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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 W205 (2014-2020)
Also referred to as: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 W205 2019 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 W205 2021. BlueTEC, (No Badge), d
NickSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
A cut-corners car!
This car (C200 Bluetec) was purchased brand new by my mother from Mercedes-Benz Sydney in late 2015, has been used everyday since & has been a major disappointment.
The 1.6L Turbo-Diesel is one of the slowest engines i have ever experienced & gets absolutely smoked by my 2007 Honda Accord Euro which was her previous car. Turbo lag is horrendous and the noise inside the cabin means that the stereo system has to be turned right up to actually hear the thing. The stop-start system makes things 10 times worse taking ages to wake back up after cutt...Read more
ing out the engine. The vehicle's run-flat tires make the ride a very rough one, every small bump makes a huge noise and shakes you like you've run over a rock. They are also damn expensive costing 300 hard earned dollars per tire every time they need to be repaired & in the nearly 4 years that we've owned the car have had to be replaced three times which is an absolute joke. The infotainment system is a slow-laggy mess and looks incredibly cheap. So much so that my mother prefers the 2007 Navigation system in the Honda that i drive. The touch pad & swivel wheel combination is so clumsy to use compared to the touchscreen in my car & even the remote touch joystick in my Dad's 2016 Lexus RX450h! The random issues in the vehicle make you question Merc's slogan of 'The Best or Nothing'. Back door's randomly opening whilst driving, transmission shifter taking three or four goes to actually change from park to drive and so much more!Purchased in October 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Dealers for $68,500.00.
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RAULSydney, NSW
not worth it
I bought c200 sedan in 2015 - a supposedly reliable car. My endless negative experinces suggest otherwise. For me, buying a Mercedes has been one of the most disheartening experiences, from the time of my first service. To make matter worse, problems dont seem to get resolved in the first instance, despite the promise of unwavering quality. The service centre seems unable, and to a certain extent, complacent in resolving the issues. Initially, it was just the car that fell completely short of my expectations, now the service centres ranks first...Read more
. Kudos to Mercedes in providing a total expereience! The first simple and easily solvable issue was the tyre being fitted inside out. However, the technician refused to accept this. The error was confirmed to me by another private, reliable car service dealer. The second issue was a constant rattling noise. After the first unsuccessful service, this was only fixed after a second review. The third issue was loss of power while changing gear from the second to third position. I diligently reported this during my second service. The capable technicians did not think it pertinent to resolve it before the third. The list seems endless. But I want to write these down knowing fully welll that Mercedes will not pay heed to any of this. Soon the loss of power recurred. A reputed,reliable company like Mercedes explained it as 'driver behaviour issue'. So, it is still unresolved. As if this wasnt enough, the intelligent light system malfunctioned which has not yet been fixed. Owning a Merc has been a completely harrowing experience. In spite of the Merc being a decent driving expereince, after the recent service, I have just given up plans of buying another Merc because of the lousy and incompetent customer service experience.Purchased in August 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Dealers for $77,000.00.
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Run flat tyres
I purchased the car as a demo in 2016 and I have replaced the tyres twice. The life of run flat tyres is less than 20,000 klms in my case and I believe more publicity needs to be given to this major deficit in an otherwise beautiful car. I believe many others drivers on run flat tyres are also experiencing the same poor tyre performance. I do not believe run flat tyres are fit for purpose on Australian roads. $2000/year on tyres alone is a big hit. Am I right or wrong?
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Annhobart
- 9 reviews
Good solid car
Obviously being a merc the purchase price was large and the petrol and service cost are too. That aside it is a well built responsive car with some great features. Above all it is safe and reliable. I previously had a c180 coupe which was three years old. It was also a very attractive car but once my grand child came along the two doors were not practical.
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HGSydney, NSW
- 9 reviews
- 5 likes
Excellent piece of engineering, but here is why I won't be buying one
I drive my friend's C200 for about 3-4 months a year when he is overseas, so it is not mine. This is a great piece, has good performance for a 1800cc engine, with plenty of luxury and comfort.
Suspension is really good and you can adjust this, as well as engine performance. It sticks to road on corners very well.
Quality of the sound system is world class.
I love the gear change knob on the steering wheel, indeed I get so used to it I miss it when I drive my own car.
I like that the mirrors fold automatically when you lock the car and ex...Read more
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Ashwini SharmaSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 9 reviews
- 6 likes
So So
I bought a brand new Mercedes Benz C200 in 2014. Driving experience is just perfect. It feels like you are on the clouds. Extremely smooth and quiet. However not much of a legroom if you are a tall person. The features are great along with reverse park assist. Running costs are extremely expensive. Tyre replacement is about $400. My main issue is with the keys. The batteries needed to be changed every 6 months which is quite odd. The car would be locked after I have parked. But once I approach the car a bit later and use my remote to open the c...Read more
ar, it stays locked. This has caused a bit of embarrassment especially when I have my hands full of shopping bags. I had to physically remove the cover on the door handle and jiggle a bit to open the door. For a brand new expensive car, this should not be a problem. There are no heated seats. There is no head up display on the windscreen. BMW has this feature and the only reason I did not go ahead with purchasing a BMW was because the driving performance was not as good as Mercedes.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
dblMelbourne
- 8 reviews
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
The steering is so precise. So easy to drive. Interior is exceptional..10/10.. Would recommend this car to anyone.. Absolutely love it!!! Very spacious inside, its so comfortable, l could live in it. Definitely would recommend all the options though to experience sheer luxury. If l could rate 10 stars l would!!!
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Nice but not what it should be.
Very nimble and enough power but gearbox feels nervous and just doesn't quite deliver that European luxury car feel. Handles well but doesn't feel sure footed. Run flat tyres are a disaster if you get stuck somewhere a decent distance from a tyre shop, especially on a long weekend. The computer is very slow to navigate. Nice styling and great seats. All in all I went from an Audi Quattro which was quite a bit older to this and expected to be pleasantly surprised but wasn't...although I reminisced on what a great car it was when I drove a new Camry!
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Not again.Gotham
- 9 reviews
Good car
Great in most respects, I would strongly suggest getting a few options, not cheap but well worth them.
Intelligent LED lights...they make country driving much better.
Air suspension.... I didn't get this but wish I had, not for sporty driving but more control over speed humps and steep driveways you can raise it to stop the scape.
Intelligent cruise control.....great not only country driving but city traffic works perfect to take some stress away.
The Diesel engine is very good, Syd to Melb shout 4.6Lt/100 klm and no smell, hardly any diesel noise.
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Blake03Sydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Very expensive vehicle to maintain!! Poor Design!!
After being a loyal BMW customer for over 15 years we decided to replace one of our BMW's with the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205, What a horrible experience it has been.
The bump in the road was a worrying one, the vehicles rear tyres wore out in 15,000 klms! at $600.00 a pair it was a cost that wasn't accounted for. After speaking with three Benz dealers its normal for the W205 to "Chew" rear tyres, together with an A service (Oil Change) cost of $750.00 the bill comes to a yearly cost of $1,350.00. if you add the 2nd year of ownership cost ...Read more
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krystal888WA, 6024
- 25 reviews
Excellent car, poor service
After buying a brand new Mercedes Benz from Westpoint Star in Osborne Park, you would think that you would receive good customer service but it was terrible. They don't return your calls and there servicing charges are ridiculous. The car however is top notch! It is very smooth to drive and is very luxurious - what you would expect! So great car but many purchase from different dealer.
Excellent car
Very poor service
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Warning: "Diesel Motors" in Bentley, WA is also very poor indeed. while my old merc was being serviced there the interior carpets were replaced with a set that's full of holes on the driver side, and... Read more
very thin (clearly not even mercedes brand). they denied it was any of their staff, of course, but they didn't replace themselves. i have since been advised by friends that it's an open secret that mercedes' customer service is abysmal the world over.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Stanasked
I replaced my transmission but now it is not shifting from parking position.Any ideas?
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The inhibitor switch on Transmission is likely not working return it to the workshop who did job for a diagnostic check
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dbl
Having this car for 2 years..l hate the run flat tyres on these!! TOO MUCH ROAD NOISE. JUST LIKE HAVING A FLAT TYRE ALL THE TIME!! Have to keep replacing them even when not due to...Such a hassle!! And an expensive one.