Mercedes C-Class saloon (2011-2014) review - CarBuyer

Mercedes-Benz has given the C-Class a comprehensive overhaul, and the latest version of the popular saloon is better than ever. The more aggressive new grille and bumpers help it stand out, while inside, the dash has been totally redesigned, with better materials, a modernised layout and a slick new integrated media screen.The very latest face-lifted Mercedes C-Class has over 2,000 new components and whilst it looks familiar on the outside, the changes are most noticeable in the cabin. This raft of improvements make the C-Class a serious contender in the premium compact saloon class and a worthwhile competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.

[DMT]

Still a great looking car even up against the new models.

[lukaszwiktorowicz]

I got mine 2 months ago! Absolutely in love with it! I think they did an amazing job with the design as it feels quite modern even today!

[myzonedr]

I'm still driving this car... And surprisingly I still love this car

[MakaveliA.B]

Amazing facelift still holing up till this day !

[burimi]

Get over the foot-operated parking brake, this has been a signature Mercedes feature for decades. 

[prototypeAleks]

if you saw one of his reviews you saw them all.

[meehrabmaan]

You forget to showcase the bootspace mat

[Englandman]

beautifull car, i dont now why but it drags my attention so much

[Θανάσης-χψ]

This looks so much better than the new one imo

[Cbrider]

Get mine this weekend love the look and great prices to be had and low mileage too can't wait can see me having this car along time.

[gauravsingh]

One of the best small sedan I still drive it without getting bored

[autogefuehl]

Do you have an opinion on the new C-Class already?

[beastboygamer.]

mashallah a beautiful car planing to buy a c180 amg or kompressor same model should I rather buy amg or kompressor

[zKaizen]

Just got our C200 BE Turbo 2012 last month loving it!

[BadgerinSC]

I bought a 2012 C 350 last week (USA version). My previous car was a 2005 BMW 325i and my wife has an BMW X3, so I'm not some Mercedes homer. I planned on testing 6 or 7 entry level luxury cars but I tested a C 350 (and 250) and it was over. The current C Class is amazing. I was sikd even before we hit the freeway. Best sound system I've ever heard, and it simply glides over the road. BMW 3 Series is great, but the steering is a bit heavy and it just doesn't feel as luxurious.

[batteryfarmfilms]

I personally don't think the manual is anywhere near as bad as what he makes out. It still drives superbly and the gearbox feels fine. Feels lots higher quality inside as oppose to 3 series.

[craig]

Foot brake is easy to use, steering wheel is central over the seat ( perhaps the reviewer has an offset sternum) car is very very comfortable and excellent to drive and has all of the requirements you would need for British roads. Interesting that there are never any other cars on the road when these reviews are filmed, not very lifelike at all and not a true representation; what’s the car like in traffic, vision for seeing other road vehicles, parking in multi storeys etc etc

[Siper]

I never had an interest in Mercedes, until the past couple of years with some of M-B's new designs. Really nice stuff, and I love the C.

[thethoroughbred]

This review is silly. Merc's are known to have foot operated hand brakes. It's under £30k it's budget, there's only so much you can ask for. The rear legroom should be small some people want a smaller car. If one wants a large car they will have to pay for one. Also it is rear wheel drive, for those that care will want a Merc, for those that don't they can opt for an Audi or VW. And don't compare a Merc to a BMW. The driving dynamic of a Merc should be relaxing not sporty. Now quality...?

[EdwardSinclair]

Oh yes I love the GLK, hope it comes to the UK soon. I drove it when I was on holiday and absolutely loved that car...