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Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email. The C falls under the W and W generations. The new generations managed to fix the rust problems of the pre-W C-Class e. One recurring rust problem reported by owners of the C is rusting on the cars subframe. However, subframe rust has only been reported on Cs between the 90,, mile range.
Nonetheless, make sure to take standard cleaning measures to ensure your C stays rust free. Especially for those living in coastal or snowy areas. Running your car through a car wash that also has an underbody spray can take the salt off and help to prevent the rusting process.
As the C is a compact luxury sedan, we will be comparing it to other cars in the same category. Economy sedans from the likes of Toyota and Honda, and ultra-luxury sedans from the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce will not be included. Perhaps the most classic and recognizable rivalry. The two German brands have been synonymous with each other for decades. In terms of reliability, BMW wins this category with their 3 Series averaging between ,, Although Mercedes-Benz falls behind slightly in overall lifespan, they win when considering maintenance costs needed to achieve high mileage.
When deciding overall between the two, the C-Class offers a slight edge in terms of luxury features, while the 3 Series will give you slightly more engaging driving dynamics.
You may also be interested in our article: how long do BMW 3 series last? It's not the sports car of the segment — leave that to Alfa Romeo and Cadillac — but it's still quick. What it gives up in sportiness it certainly gains is composure and luxury. The C-Class is remarkably quiet and well damped. We'd probably skip the AMG sports suspension that our tester had, but even in its most aggressive guise, the C is a comfortable highway cruiser.
It's not floaty or bouncy, but it's smooth and handles itself well over bumps. Finally, the C leads the pack in tech. You can adjust the ambient LED lighting between 64 different colors, use a degree camera to park or have the Benz park itself. It not only automatically brakes to avoid a rear-end collision, but can also detect cross traffic and stop you from T-boning another car. If it senses that you're about to be hit, it can tense the seatbelts.
If it thinks your brakes can't stop you from hitting a pedestrian, it will steer around it. It also offers semi-autonomous driving that will assist drivers by holding the car in its lane and adjust speed based on traffic and speed limits. If you signal and there is no car in the way, it will carry out a lane change under your supervision. If you signal in a zone where passing isn't allowed — like a construction zone with solid white lines — the C will wait to change lanes until it is in a passing zone.
Sometimes, that can be overwhelming. If you want to control something on the main screen you can use the steering wheel touchpad, the regular touchpad in the center, the rotary knob below the touchpad, the touch screen or voice commands. That's a lot of ways to change the radio station.
It's a good thing you can avoid input methods you don't like — we never used the central touchpad — but it can be a lot to manage.
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