2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -30 City / 25 -34 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

241 -503

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Mary T

Safest sedan out there and has the best resale value.

It is sporty. It is fuel efficient. Has the latest safety features and crash tests ratings are extremely high. Comfortable to drive and easy to maneuver while parking. I have 13, 000 city miles on odometer and have not had a maintenance issue or repair yet. The dealer has been great with loaner cars for maintenance items like oil change. That wasn't required until 10, 000 miles. The midnight blue color is beautiful and I have received many positive comments on the overall looks. The engine took some getting used to because it stops at extended idle times like at a stop light. It restarts automatically when foot taken off brake to resume driving. This is for fuel efficiency. Other than that, it has been a breeze and fun to drive. Great pickup as well.

Daniele G

Comfortable. I have purchased the same vehicle for two different model years.

I like the comfortable size of my vehicle. It has many technology features which work smoothly and efficiently. I like the way you can control the features from the console or steering wheel. I have not had any problems with the vehicle. It is effective on long road trips or short drives. It is reliable.

Erika S

The Mercedes Benz c450 AMG is one of the best vehicles in the industry!

The first thing that comes to mind is definitely speed. This car takes off with ease. I enjoy the safety features such as the collision preventative sensors and the rain sensors that automatically start the wipers. I also enjoy the start/stop feature to help fuel consumption when the car is idle. The overall feel of the car is luxurious yet economical and comfortable.

Natasha C

Mercedes-benz c-class 2016.

The vehicle is extremely comfortable and has a heater built into the seating which is a plus during the winter season. Also the honking of the car is much quieter in comparison to vehicles I have had in the past. The car is and off-white color so it takes a bit more to manage.

SHan C

What a smooth ride this Mercedes Benz c class is.

I love the fact the car has leather seats, beatable seats and remembers seat position. The inside is modern and sleek with wood paneling along the front and sides of the car. Although the car requires premium gas, it makes up for it in efficiency. When idle, the car will turn itself off to save gas. The car also offers a smooth ride.

Marilyn J

Luxurious, yet sporty ride. Great for the city or wide open highway.

Smooth ride, interior features are luxurious and comfortable. The car is roomy, but still small enough for ease of driving and parking in cities and busy streets and parking lots. The electronics are not as user friendly as I like, and the phone system in our ford is much better. But I love this car and will likely buy another one.

Cole R

Mercedes Benz interior reviews.

The luxury comfort and interior of this vehicle is unmatched. It is great on gas mileage. It is complete with any amenities that I wanted like heated seats, seat memory, power steering etc. The backseat is a little snug at times but that is no big deal.

Zaire G

It is own unique brand. Would never trade it for anything else.

I have no problems with it at all. It gets me to point a to point b. Very reliable. Security is a big part for me. There’s an automatic alarm that comes installed into the vehicle. Seats are perfect. You can adjust to how you normally sit. The car overall is amazing. It drives really smooth. There’s different driving modes. Such as eco, sport, and sport +.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jordan C

Be aware. If you cannot afford this vehicle look for something else.

Too much upkeep. Too expensive. Too many problems with the car. Maintenance is too expensive. Parts are expensive. Repairs are costly. Oil change should be cheaper. Beautiful fast car, but it is hard to keep-up. If you do not have the extra income set aside for a car like this, get something cheaper.

Gayle R

Cost not worth it and body type unattractive.

The plain look. No Mercedes symbol standing on hood. Programming is difficult. Regular maintenance ridiculously expensive for no good reason.

jan r

Mercedes c class. As stated, nice car, but difficult seat in the back

Rides nice. Audio system hard to navigate while driving. Back seat is a bit uncomfortable, but the front is great.

Dana K

Run flat tires - friend or foe!

The buying experience was ok. I wanted to do research, and they expected me to walk in and make a purchase. The maintenance on the vehicle is ridiculous! I have had eight flat tires in three years. One tire position in particular. I have not had eight flat tires on it any other vehicle or all vehicles total in my life. The run flat tires allow me too conveniently get to a place to buy a new tire. However I cannot have ever fix a flat I have to buy a new tire. The oil change service is astronomical. And the time it takes is at least a full day. I am looking forward to getting rid of this car and buying something less needy.

Gina C

Luxurious interior but feels overpriced and unreliable

I have had a few problems with the car not starting properly. No one seems to be able to figure out what's wrong with it.

Michele M

Gas pump nozzle keeps clicking off.

Mercedes- Benz 2016 c300 gasoline rushes back up in car's fuel filler tube, instead of into the tank, hits sensor hole on the nozzle and shuts off the pump over and over again. Not fixed at dealership. Given up and it is a lease -cant wait to return it.

Jessica L

Overall great car but the interior is a bit compact.

The vehicle drives well. I am not a huge fan of the large screen that displays the navigation, etc. But the heated seats, sunroof and sound system are great. I also feel a bit too tall for the car (I am 5'10') and when I have my nieces it's a little difficult to get them comfortably in their car seats.

