2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 -21 City / 22 -31 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

201 -451

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

David G

The safety features are probably the most important items

Great acceleration, sound system and luxury interior. Very smooth ride and exceptional handling. Back up camera, lane assist, keyless entry and remote start are great features as well. Maintenance is minimal but quite expensive and it does not have good fuel economy.

Kennedy F

Great car! Unique features, incredible safety and comfort.

I have had very little issue. Small non mechanical items. The engine has been fantastic throughout our entire ownership of this car. This has been a wonderful purchase. I would strongly recommend purchasing a Mercedes Benz. They are comfortable and safe for all.

Jan M

The Buick is sound proof and it is great to drive.

My car drives smooth. Love the style.. The only thing I dislike is that have no car service on Saturday..

rachel m

Always be sure to warm up your vehicle. Be sure your transmission is worked on in the summer.

I love my heated seats, turbo, and sound system. I don't like the cost for maintenance. I also dislike the fact that there are two recalls on my vehicle.

Kris A

Good services from the dealer ships.

Drives well. No problems with gas consumption. It's a smart car. It tells me when things goes wrong and when it needs checking on.

Sill S

My love for luxury: luxury sports car with clean lines and an amazing interior.

My vehicle is a sports model which cause repairs to be much higher than the standard model. I always shop around for repair shops that have great reviews for luxury vehicles. The performance is amazing and it is a very reliable car. My black interior and wood grain touches make the elegance reach an all time high. I love my Mercedes!

Emilia H

Comfortable, stylish, and reliable.

Our Mercedes c300 is very comfortable. From the adjustable seats to individual temperature controls, every member of the family enjoys a short or long drive. The eco vs sport driving mode is also a great feature. We prefer eco for running errands around town and sport for longer higher speed travels. Our c300 is also very reliable. We've never had any performance issues and look forward to driving this car for several more years.

Lisa B

Very nice, beautiful, sporty vehicle!

I love everything about my car. It is comfortable, handles well and looks very nice. The car is fuel efficient yet has a lot of pick-up and is fast on the highway. It has every feature that you would want in an automobile. I would recommend it to anyone interested in this type of vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

Roger Case

Bad Engine Design C250 Sport I4

Over all I love the car. That being said, I have owned 6 previous MB cars, and drove all of them in excess of 250,000 miles with no problems other than normal wear and tear. This one, a 2013 C250 Sport, hit 130,000 and required major engine repair for a failed timing chain and ancillary parts. This vehicle was always dealer serviced on time and still failed. I am seriously disappointed in the vehicle and the dealership. I asked the service person if this was a common issue with this engine and was advised that it was not, checked online and it appears to be a very common issue. Not likely to purchase another one.

William Garcia

Run away

No there is so much problems with this engine

Sarah P

I hate my c 250. Miss my Camry.

Need 4 doors, had a leak. Check engine light is on and cannot figure out why. The leather seat is coming off. And the metal covering on the steering wheel and seat levers are coming off and me and one of my daughters cut ourselves on it and I cannot take all of it off and it is white and ugly underneath.

Ashanti W

2 door sport coupe with panoramic sunroof and upgraded harman kardon sound system.

The panoramic sunroof is really a plus. There is not a significant amount of trunk space, but it is a coupe, so that is to be expected. Performance includes eco or sport mode. I honestly cannot tell a difference between the two half the time. The user interface could be better. Toyota has more user friendly and better looking interfaces than this.

James W

It is expensive, especially after warranties expire.

I like that it is paid for; that it gives good gas mileage; that it looks sporty. I dislike the uncomfortable seats; lack of trunk space; back seats don't fold down to extend trunk/hauling space.

Michelle W

More maintenance than usual.

There are several issues including but not limited to tire pressure issues where the tire pressure constantly goes low, broken clasps on the storage compartments, air conditioning filter causing the air to smell bad and costly maintenances that have to be performed at the dealer.

Phyllis F

I think people should know that the maintenance and repairs are very expensive, including gas, which costs more than other cars, as it only uses the highest grade

I like the size of my car. I also like the ease of driving it. What I don't like is that it's too low to sit in and not as comfortable as I thought it would be.

Bo M

Sleek and fast and reliable. The car is very affordable for a luxury car.

Really excellent car with great durability and performance is excellent. I have minimal issues throughout the car's lifetime and plan on keeping the car for a lot longer. I love the car because it is a good looking car and there are many beneficial features to the car. I highly recommend for new buyers to look at the car.

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 250 Sport

201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

C 250 Luxury

201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

C 250

201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

C 300 Sport

248 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

C 300 Luxury

248 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

C 350 Sport

268 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

C 350

268 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

C 63 AMG

451 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats

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2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

4.53

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John K on June 19, 2021

Service management poor quality and coordination.

Service costs are very high. Service tries to oversell and rarely reviews service records to verify prior service performance. Follow up is poor and dealership management does not pay enough attention to an area that can produce consistent revenue and performance.

Justin H on June 17, 2021

Perfect single male car that's a head turner

82k miles on the car and the only parts it's needed is basic maintenance (brakes, oil, filters, tires). Oil changes can get pricey with 7 quarts and full synthetic plus it takes premium gas but I love the comfort and style of the vehicle. Considered a 4 door sedan, but with the front seats all the way back, there isn't much room for backseat passengers or car seats. Overall a great car for a single male like myself.

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Pros from Owners

Laura D.

The pros of this vehicle it is a cute chic car easy to drive & park. The body style is nice and classy chic look. Opening your hood it is easy to add water & oil. As you open the door it is very roomy, air condition has enough power, and sound is perfect.

Sonja B.

Gas mileage, comfort, heated seats, navigation system,, affordability, oil changes @ 10k miles. Sleek/clean look, knee airbags, dual airbags, luxurious feel, car advises when services are due, car will advise you to take a break when noticed that swerving has taken place. Nice ride overall.

Paige G.

This model has a sleek body style. The car is reliable and gets great gas mileage. The resale and/or trade-in value is reasonable. It is equipped with a 228-hp 3.0-Liter V6 engine. The C-Class luxury sport sedans design, performance and technology features are top quality.

Triana J.

Pros; Good on gas mileage. Takes about $40 to fill up. Sporty but luxury. Everybody loves my car. You can learn how to do majority of the maintenance on your own. Cons; Maintenance can be a expensive depending on what you need.

Cons from Owners

Laura D.

The cons on this Mercedes buying it brand new. Leather has torn due to wear & tear. Inside panel buttons have faded. The outside had two different set of wheels unable to rotate all 4 tires need to buy each year.

Sonja B.

I cannot really say there are any true cons aside from the premium gas prices, yet that is not a con of the actual car not it is features, dependability or safety. The car is a great car, there are no cons in my opinion.

Paige G.

The C-350 model has tight rear seating and not enough cup holders. If you drop something under the front seats, consider it gone forever unless you want to and can remove the seat itself. The trunk space is minimal. The brake-pads, tires and steering rack bushings wear out relatively quickly.

Triana J.

Maintenance can be expensive, no satellite radio, have to purchase the navigation system if the car does not come with it which is about $800, other than that it is a really good car, oh if the leather has small tear then get it fixed right away it will get bigger.

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

Yes. It drives very smoothly. I really enjoy the interior of the vehicle. The Bluetooth system and leather seats are an added bonus. The Mercedes also gets decent gas mileage. I bought this vehicle to... Read More

Juliette H.

Yes, however has no tech gadgets like others. Overall, I like the vehicle. It drives really nice, comfortable, and stylish looking.

Victoria S.

Yes it is just consumes a lot of gas, sometimes the start up is a problem as well but it overall is a good car. Like all foreign vehicles maintenance is expensive.

Hillary S.

No it is not. The car has constant problems and breaks every week. It is not a reliable car and I do not recommend it.

Minori A.

I love this car! The way it handles, the cockpit layout, the styling. I had another and was in a high-speed rear end collision and came away without serious injury. The car crumpled behind me but did... Read More

Sandy M.

Yes. Very good, I just had it serviced and a few things were fixed. The car is running perfectly right now.

Ali B.

Yes it is. I have never had a problem. I am very faithful having my yearly service on time and following any suggestions the mechanic gives..

Teresa P.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The car is very reliable. Unfortunately, I bought it from a previous owner that did not disclose prior issues with the vehicle. The motor in the seat is broken and it seems to have been in a prior... Read More

Juliette H.

Overall, it is reliable. I've only had one big issue with it that was a very expensive fix. I would recommend buying the warranty, because an engine spring broke shortly after 4 years and was still... Read More

Victoria S.

Problems include transmission issues also gas consumer. You have to be ready to spend money on the parts and gas.

Hillary S.

Yes the car has many problems. Every single week something else happens and most of the money that I make is used to repair the car. I do not recommend it for anybody and I would rather get a reliable... Read More

Minori A.

It is very reliable. I haven't put lots of money into repairs, and have kept up with routine maintenance and oil changes, tire rotation and replacement. I do not have any complaints about this car. It... Read More

Sandy M.

Yes, I been driving Mercedes since 2003 exclusively and I love it. The security and dependability makes this the best car for me.

Todd D.

Never had a problem or breakdown. Just regular wear and tear. Change the oil yearly and always use dealer service

Rachel S.

Is The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

Cost for a 2013 used Mercedes is between 16k to 33k depending on the vehicle. I'd prefer not to say how much I paid.

Juliette H.

I bought it 4 years ago. It has decreased a lot in value. I would put a 11k-13k for the price now. However, the trade in values that I have had has been drastically lower.

Victoria S.

Cost of this vehicle ranges from 7-14 thousand. I do not think so the vehicle consumes too much gas and loses cash value as soon as you drive it off the lot... Depends where you finance it as well you... Read More

Hillary S.

The Mercedes Benz costs too much then it is actually worse it is not a good value and it cost around $25,000 on the market. I would rather spend that money on a more reliable car then waste it all on... Read More

Minori A.

I bought mine as a two year old with low mileage. It was a great value. I paid $35,000.00 in 14 and new ones were going for $55,000.00.

Sandy M.

I purchased the car used and the cost for the value us excellent, the car was very well taken care of and I'm glad I bought it.

Angela E.

The original price was 45,000 new. I feel it is a good value because I have enjoyed driving and have not put anything extra in it.

Sheri S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 mercedes c300 tire pressure?

Answer: The 2013 Mercedes C300 is going to need to use a tire pressure of either 28 or 29 psi for the front tires and eitheR32 or 33 psi for the rear tires. The difference in tire pressure is due to the fact that the...

What's the 2013 mercedes c300 engine oil capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Mercedes c300 engine oil capacity iS7.4 quarts.But before You go and change Your own car oil You may want to reconsider. Todays car design and equipment does not make it too easy to change the oil at...

What's the 2013 mercedes c250 wiper blades size?

Answer: The 2013 mercedes c250 wiper blades size is 24'' driver and passenger side. The usual cost for a Mercedes-Benz C250 windshield wiper motor replacement is between $510 and $533. Labor costs are priced between...

What are some of the 2013 mercedes c300 4matic problems?

Answer: The 2013 Mercedes c300 4Matic has been the subject of numerous complaints against its high pressure fuel pump which goes out early and must be replaced. Other issues surround engine failures while still under...

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Mercedes Benz c250 uses SAE 5w-40 or 0w-40 oil. It has a capacity of 7.6 US quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

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Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Is The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class A Good Value?

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