Mercedes C-Class saloon (2011-2014) review - CarBuyer
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Mercedes-Benz has given the C-Class a comprehensive overhaul, and the latest version of the popular saloon is better than ever. The more aggressive new grille and bumpers help it stand out, while inside, the dash has been totally redesigned, with better materials, a modernised layout and a slick new integrated media screen.The very latest face-lifted Mercedes C-Class has over 2,000 new components and whilst it looks familiar on the outside, the changes are most noticeable in the cabin. This raft of improvements make the C-Class a serious contender in the premium compact saloon class and a worthwhile competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.
Still a great looking car even up against the new models.
I'm still driving this car... And surprisingly I still love this car
I consider getting this car. Do you have any tips about what to look for like common issues or something?
@@jesukxd8494 I have one over 3 years now, 0 problems. Best car i ever owned.
JesukxD I’ve had this car for 15 months now, not a single issue so far.
@@jesukxd8494 how about c220 made in japan? Planning to buy but i am afraid because not made in germany.
Hello is the reliability good?planning to buy it used
I got mine 2 months ago! Absolutely in love with it! I think they did an amazing job with the design as it feels quite modern even today!
How is its fuel consumption?
Have you done anything to add tech like CarPlay? Is it right you can’t use your phone to play music?
@@ghostofborsalino2752 i use Bluetooth to play music and looked at replacing the screen to accommodate for CarPlay! It’s an incredibly good looking car! I have a sport edition with the panoramic roof. The only downside is it’s quite expensive in fuel!
if you saw one of his reviews you saw them all.
prototypeAleks yes
Waste of time
This looks so much better than the new one imo
Get over the foot-operated parking brake, this has been a signature Mercedes feature for decades.
Burim Shala 4 pedals with manual :)
you also have double quick pressure on the brake pedal
I recently needed a handbrake where I could quickly adjust while using, easy with the typical handbrake in most cars, impossible in my MB.
One of the best small sedan I still drive it without getting bored
Amazing facelift still holing up till this day !
beautifull car, i dont now why but it drags my attention so much
Damn, Matt looks so young back then!
Yeah
Get mine this weekend love the look and great prices to be had and low mileage too can't wait can see me having this car along time.
How is the car?
It's fantastic best car I've owned by far, fast, economic if driven properly 👍 very well made no noises from anywhere in the car definitely glad I picked this now.
@@pob1335 that’s great to hear! I own this exact model too and I always look forward to driving it. The only (small) issue with mine is sometimes the left wheel makes a slight noise every now and then. But regardless still an amazing car
You forget to showcase the bootspace mat
I personally don't think the manual is anywhere near as bad as what he makes out. It still drives superbly and the gearbox feels fine. Feels lots higher quality inside as oppose to 3 series.
Too right .its crap that the manual is nasty to use .its v nice to use .and the eyebrow raising all the time ..and if featal position makes u laff 😅😅 your very strange ..a nice man though .dont get me wrong ❤
Hey I'm Mat Watson and your watching car wow!
I bought a 2012 C 350 last week (USA version). My previous car was a 2005 BMW 325i and my wife has an BMW X3, so I'm not some Mercedes homer. I planned on testing 6 or 7 entry level luxury cars but I tested a C 350 (and 250) and it was over. The current C Class is amazing. I was sikd even before we hit the freeway. Best sound system I've ever heard, and it simply glides over the road. BMW 3 Series is great, but the steering is a bit heavy and it just doesn't feel as luxurious.
Foot brake is easy to use, steering wheel is central over the seat ( perhaps the reviewer has an offset sternum) car is very very comfortable and excellent to drive and has all of the requirements you would need for British roads. Interesting that there are never any other cars on the road when these reviews are filmed, not very lifelike at all and not a true representation; what’s the car like in traffic, vision for seeing other road vehicles, parking in multi storeys etc etc
Do you have an opinion on the new C-Class already?
Just got our C200 BE Turbo 2012 last month loving it!
This review is silly. Merc's are known to have foot operated hand brakes. It's under £30k it's budget, there's only so much you can ask for. The rear legroom should be small some people want a smaller car. If one wants a large car they will have to pay for one. Also it is rear wheel drive, for those that care will want a Merc, for those that don't they can opt for an Audi or VW. And don't compare a Merc to a BMW. The driving dynamic of a Merc should be relaxing not sporty. Now quality...?
I never had an interest in Mercedes, until the past couple of years with some of M-B's new designs. Really nice stuff, and I love the C.
I like foot brakes for some reason
I like it too and tbh it is fiddly at first but you get accustomed to it very quickly once you've had it for a month or so. and all mercs are like that so it's nothing new lol
you also have double quick pressure on the brake pedal
My 1971 Camaro had one too 50 years ago, nothing new or to worry about, only reviewers make it an issue IMO
I'm 17 now and I m going to buy this model after few yrs ....ik this car is already 4yrs old now ..but i will definitely buy this one day !!
