Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (2007 - 2014) C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Map Pilot) 4d Auto (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Why did I sell my BMW 320d.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Looks fantastic. They are amused by my hate of it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never ever ever again would I touch a Merc. Overpriced, over-rated rubbish.

What are you likely to buy next?

BMW definetly.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£31,900

When did you buy the car?

May 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Car is on a 2 yr lease.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Underpowered, noisy, sounds like a van when you’re accelerating. Cheap plastic interior is very similar to a cheap Japanese car. Wind noise from rear windows at motorway speeds. Everything is computer driven, which is really distracting until you get used to it. Sat Nav really struggles constantly. I've ended up using my old TomTom!!

What's it like to park?

PDC front and rear, but the rear system uses a visual indicator which can only be viewed through the rear view mirror. Like everything on this car, they've tried to make things better, but its actually made it worse.

Have you had any problems with the car?

At around 10k engine management light came on and car went in to emergency mode. It has been there ever since!! The car has been with a main dealer 5 times, they send it back still with the light on. Now with 20k on the clock I've given up hope of resolution. ABSOLUTE PANTS!!!

What's most practical about your car?

It has wheels.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The only good thing on the car is the bluetooth integration with iPhone as you can choose your music from the steering wheel.