Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 4.0 in. Class middle half 4.2 to 5.1 in.
- Off-road: 4.0 in clearance. Top 101% of 154.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $96 vs $139 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.0 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the C-Class a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in | Median 35.1 in | 5 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 36.7 in | 7 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.6 cu ft | Median 11.8 cu ft | 10 | Yes |
Is the C-Class a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,550 | Median $62,600 | 15 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 193 hp to 612 hp | 17 | Yes |
| Length | 187.0 in | Median 181.9 in | 16 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 11 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.0 cents | Median 16.0 cents | 15 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the C-Class a good commuter car?
Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $139.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $96
- Median of 15 convertibles
- $139
- Highway mpg
- 35 mpg, top 7% of 15
Is the C-Class a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.0 in clearance, 56.6 in tall | 4.2 to 5.1 in clearance, 49.7 to 54.5 in tall | 8 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.4 in | 10 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 11 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the C-Class a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.0 in clearance. Top 101% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- C 300 4MATIC AWD, 4.0 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the C-Class worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, C 300 RWD
- $47,850
- Predicted price
- $50,475
- Gap
- -$2,625 (-5%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the C-Class a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Class C 300 RWD | $47,850 | 12.8 cents | 10.5 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Audi A5 Premium AWD | $45,875 | 11.9 cents | 10.9 cu ft | 261 hp |
Compared with 53 trims of other makes, convertibles, 2022.
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