2006
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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$29,200
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sport Sdn 2.5L
    Starts at
    $29,200
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Luxury Sdn 3.0L
    Starts at
    $32,950
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Luxury Sdn 3.0L 4MATIC
    Starts at
    $34,750
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sport Sdn 3.5L
    Starts at
    $37,550
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Luxury Sdn 3.5L
    Starts at
    $38,150
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Luxury Sdn 3.5L 4MATIC
    Starts at
    $39,950
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr AMG Sdn 5.5L
    Starts at
    $54,450
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Three new V-6 engine choices
362-hp V-8 in C55 AMG
All-sedan lineup for 2006
Luxury and Sport models
Five- or seven-speed automatic

The good & the bad

The good

Performance and handling potential of C55 AMG
Interior space
Mercedes-Benz reputation

The bad

Price of C55 AMG
Fuel economy of C55 AMG
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years old or less / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles
Dealer certification
164-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 66 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.6
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

By Super Sammy from BURKE
Owns this car
December 26, 2020

I'll always own a Mercedes

Mercedes really are The Best!! Everything is Too Notch! The performance and gas mileage are great! Buy one whenever you can! There will be no regrets
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Alxgilbert from Buffalo, NY
Owns this car
October 18, 2020

2006 Mercedes C280 4Matic Sedan

Outstanding comfort, luxury, and strong all wheel drive V6 performance in a small scale 4 door. Price you pay for the refinement is that gas mileage is only about 16 mpg in the city however. Has been utterly dependable with minimal unscheduled maintenance issues.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 3 trim levels:

  • AMG (1 style)
  • Luxury (4 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class owners.

Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. 90.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 66 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.4

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