Skip to main content

2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class consumer reviews

$29,200 starting MSRP
side view of 2006 C-Class Mercedes-Benz
(66 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
Explore the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

I'll always own a Mercedes

Mercedes really are The Best!! Everything is Too Notch! The performance and gas mileage are great! Buy one whenever you can! There will be no regrets

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
21 people out of 25 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

2006 Mercedes C280 4Matic Sedan

Outstanding comfort, luxury, and strong all wheel drive V6 performance in a small scale 4 door. Price you pay for the refinement is that gas mileage is only about 16 mpg in the city however. Has been utterly dependable with minimal unscheduled maintenance issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
18 people out of 19 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

GREAT SPORTS CAR

Excellent car! Can’t even hear the car is on. Quiet engine in good condition with low mileage. Rarely driven, just for errands. A very reliable vehicle!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
8 people out of 8 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Very reliable

Very comfortable. Easily sits 4 adults. Fantastic in the snow. Love this car!!! We upgraded to a Mercedes wagon that's why we are selling it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Enjoy driving

After taking to Dealer for Airbag my car started overheating and sensor for inside temperature is not working. The mesh off front became missing. Thank you

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

I love driving this car.

This car is fun to drive and easy to handle. It has enough power to maneuver easily in heavy traffic. It is the most comfortable car I have ever owned so it makes long trips easier to sit through.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Very dependable and economical

This car is compact , fast, all options are functioning . Good on gas mileage, full black leather interior . 2.5L engine . CD player,

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Replaced my 2006 with a superior car.

A good car until the 50,000 mile plateau was reached. The transmission had to be rebuilt at the 49,000 mile and 5 year mark, covered by warranty. After reaching the 60,000 mileage mark, had cylinders rebuilt, center counsel replaced, besides the normal upkeep. Oil change was always $700 to $1300 with ancillary repairs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Beware of Balance Shaft Issue (class action)

Great car in terms of style, handling, performance and comfort. Beware, however, that there was a class action lawsuit related to a manufacturing defect. Some MB 6-cylinder engines will develop issues with the balance shaft/timing gear. And it's a horrendously expensive repair (think: � $5K). There was a class-action lawsuit, but the submission date for claims is passed. If you can find one that has had the repair, it's a great car. Do your research?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
2 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

fast great car

this car has met all of my needs and it is very stylish but not as expensive as most cars , great on gas and travel

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No