2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class:

[The C-Class has] a very quiet interior and a comfortable ride. Handling is agile and secure, and the steering is very precise and communicative.

-- Consumer Reports

What reviewers liked least about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class:

Some of the controls are overly complicated.

-- Consumer Reports

Its handling dynamics aren't particularly exciting for a sport-oriented sedan, and its cabin is let down by a small backseat and ordinary furnishings.

-- Edmunds.com

Given the compact dimensions of the C-Class sedan, there isn't a lot of legroom in the backseat, and adult occupants are apt to complain on anything more than short trips.

-- Edmunds.com

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparisons:

Though recent updates have kept the car reasonably fresh, the C-Class' design does date back to 2001. For shoppers in this segment, this becomes obvious when you compare the Mercedes against revitalized competitors like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35 and Lexus IS.

-- Edmunds.com

Best one-liner about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class:

As one would expect, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a comfortable car that excels at pampering its occupants.

-- Edmunds.com