2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
17 -19 City / 22 -25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
215 -349
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gerardo C
I consider my car to be very reliable
First if all my car doesn't waste any gas. It lets you know when it has any malfunctions. The interior still holds up. And it is almost consider a classic. It accelerate really fast & is very stable on the road & turns. The color is gray on the exterior & gray in the interior.
accountCircle Shane H
It is manual. So you will have to learn to drive it.
It is been reliable so far. I was able to buy it cheap. It has good gas mileage and looks appealing to the eye.
accountCircle Mary C
Has a tendency to have electrical issues like brake lights and turn signals.
Love my MB. It's sporty, dual sunroof, all leather but they are expensive to have serviced, Fortunately I have found the best mechanic to service my car and not have to pay dealership prices.
accountCircle Jessica F
Advanced safety features. With traction control and six years to make it more economically fuel efficient.
This is a luxury vehicle. It is very comfortable. The Mercedes Benz c240 is advanced in technology.
accountCircle Brandon
Comfort and class
Great car
accountCircle sherida m
It was good while it lasts. It was a long time before I had any major repairs.
I purchased my car brand new in 201 but it is a 2002 and I only have 57,000 original miles on it. It is starting to break down therefore, I have to think about getting a new car.
accountCircle Carla M
Great car/bad electric system
I have been having some electrical problems- Battery dies. In addition my windshield and AC don't work so it gets pretty brutal in the summer when temperature reaches over 110. Recently my radio has been turning off randomly which I believe causes my car to die out of nowhere.
accountCircle Mary Y
Grandmas Mercedes is awesome.
Mercedes c class has been remarkable. No problems so far. I get yearly check up. Front end is starting to squeak but it is a 2002 model. Rides quiet and comfortable on long rips. I have the wagon helps with transportation of grandchildren. Very happy with Mercedes.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cindy R
It's our first Mercedes-Benz!
The maintenance can get pretty expensive, it holds like 7 or 8 quarts of full synthetic.. We've had it over a year with no real significant problems or break downs.It runs good and travels very well. We keep up with oil changes etc. So the big expensive repairs are less likely occur.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
215 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG
349 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

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5 stars 73%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kay L on February 21, 2021
Manually unlock the trunk/hatch with a key.
The gears in the sunroof shade wore down, so now I am unable to use that feature. Cost too much to replace. My particular make happens to be rear wheel drive so forget about driving in the smallest of snowfalls. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I got stuck in the snow this winter. If mine wasn't a coupe I'd suggest all wheel drive. My back cover for my hatch broke a thing, it still works okay with a little extra effort to move it. There is also no trunk/hatch button on the key or on the driver side anywhere, so you have to manually go to the back and unlock it with a key, ridiculous. The headlight cases are plastic so the lights are dim. There is fog lights tho.
accountCircle sherida m on June 9, 2020
It was good while it lasts. It was a long time before I had any major repairs.
I purchased my car brand new in 201 but it is a 2002 and I only have 57,000 original miles on it. It is starting to break down therefore, I have to think about getting a new car.
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Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average owner rating of 4.58 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2002 Volvo S40
30 MPG
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25 MPG

Is The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

My car is a great car, however we have had a few electrical problems in the recent months. Still I would highly recommend.
Melissa C.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Extremely reliable car, great track suspension, perfect climate control, and super smooth. Electric problems are the only issue.
Terry G.

Is The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

I got my car for roughly $5000 and it was a great purchase honestly I can't complain. I would just love it if my AC would work
Julie G.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the mercedes benz 2002 c240 oil type?

Answer: The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 has a 2.6 L V6 engine that needs SAE 0W-40 FS Synthetic European Motor Oil in all temperatures. The capacity for the vehicle iS7.9 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain...

What's the 2002 mercedes c240 starter location?

Answer: The starter in a 2002 Mercedes c240 is located at the base of the engine. But why is a car starter so important and what is it's purpose You may be wondering. Well a starter (also self-starter, cranking motor,...

What is the 2002 mercedes c320 oil dipstick location?

Answer: The 2002 mercedes c320 oil dipstick is located on the rear of the engine block, next to the oil container. When performing an oil change on the car You will first want to make sure that the vehicle has been...

What are some 2002 mercedes c320 wagon problems?

Answer: The 2002 mercedes c320 wagon problems are excessive oil consumption or grinding brakes. Brake equipment will become old and will need to be replaced at some point. The brake pads and shoes need replacing every...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety