Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -23 City / 21 -30 HWY
Horsepower
168 -349
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Billy M
Good engine. It runs good. Has a turbo booster, and a sunroof.
My car's engine is excellent. Various body parts are breaking down due to the age of the car. Replaced the water pump, thermostat, and headlights.
accountCircle Shayla R
2004 Mercedes with leather interior, a sunroof, and many neat interior features.
My main problem with my car is that the air conditioning does not always work, but that is probably just because my car was in good but not perfect condition when I bought it used. Otherwise, the performance is great. It is a reliable car, I have driven to neighboring states in it without any problems. It is very comfortable, the seats are leather and they conform to your body, making it feel like the seat is giving you a hug. It has a Bluetooth feature, a sunroof (which is lovely to have open!), my CD player holds 6 CDs at a time, I can operate some of the features (i.e. Radio) on my steering wheel, and the car lets me know how many miles until I need it to be serviced! Not to mention, it is a very physically attractive car and the interior is very nice. I have had a friend tell me that Mercedes are not always reliable cars, but I haven't had problems with it (besides the air conditioning) since I bought it, so I am happy with my purchase.
accountCircle Kendall P
I love my badass Mercedes Benz.
I love everything about my car including its sleek design, white color and powerful engine. Its relatively fuel efficient even with having to use premium gas. The things I dislike about my car are the wear and tear I have put on it as well as the poor handling in wet weather or snow conditions. I would also prefer if it had four doors and the seats folded down more easily.
accountCircle Alex S
Great overall car but costly to fix
Good looking car. Great turn radius. Has had a lot of problems throughout the year which have been costly to fix. Have 290,000 miles on it. Sports package. Transmission replaced. Las if it's kind in ten specific body style. Blue tinted windows from factory
accountCircle Sarah C
Great Size, and family friendly
Great mileage, this car has held up great over the years. I've had no major problems. It's important to do regular maintenance on the car. I also love the size, it's not very compact but can comfortably fit five passengers. The size also makes it very easy to parallel park!
accountCircle Marsh G
Good, cheap, and reliable.
Had this car for more than 2 years and I can never be happier. I am not a really big car guy but this is a reliable, and frankly comfortable car. I do uber and have never had someone complain about my car, so that is a plus. All in all, it is a great transport device for a great price.
accountCircle Serena F
This vehicle is very dependable.
Very dependable. This vehicle great on long trips. I love all features a/c, power locks & windows, great leather seats.
accountCircle deb s
Traditional, classic, always in style!
I love my car, very classic, always in style, I have not had any issues with it. Just routine oil changes, etc. The sound system is amazing, air and heat seats are great in the Winter. Sun roof is fun as well.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Andrew A
It's will get you places that you want to go. I have taken it on many road trips and it works fine.
It's a luxury car and I like nice things. But it is getting quite old so I will need a new car soon.
accountCircle Steve S
Nothing remarkable to talk about.
There's nothing really to tell. The automobile operates normally and pretty much as it is expects to when routine maintenance is carried out According to manufacturer's specifications. The maintenance is routine and consists of oil changes, routine tire rotation, and other examinations tied to mileage.
accountCircle Gary A
German technology must be for rich folks.
It is hard to maintain because sometimes you can only purchase certain products only through the Mercedes Benz dealership so finding stuff that is as simple as wiper blades you cannot buy anywhere else! The maintenance costs are way too high $120 for an oil change vs. $75 for my other car is steep!!
accountCircle Maria G
The car looks so nice and well maintained that everybody will admire it
I like the smoothness that it drives and that it barely breaks down. Maintenance can get expensive

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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1.8L
189 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2.6L
168 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L
215 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L AMG
349 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

4.35
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4 stars 35%
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accountCircle Ulrich on July 26, 2021
Good Car cheep to run !
No Problems with 75000 km on it. Runs nice.only thing my Sunroof is not working,but I don't need it!
accountCircle June B on March 30, 2021
Sturdy driving passenger car
It shows solid performance. It runs smoothly, and is sturdy. Acceleration is good. Engine runs strong. No major breakdowns. It seems some parts, which are not directly related to driving, can require inspection or replacement; examples are heater blowing fans and door locks.

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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32 MPG
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31 MPG
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety