Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
12 -18 City / 19 -25 HWY
Horsepower
228 -451
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Madeline C
The sweetest sedan: Mercedes- Benz c-class.
I got my car two and a half years ago and have had truly no issues. It was part of the airbag recalls so it had been pulled off the lot during their testing and research period but then sold when they were deemed safe to drive. But when the replacement air bags were made, the Mercedes dealership replaced them for free. I love the stereo because I love listening to music on my drives and I have had friends ask me if I installed an aftermarket because the sound is so nice. It is an absolutely perfect size for me but for some of my taller guy friends, they definitely feel a little squished, especially in the back. It rides very well, is easy to control, and I feel very safe in it even though it is a sedan. I have never had any problems with it. Only work I have done on mine in the last couple years has been purely maintenance things.
accountCircle Raul D
Reliability at its finest. If you take good care of the car it takes even better care of you.
I love how reliable the car is. It takes me everywhere without any problems whatsoever. The one and only thing I do not like about my car is that I have no idea on how to update the GPS system.
accountCircle Eleanor X
Overall good, some minor flaws.
No real problems -- it is very comfortable to drive and looks clean and nice. If I could make any changes, I would add rear windshield wipers, better compatibility with adding devices to play music, and better gas mileage. The seats also have a bit of wear and tear.
accountCircle David L
The car is luxurious and drives exceptionally well. You feel a sense of power driving it
I like the way my car drives smoothly, accelerates easily and looks nice. I do not like the costly maintenance and gas. The car is dependable and will last for many years, all while retaining luxury
accountCircle Sarah F
Mercedes Benz c300 luxury 4matic sedan.
I love the 4matic drivetrain, especially in Ohio winters making it very easy to drive in several inches of snow. The trunk space is also very nice and can handle decent grocery hauls, much larger than other sedans I have driven in the past. Overall, this car is great, stylish and luxurious without a hefty price tag.
accountCircle Althea L
The c300 is a great introductory car for first time buyers! Drives great!
Performance overall is good. I do love the car but the maintenance can be very expensive. Just spent several hundreds of dollars having the alternator replaced, new drive belts, new tires, and having the headlights replaced. I purchased the car used and it seems like every week a different light is going out such as the license plate lamp, etc.
accountCircle Carlos C
The quality of the car. It's high standard. The comfort of the leather seats.
It's a Mercedes. It's high quality and integral detail of everything it contains. The powerful engine, the luxurious interior design, and the sporty look.
accountCircle Tamika H
Mercedes is a beautiful car.
Really no problems, just need regular check ups. Car is fast, reliable and still looks very new. Very comfortable leather seats, good for children as well. Backup assist, no back up cameras though. Check engine light needs to be manually turned off some days after a service has been done.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Candice
AWFUL
Would never buy a Mercedes ever again. Such a piece of broken down garbage all the time. I have never had a car that needed repairs as much as this one does. It's ridiculous. Stay away unless you're looking to spend the amount you pay to buy in repairs.
accountCircle Sydney J
Nice quality car, just hard to manage to get minor problems fixed.
The air conditioner does not work, and I have to stop the car every so often to restart it to get it to drive. This car is also hard to try to get fixed, for example the airbags were on recall and I had to wait 2+ years to get the right airbags, than when there were finally able to get the airbags for me, the dealership said they were out.
accountCircle Brianna W
My vehicle is nice. It is expensive but it is a great car overall.
The car is fine but it is not one to drive around all day everyday. The gas consumption is terrible though. I have to fill up every week which is very expensive considering I use premium gas. The features are nice. I would say it is a great car for someone who does not do a lot of driving.
accountCircle Rae D
Be careful with Mercedes paint on vehicles!
For such a luxury car my Mercedes has been experiencing a lot of defects! First of all my paint has been bubbling and chipping off! I have called Mercedes and they do not want to take responsibility even though reviews from other people have shown the same thing going on with their car!
accountCircle Ashley W
Nice car for the price, not a luxury sedan.
The c300 is a very reliable car with a decent price point. It has good acceleration and is fun to drive. I have had a few issues that have needed repair, example. The drive shaft. Oil changes are quite high also, approximately $125. I have had no problem with the engine. The interior is nice but worn due to the age of the car.
accountCircle John T
It black a 2010 c300 with sports brakes and rotors on it. V6 228hp 3.0.
Don't buy cars that have a unless you know that you can repair a Benz. Expensive it is. Although c300 is great no problems to spend some money on it like 9,000 look for or Kelly blue book. Reliable mine has not given me problem for 2 and a half years. Make sure that everything is correct. Have a mechanic out there on the used car or new and have him check it out. Or if it used I would say better deal. Black c300 2010 Mercedes Benz. The sport package is a lot better I hear. 6 cylinder good in sport mode. And been reliable for me for years.
accountCircle Don P
The technology that's incorporated into the car is not state-of-the-art. Some of these issues have been rectified in later models however Mercedes is not leading the pack in the rapid adaptation of advanced technology.
The car is very small and cramped. The engine is not very powerful and requires high test fuel. Finally, the maintenance costs are high.
accountCircle Kennisa B
Mercedes c300 get ready to sell your soul.
It is just too expensive to service your Mercedes. The cars are beautiful and run great but you have to be able to afford to fix them as well. On the bright side as long as you do not drive too much you'll only need to get your car services once a year.

