Overview & Reviews

The new model year brings freshened exterior styling to the C-Class. A new dash, redesigned seats and tweaked trim pieces help to polish the interior up a bit, as well. A new audio system with six speakers and a CD player is standard across the board. Further updates include an improved short-throw six-speed manual transmission and revised suspension tuning. A DVD-based navigation system is newly available, while the C320 wagon has been discontinued. The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

• State-of-the-art safety and luxury features, three body styles to choose from, pleasing power from top V6 engine.

• More expensive than competitors, ordinary cabin furnishings, small backseat.

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By John Gangemi - July 28 - 10:00 am

  Excellent auto. Fun to drive

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  Buy Stock in a Tire Company - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Jack - July 20 - 7:46 pm

  My 2005 MB c230 Kompressor so far has been a pretty big disappointment. It only has 16K on it and Ive already had to buy three (3) sets of tires. It chews them up like cheap candy. The dealer has done 2 alignments already and multiple tire balances. The road noise is horrific after only a few thousand miles on each new set. The dealer has NOT been helpful. I try to drive as conservatively as possible but it still chews the tires up. Im considering going back to a BMW. The MB is a nice car but I cant afford to keep buying tires like this. My dealer has been ZERO help. MB has not returned my calls or letters. Guess its time for an attorney. Buyer Beware.

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  Interior Leather Quality - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By sonny - June 14 - 5:23 pm

  Great car but few problems since I bought the car. Engine is excellent. Interior leather is not of a good quality especially arm rest and center console-peeling. Other small problems such as sensors malfunctions.

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  C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Debbie - May 18 - 11:13 pm

  This is the most fun car to drive that I have ever owned. All the bells and whistles anyone could ask for. It hugs the road in turns and acceleration in this 4cyl. engine is excellent

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  The "Poor-Mans" Mercedes is Gold - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By David - August 8 - 12:13 am

  Drivers seat is hard to get in and out of because of a low seat and cramped cockpit, right leg annoyingly rests against center console but I eventually got used to it. Transmission went after one year due to "metal shavings" Still not quite sure what that means, but Mercedes replaced it under warranty and gave me an E-Class sedan to drive while it was being repaired, as theyve done for all my service check-ups as well. The steering wheel controls, which offer menu options to change settings on the vehicle, are overly complicated and require too much time to learn that I, or any other working husband and father, has time to learn. I still have trouble with those menus. Truly compared to the BMW 3-series I tested this car is gold. The engine sound is truly invigorating. The back seat is a little small but my kids fit fine and the trunk is spacious. Very intuitive design and very safe. The car has a luxury feel for an affordable price and I would highly reccomend it.

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  Looks great, but quality could be better - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Pike - June 24 - 3:13 am

  I love how my C230 looks inside and out! However, it is slow and I have had it in the shop for issues w/ tail lights, brakes, amplifier (twice), driver seat motor bad, steering column motor bad. Total of 6 times that were unscheduled maint. I plan to buy a BMW next.

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  Great car but w/typical euro bugs - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By vadersv8 - August 4 - 7:11 pm

  Ive had this car for about 3 mos and bought it used with 78k and so far its been a decent car. My gripe is mainly the lil buggy issues. 1. Driver side front parking lamp went out, now its working again. 2. Instrument cluster stopped working however the center digital center gauge is working fine and the dash lights still work. In other words, all the needles are at 0. Its an excellend drive and its pretty quiet on the road/freeway but Mercedes is suppose to be a well made automobile, but with little annoying things like this coming up it could potentially make the driver not want to purchase this brand of car again. Ps: This car has automatic trans.

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  A Tiger on the Road - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By sgbmedia - March 22 - 2:28 pm

  I bought my 2005 C230K at 67,000 mi for $13,000 three years ago and just turned 165,000 mi and am very pleased with it. I drive between Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas weekly and it has really never let me down. Plenty of kick from the supercharged 1.8L 4 cyl engine and the slap shift auto trans is great although it tends to over rev when putting it through extreme shifts at 70mph+.

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  C320 4Matic - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By cdrscee - September 9 - 6:36 pm

  This is every bit a Mercedes. It may be the entry level but it lacks nothing in handling, luxury or safety and fit. You pull up next to a Cadillac and you know why you chose Mercedes.

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  Great value for the money - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By rock7111 - August 13 - 2:33 pm

  Take the time to test drive one of these if you have not already. Dont be mislead by reading the reviews for the coupe variant of the C-Class; that coupe was an abortion of a vehicle and shouldve never been built. I know because I traded one in for this sedan. I decided to give MB one more shot and Im glad that I did. The C- Class sport sedan is a stunning machine. The interior is finely crafted; the engine is smooth & responsive despite being supercharged. Road noise is very low, and if you get the entertainment package, prepared to be wowed by the audio. If you cant stomach the 06 pricing, look for one of these 05 beauties on the pre-owned lot - you will not be disappointed.