Browse over 9,000 car reviews

EXPERT RATING
8.2

Likes

  • Great design
  • Superb dynamics
  • Excellent interior

Dislikes

  • High entry price
  • Downsized turbo petrol engine needs more oomph
  • Annoying dash rattle
Byron Mathioudakis
Contributing Journalist
3 Mar 2022
2 min read

The Mercedes-Benz C200 is the entry-level model in the sedan-only W206-series range, and is powered by a 150kW/300Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, driving the rear wheels via a nine-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

Standard C200 features include electric front seats, satellite navigation, automatic parking, dual-zone climate control, artificial leather, digital radio, remote boot lid closing, 18-inch alloys, as well as an AMG Line body kit and interior trim, adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep assist, a 360-degree camera, auto high-beam headlights, keyless entry/start, fingerprint scanner ID tech for the new 11.9-inch media display and a 48V mild-hybrid system to help cut fuel consumption and emissions. 

On the safety front, there are now 10 airbags fitted (including dual-front combined pelvic/thorax airbags, front centre airbag, rear side airbags, window airbags and driver’s knee airbag), Autonomous Emergency Braking front and rear (including for cyclists and pedestrians, at speeds from 7km/h to over 200km/h), adaptive cruise control with active stop/go, a 360 degree camera, Active Parking Assist, drowsy driver monitor, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, ABS anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, Adaptive Brakes with Hold function, brake drying and Hill Start Assist, electronic stability control, traction control, dusk-sensing LED lights, rain-sensing wipers and runflat tyres with tyre pressure warning.

These go a long way to offset that $12,000 price hike at launch over the old, fifth-generation C-Class sedan equivalent.

Read the full 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review

Mercedes-Benz C200 2022:

Engine Type Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $60,830 - $69,960
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$63,033
Based on 30 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$54,788
HIGHEST PRICE
$69,868
Byron Mathioudakis
Contributing Journalist
Byron started his motoring journalism career when he joined John Mellor in 1997 before becoming a freelance motoring writer two years later. He wrote for several motoring publications and was ABC Youth radio Triple J's "all things automotive" correspondent from 2001 to 2003. He rejoined John Mellor in early 2003 and has been with GoAutoMedia as a senior product and industry journalist ever since. With an eye for detail and a vast knowledge base of both new and used cars Byron lives and breathes motoring. His encyclopedic knowledge of cars was acquired from childhood by reading just about every issue of every car magazine ever to hit a newsstand in Australia. The child Byron was the consummate car spotter, devoured and collected anything written about cars that he could lay his hands on and by nine had driven more imaginary miles at the wheel of the family Ford Falcon in the driveway at home than many people drive in a lifetime. The teenage Byron filled in the agonising years leading up to getting his driver's license by reading the words of the leading motoring editors of the country and learning what they look for in a car and how to write it. In short, Byron loves cars and knows pretty much all there is to know about every vehicle released during his lifetime as well as most of the ones that were around before then.
About Author
Disclaimer: The pricing information shown in the editorial content (Review Prices) is to be used as a guide only and is based on information provided to Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd (Carsguide) both by third party sources and the car manufacturer at the time of publication. The Review Prices were correct at the time of publication. Carsguide does not warrant or represent that the information is accurate, reliable, complete, current or suitable for any particular purpose. You should not use or rely upon this information without conducting an independent assessment and valuation of the vehicle.
Pricing Guide
$54,788
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data.
For more information on
2022 Mercedes‑Benz C‑Class
See Pricing & Specs

Comments