2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport review from North America
"The C350 offers standard, tried-and-true Mercedes excellence at a surprisingly affordable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
The C350 is an excellent luxury small car.
The C350 larger engine is a big improvement over the C300, which is underpowered and poor value.
Gas mileage leaves something to be desired (21/25), but is adequate given the engine size.
The interior is typical Mercedes - sleek, minimalistic but elegant.
The rear legroom is plenty adequate.
The trunk is on the small side.
The sound system is excellent, and the standard 6 CD changer is something the competition does not offer, but the Mercedes navigation system is not very user-friendly, and not as good as most aftermarket navigation systems.
Handling and steering are excellent.
Rear sensors/rear view camera is not available on the C-class, although it is available in all competitors.
Surprisingly affordable and fairly priced for a Mercedes.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Year of manufacture | 2009 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1100 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escape |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2009 |