In-depth Reviews

Mercedes C-Class coupe (2011-2015): owner reviews

Name: Mercedes C-Class Coupe
Brand: Mercedes

"The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is a sleeker, more stylish version of the C-Class saloon. It's luxurious, comfortable and has a great range of engines."

by Carbuyer team

26 Mar 2015

Carbuyer Rating

3.8 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.9 out of 5

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64%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

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Common Problems

Electrics (2 cases)
Other (2 cases)
Brakes (2 cases)
Suspension (2 cases)
Engine (3 cases)
Electrics, Other (1 cases)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

C 250 Coupe

Year of registration

2014

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

The car drives and handles every bit as good as the BMW 128 i I traded in to get it. I have had the car for several months and routinely get 24-26 mpg in town. I have taken it on 1 600 mile trip to NC and averaged a surprising 34.6 mpg (mostly highway but mountainous) driving. The only real downside is that while it has 4 seats the rear is made for children or small adults. I would recommend the car.

Reliability

5 out of 5

4100 miles No Problems of any kind.

Performance

4 out of 5

Runs great, good wet and dry road manners but I would have liked a choice between the base 201 hp and the 302 hp engines...

Running Cost

5 out of 5

I got the 4 year maintenance pkg. included in the cost of the car no I have have had $0 costs and do not anticipate any other then tires over the first 4 years or 40000 miles.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Starts first time every time. Never misses a beat.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

I have not spent anything on this car other than fuel.

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Other

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Version

>3 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

31.4

Review

Never fails to start, good even on icy roads.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Tax, insurance, servicing outrageous

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Generally good, no major problems

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Bit on the thirsty side, Mercedes parts are expensive for what you get, not the best value for money

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

se, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Impressed so far

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

NO PROBLEMS

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

too soon to tell but so far excellent

Running Cost

4 out of 5

too soon to tell

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Only had it 5 months so far so good

Running Cost

3 out of 5

40 pounds a week seems a lot for a 1.8 engine

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Car is very reliable, hasn't broken down as such in the last year although the parking brake did go when I got home. Drawback is expensive to repair when needed

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Very thirsty as I only do lots of short journeys. Spare parts expensive but doesn't need them that often.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

se, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Very good

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

It's a Merc. they are so well manufactured

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Average for luxury car

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Excellent

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Haven't had to purchase any spare parts but the petrol cost is eye-watering

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48.9

Review

One rear light led failure after 3 weeks. Replaced ubder warrantly by main dealer.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Excellent fuel economy and performance from a 2.2 litre engine

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

CE, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

The w124 is the best car i have owned. If they still made this model, i would buy it again! Twice a year i drive from southern spain to the uk and back, and i can honestly say that the journey is a pleasure. It has long since lost all its depreciation, but it's worth every (modest) penny i spend to keep it on the road. What else would give me the same level of comfort and performance for peanuts?

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

c220 coupe amg

Year of registration

2014

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Great stylish car, I previously had a BMW 320d M sport which I personally think is a better drive and more economical. Although the interior is very nice, and being a coupe it has well enough space. Boot size is brilliant can fit plenty in the back, I have taken this car all over the country and had no problems what so ever, the only issue I find with it, that it is a little expensive to run compared to its competitors. Overall all though lovely car to drive and is very appealing to the eye, but I will be going back to BMW after this.

Version

250cdi

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

Mercedes warranty & Service is terrible. It takes time to arrange for appointment imagine that i am staying in Stuttgart the headquarter of Benz! So far i went 6 times to Benz workshop for warranty issues and my car was just 10 months old! Sat Nav broken twice. Noises when low speed braking (due to diesel in tank swirling noise by low speed braking) Currently merc installed C63 coupe damming material around the fuel tank in my car to reduce the noise yet it doesn't really quite help! terrible service at merc headquarter stuttgart! high Fuel consumption around 10L/100km for 250CDI Auto (City drive mostly). Merc? not recommended!!!

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Minor issues only - hoses, bellows etc. No major issues with engine or drive train

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Franchised dealer servicing is high but use it to maintain access to Mercedes Mobilolife

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

380SEC Top of Class, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Great car. Joy to drive

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

C200k SE Panoramic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Car was services by main dealer on "a" service, three weeks later the engine blew up. They suggested that the tensioner on the timing chain had broken. I believe they did not put enough oil in the engine. Complete engine replaced by main dealer via mercedes benz.!! Other than this would certainly buy another mercedes

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Its great, very reliable, starts and runs great

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Im very happy with the cost of running the car, you can buy third part manufactured parts

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

No problems so far

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

very new so early days but great so far

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Mercedes dealer charges are criminal

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

22.5

Review

It is regularly serviced by mercedes and my annual mileage is mostly 6-7K within London

Running Cost

2 out of 5

With a Mercedes Coupe you pay for reliability but running costs can be excessive.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

C200K, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

I expected a good car when i bought a merc (even second hand) but it has surpassed all my expectations. The car was six years old when i bought it but i could have sworn it was brand new. After two tears it still feels new and i would now never buy any other make.