The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class rank 6 of 18 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 32 published reviews and test drives the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and our analysis of safety and reliability of data.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class competes with the best entry level luxury sedan world in every category, but certainly not win any of them. An optional Dynamic Handling Package, new for 2010, could bring them more in line with the -3 Series BMW in terms of performance - but the automotive press has not tested it yet, so the jury is still out on whether Mercedes can catch the BMW finally.
C-Class offers a head turning, looking muscular and seal of the Mercedes badge with entry-level price. His score is a strong safety, and maintain its value well over time. They are the main reason to buy one.
But the C-Class, since 2008 redesign, has continued to lag the high performance bar set by the sculptor canyon was his class is no slouch, especially with a more powerful engine found in the C350 model .. But the people for his performance is the main concern may be a little disappointing.
The 2010 C-Class is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the C300 Sport Sedan to the C63 AMG Sport Sedan.
Upon introduction, the C300 Sport Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 228-horsepower engine achieves 18-mpg That in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The C63 AMG Sport Sedan is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 451-horsepower engine achieves 12-mpg That in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury sedan available in four trim levels: C300 Sport, C300 Luxury, C350 and C63 AMG Sport. C300 models share the same machine and both are available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, but differ in exterior styling elements, interior trim, suspension tuning, front seat design and standard transmission.
Both come standard with 17-inch wheels (different designs), sunroof, automatic lights, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt steering wheel-and-telescoping, eight-way power front seats, premium vinyl MB-Tex upholstery, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker stereo with CD player, auxiliary audio jack and the screen displays a pop-up 5-inches. Premium Package I add an auto-dimming mirrors, memory driver functions, power-adjustable steering wheel, automatic wipers, heated front seats and satellite radio.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 228 hp and 221 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard on the C300 Luxury and optional on C300 Sport, which comes standard with six-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive is standard drive and all-wheel (nicknamed 4MATIC) is optional. In performance testing the C300 Sport with the automatic went from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined with the rear wheels. 4MATIC drops are estimated to 18/25/20.
C350 Sport get a 3.5-liter V6 good for 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive and seven-speed automatic is the only drivetrain combo offered. C350 was doing sprints 0-60 in 6.3 seconds, which is more powerful than competitors' rate but still faster. 17/25/20 Estimated fuel economy.
Safety
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are equipped with standard front airbags, curtain side airbags, front-seat-mounted pelvic airbags, active front head restraints, stability control, traction control and adaptive antilock brakes (brake assist feature, brake drying , pre-pressure and hill-start assist). rear side airbags are optional.
Interior Design and Special Features
Just pull the door handle to make you feel as if you've cracked open the vault impenetrable. C-Class interior is beautiful, although the atmosphere of hard and angular design to propose less luxurious feel to a few. Choosing to cut timber or two-tone color scheme at least introduce a little warmth. Control is quite simple for this class of car, and the interface is optional Mercedes' electronic orders quite easy to use. New iPod interface is particularly user-friendly.
Other Cars to Consider
Buyers looking for an aggressive sport sedan may be better served with a German rival, the C-Class' main BMW 3-Seriesini. Infiniti G37, nearly 3-Series' together on the track, is an excellent choice.
The Cadillac CTS may also be interesting to see. This offers an excellent balance of sporty performance and luxury cabin, with dramatic force sufficient to satisfy those who are interested in the lines of Mercedes muscle.
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