Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate C220 CDI Avantgarde SE 5d Seq Auto (2004/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Satisfactory.
Costs
Better if diesel wasn't so expensive (compared with Europe).
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, good around town, not a good car for long distances.
Performance
Loads of torque, great for overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
regular oil top ups, needs a unscheduled visit to the dealers
Image
On paper BMW, Audi are probably better, but they can't beat a merc for image
Comfort
Can't take more than 90 minutes at a time, seats are horribly uncomfortable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Loosing too much oil.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes