Family sedan comeback! 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review: C200 - Better than GLC and BMW X3 SUVs?

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a stalwart in the premium sedan segment, but four-doors are hardly in fashion anymore. Yep, we live in a country where non-traditional SUVs dominate. But such is Mercedes' commitment to the C-Class that it's now in its fifth generation.
And as always, the new C-Class draws plenty of design inspiration (and technology) from one of its siblings, the S-Class flagship. And that's good news for those buyers that still enjoy a good four-door sedan.
In this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar assess whether or not family buyers in the premium segment should be considering the C-Class over Mercedes' equivalent GLC mid-size SUV or its BMW X3 rival.
As she finds out, even the entry-level C-Class, the C200, is thoroughly impressive, so much so that you might reconsider buying an SUV instead of a sedan.
#Mercedes #CClass #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Pricing and features
01:27 Design
02:37 Practicality
05:02 Under the bonnet
05:49 Efficiency
06:15 Driving
07:36 Safety
08:18 Ownership
08:43 Verdict
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[@SkiwiJohn]

Did I miss your comments about ride quality? Is it soft, or a bit firm, or what? For me, that's very important.

[@anemolcapital263]

love your reviews😍

[@letsseeif]

Thanks for your thorough review.

[@PhilHare-er8nr]

Great review. MB taking a big risk with the HUGE price. BMW will probably take more than a few customers away from

[@wax333]

Lol dunno if it’s actually a good car or the reviewer is more intrigued by what the brand name represents

[@medicalguru7465]

I think the latter

[@j3xk72r9]

Having owned both previous generations of C class, I do not like the direction of Mercedes interior design. It seems a bit too "Tokyo by night" for me. The removal of physical controls, the dominating screens and the sheer ugliness and disjointed nature of the surfaces does not appeal to me. Perhaps its an age thing, I am in my 60's, much older than the young lady reviewer, but then we are the people with the money to buy these!

[@robertceroli3512]

These have reputation for turning into endless money pits once warranty expires

[@derekl190]

So hows the ride quality with the AMG sport suspension?

[@JogBird]

id rather get a honda civic

[@grahamreinbott172]

I think it's funny that you call it a family car, not many families could afford that, and how could you ever keep the white seat clean with kids or adults for that matter

[@puntybrah]

Well her mum owns the 2017 version so I think we all know what kind of family she is in.

[@nielsmoller2719]

What’s the color?

[@gabrielemere8393]

Spectral Blue

[@CROMA1927]

A lot of haters in the comment section. One should drive/own this car before dumping on it. In my area, they are flying of the shelf. It is a great car. Low consumption, safety features, great powertrain and transmission. It can get scratchy inside, that is my only grievance. Other than that, I am very happy with my 2022 Merc C220d.

[@venividivici1982]

Great review,but come on 78k for a sedan, that's a joke.
It scratches just looking at it, this is one of those family sedans where you actually don't drive with other people or kids, because you know,78k,and the crappy luxury you will feel in those 10 minutes drive to your favorite Cafe 🤪.
With those money You buy almost three new hybrid Corolla or two hybrid rav 4

[@Ofthe7thSon]

Mate bought the C300 and we were waiting to see what his thoughts are given how many k’s he drives.
Well let me put it this way - we are buying a Beemer.
His C has been under warranty repair many, many times. Mainly electrickity issues…..

[@mga71]

Imagine what is going to go wrong outside of the warranty period. Personally badge snobbery aside I would go Korean or Japanese.

[@Ofthe7thSon]

@@mga71 we had a W205 C63 and it too had nothing but problems. Was a lemon of all lemons. So glad we sold it. Not going back to Merc.

[@mga71]

@AndyBroncoAus bet it sounded great though.

[@Ofthe7thSon]

@@mga71 yes, yes it did. Was awesome when not broken…..

[@SkiwiJohn]

@@mga71 - totally!

[@keiracurro8407]

My 2000 au falcon will smoke this, so will an sv6, so will a phase 3, a 350z...

[@tomwhite5827]

Expensive junk 🙁

[@shaunjude7117]

Yuck, BMW and AUDI much better