The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
81
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Great
84/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
83/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
74/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class after 90-days of ownership.
Amount of trunk/hatch space
Quietness of the vehicle interior
The vehicle's audio system
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class during the first 90-days of ownership.
Vehicle acceleration
Feel of the seat material
The vehicle's navigation system
Performance Specs
MPG City
15 - 21
MPG Hwy
22 - 31
Horsepower
201 - 451
Transmission
7 speed, Automatic
Engine
Gas V6, Gas V8, Turbocharged Gas I4
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review
Overview
Introducing the re-imagined 2012 C-Class. Elegance has never been so powerful. The C-Class takes to the road with a 1.8 liter tubro-4 or choose the smooth V6. Both with the world’s first 7-speed automatic transmission. Offering a refreshing poise of comfort-tuned agility control suspension and available 4Matic All Wheel Drive. Refined in every sense the 2012 C-Class is sportier more luxurious and exquisitely crafted. Feast your eyes on the large color-LCD screen with hard-drive navigation and the cant-miss panorama roof. With an ongoing legacy of safety innovation the C-Class provides exclusive innovations in driving security including post-collision response emergency sensing and Advanced restraints including 11-way air bag protection. Unmatched technology. Unrivaled style. The 2012 C-Class.