out and break, maintenance is no greater then any other high end car. The Fun Factor is why I got the car, and on the road or track the grins and smiles never fade or get old.Aug 11, 2011

I love this car as an every day driver. Looks good, drives very well. Its the perfect mixture of a good ride and handling. Acceleration is decent with the 6 speed manual trans. The automatics in this vehicle are pretty gutless. The interior is comfortable and stylish. The ride is very quiet and no rattles or noises to annoy me like most other cars. I get 30 plus miles per gallon. As with all German vehicles oil changes are scheduled every 13-20k but I still change mine every 5k. I bought the car brand new in 05 and it now has over 100k miles. I have never had any issues. Just normal maintenance.May 24, 2011

My car is about 8 years old now and at 70k miles still runs like new. I had a few problems with it, all VERY minor. Though I had to sink about 8-10k into the car after buying it, I think it was worth it. But word to the wise, do NOT buy this car unless you are willing to keep up with the repairs. Though its a lovely car and drives AMAZING, it WILL nickle-dime you to death. The mileage is great, I get about 30 on the high way. There are no squeaks or rattles, and the leather looks new. It is a very fun car to drive, and I don't want to give it up for a very long time. BTW I own this car in a manual, shifting is a breeze, double clutching isn't necessary most of the time.Jun 03, 2010

Performance - acceleration, braking, handling are all superb. Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles none so far. touch wood. Appearance - both interior and exterior styling. It's a Merc. so yes, i think it's stylish. Cost of Ownership - Great kilometers per litre of petrol , maintenance ok so far. Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive? I would not have bought it if it wasn't. She's a great car. May 19, 2010

I absolutely love this car, the handling is fantastic, then again its Benz!!! The acceleration and braking are really good. The feeling you get when you accelerate is just fantastic, its not a ferrari or a lambo or a porsche, but its fantastic!!! The interior is also good, comfortable feel. And not very hard to maintain either! Its Major Fun to Drive!!!Apr 22, 2010

I recently bought this car after having seen it in the mall. It is the most aggressive looking Benz in their four door line up. The build quality is fantastic, and for the price you get luxuries you would only expect to find on cars twice as expensive! Performance is nice from a 268 horse power 3.5 liter v6 which allows the car to sprint from 0-60 miles per hour in a mere 6 seconds. The Harman-Kardon 8 speaker surround sound command center provides a wonderfully powerful sound and navigation system. The integrated bluetooth technology is also amazing.Jun 25, 2008

I picked up my 2007 (the review parameter allowed only 2006), C 350 Sports Sedan (U.S. Spec.) from the Stuttgart factory in November. As I pulled away from the factory and entered the Autobahn, I realized that I was driving my dream. Deep power and crisp handling kept me in the fast lane where one needs to generate at least 110+mph - the C 350 readily lead the pack easily cruising at 125mph. The 7 speed automatic was silky, shifting smoothly up and down the gear range. Comfortable sport seating and excellent vision in all directions enabled exceptional road condition management. Heavy rain as I approached my destination was easily managed by the rain sensing wiper system and tires that were sure-footed on all surfaces at speed. The 350 continues to deliver the performance, comfort and reliability that made it a clear choice over the Audi A4 and 3 Series BMW. Dec 30, 2006