Mercedes C-Class Running Costs
Overall Average Rating: 85.41%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 51st
With the latest BMW 3-Series recording yet another top 25 result, this is disappointing for a firm that once prided itself on its engineering.
The C-Class does not do too badly in any category, but high running costs and poor practicality take the edge off. Main plus points are the ride and drive.
Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 9th)
Comfortably into the top 10, Mercedes has closed the gap on BMW. Third place for ease of driving and fourth for ride help, but the firm can improve on its 26th place out of 35 for running costs.
Overall Average: 15th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Mercedes C-Class Owner Reviews Container again
38th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Mercedes C-Class again:
35th in Driver Power 2010
Running Cost: 47th in Driver Power 2010
03-reg , Owner for 1 to 3 years
Build quality and ride are excellent, performance is good, although not as sharp as might be expected from 220bhp, while the overall mpg of 26 over 20,000 miles is acceptable. The cabin confers a nice feeling of security, but the rear visibility is appalling and access to the rear seats is relatively difficult. The seats are very poor and the rake adjustment knob is in a position that is difficult to reach. They habe virtually no support for thighs or lumbar - leather doesn't help. However, the worst aspect of the whole car is the steering, which is heavy, ponderous, provides no real feedback and has very little by way of self-centreing. A comparison with the equivalent BMW would be terminally embarrasing for Mercedes, although Mercedes ownership doesn't make the general public think that the driver is a twat. Why did I buy it then? Well, I like coupes and I guess I'm not the first person to have been seduced by 3 doors and a badge!
Cost: 2/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
I got this motor at a cheap lease cost in April 09. They must have had a glut of cars at the time as I would not be able to have the car now that prices have leveled.
The car looks brilliant!! Rides very well! Wished that I had gone for the C220 rather than the C200 CDI Sport. It needs more urgency. The A4 I had before could almost pull the tyres off and the Merc is supposed to have as many horses but I think they must have judged it with ponies!
Wished the front seats had leather and not plastic!
And finally............ Everybody thinks you have an extra tenner, and with another three pined to each point of the star!
Roll on 2011 and back to Audi I go!
Cost: 3/5
03-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The car is excellent as is my garage from which I bought it. What is SUPERB is Mercedes' service. When I left the lights on in Belgium Mercedes came in 15 minutes at 0745, charged the battery and charged EUR 10! Or was it EUR15? I can't remember but it was so cheap! When my Mercedes van broke down, again in Belgium, my driver did not have Euros to pay but Mercedes had it fixed by a local garage, did not ask for a payment in advance and invoiced me later from their UK office. I would like another VW but this service has persuaded me that I must always buy Mercedes.
Cost: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
The most comfortable car I've owned for sometime. It's performance and economy are very surprising, I have been very impressed with the whole process of buying it from the Mercedes Main Dealer.
I am 6ft3 and as such space is a premium inside. The only problem with it is rear leg room, especially behind me, that said I have no complaints at all ( I don't sit in the back).
Cost: 5/5
V-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
My car has a 2.5 ltr turbo charged diesel engine with an automatic gearbox which gives plenty of smooth power and remarkable acceleration when required. I take trouble to keep the vehicle well serviced, engine and body work, and see no reason why it should not last for a considerable time.
Cost: 5/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
The car is excellent in every way BUT Mercedes service and parts are so expensive that I no longer take it to a Mercedes dealer for anything. They quoted (from a Mercedes list) £1060 to supply and fit a towbar and trailer electrics. Elsewhere £300 incl bypass.
Cost: 5/5
51-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Comfortable, reliable, safe and very economical.
It is a c220 cdi manual model giving 45 mpg plus.
Insurance is also as cheap as a nissan.
The only thing I would change is the foot operated parking brake which can be tricky to use with a manual gearbox.
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
On the whole pleased with the car. However the fuel comsumption is oiver 10% down on manufacturers figures. The Blue Efficiency model should return 47MPG on a run I( am lucky to obtain 34MPG. In Town this is down to 29! Mercedes DO NOT want to know!!!.
