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Mercedes-Benz C-class W204 (2007–2015)

5.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 (507 Hp) AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (M 156) No reports 0 No issues reported
AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 (487 Hp) AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (M 156.985) No reports 0 No issues reported
AMG C 63 V8 (457 Hp) 7G-TRONIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (M 156.985) No reports 0 No issues reported
AMG C 63 V8 (457 Hp) AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (M 156.985) No reports 0 No issues reported
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C 180 1.6 BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) (M 274.910) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.6 BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 274.910) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.6 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) (M 271.910) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.6 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (M 271.910) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.8 BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) (M 271.820) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.8 BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 271.820) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.8 Kompressor (156 Hp) (M 271.952) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 1.8 Kompressor (156 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (M 271.952) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) (M 271.820) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (156 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (M 271.820) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (184 Hp) (M 271.860) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (184 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 271.860) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (184 Hp) (M 271.820) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (184 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (M 271.820) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 Kompressor (184 Hp) (M 271.950) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 Kompressor (184 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (M 271.950) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 230 V6 (204 Hp) (M 272.921) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 230 V6 (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (M 272.921) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 271.860) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (M 271.860) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 V6 (201 Hp) (M 272.921) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 V6 (201 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (M 272) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 V6 (201 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (M 272.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 280 V6 (231 Hp) (M 272.947) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (M 272.948) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (M 272.947) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 300 V6 (228 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 272.948) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 300 V6 (231 Hp) (M 272.947) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (M 272.948) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (M 272.947) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 300 V6 (248 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 276.957) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 276.957) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (306 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (M 276.957) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (292 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (M 272.982) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (M 272.971) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 V6 (272 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (M 272.961) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
C 180 CDI (120 Hp) (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 CDI (120 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (120 Hp) (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (120 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
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C 200 CDI (136 Hp) (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CDI (136 Hp) (OM 646.811) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CDI (136 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (OM 646.811) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CDI (136 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (136 Hp) (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (136 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (OM 651.913) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 220 CDI (170 Hp) (OM 646.811) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 220 CDI (170 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (OM 646.811) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 Hp) (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 Hp) Start & Stop (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (OM 651.912) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 651.912) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 5G-TRONIC (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 651.911) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 642.832) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 320 CDI V6 (224 Hp) (OM 642.960) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 320 CDI V6 (224 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (OM 642.961) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 320 CDI V6 (224 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (OM 642.960) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (OM 642.830) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC (OM 642.830) No reports 0 No issues reported
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (265 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS (OM 642.834) No reports 0 No issues reported

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C-Class W204: A Solid Performer with Predictable Costs

I've had this car for 2 years, driving about 50,000 km. It's not fuel-efficient, and parts can be pricey, but it brings joy, even with the expenses. It's a proper, sturdy Mercedes, truly a 'colubrina' despite being a C-Class. Common issues include the oil filter housing, steering lock, hose leaks, and the timing chain on the gearbox side (engine-up). Not everyone wants to tinker with it; this isn't a car for penny-pinchers, though any passenger will appreciate its presence.

Pros: Solid and reliable Mercedes construction, Enjoyable to drive and be a passenger in
Cons: Not economical on fuel consumption, Expensive parts and maintenance, Potential issues with oil filter housing, Steering lock problems can occur, Hose leaks are a known concern, Timing chain access requires engine work

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