Overview & Reviews

Only minor changes are in store for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Front seat-mounted pelvic airbags have been added to all models, and the optional hard drive-based navigation system now offers 40GB of storage space as well as Zagat restaurant information. Driver side memory settings with a power steering column and a tilt-down reverse passenger mirror are now standard on the C350 (and optional on other models as part of a package). In addition, Sport sedans get a newly designed instrument cluster.

• Distinct sport- and luxury-oriented models, stable handling, smooth ride quality, massively capable C63 AMG, impressive Multimedia package, excellent build quality.

• Six-cylinder engines not quite as powerful as those of some competitors, austere interior, no manual transmission available on the C350 or C63 AMG.

User Reviews:

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  Our second review....LOVE IT! - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By coadster - October 13 - 5:20 pm

  This is a followup as we just completed an 1200 mile roadtrip with 2 adults, 2 large dogs and lots of stuff. Car exceeded our expectations....all across the board (and we have owned new E class/5 Series, Jag XJ prior).

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  Dont bother with C300, get C350 - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Mac Binger - March 28 - 2:13 pm

  After looking at many cars like the Audi A4, Cadillac CTS, and VW Jetta, we decided on purchasing this 2009 Mercedes C350 Sport. We have no regrets. This car looks fantastic in red. We were not interested in the basic c class cars, as BMW and Audi makes much better alternatives, but this car is amazing. After driving it thousands of miles to our home after picking it up, we were happy about the pick up and comfort of this car. While not as comfortable as our Cadillac STS, it has more personality and sporty style. The 3.5 V6 is fast and steering is very sensitive and responsive. Overall we are very happy about the purchase.

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  Fun to drive - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Bayoudude - December 15 - 10:46 am

  This is car is amazing. It has great pick up, amazing sound system, and great standard features. Its fun to drive and gets many looks. I have had it for almost two months and it keeps getting better with time. I find myself making excuses so I can go drive the car. Well worth the price.

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  Brass tacks - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Brent - September 27 - 7:20 am

  Having owned the C300 for a year now i wanted to review it based on the experiences i have had. First of all i want to list all the good things about this car. The exterior is perfect in every way. The interior with the exception of the cruise control lever is designed very well. I do enjoy the fact that everything has worked like a charm without one problem...well done. Now for the bad. The seats are downright uncomfortable in every way. Too hard and cramped. The steering is just plain boring and unattached to the road. The car is just not fun to drive. I feel i should just buy a Honda next time and forget it if i want reliable and boring. A good car but not what i expect.

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  Much improved - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By asiafish - June 21 - 8:40 pm

  This is my 3rd C class Mercedes, following a 2001 C240 and a 2005 C230 Kompressor, and is easily the best of the lot. It is faster than any of my previous ones, more luxurious and far better built. The only area where it fails to live up, at least to my 2005, is in its aggression-factor. The 2005 C230 Sport was simply a far more aggressive car, with much stiffer springs, deeper and firmer bolstering on the seats and a loud and sporty exhaust. Of course, the new car is far more luxurious and still adequately sporty.

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  Absolutely in love with the car! - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By E - March 18 - 9:20 am

  This is my first Mercedes and I absolutely love it! I bought a 2008 model with package 2, and enjoy every day of driving it. Very beautiful, people always look at it. Good gas mileage, excellent handling, very smooth and quiet ride, excellent breaking: stops immediately with hardly any noticeable impact. Excellent suspension offers comfort or sport ride options. Powerful V6 engine, traction control and 4matic all wheel drive helps to handle the car very well on the slippery roads and snow. Has lots of neat features inside and out.

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  Loving My AMG - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By AMG Believer - March 16 - 2:26 pm

  Was on the fence between the M3, E63, 09 CTS-V and the C63. Boy did I make the right choice. This car is absolutely amazing. I hit 160 and the car felt like it was just getting started. Only complaint is the tires - already had to replace at 7k miles, but that was more a function of driver (hee hee). Anyway, this sedan is the real deal. My wife, who I had to convince to let me buy, even loves to take it out for the occassional Sunday stroll.

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  Wheres the Beef? - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By 997C2S CAB - February 8 - 6:06 pm

  Ive owned many M-Bs since 1984. This is a very nice car, but after a month, I wish Id gotten the C350. I also have an 06 Porsche Carerra S Cab and just turned in an 07 E350. It has P1,P2,Nav,18s and Panoramic Roof. All that stuff works great, but the seats are not as comfortable as my E350 was. My two major gripes are the brakes and power. I do 70% freeway driving and at 65 mph, this motor has limited passing ability. Punch it and it makes a lot of noise, but takes an hour to get around a big rig, especially on an uphill grade. I guess it depends on what youre used to. Additionally, the car is underbraked. You really feel the brakes straining to bring the car down when needed.

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  Ho Hum - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Brad - February 6 - 5:26 pm

  Its a performance car only for people who have never owned a performance car. Everything is an option and you feel like youre getting nickled and dimed. Mercedes quality has been below average for a long time (hence no purchase) but maybe now its getting better. Got this car at a good price so I bought it. Hope I dont regret it.

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  Not impressed after just 5 months - 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  By Steven Miller MD - February 3 - 9:20 pm

  My wife and I purchased a 2009 C300 this past May at a local dealership. We got employee pricing via a friend who works there. We read a lot of great reviews and some bad reviews and found both sides to be true. The car drives smooth and quietly on highways and backroads but is boring to drive. The suspension is soft but contolled. The engine is smooth but drinks gas like an SUV. It is also not that powerful for a $46k luxury car. The exterior look is what got us to consider it but the interior plastics are very low quality. Steering is a bit disconnected. The brakes feel squishy after long high speed stops.