Go for it 👏🏽👏🏽
mashallah a beautiful car planing to buy a c180 amg or kompressor same model should I rather buy amg or kompressor
I've seated in the back of the C class last week and i felt comfortable
2 adults can sit very comfortably in the back
C350 is a great car. And very economic for so much performance
I bought one week ago and damn.....I love it soooooo much❤💪
Thinking of getting one, have you had any issues yet or are there any common faults i should be aware of?
At first I hate its look but once I get used to drive it everyday, I agree, I love it soooo much!
Whic c class did you bought
Experience with it?
Oh yes I love the GLK, hope it comes to the UK soon. I drove it when I was on holiday and absolutely loved that car...
Man, with that slightly offset of yours, I can't even count on how many cars you said that....it is YOU, not the CAR.
True , I drove lots of C-Class Mercs and in none of them I haven't felt the slightly offset steering wheel like he says :-)))
I have owned all of the germans in one moment or other, except a MB. But I have test driven a C Class, and have to say this is my dream car now...someday I hope!!
He’s reviewed so many c classes😂
I've had 2 new M-Bs in the past. They both had multiple problems, even when new. Judging by the responses to owners' surveys by Consumers' Union, my experiences were not unique.
I switched to Lexus and will never return to any of the German brands. Infinity will be on my shopping list next, if I want something smaller.
This guy does a really good job in his reviews...
Damn, I lust for one of these...
A friend of mine has got one and we have put 13 people inside of the car, a couple on the trunk but the other 11 people were obviously cramped but the car felt amazing. It was the 200 petro en even with all of us inside the car was quick enough to overtake other people on the road. An impresive machine a must say.
Sorry if i´ve misspelled some words english isn´t my native language.
***** why were you putting 13 people into it?
13 teenagers and only one car ...
RL R the fuck u mentioned latinos nigga.
RL R Well it seems that someone is a little bit mad because a Latin is driving a Mercedes while he has to use his mommy's Hyundai :P
I have owned one for the last 2 years, and I must say I feel rather let down by Mercedes. The interior is a nice place to be and feels well built, the exterior is also nice. But the big problem is the C220 cdi engine, it's extremely rough and now reaching 50,000 km a horrible rattle/ loose noise has developed under the drivers seat under acceleration. Good thing the lease is over in a year! Going to BMW next time, is it possible to see a review of a 4 series gran coupe?
Very good review. I've been considering Merc C vs. Audi A4. Have always been a Merc fan but now moving out to Audi. Like to drive fast. Real fast, you know...
it is nothing wrong with foot break , in fact after few days I loved it . and weel is not off set , it is you mate :)
sasali joon ....brake....wheel.....
Im mat watson and you are watching Car buyer! 😅
that guy is the one of the best reviewers out there... thumbs up!
Good review even though you drove on the wrong side of the road all the time.
they drive on the left in England
You need to get this car on black ! It makes all the difference !
in the part of the world where i live it's very hard to grow out of that stage :D my dad is about 57 years old and he still drives like a teenager from time to time. But there also has to be people who appreciate normal driving. Otherwise I wold be afraid for my life to even go outside
Man, that right side wheel is so damn trippy.
with all my respect to this video, but i do believe that mercedes cars doesn't need any reviews cuz its simply (( the best german car ))
He did, he said it rides very comfortably & suppresses wind noise well, but the steering is not as on point as BMW 3 or Audi A4
Mercedes Benz for life!!
the steering wheel issue is frankly a small problem. i dont even consider it a problem, you get used to it in like one long drive.
my c class 125 sport is the best car i have owned so far,after 7 beemers this is the way to go.
He is a good reviwer. Enjoy watching these videos.
i would have this as a saloon for general use, the A4 as an estate for long cruises with all the tech, and the 3series as a coupe for a most sporty luxury car. not all at the same time ofc!
Can someone please tell me what model is this. It has the 5 out of 6 buttons in the dashboard. is it the 350 cdi with sport version?
Well I don't know?? The dash actually shows the gear select data, DNR etc which is only seen in the automatic version. Maybe he actually had different cars when filming the close ups or when driving. I found this car is superb and am thinking of upgrading to the 3.2 version. I still remain a loyal Mercedes customer.
I couldn't care less about the Merc, but I missed Mat's reviews so much I watched this.
Plus watching Mat on the foetal position is priceless!
My last 4 cars have been MB C class. No more !
2 alternator failure, cracked and leaking steering column, 2 indicator stalks broken, interior trim pieces falling off. On the last one (model pre this review), back to garage 6 times to cure rattling back doors, creaking door trim, rattling dashboard. A shambles all of them.
Changed to Freelander and now Evoque, 3 years of faultless driving.
Boot is fine, similar to a Ford Mondeo. Its got drop down seats and side compartments for tool box etc. You could get two dead bodies in there! If you want even more space then look at the estate version.
Maybe you are right, but it should be mentioned when someone reviews a car, not to generalize. Left hand C-classes are fine.
i ll buy a car not a bedroom , i dont give a damn if its not big enough to sit in the back lol
can someone please tell what is the exact model he is driving. is it the c350 cdi?
just reading the comments, it disgusts me that people buy what car seems more luxurious or has a better wifi or watever and dont buy it for the heritage and the build quality and the many hours engineers have spent working
haha you use the same lines as in the first mercedes benz C you showed.
