2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Starting MSRP $34,800–$61,430

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Average Rating

4.1 out of 5
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Comfort:4.5 out of 5
Performance:4.1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.4 out of 5
Interior Design:4.2 out of 5
Value for the Money:3.9 out of 5
Reliability:4.4 out of 5

17 out of 21 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Smooth Drive

by AwesomeCar
from Dallas, TX | January 27, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great car to drive. very intuitive nav/command system in the car. has all the bells and whistles and gives about 27mpg city/highway combined with a very smooth drive"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Best Car In Its Class

by Small Luxury-Sport Sedan
from Grapevine, TX | January 11, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I just bought my C250 three days ago and am enjoying it even more than I thought that I would. MPG is listed at 31 highway?I'm getting 33.1 highway. The interior is amazing: elegant wood trim, solid as a rock, cutting edge design, ergonomic, and very comfortable for long rides. My seats are MB text, which is simply faux leather. However, it is shine and crack resistant, will wear much better, and is supple to the touch. Compared to comparables such as the Lexus IS and BMW 3 series interior, well, there is no comparison as the Lexus is 90 percent cheap plastic and the 3 series can be busy at times, although elegant. The turning radius is also great?when u-turning on a three lane road, you will end up in between the left and middle lane (hard to explain.) Highway noise is quiet, so road trips are less stressful. Handling is a perfect balance between sport and comfort. Head turning design, great MPG, and reliability all make the C-Class a very compelling purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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might be the best car I ever owned

by roger
from Tallahassee, Fl. | January 6, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I was a bit apprehensive of the 4 cylinder in the 250C. It is amazing. I recently got 32.4 miles on a trip and the engine is smooth and responsive...more than I thought a 4-banger might provide. It is a very comfortable rid. Te wide 2 doors are a bit of a challange in a garage. The voice actived system has not completely learned me but it works. It looks good, drives good, and treats me well."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Smooth ride & fun to drive.

by MBWhite
from NYC | December 20, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Really and amazingly smooth ride. Great in city or highway. It is a smaller car so it's not suitable for someone with a large family. Feel very safe in it!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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OMG for the C63 AMG

by New AMG Owner
from San Diego, CA | December 13, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought a 2012 C63 Edition 1 used with about 5500 miles on it about a month ago. I currently have about 11,000 miles on it -- just a little over average for a month! And, I love the car. My previous car was a 2008 MB SLK (not AMG) and I loved it but was always a bit disappointed with acceleration and deceleration, as well as the sparse amenities in the cabin. The C63 "fixes" all of that. It goes like a rocket, stops on a dime, and does that while riding in great comfort. This is a car one could take to track days, or could take on a fancy date. Except for the gas mileage, it might be the perfect car. On the styling scores, I marked those down for two reasons. Exterior I marked down because, really, the car looks very much like a Honda Accord. Not that Accords don't look nice, but it's not quite the same category. The interior styling I marked down because "German" and "Style" should almost never be used in the same sentence. While the interior is nice, it is far from "stylish." But when you are driving crazy fast your eyes should be outside the car, and not looking at the interior..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Not worth the price tag

by roxyrocks
from League City, TX | November 17, 2012

Rating from

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Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I love the look of this car so I decided to test drive it. I am so glad I did. The inside looks cheap and like parts are just bound to fall apart. The drive was also disappointing. I could feel all the bumps in the road and it was not a smooth ride. I had just test drove the Acura TL and BMW 3 series and both of those drove a lot better. So I have crossed this car off my list."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A


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3 out of 6 found this review helpful

DEALERSHIP.

by reza
from | November 15, 2012

Rating from

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Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 1 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I HAVE VERY BAD EXPERINCE TO BOUT THE C-300 2012 MERCEDES- BANZ $35,000.00 .I AM NOT PAPY AT ALL. IT WAS BIG MISTAKE ."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A


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Mmmmmm

by First time benz owner
from Fairfax VA | September 22, 2012

Rating from

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Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I owned a c class benz 2012. However, the radio control/panel broke down after a month, until today they have not found the problem is. Over all not reliable car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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2012 C300 Sport

by New Benz Owner
from Utah | August 23, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I have had this car for about 3 weeks now, and so far I am very impressed. The bluetooth connectivity works perfectly. The dashboard and controls are very intuitive inspite of the fact that there is a lot of information available. The driver's seat is the most comfortable I have probably ever had the pleasure of being in. I realize this is Mercedes' entry level vehicle, but for a luxury vehicle, there are several options that should come standard that you must pay extra for. Combinations of different Premium packages to get Heated Front Seats, etc. There should also be ventilated Front Seats standard. I had to pay extra for the Bi-Xenon Headlight package. I also had to pay extra for the Navigation Multimedia Package, which included a single CD exchanger and an Ipod/Iphone hook-up. My Multimedia package did not include a back-up camera or a lane-tracking/warning signal. Those are safety features that should just be standard, especially in a luxury car. The 2012 C300 is a 4Matic AWD vehicle. Thus far I have not been overly impressed with the MPG, averaging just 15MPG in town and about 22 MPG on the freeway. All in all, a beautiful, fun car to drive. Great features included, but had to pay to get more of the features I wanted. Those should be standard in a luxury car!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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You Will Not Be Dissapointed

by Andy
from Webster NY | July 18, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Purchased this car in April. Picked the C300 4Matic Luxury model. Wanted the Blind Spot option so we had to get the Navigation which we really did not want. Although I must say the Navigation option works flawlessly. The blind spot option is not much good though. The car has to right in the blind spot area before it lights up. If I could do it over I would not get it. Have it on a Volvo and it lights up 3 car lengths before it gets in the blind spot area. Was not sure about the MbTek but after you get used to it its nice. Not as nice as leather by any means but it will not crack and needs less maintenance. The car handles great and rides like a dream. Stops on a dime. Solid as a tank. We have not had it back for anything. I love the service at ten thousand miles instead of 7500. The only thing I would change would be skipping the Blind Spot function. Other than that this is the best car we have had so far. Gas mileage is only 23mpg average but with all wheel drive I guess thats expected. Had I not got the navigation and blind spot I would have rated the value for the money a 5."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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