Mercedes Benz $30,000 - $50,000
Auto Type
- SUVs (4)
- Mid-Size Cars (3)
- Sports Cars (1)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (4)
2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class
#10 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The redesigned Mercedes Benz C-Class offers superior handling, updated style and good safety features, but it still trails competitors like the BMW 3-Series in performance and overall appeal.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.9 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 8.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C Class
The C-Class delivers a well-engineered, comfortable and predictable ride with noteworthy safety features, but its styling is becoming dated and it can't match the lower sticker price of some of its direct competitors. If you're ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | 8.2 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe
#12 in Upscale Midsize Cars
Although the CLK Coupe is beautifully designed and offers a roomy and refined interior cabin, it can't match the performance and handling dynamics of others in its class. Compared to its competitors, it ranks near ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M
#6 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
The M-Class delivers luxury and confident handling but can't match the base power or reliability of its competitors. Overall, it ranks in the middle of its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M
The 2007 Mercedes M-Class delivers luxury and confident handling but can't match the base power or reliability of others in its class. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV, you should also ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R
#12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
The R-Class crossover has a spacious and luxurious interior, innovative styling, and exceptional performance. Still, it ranks near the bottom of its class because its competitors fair better.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R
The R Class crossover has a spacious and luxurious interior, innovative styling and exceptional performance. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV, you should also consider the Acura MDX, Lexus RX and ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
#5 in Luxury Sports Cars
The SLK delivers a surprisingly smooth ride with sports-car handling, and its power-retractable hardtop gives it an advantage over soft-top convertibles and makes for a unique coupe/roadster experience. Still, it falls a bit short on ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |








