Dennis bGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 11 reviews
- 1 like
C220 cdi
Great car very comfortable nice and very easy to drive great on economy and a lot of simple to use features. Don’t be fooled this is a very easy car to service for a DIY person Oil and filter change every 15k and it will go for ever it’s 10 years old and still a great car to drive . The only problem we’ve had is a injector seal leaked and it’s common on number two cylinder easy fix
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CMSydney
- 5 reviews
Mercedes engineering disappointing
The automatic inlet cam adjuster after 6 years only at 71'000km 10 hour repair job, cost $3625
Paid it unhappily
Sent an official complaint to Mercedes Australia - how can a Mercedes engine have such a huge engine repair after only 71'000km?
Mercedes Australia responded and after a series of calls they agreed to refund the cost of engine parts
I ended up payiing for labour only $1100
Some months later surfing the internet, I picked up other Owners with the same issue and discovered that it was an engine design fa...Read more
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jjmmav
- 38 reviews
- 14 likes
Two weeks with a petrol C250
We holidayed with a petrol C250 sedan for two weeks and the verdict, comfortable and fun.
We travelled about 2500 kms with about 60% country, %40 urban.
The good.
-Tardis Like. Compact on the outside, fairly spacious on the inside.
-Radar cruise works well, after getting used to it.
- Character, sporty and fun. Feels fast, even when it's not really.
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-Couldn't find air con seats, maybe an option? They are a must option for Perth, Brisbane and anywhere north. - Little hesitant when rolling then hitting the go pedal. - 3 Year warranty. When you pay a premium it's only fair to expect the manufacturer to back it. Our main car at home is a F10 550i which is a magic carpet ride, effortless and very, very smooth. This is different and this is why it's so important to drive cars (maybe hire?) before buying. Little gem overall.
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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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TONYGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 12 reviews
- C250 (2014-2017)
- Verified purchase
Love the car
Bought a 2015 C250 Bluetec with full options, luxury and economic to run. The only issue is the engine quite noisy but you can't hear much when all the windows are up. Recommend the car to any of my friends. AMG options, vision and comfort options are highly recommend .
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Yvonne DSydney, NSW
Very disappointing
Started off as such a wonderful drive but after a few years there was a problem with the engine. One of the engine parts (we learned) was known to fail over time. The cam shaft adjuster for the m271 engine is made from cast iron and it’s operation against the single-row steel timing chain causes the teeth to wear prematurely. The teeth can break off. This can lead to dangerous and serious engine damage. It cost $10 000 to fix. The component design has since been changed and is not a problem in new vehicles. Will never buy Mercedes again. Very let down.
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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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JaeMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 6 likes
- C250 CDI (2011-2014)
- Verified purchase
Good car but reliability...
I bought this car in 2016 and it was 41,000km on the clock at the time of purchase. The car was in a good condition and I fell in love with this car rapidly for its power and refinement it has a very silky engine and gives a smooth riding. For the engine size (2.1litre), it feels almost like car with 3.0 engine
150kw power and 500 newton metre torque is truly highlights for this car. It's very punchy while driving this is the most part that I like about this car.
Overall this car is very good to drive but very expensive for the service.
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GrazierSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
Flawed perfection
Beautiful car to drive. Very expensive car to own. I have a Kia Sorento of the same age, the Kia servicing costs around 1/3 that of the MB C 250 CDI we have. With only 50,000km the front brakes are worn out, the Kia's are still like new, and some of the MB interior has not worn as well as the Kia. Both cars are used similarly and garaged. The Kia is a better car for long trips, it has a higher driving position and takes more stuff. While the MB performance and handling are well ahead of the Kia at legal speeds this is not an issue.
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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!
Edelwina LazaroffSydney, NSW
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Great car
My husband bought our Mercedes benz c250 in February 4,2017 from a car retailer in campbelltown. And I would say that this car is really amazing, as there is a 360 degrees camera which you would not find in other cars. This car is a bit pricey but it's really worth .The fuel is thrifty but the parts is expensive as we had an accident while travelling from Brisbane to Sydney and hit a kangaroo and guess the headlight was broken and it cost a 5300k to replace and fix the bumper. But thanks to insurance. And also it takes a while to fix it but they ordered the parts from overseas. But other than that this car is really great inside and outside.
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azrealSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
C250..a car with compromises.
My review is based on a c250 loan car with 1,500km on it. I had the car for 6 weeks.
Good points. The handling and chassis is utterly superb. The car is unbelievably compliant and corners flat like nothing else when thrown into corners at all speeds. The torque vectoring is absolute genius. (I've previously owned a wrx and saab with haldex awd and this MB handles beautifully). Performance from the engine is relatively strong especially considering its engine specs. Technology and safety is great. Car looks fantastic and elegant. Interior is...Read more
spacious. Bad points. Cheap interior build. Hard brittle piano black plastic trim panels. Throttle is overly sensitive and it is difficult to drive the car smoothly. Stop start is very rough. Ride is harsh for a luxury car which might be partially due to the 19 inch wheels. They look gorgeous though. Engine is a little on the noisy side and gearbox is rough and lazy when hurried which is unexpected from a dual clutch. Nav and mutimedia screen is small and doesn't enable you to view multiple items at once. E.g. must have GPS or radio displayed only. Seats too firm to be comfortable for more than 2hrs driving. Artico leather might be fine on an A class but not a c250. Car is a bit disappointing. You definitely are reminded you bought a cheaper Mercedes. C / "compromised" class.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RoRAlbury
- 2 reviews
Just check the smile on my face
I bought this car with fear and trepidation because of cost if parts and the new technology that this car has. Well I am very happy and impressed with this so called old man car. In fact, I cannot wait to get home 700kms away to drive it.
I can work on some parts. I love the solid little body. I love the cruise control.
The only critism is the seats which are rather hard on the derriere. But just try and wipe the smile off my face. Just you try.
Review: I have had it for a year and did an oil change. Easy to do. Just changed sparkplugs, also nice easy job. Still smiling
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KWL
- 4 reviews
Good drive
Love our C200, it has turned into our family car, fits 2 car seat in perfectly. Loving the performance of the car, the car is very quiet when we drive on the highway. Running cost is quite low compared to our previous car. One of the dislike about this car is without voice control which is very common among new cars.
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xz101Sydney, NSW
- 14 reviews
Good car
Very sleek design. Very loud also, fun to drive very comfortable. Fuel lasts for two to three weeks+. Interior looks great. After 3 years plus and 140,000km though, it got many problems, brakes needed to be replaced twice, coolant had a leak, parts of the car came off etc. Good for usage under 100,000km
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lucasmelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
just love it
i bought the C250 coupe together with the AMG package. The AMG package makes this vehicle stand out from the regular C250s and improves handling and performance; particularly around tight curves and corners. it's just a perfect car that so easy to drive. it has the looks and all safety features you would ever need
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my best mercedes
my c 200 is 18 years old,cannot sell this car as it is just too good to drive,feels very solid.have not spent any money on my car,milage is still low at 88000 kmand it still looks like new,as I have added new grill, and new digital rear lights.i also like the radio and CD player,and a tape player.i don't know when it will become a classic. I have owned two cars for a long period this one, and a BMW 525 which had for 22 years,
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Peter-kAU
- 13 reviews
- 4 likes
Functions Beautifully, when it's working
Purchased this car off my father as he was about to trade it. I do a long commute and the Commodore I was using could only even if I was driving it nicely, could only get 11 to 13 litres to the 100km, the Mercedes gets 7.4 litres to the 100km. The diesel drives differently to petrol and tends to chug along, rather than purr. It still moves along quite effectively. Very comfortable, and easy to maintain. So far it hasn't been expensive to service. Until now. Had a engine management light come on. Almost straight away lost power. Had it to a mech...Read more
anic with in a day. He worked through all the obvious things like the DFS which is a pollution scudder on the exhaust, cleaned all the fuel systems, which where gummed up I was shown images. This vehicle has 110K on it, and it's been 10 weeks and counting at the mechanics, with no sign of resolution. It's gone back wards and forwards to different Mercedes service centres, and it's still not resolved. Long trips I get 4.8 litres to the 100km, and fill it up once every two weeks rather than once a week. Only have one minor grip, the indicator arm can be a bit sticky.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
C. ANDERSENSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 72 reviews
Great Car
I have the C250 fitted with the AMG line, Vision, Comfort and COMAND packages. The AMG line package makes this vehicle stand out from the regular C250s and improves handling and performance; particularly around tight curves and corners. The seat comfort package provides extra support and options for driver and passenger comfort and there is plenty of legroom for front seat passengers. The vehicle is relatively quiet to drive. The Vision package was disappointing as the Head-Up Display has been dropped out of the package, although Mercedes B...Read more
enz still have it listed on their website as part of the package and the Dealer I purchased from did not point out to me that the HUD was unavailable. Massive deception on the part of Mercedes Benz to still have the HUD included on the website but not have it available; HUD apparently hasn't been available for several months so there is no excuse for not updating the web information. The vehicle is economical to run and rides well in "Comfort" mode. The "Sports" and "Sports +" modes provide a tighter ride. The COMAND system is a not particularly intuitive, especially the Navigation commands. The dial and touchpad are a big gimmicky given that the system is designed to be controlled by the buttons on the steering wheel as well and it is safer to have your hands on the wheel. I thought the panoramic glass sunroof could make the car hot if in the sun for any length of time but it seems very well insulated and the car aircon cools it quickly anyway. Lots of brilliant safety features, alarms and alerts Mercedes is famous for and I'm happy with my purchase. Still not happy about the HUD being left out of the Vision package and Mercedes Benz not letting people know via their website.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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Justin F.asked
Will 20 inch wheels fit Mercedes Kompressor 2003 model
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Don Bleittasked
vibration under power going up hill could some one tell me what it is
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I need to kno the diff ratio for mercedes benz c180 with a m111 engine non kompressor?
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Not into the technicalities of an M111 engine at all.
maybe the Benz Forum may help you
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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.