2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | CarGurus Test Drive Review

Introduced for 2015, the W205-generation C-Class pushed Mercedes-Benz into a new era of expressive, bold design. Sleek, flowing curves replace the rectilinear profile of the previous C-Class, while the interior looks several years ahead of competitors. Unlike the cheaper CLA, the C-Class never actually feels cheap despite starting at under $40,000. It’s a soothing atmosphere of traditional luxury, high tech, and sporting pretensions.

The C300 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission in either rear- or 4Matic all-wheel drive, which sends 45 percent of power to the front and 55 percent to the rear. The combination is perfect in a car this size. In Sport+ mode, the C300 keeps its turbo pumping and the revs high. Take it down to Comfort mode, and the C300 will loaf along like a proper Mercedes, quiet and calm.

Want more excitement? The new-for-2017 AMG C43 (formerly the C450 AMG Sport) has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 with 362 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, paired exclusively with Benz’s new 9-speed automatic. The bro-tastic muscle version, the AMG C63, brings a loud 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 469 horsepower (or in the C63 S, a stupendous 503). Or you can go in the opposite direction with the C350e, a plug-in hybrid that combines the 4-cylinder from the CLA250 with an electric motor, good for 275 horsepower and a worthless 11 estimated miles of EV-only range. There is a C-Class for every budget and taste. Would you be more interested in buying a C300, or would you want more power in an AMG?

Presenter: Clifford Atiyeh
Producer: Andrew Mutty

*This video included excerpts from demonstration video Mercedes-Benz has published on its YouTube channel.

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[pt]

4 years later, damn that car still looks clean and rad

[patricktangggable]

The background music and volume makes you feel very comfortable to listen to the Reviewer. !!

[michaelsummers]

In December 2016 Mercedes started installing the 9G Tronic into the C-Class in Europe. It's available to order now. Just try the configuration on their website. I had the 7G Tronic on order but have now changed it. The car will be in the UK end of January 2017.

[golfbuddy]

Pretty car! Am I the only person that likes this car MUCH better than the new E class? Styling cues look great on the C and the S, but it didn't translate to the E.

[nejc]

Really gives me the motivation to keep on grinding so that one day I will be in a position of purchasing one of such!

[mrcwisy]

Where I live it’s now 44 k and that’s pretty cheap for it’s quality

[henry]

Thank you for the video. Is LED head light included or in package?

[anns]

Can 2017 C300 Sedan take multiple CDs or just one at a time

[almircorreia]

falta colocar o preço que é o mais importante

[staceO]

my mother has one of these, it's okay.

[azalru]

Tesla Model 3 is a much nicer car. Much roomier cabin and storage, and looks way more modern and pretty. Way sportier and it can drive itself.

[abdullahwraikat]

trying to be BMW ? not like BMW been like Mercedes from the first place ?

[johnnyflores]

Is it better to buy a maintenance package or extended warranty for it? Thinking of buying a 2017 model with about 50k miles

[Romanov]

Bought one, 2017 model, it is so relaxing to drive it i'm really enjoying it...

[HardwiredZ]

I just rented two C300s while on business trips just because I have one at home and like my rentals to be familiar, and just realized why I kept getting thrown off was because my car has the sport steering wheel and the others do not and it feels completely different but I had no idea lol

[nawarg]

Best review ever, very helpful! you earned a Sub!

[Ammarist]

Haha with all that technology and the way i drive, mercedes itself will probably take away my license 😂😂

[anthonyjaswinski]

Thanks for this smart review. I bought a 2016 for 28k and it has never let me down. Always feels like I shouldn't be affording this car. The standard safety is very cool. I thought it was just a gimmick until I almost got into accidents by dumb drivers. And the seat belt always gives you a hug.

[stevieg]

Talking while you drive is not a test drive critique.  How was the acceleration? How were the paddle shifters? Compare the 4matic to rear wheel drive. so much missing!

[connermorgan]

Bought this car slightly used w/ options like the panoramic sunroof in 2020 for $23k. Such a steal and love this car.