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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class consumer reviews

$31,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2008 C-Class Mercedes-Benz
(99 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.4
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Wonderful car and a great value

This is my third C, and by far the best one yet. My only gripe is the exposed cup holders. I wish they would be covered like my 2003 C was. Other than that, no complains.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great everyday car

I looove this car. I've had 1 lexus, 3 MBs, 2 BMWs and 1 Porsche. This is by far the best daily driver of them all. Of course it's not going to perform as great as the c63...but it's 1/2 the price so who cares? The handling is great and the looks beat the 3-series by far. LOVE it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Car

This is my second MB. Still have the first one, a 1998 ML 320. They are very good cars. My wife drives this one and she gets comments on it alot. Very sporty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best in Class!

Terrific all around performer... Feels like a $70,000 Luxury Sedan. Minor annoyances are: below par standard audio system, no sunglass/coin holders & lack of power lumbar/steering wheel control.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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A wonderful Car

This is my 3rd Benz. I did the European Delivery program and drove it for 1500 miles around Europe before delivery in the USA. The car behaved perfectly - a real pleasure to drive and is loaded with great features ( though the hard drive based nav system did not work until delivery in USA which was a bit of a niggle ). In fact I like the car so much I'm strongly considering getting another for my wife - as she likes it a lot too! The electronics are intuitive and well presented - so far I haven't needed to look at the Manual at all - which is a statement I cannot make for other car brands. Great job Mercedes!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best car I have ever owned

This is the second Merc I have owned the first was a 2007 200K sport This is its replacment the new shape 200K sport What a different car it is better in every dept. I have also owned 2 BMW a 325 M sport and a 320D M sport the new Merc is better in all depts would recomend it to anyone enjoy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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No words to describe this monster

I drove the old C Class but ooooh noooo, this one is a real beauty, no comparison. It is entirely different. MB people did a great job making life hard for the 3 series.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loved it - for 3 months until it was totalled

Had the Luxury model 300 4matic with Premium II pkg, Multimedia pkg, ipod int, Pano roof & the sport grille conversion kit. It was fantastic in the snow - better than SUV 4wd's. We had over 100" this winter and the 4matic was 1st priority - excellent control and traction. Car was fun to drive. Favorite features were nav controls intuitive, HK sound system w/hard drive, comfortable leather seats, exterior look, panoramic roof... just loved everything. Last car was an e-class & I've had 2 bmw's - this car was my favorite. Unfortunately a 3/4 ton pickup lost control and drove over my car, passengers were well protected by ultra strength steel. Was so pleased w/this vehicle that I bought 2nd one exact same car & options.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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THE BEST OF ITS KIND!

I have owned 3 BMW's, 1 Volvo, 1 VW, 1 Ford, and 1 Mercury. I like the very grounded and solid feel of the new C class. It's stylish and looks like a mini version of the S class. I took it for a test drive and was impressed with the acceleration response, amazing supension and ergonomic design. I highly recommed the new C class!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive, 4matic is great, love the multimedia

I've had 3 other MBs, 2 BMW's, 3 Fords and a Toyota. This is the best car I've ever owned. It's not as roomy as my last car the E class, but I like the size. The interior appearance is enhanced by getting the luxury model and adding the wooden steering wheel. Also added additional chrome on the exterior door handles and mirrors. My car has the P2 package and the MM pkg. The design of the nav/ipod/command system is great. Instead of reaching across to a touch screen your right arm rests along the arm rest with the controls at your fingertips. The 4matic is fantastic in the snow - better than 4wd SUV. This car is solid and quiet, has tight turning radius, handles great, and is very reasonably priced - even loaded. Bluetooth was easy to set up- finds your phone and you add it to the list via the command screen. The only negative is that the power seats have no memory.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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