2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

16 -24 City / 22 -32 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

168 -362

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Christina C

It is great on gas and drives great.

I love my car simply because it is a very reliable car. It is great on gas. It rides very smooth and the ac is great for my kids. Especially since I live in the south. It is very hot and my car is great.

Danny R

It may look small but it is very fast.

Car was really taken care of, it is pretty quick and brakes are very responsive. It pops out in the day time with Its shining blue color. I always keep it waxed. The speakers sound great and the bass is phenomenal.

Ryan W

Legendary mercedes-benz quality and reliability for a reasonable price.

It is an amazing vehicle. Legendary mercedes-benz quality and reliability. Supercharged 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine. Great gas mileage plus the automatic transmission makes driving easier in stop-and-go traffic and on hilly roads. Awesome ride and comfort with the rear wheel drive. Sport suspension makes the car handle like a dream. Leather interior. Power seats. Navigation system. Great sound system. All in all, a quality vehicle for a reasonable price.

Jacqueline B

The Mercedes 2005 c200 kompressor Great car for mileage comfort and amenities.

I purchased my 2005 Mercedes for my 50th birthday. It is a beautiful blue/gray. It has been very reliable. I keep up with my scheduled maintenance. It handles the road well. It is very comfortable. It has quite a few auto features that are nice. Seat preference, mirror preference which is based on your individual key. A button for head rest, and back shade on rear window. Controls in the stereo for hands free control. It has a nice size trunk. Great gas mileage. For some reason now, it seems to blow fuses for minor lights like the fog lights. Key entry automatically lights up the car with 1 door open (driver side) for safety. I had to have the trans gear fixed. No real issues with it.

Garrett P

Mercedes Benz, best cars to own

The Mercedes C240 is a comfortable and smooth riding car. The car has black leather interior, electric/heated seats, power windows, CD player, sunroof, cruise control. Average of 26 mpg highway and 20 city. Mercedes is the best of the affordable luxury cars around.

Johnson M

My car is beautiful, but when it breaks down it is very expensive to fix.

The transmission has slipped into limp mode and it will not go past 45 mph. I looked in the manual to see if the car would be fixed by just code area but it looks like it may need a new transmission. Other than that it's a nice car rides smooth and is good on gas.

Jane R

Car very reliable - always starts, everything works, all controls, brakes, etc.

It is very reliable, a good, comfortable drive. I took it several states away and had no back problems! It handles very well. It holds a reasonable amount of items, the back seats go down and the cover for the trunk comes off to make a very large space.

Bianca A

One of the best, dependable cars on the road.

2005 car is getting old and making some noises. But she is very reliable and I feel safe driving in it. She has a few dings and bumps of course, caused by inconsiderate drivers and one time a kid drove his bike into my car at a stop sign, leaving a nice dent. Otherwise she is a very dependable German car.

Negative Owner Reviews

JJ C

It is expensive to maintain. Parts are from Germany (don't buy the cheap parts from China). It is hard to find a reliable mechanic who knows the engine.

The car needs parts that are super expensive. It's not modernized, ie, technology like back up cameras that I would like, the tune-ups are very expensive. Lots of problems that need attention.

Steve S

Maintenance costs are routinely higher for this brand.

This automobile is fairly easy to maintain. Routine maintenance generally keeps the vehicle in good running order.

Mi P

It is a previously owned Mercedes Benz C Class AMG.

I like that there are not that many on the road. I like that I can make tight turns with no problem and the looks of envy from others. I dislike that it is not brand new.

Arthur R

Learn about the car you plan on buying.

My car, for some reason don't know why I have to press the brake in order to start it don't know if it is a malfunction of some sort of weird feature. I also caught two flats one at different times each time the bolts were hard as hell to get off even with lubricant but other than that the car is dependable and power everything I don't like that my audio port is in my glove box.

Brooks S

Great car mechanically. Goodbye

Cars now has 127000. It runs very good for being a 14 year old car. The finish work on interior and anything plastic on the car has dry rotten and broken. From the armrest to the door handles in the inside of car. This might be due to living in South Florida with no tints on the car. I purchased the car about year ago with 120000 miles. It has been a joy to drive as this car pulls from the rear.

Fred T

Safety in the engineering.

Plastic parts that break, bad design on shifter, had to replace a engine, do not buy a c-class before the 2015 models.

Mariana H

Expensive to upkeep and work on.

Expensive to work on and high cost to own. However very smooth to drive and extremely reliable and safe.

Tiffany T

Love the built in sun visor

Oil change is a little more expensive than American made cars. Love the leather. Speakers sound really good. Ride smooth. Love the heated seats in the winter. Has a built in sun visor in the back window. Really good on gas. Air conditioner works fast and keeps the car cool. Only bad thing is the car slows down a lot when the ac is on

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models

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

1.8L

189 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

2.6L

168 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

3.2L

215 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

5.5L AMG

362 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

4.33

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cyndee h on March 9, 2021

Great size and just the right number of features

Great car performs well/ Only problem is that the seat which is power controlled does not go far up enough. I am short 5 ft 2 in.

Lisa W on February 11, 2021

Great car dependable 13 yrs old people comment on what a good looking car it is.

Gets good gas mileage, is a sharp looking car. I love the fact that it sends messages about anything that needs to be taken care of such as a light burned out, oil is a court low etc. It is comfortable and dependable. I feel my car is safe. I don't like that any little thing that needs to done to the car cost way to much money, like $250. For an oil change. I am ready to purchase a new car and the high cost of small upkeep is forcing me to look different brands of cars.

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Ranks #6 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #1 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

Yes, I have had the car for 3 years with very little problems. It has great acceleration and it is a very easy car to drive. It also works well with long distance driving.

Allix M.

The Mercedes Benz is a good vehicle because it is reliable. I have used it to travel long distances with no problems.

Lauren H.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Yes it is a reliable car. It has had some minor problems before, but it was also owned by someone else before me. It has lasted a long time while still working well.

Allix M.

The c class is reliable because despite being over ten years old it does not have any major problems.

Lauren H.

Is The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

I bought mine for $5,000 from a man. For a used Mercedes Benz I believe it was worth it and it was a good value.

Allix M.

The Mercedes is around $3500 and a good value for the quality of the vehicle. The reason the vehicle is a good value because it is luxury and reliable.

Lauren H.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models

2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

Ranks #6 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Is The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

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