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2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

22 city, 29 highway, 25 combined

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What is new for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?

  • C300 trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof, Cloth Seats, Rear View Camera, Satellite Radio Ready, Automated Parking, Front Seat Heaters, Smart Key, Blind Spot Monitor, and Soft Top as standard equipment this year.
  • Sunroof(s) and Power Hatch/Deck Lid features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

25 customer reviews
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 shines with its sleek styling, smooth ride, and luxurious comfort, supported by advanced features like backup cameras and a fuel-saving valve. While praised for fuel economy and entertainment, users reported high maintenance costs and reliability concerns, including engine issues. Performance is decent but lacks strong acceleration.

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Mercedes-Benz C300 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mercedes-Benz C300 20th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz C300 features and specs

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2D Convertible 2WD

Standard Features

  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Smart Key
  • Rear View Camera
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Soft Top
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Smart Key
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Burmester Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

241

Torque (ft-lbs)

273

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

17.4

Wheelbase

111.8"

Overall length

184.5"

Width

71.3"

Height

55.5"

Leg room

F 42"/R 32"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 35.6"

Front tires

P225/45HR18

Rear tires

P245/40HR18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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