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The C-Class Experience

Advantages: All the comfort of a Mercedes with the performance and control of top of the range exec
Disadvantages: Every features costs you money..if you have to pay BIK tax then you will be hurt by the CO2 levels

As a driver of the C220 CDI Sport Auto (08) model I have to openly admit that this vehicle surpasses any of its rivals. As an employee of a fleet management company I have the benefit of being able to test drive most prestige vehicles and where the BMW 320 and Audi A4 finish the C220 CDI Sport is just beginning! Where to start... well from a purely astethic point of view the C-Class is a joy to behold. With a high specification sports body kit and ...
...only ideal for executive drivers but is also a stylish vehicle which appeals to almost any driver. Whilst the appearance of the vehicle is fantastic the drive is what really had me. Fast, reliable, and comfortable are just a few words to describe the C220 CDI Sport, but in addition to this the vehicle is an animal. When compared wiht the BMW 320 equivalent the handling is superior. When you take a corner at a higher speed than you should have done ...

Dominic1985 22.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fun family driving

Advantages: Sporty performance, good use of space, fuel consumption
Disadvantages: Only 2 rear seatbelts

I loved my CDi Sport. It was ideal as a family car yet could still be driven hard. The ride comfort was good and the drive felt sporty. Yet the fuel consumption was amazing, often over 50mpg indicated on motorway drives! With two teenage kids rear seating is important. They enjoyed the sculptured rear seats and found the view good. The luggage space was fine for us as a family. We enjoy continental holidays and had plenty of room for all cases. ...

ianmantel 19.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Mercedes C 220 CDI Sportcoupe

One Year with the Mercedes C270CDi

Advantages: powerful engine , good ride quality , luxury interior
Disadvantages: modest fuel economy

...quality is now up to Mercedes standard. The safety factors are excellent and I have benefited from both the ESP which electronically corrects potential slides , and high braking quality. Roadholding is superb and the engine power comes in rapidly and smoothly across the range . Servicing costs are reasonable and only come round every 15K miles , although fuel economy is not a feature. If you are considering a compact executive saloon this model ...

AHK2 01.02.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Mercedes C 270 CDI

Mercedes c180 '94 petrol manual, 150k

Advantages: Realiable, reasonable looks, good handling
Disadvantages: no Air con

Mercedes c180 '94 petrol manual, 150k on the clock (owned for 4 months) Mercs are class apart! Very good for its age. A very reliable engine! I did around 1000 miles in one trip in less than 15 hours and the engine showed no sign of fatigue. The maximum it can go is 110 miles/hour. Not very fast for a dash between signals. Its rear wheel drive, if you accelerate a bit too much on a roundabout or turn on a rainy day, you'd seem like Jeremy on Top ...
...pig in summer! around 24 miles to a gallon in city and around 30 on motorway. I can't think of any problem I had with the car apart from a routine Tracking (wheel alignment and balancing). I never had to spend a pence on repair. Overall a very good and reliable car to own. Not as expensive or difficult to maintain as people think. ...

lovmacars 21.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Mercedes C 180

Unreliability

Advantages: Some good accessories, comfortable ride
Disadvantages: Poor reliability, expensive servicing, disgraceful aftercare

...services carried out by a Mercedes main agent and 2 by qualified mechanics. The cost of the above repairs are/will be in excess of £3,000 (for a car less than 6 years old). I have approached both the Mercedes main agents where I bought the vehicle from and written to Mercedes, Germany. You may want to know that it has all been in vain and they can not even tell me the expected design life of the components that have failed. After first writing ...
...So beware when buying a Mercedes C class, they are not all you may think they are especially from a quality/reliability viewpoint. You will be expected to pay top class money but will not get a top class service from this once renowned (but no longer) car manufacturer. Writing to the main office is a meaningless task and any excuse comes back from them. Dave ...

password006 30.08.2008 · Read full review
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