2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 review
Mercedes-Benz C300 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Richly finished interior
- Available all-wheel drive
- Ride comfort
Cons
- Sport suspension is too brittle
- Gets very pricey when adding options
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 delivers an impressive balance of comfort, luxury, and tech touches
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 comes in three distinct flavors: sedan, coupe, and convertible. Each comes standard with a 255-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder that works in cooperation with a nine-speed automatic that sends power to the rear wheels. For additional grip when Mother Nature doesn’t play nice, all-wheel drive is optional with all three body styles; look for the 4Matic badge.
As for the C300 sedan, it competes against worthy adversaries like the BMW Series, Cadillac CTS, Audi A4, and Volvo S60. The Mercedes stands out for the quality of its cabin and the smoothness of its suspension. So long as you skip the optional AMG sport suspensions, the C300 wafts down the road and is relaxing to drive.
Unfortunately, the infotainment system is starting to show its age compared to newer rivals. Certain functions are slow to respond, and routine commands can require too much of the driver’s attention. Still, in terms of its overall packaging, the 2020 C300 is a smart purchase among compact luxury cars.
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What is new for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300?
- C300 trims have been upgraded with Power Hatch/Deck Lid, Satellite Radio Ready, and Burmester Audio as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Sunshade, Automated Parking, Automated Cruise Control, and CD Audio features are now available as options on select trims.
2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 trims
Base:
- 255-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Smart Key
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300
What We Like
Performance: Yes, there are three choices of AMG-tuned engines that can be fitted to the C300. Yet the standard 255-hp turbo-four delivers plenty of punch when you need to pull off a quick passing maneuver.
Interior quality: This really sets the C300 apart. The interior is filled with rich-looking materials and trim pieces. It doesn’t reset the bar in terms of avant-garde design; it all just simply looks and feels luxurious and expertly engineered.
All-wheel drive: The fact that you can add all-wheel drive to all three body styles is a huge plus if you live in a region where roads can turn slick with rain, snow, or ice. It adds an extra layer of reassurance to this already very solid-feeling Mercedes.
What Needs Improvement
Clunky touchpad infotainment controls: It’s not all bad news regarding the infotainment system, though it’s definitely not all good news either. The touchpad system can take too much attention from the driver and response times are occasionally laggy.
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Ratings & reliability
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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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 offers 24 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Mercedes-Benz C300 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mercedes-Benz C300 as 19 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300:
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Automated Parking
- Automated Cruise Control
- Rear Sunshade
- CD Audio
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