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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C 300 Sport
228 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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C 300 Luxury
228 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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C 350 Sport
268 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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C 63 AMG
451 HP 15 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

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5 stars 58%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Rae D on June 23, 2021
Be careful with Mercedes paint on vehicles!
For such a luxury car my Mercedes has been experiencing a lot of defects! First of all my paint has been bubbling and chipping off! I have called Mercedes and they do not want to take responsibility even though reviews from other people have shown the same thing going on with their car!
accountCircle Simon T on May 9, 2021
Great car, expensive maintenance.
Reliable car and holds up really well with time. Repairs and maintenance can get pricey but it is what you are paying for. You could get newer models of other car manufacturers that are not considered luxury and save a ton on repairs/maintenance. Still love the car though.

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.78
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4.64
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4.42

Ranks #7 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #7 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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36 MPG
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25 MPG

Is The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

Yes it is. It a very dependable car. It is easy to handle and drives smooth. Its a medium size and has good horsepower to go.
Morgan B.
Yes it is been very good. I haven't had to do much maintenance on it. The dealership I use is really good. I have a recall that I need to take care of soon.
Angela S.
Yes is a good vehicle cause you can show it off and the model looks real good as in the price because is expensive.
Yvette M.
Extremely good vehicle. The size of this vehicle is perfect for a person my size. It also gets good mileage.
Brandy H.
Yes very affordable in gas and comfortable to drive in also very easy to keep clean classy and elegant
Jennifer G.
I love it. No problems ever and drives really smooth. I have low mileage. The service is not expensive either. Low Maintenance is required. The dealership treats the customer great. Very good... Read More
Amanda G.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Yes it very reliable. There is not any problems to me. Everything works great and has features to let me know when something needs to be done.
Morgan B.
Yes it has been. I have been very happy with the car. No major problems. I do regular oil changes as needed.
Angela S.
The car is reliable but the only issue is when it rains because the system could get wet and the system sometimes shuts down and the car is all about computer.
Yvette M.
It is extremely reliable. Of course, I don't drive a lot. I only have 31,000 miles on the car. The tires seem to be a weak spot. They are low profile tires.
Joni N.
It usually has problems with passenger air bag which Mercedes-Benz has done a recall and willing to fix issue
Marcy C.
I think it's very reliable. I did have one computer issue. But the car was already 8 years old. Cost me 1500.00
Rebecca G.

Is The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

About 10,000 and it is for that type of vehicle. It's not too expensive but it's holding value due to the age of the car and the brand.
Morgan B.
I got it used. It was a good price. My husband is in the car business. I got a good price. For its value.
Angela S.
It was almost 30,000 and is a good value in my eye because we could afford it but I do not know about other people if they could afford it.
Yvette M.
I brought my c-class used. It had only five thousand miles on it when I purchased it. The cost was $30,000 then.
La Shang B.
It cost about $21,000 at the time it was purchased, no regrets really good value for a small family.
Julie K.
Well I bought it used for 20,000. I'm not really sure of the cost of brand new ones. But I would definitely say it's a good value trustworthy vehicle.
Nicole S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 mercedes c300 secondary air pump relay location?

Answer: The secondary air injection fuse(F32) and relay(N10/1kP) are located on the third bottom row of the front SAM which is on the left engine side of Your 2011 Mercedes C300. The fuel pump relay is an important...

What's the 2011 mercedes c300 fuse box location?

Answer: Want to know where the fuse boxes are located on the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 The first fuse box can be found in the cabin area. To be more specific, it is located on the side of the driver's side dash, to the...

What's the 2011 mercedes c300 4matic oil type?

Answer: The 2011 mercedes c300 4matic oil type is 0w-40. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine....

2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2011 Mercedes benz C-Class oil type and capacity is 0w-30 or 0w-40 and 7.4 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it,...

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