Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Handles very well and surprisingly quick for a 3-cylinder sedan. Great daily driver."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"There is some turbo lag, as it is only a 1.8 l engine, but once on the way, it drives very well. Handling is extremely sharp and steering is very responsive. Fuel economy is great."
Yves B., OK (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Excellent acceleration and handling for a sedan."
Peter B., CT (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Too many forward gears"
Orlando B., GA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Solid and well built Good acceleration Would like acceleration to be more linear Good visibility Ride could be more plush Fun to drive"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Great handling car that's fun to drive!"
Gregory C., NJ (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"FUN to drive. Corners like it is on rails. Superb excelleration, awesome brakes. Sticks to road in rain or snow. Great ride!"
Anonymous, IN (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Great pickup and easy to drive."
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Very responsive in both winter and summer, fuel economy is good, But the car wanders easily and requires attention. This is different in my wife 2014 MB 300 and not an issue."
L C., OH (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"seats in ffront very good seats in rear not as good space very tight very stable"
Harold C., VA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Drives like a race car"
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"This coupe has the acceleration and suspension to make driving fun. It gets up to speed very nicely, holds the roads on the curves, and provides an exceptional experience in cruising the highway."
Anonymous, VA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Handles well even on slippery roads and light snow, acceleration is good. Bad is the clearance underneath so you are very limited in the depth of snow the front bumper can handle, maybe 2-3 inches max."
Bruce R., RI (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"The C250 handles very well. Direct steering, firm but comfortable ride, takes bumps well, short turning radius, good acceleration when necessary and good gas mileage."
William M., VA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Cars handles exceptionally well on the highway, holds the road like a rock. I use ECO mod but if switched to SPORT it really moves."
Christopher S., BC (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Very good, her on highway gas mileage exceeds 31 MPG"
Hoke W., GA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"drives like an expensive sports car, quick"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"The car is quite responsive. It has a tight turning circle, it has excellent brakes and is peppy enough for my tastes. In addition it is quiet so that it does not attract negative attention."
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Very good handling and acceleration while still getting great gas mileage (34 mpg on trips)"
Cynthia D., VA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Has a very noticeable hesitation in acceleration"
Edward B., CA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"The 1.8 Liter turbo feels like a V8, is very quiet and gets good gas mileage for this size of car. The turbo lag is a bit annoying at times."
Bill M., GA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Quick and responsive"
Anonymous, WI (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Excellent handling"
Anonymous, ON (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Exceptional handling, cornering and accelerating."
John B., GA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Very good acceleration and comfort. All bells and whistle work has they should."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Handles corners really well. Nice acceleration and braking too."
Jon B., TN (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Driving and power acceleration"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"ENGINE WAS THE LAST YEAR FOR THE INLINE 6 CYC ENGINE . RESPONSIVE SMOOTH ACCELERATION. BETTER THAN THE 4 CYC TURBO VERSION."
Anonymous, OH (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Bad - The turbo lag is most annoying."
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Acceleration from stop as well as passing, secure handling a good braking."
Daniel J., WA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Great acceleration and easy handling."
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Good gas mileage but not so pleased with a turbo engine compared with a normally aspirated one. Power is not as smooth."
RONALD B., OH (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"This car is pure fun to drive. It is a C300 Sport model. It handles extremely well and the V6 engine is very quick yet on the highway gets suprisely good MPG. Steering is responsive and sharp and the brakes are more than adequate. The back seats fold down if you are taking a trip and need added cargo room."
Anonymous, MI (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Turbo lag on initial acceleration is very annoying."
KEVIN C., NV (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Acceleration is very fast. Had to change driving habits"
DOC K., OR (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Great turning radius."
MICHAEL B., CA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Acceleration is very responsive. Handling is excellent."
GARY S., OH (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"the 1.8L turbocharged engine is literaly awsome. combined with the 7 speed auto transmission it is too much fun to drive."
RICHARD S., FL (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"The electronics that control the engine and transmission are absolutely horrid. The throttle under certain conditions is like an on/off switch causing the car to lurch and balk. At other times it is totally unresponsive. The transmission seems like it's never in the correct gear and is ridiculously slow to downshift requiring inordinate throttle movement to get it to kick down which results in a sudden blast of over acceleration. Accelerating smoothly after a slowdown for traffic or a corner is"
FRANK M., CA (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"very good dependable and stylish"
Anonymous, TX (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"The turbo lag is terrible, and not expected of a Mercedes. At times it is downright dangerous."
THOMAS L., FL (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"There is some turbo lag due to the size of the engine (1.8 l)"
YVES B., OK (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)"Excellent performance along with getting better mileage than the EPA ratings."
Anonymous, WI (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)
"Acceleration is sporty"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class)