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 used car! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By 34 yo father of 3 - October 29 - 8:50 pm

  Compared to a used 2004 2D BMW 325Ci 5- speed coupe with similar mileage and my previous 4D BMW 325i auto -- the MB wins hands down: more elegant and classy, while almost as sporty and peppy. Ride is smooth and quiet. Seats are very comfortable for a family of 4. Mileage is terrific considering performance. Put side-by-side, the MB is much more of a head-turner than the BMW. No regrets so far!

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  This is the car to buy! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Art/ La Quinta, CA - October 21 - 10:00 am

  I have owned BMWs before and was just ready to buy another when a friend suggested I check out the C230 Compressor.. Boy am I sure glad I did! Beautiful styling, luxury interior, smooth ride and with the turbo compressor engine, I have more horsepower than a BMW325- but with 33mpgs on the highway and 25 mpgs in the city! The best of all worlds!

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  Too fun to drive! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Rami - October 17 - 7:36 pm

  Ive had my 05 C230 Sport Sedan for about 2 months now and I cant tell you how impressed I am with her. She is sexy, sleek and women love the car! I have about 3k on the car, and it hasnt given me a single problem to complain about. Gas mileage is great, especially because Im a student. The car handles amazing. My brother just got a 2005 Honda S2000 for about the same price as mine, and its not nearly as pratical and 20 times sportier, but the C230 is just as fun to drive. Its the best entry level luxury/sport sedan for me. I got a better price on her then the 325 or the a4, plus everyother person out there has a BMW or Audi. For 30gs my money is more than well spent.

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  Best Sports Sedan below $70k - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Al S. - October 16 - 10:00 am

  A very together car. Sharp looking, with a very silky smooth engine and transmission. Gobs of torque that comes on low in the power band. I thought I’d miss a clutch but now prefer the speedshift. Not as good as the Ferrari’s but better then Porsche. The C55 has a clean interior with great ergonomics. I tested the CTS-V, its cheap interior, confusing shifter, and wheel hop means it’s still a work in progress. I also tested the M3/M5.The M3 too small, becoming outdated. The M5(02-03)nice but a bit heavy in the handling, however nicer rear seating then the C55. All 3 Germans have great engines though. Tried the S4, not a fan of AWD and the styling is just ok. Interior is comparable to the C55.

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  A car named Desire - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Tarun - August 14 - 6:26 pm

  Excellent driving pleasure with pleasing exteriors. Responds to control very well. Superior acoustics and a 6 change CD player make driving fun. Besides, the dealership is excellent with tremendous post sales follow up. In fact, that was the major deciding factor as the Lexus and BMW salespersons were so lacklustre in their sales pitch that I was apprehensive if they would have any post-sales interest in me at all. However, still feel I was slightly overcharged for the car so go with the invoice and dont budge while bargaining.

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  Reliable and fun - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Jeff - April 9 - 11:10 am

  Ive had a 2005 C230 Sport Sedan for 2 years now and love the car. With the AMG styling and upgrades the sport sedan has its a real head turner. I have had zero problems with the car and I drive it about 30000 miles a year. Ive only brought it in for scheduled maintanence and had a couple recall problems fixed. Id buy this car again and would recommend it to anyone. My friend has a BMW 325xi and my Benz is much more fun to drive

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  Wonderful Auto - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By William Wood - April 6 - 11:40 am

  From the drive away from the dealer, we have enjoyed every moment. We were Toyota Camry fans but now there is no way we would give up our MB.

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  c32 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Ron Smith - March 22 - 11:50 am

  Have had no problem so far with 11,000 miles on car.

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  Its Love - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By benzy - March 18 - 10:00 am

  I literally walked into the dealer to pick up a new 2004 but someone got mine! So a week later I got a new 2005 right off the truck. Wow, I love this car and the interior and performance updates that seem minor on paper make for a completely different ride. Just a great package. Refined, responsible, fun, comfortable, zippy. I drove the BMW 3 series and the Audi A4 but just fell in love with this one right away. Dont be consumed by Mercedes shy reviewers that focus on too many specs. My advice. Drive it. Although, they have discontinued the Coupe (I was lucky to get the 2005) Try the sedan. Even Dad is impressed... He has a 500 S Class - Were always competing!

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  I like this car - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Fray Castulo - March 11 - 11:53 pm

  Love the mileage, 24 in the city, up to 35 on I-95 with performance. Mine is a 6 speed manual. Love to accelerate in 2nd gear. Stability is super and so is breaking. Would change it only for another C class.