Cost: 2/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
An outstanding car. I have the 320CDI Sport Estate and it goes like a sports car, takes a family and their luggage, handles brilliantly does about 40mpg and rides very well. It is everything I could want in a car. On top of that it looks fantastic.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent design, reliable and well built - the C220CDI is also quick, very economical, comfortable to be in, but also fun to drive (it adapts well to different road surfaces and types of road - twisty through to motorway).
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very impressed, i had the old style model previoulsy (54 plate) the new model exceeded my expectations, I still believe the car is klacking in boot space but ths is much better than the older model
Cost: 5/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Hey, it's a Mercedes, it took me years to afford and, frankly, I never want to drive anything else but my needs now are for a smaller car that is more friendly to the environment
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Excellent car. Reasonable fuel economy for medium size petrol automatic. Dashboard poorest feature of car, but everything works as it should.Classier looking than BMW 3 series.
Cost: 4/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Extremely pleased. No problems whatsoever. Economy of well over 40mpg. Reasonable insurance costs. Main dealer servicing costs are below that of many mainstream manufacturers.
Cost: 5/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
I always wanted a Mercedes and they have met my expectations but for future cars I will probably buy a car that is somewhat greener and cheaper to run, relunctantly.
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
You get what you pay for. My car is more expensive than most cars on the roadbut it is fast, stylish, reliable and, I think, it gives good value for money overall.
Cost: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
An excellent estate which provides a good balance of comfort style and performance. Main issue is fuel consumption which is some 5-7 mpg less than I had hoped.
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Use the car for towing a 1500kg caravan and I have found it to excellent.
30% of the 20k miles has been towing. returns a very good mpg.
Cost: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Fantastic. It's expensive to buy but not to run, and it is worth every penny. Exceeds my expectations in just about every way.
Cost: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Owned a C class before this one for 6yrs from new and was very happy with the car. The new C class is I believe even better.
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
excellent car--what one would expect from mercedes,but servicing costs comparatively high--tho'not as high as volvo
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great purchase for a demonstrator. Most whistles and bells were attached and a £5000 reduction off the new price.
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
to repair and service this car is very exspensive also main dealers charge too much money too carry out any work
Cost: 2/5
Q-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
If only the economy was a little better with the auto gearbox I would be happy to keep this car for many years
Cost: 3/5
X-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Superb model of car, but I had an early production model that had not been looked after by its previous owner.
Cost: 2/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Mercedes lives up to a solid reputation. After 10 cars of diffirent makes I have found a car I really like.
Cost: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Delighted except for the electronic ignition system letting me down in a remote part of the country
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent - powerful, refined, premium quality feel and reasonably economical given the performance
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
good looking saloon car that brings younger buyers to a brandonce seen as old fashioned.
Cost: 3/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliable, comfortable, with a good turn of speed and surprisingly economical on fuel.
Cost: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It is the car that I have always wanted to drive and it exceeds my expectations
Cost: 3/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Ideal car for my purpose - carrying dog - tools - towing caravan.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
3rd C Class - this one a great improvement on previous. Very good
Cost: 5/5
Y-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It's not cheap to run but it's comfortable and good to drive.
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It is a good workhorse that is well styled and economical.
Cost: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Fantastic value for money and a pleasure to drive.
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Solid well engineered car. Excellent for touring.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
It is a brilliantly designed and put together car
Cost: 3/5
R-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Good for long journeys, especially on motorways
Cost: 3/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Three Qs - quality (product), quiet and quick.
Cost: 3/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Lovely car, expensive servicing and parts etc
Cost: 4/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
the best i have ever owned apart from my RR.
Cost: 5/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great name, good fun but expensive to keep
Cost: 3/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
lives up to the reputation of the marque
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A great car would recomend to everyone
Cost: 5/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
superbly engineered car but expensive
Cost: 3/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very compfortable, tasteful saloon!
Cost: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Its a beautiful car and I love it.
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
right size, costs could be cheaper
Cost: 3/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
best old runaround i've ever owned
Cost: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Still get a buzz from driving it.
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It's been brilliant so far.
Cost: 3/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 3/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 3/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 4/5
X-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 3/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
Q-reg Petrol, Owner for
Cost: 3/5
03-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 5/5