Eric A

White, four door, panoramic sunroof.

During the life of my car lease the car has been completely reliable. It rides smoothly but not great in the snow, it slides at times. Connects to a smart phone easily. I love the Panoramic sunroof. The stick shift is not my favorite, sometimes the car ends up in neutral when trying to put in park.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models

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

C 300 Luxury

241 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats

C 300 Sport

241 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats

C 300

241 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats

C 350e

275 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats

C 350e Luxury

275 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats

C 450 AMG

362 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

AMG C 63

469 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

AMG C 63 S

503 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

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Dana K on June 25, 2021

Run flat tires - friend or foe!

Tommy J on June 3, 2021

Driving experience of Mercedes.

The Mercedes has plenty of power and torque, so with a purposeful application of the throttle and some precise steering inputs, you'll be putting down some fast lap times right away. Like all great cars, the AMG gt r encourages you to push a little harder with every lap.

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Pros from Owners

Jo?o B.

Perfect for luxury car with a good price, perfect mechanic, I buy a 2016 with 30k miles so it is in new condition, 4 doors, good consume of fuel, not to much and 260 horsepower I like to share this car to make passive income with Turo app, rental car.

Cons from Owners

Jo?o B.

Not too much but the maintenance cost good, like to change the oil and that stuff, the worst is to do big trips, the seats are very good but for a normal car if you need to use him for many miles is not the best.

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #8 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

Yes, I love it. I will never drive a different car. I have not had any issues with my car. This is my first Benz.

Kimberly M.

Yes, I have had zero problems with it since purchased in 2016. It is a beautiful design and very reliable.

Katie C.

It is a good family car. It gets pretty good mileage and has enough space for any activity. This particular model does not have a backup camera. It is the biggest drawback.

Loren G.

Absolutely. It offers a smooth ride, comfortable seating, safety, and a great sound system. I bought mine used for the same amount I would spend for a new vehicle of a much lower quality and prestige,... Read More

Nicole B.

Yes, I enjoy driving it and it has been problem free. It is comfortable when driving and when a passenger as well. It has ample trunk space and the back seats go down for even more space.

Ali F.

Yes, it's very luxurious and I've been using it for 3 years and it had let me down. The interior is beautiful and the leather is good quality

Al B.

Yes very much so. It is clean, reliable and good on gas. It is nice to drive in the city and further as well

Aaron R.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

I have not had any issues with it. The only problem is that it is very expensive to fix it and the tires are expensive.

Kimberly M.

Yes it is very reliable. I have had zero problems with it since purchased 4 years ago. Very reliable car.

Katie C.

No problems that I have encountered to date with regular maintenance. Regular maintenance is key. The tires seem to wear more than the average car. I have changed them about twice yearly.

Loren G.

I have only had mine for a few weeks, but so far it has been reliable. The only potential issue I've noticed is a strange occasional shuddering when the car is idle, like sitting at a stoplight.

Mom K.

It is very reliable and my car has had no problems. I have driving this car for three and a half years with absolutely no problems.

Kathy K.

This car is very reliable and I haven't had a lot of problems ever since my last maintenance check and has never broke down when I brought it on road trips

Martin G.

It is reliable. I have yet to have any issues with it. I bought it 1 year ago and it is worth the money so far

Jim K.

Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

My car cost 45000. I believe that it is a great value. It is loaded with the sport and technology package. The note is only 500 monthly.

Kimberly M.

I think it is around 60k. I make monthly payments of around 400 dollars. It is definitely worth every penny.

Katie C.

Of the Mercedes models, I believe this is the cheapest. It is a good value for the money and the user friendly technology is amazing if you are one of those people who enjoys that. This particular... Read More

Loren G.

The MSRP is around $40,000 USD and I personally think that it is a reasonable price for a luxury vehicle

Alyssa D.

It’s very good value. I would recommend as a starter Benz for sure. I would buy again for sure. Without question

Jasmine S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cost for a 2016 mercedes c300 key fob battery replacement?

Answer: If You want to know how much it costs to replace the key fob battery on the 2016 Mercedes C300, I can help You with that. If You replace the battery Yourself, You can expect to pay up to $10 for just the...

What's the 2016 mercedes c300 wiper blades size?

Answer: The 2016 mercedes c300 wiper blades size is 22'' driver. You will run into problems with this part. The blades will become wear out. A blown fuse could arise and nobody wants to see that. The wiper motor can...

What's the 2016 mercedes c300 coolant type?

Answer: The 2016 mercedes c300 coolant type is Prestone. You will come into many issues with an engine. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up quickly. You can have oil leaks and those need to be fixed...

What's the 2016 mercedes c300 auxiliary battery location?

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What might cause my 2016 mercedes c300 check engine light to come on?

Answer: There are many reasons that the check engine light would come on in a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. There are many sensors that monitors various aspects of the engine's performance. The sensors monitor everything...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Rollover

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

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