Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Canada’s most popular Mercedes comes in sedan, coupe, cabriolet and the recently launched wagon configurations. Under the hood, there’s a four-cylinder engine for the C 300, a V6 for the AMG C 43 and a V8 for the AMG C 63 and C 63 S—the latter with 503 horsepower. These last two versions boast a seven-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive, while the other variants get a new nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 79% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 3/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 81% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 3/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 75% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 3/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 77% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 3/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2018
N/A
Pros
- Nice silhouettes (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Enhanced performance and handling (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Fantastic V8 twin-turbo (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Superb presentation and finish (C 43 and C 63)
- Efficient 4MATIC all-wheel drive
Cons
- Slow and abrupt stop-start mode (C 63 S)
- Limited rear visibility (Cabriolet, Coupe)
- Gearbox sometimes slow and jerky (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Noisy ride on poor roads (C 63 S)
- Abrupt braking when entering corners (C 63 S)