Great job
@JELH I've never understood why this is a problem. Clearly, its a very simply mechanical mechanism. Legs are much stronger than arms, so apply it is very easy. You cannot "forget" as this reviewer says, as your whole dash lights up red when you try to drive with it on. My friends Audi has an electronic system, but I imagine its expensive if it ever goes wrong, so why bother? Really don't understand the hate on the foot parking break.
It's not just in the UK, and it's some models I have noticed, not all of them!
I have an E90 320d, shall be C class'ing it next for sure.
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good video man!! ^_^
@JELH its ok you get used to it. Auto gearbox you dont always need to use it.... Park gear locks the diff... but you have to get used to it.
This is where Matt started? I never knew
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I think the review isn't fair. I own a C-Class and have to say;
-the pedal hand brake is fine (once you get used to it)
-I have the manual and the Gear box is brilliant (maybe different for the Sport version)
-The old cabin does not feel "low rent" - My freinds with BMWs (the main rivals he talks about) all comment on how fancy the C-Class is
-Also I get 0-60 in 8 seconds with an MPG on average of 48 (diesel)- choose your C-Class engine set up well and you get the power when you need it!
I find this happening when I'm on a cliff, seems like the car rolls to the right point of the gear. But he's on a plan terrain.
i've got one, it's comfortable, refined, good on fuel and I don't know when he made this vid, but my steering is dead centre? only one prob, i cant stop driving it....i nip to the shops and end up carrying on for a few miles! Ive driven the bmw and audi...i prefer this
hi Matt, can you please do the A5??.. please cuz i love all your reviews so no one else deserves that honor...
Thanks mate for your reviews :)
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you cant compare cars like that to c class
1) different price range
2) they are not on the same rival table chart
3) S AND E COMPARED TO C ARE WAY DIFFERENT CAR MODELS
4) S CLASS IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE RICH AND DO BUSINESS AND THATS WHY THE S CLASS IS ONE OF THE BEST COMFORTABLE CARS IN THE WORLD HES RIVALS ARE JAGUAR XF AUDI A8 BMW 7 SERIES AND SOMETIMES ROLLS ROYCE
5) E CLASS IS A LUXURY SEDAN HES RIVALS ARE AUDI A6 BMW 5 SERIES JAGUAR XF
BTW AUDI RULES
I have one of these and I dont notice it at all. Remember the Vauxhall Nova, now that was off center. Try one out and I guarentee you will change your mind.
another great review, thanks a ton!
@athlerticcoach, agree, but it does come with manual. Mine (2010) has 7-speed automatic as an option, as most do.
I like the steering wheel from 2012 facelift i think i will buy one c class i drive in my 2006 volvo s60 2.5T atm
Look at the car move when he gets out after leaving the handbrake on! 2:28
thanks guys !
@AndrewParkerTV the trouble is that it irritates most of the drivers partly cause they used to old system and partly cause classic handbrake gives more feel
C class drives smoother, comfy. It feels more like luxurious car when BMW drives more sporty so it's more personal preferece. Go ahead and test drive both.
Thanks, Mat. You always do a nice job reviewing the cars.
Keep up the good work.
MB sedans do have "4Matic" AWD as an option, just not for RHD markets like the UK and Australia
hey guys I need some help here, What would you suggest I should buy, a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300 Sport or a 2010 BMW 335I. if none what would you suggest a similar car that could compete with these two thank you
@damascene100 The guy says "soft": it means it's leather..you can find the plastic on the buttons..
That Escalated Quickly
Matt from car wow 😂
because he did not release the brake yet. once he let go of the main brake it would do a tiny 'roll'.
Carbuyer Why didn't you show the boot space
Well it does not allow to let the person sitting in the middle seat sit comfortably. He does not tell that its bad in every video, don't tell anything if you have not seen all his reviews.
Where can I find those wheels? The US version do not have those wheels. I want to get a set..
Anyone know where in the US I can get a set?
@AndrewParkerTV but at the same time, they would of been better off using the electric parking brake. right?
yeah my dad' e class does the same thing , it's about the weight on the side of the car , it's normal , all cars with foot-operating brakes do that
why does it have the transmission inside...i know that is should have it a car that has rear traction or 4x4...can anyone explain me?i mean a car with front transmission what serve to have a transmission tree...in the back wheels don-t need isn't it?
i've driven mercs (all kinds GL, M, R, S, E, C, B) and have never even noticed the offset feel. Even now with it in mind i can't tell, maybe it's a UK thing? As for the foot operated parking brake, i dont think anyone uses it, there's an electronic parking gear that locks the car, the foot is just additional.
i have a mercedes cls and the foot operated parking break dosen't bother me cuz the car always stays in Park and you don't to use it
why in UK they have foot operated parking brakes ?? in Finland C-class doesnt have..or even anyother car doesnt have foot operated one, only electrical or "normal" hand used
Why does everybody want automatic gearboxes???
I would say the manual gearbox is much more fun to drive... especially if you are like me and are into burnouts and drifting and stuff like that :D
At the same time, if you're okay with driving automatic, it's a great car. Very relaxing, and great handling :)