2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Car Ratings, Comparisons, Reviews and Specs

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

MSRP: $33,600 - $57,350
Invoice: $31,248 - $53,336

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8.4

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Fuel Economy

12 City / 26 Hwy

2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class4 Trims Available

TRIM	PRICE	ENGINE	FUEL ECONOMY
C300 Sport Sedan	MSRP: $33,600 Invoice: $31,248	3.0L V6	18 City/26 Hwy
C300 Luxury Sedan	MSRP: $35,300 Invoice: $32,829	3.0L V6	18 City/26 Hwy
C350 Sport Sedan	MSRP: $39,750 Invoice: $36,968	3.5L V6	17 City/25 Hwy

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Summary

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 that achieves 18-mpg 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 that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2010 C-Class is a carryover from 2009.

2010 C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

MSRP	$33,600	3.0L V6	18 City/26 Hwy
Invoice:	$31,248	228@6000

Specs and Features

Options Safety Warranty

Braking & Traction

4MATIC All Wheel Drive

3500

Electrical

iPod(R) Integration Kit For Audio Pre-Wiring

375

Engines & Emissions

Flexible Fuel 3.0-Liter, V6 Engine	$0
Flexible Fuel 3.0-Liter, V6 Engine For 4MATIC	$0
PZEV Emissions	$0

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

COMAND GPS and Hard Drive Navigation Aid	PKG
Harman/Kardon(R) Sound System	800
Mercedes-Benz mbrace	650
Nav Plus 4 and Universal Media Interface (Umi)	1290
Sirius(R) Satellite Radio	450

Exterior Lighting

Bi-Xenon Headlights	PKG
Cornering Lights	PKG
Retractable Headlight Washers	PKG

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

Chrome Located On Exterior Door Handles	90
Grille Conversion Kit	200
Metallic Paint	PKG

Instrumentation

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Transmission	$0
Voice Control Voice Activated Controls	PKG

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

(DIO) All-Weather Floor Mats	see dealer
Burl Walnut Genuine Wood Trim	320
Illuminated Door Sills	700

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

Keyless Go Card Key	1130
Universal Garage Door Opener	PKG

Safety

(DIO) Rear Electronic Parking Aid	see dealer
Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera	450
Rear Side Airbags	410

Seats

Front Dual Heated Seats With 3 Settings	740
Premium Leather Seats	1590
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat	PKG

Special Package

COMAND Package	1800
Dynamic Handling Package	1500
Multimedia Package	2650
Premium 1 Package	2300
Premium 2 Package	3700

Storage

(DIO) Roof Rack

see dealer

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top

Panorama Roof

1070

Transmission

Touch Shift Adaptive Automatic Transmission

1490

Wheels & Tires

AMG Alloy Wheels, 18-In.X 8-In., 18-In.X 8.5-In.

1020

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Automatic Dimming Mirrors	PKG
Power Sunshade Located On Rear Window	PKG
Rain Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers	PKG

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front)	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc
Driveline	Rear Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt)	AWD
Steering	Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left	35.5
Steering Diameter Right	35.5
Suspension (Front)	Independent
Suspension (Rear)	Independent
Tire Aspect Ratio	45
Tire Construction	Radial
Tire Type	Passenger
Tire wheel Diameter	17 in.
Tire Width	225 mm

Capacity and Volume

Box/Cargo Height	N/A
Box/Cargo Length	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
Cargo Volume (EPA)	12 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR)	12 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	17.4
GVWR Maximum	N/A
GVWR Standard	N/A
Passenger Volume (EPA)	88
Passenger Volume (MFR)	88.2 cu. ft.
Payload Maximum	N/A
Payload Standard	N/A

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

Sales Volume	N/A
Where Built	Germany

Engine

Battery Output	N/A
Bore X Stroke	3.46x3.23
Combined Fuel Economy	21
Compression	11.3:1
Cruising Range	365.4 miles
Cylinders	6
Displacement	2996 / 183
Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A
Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM	N/A
EPA Class	Compact
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
Final Drive Ratio	No
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	18 / 26
Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Horsepower @RPM	228@6000
Number of Valves	24
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Power to Weight Ratio	15.5
Standard Engine	3.0L V6
Standard Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Supercharged	No
Torque @RPM	N/A
Turbo (Yes/No)	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight AT	N/A
Curb Weight MT	3527
Doors (Maximum)	4
Doors (Standard)	4
Ground Clearance	4.2
Height	56.3
Length	182.3
Top Type (Optional)	N/A
Top Type (Standard)	Hard Fixed
Track (Front)	60.4
Track (Rear)	59.6
Weight Distribution AT (Front)	N/A
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Front)	54
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	46
Wheelbase	108.7
Width	69.7

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (Front)	37.1
Headroom (Row 2)	36.9
Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
Hiproom (Front)	52.3
Hiproom (Row 2)	54.9
Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
Legroom (Front)	41.7
Legroom (Row 2)	33.4
Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
Seating (Maximum)	5
Seating (Optional)	N/A
Seating (Standard)	5
Shoulder Room (Front)	54.7
Shoulder Room (Row 2)	55.1
Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A
Tow Capacity (Maximum)	NR
Tow Capacity (Standard)	NR

Airbags

Driver Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Passenger Airbag	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Second Row Side Airbag	Optional
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Side Head Curtain Airbags	Standard

General Safety Features

Child Safety Door Locks	Standard
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	N/A
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard
Safety Rollbar	N/A
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device	Standard

Theft Prevention

Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap	Standard
Selective Locking / Unlocking	Standard
Valet Lockout	Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification	Optional

Adjustments

12,000 miles / 12 months

Basic

50,000 miles / 48 months

Maintenance

Unlimited miles / Lifetime

Powertrain

50,000 miles / 48 months

Rust

50,000 miles / 48 months

Tires

50,000 miles / 48 months

Towing

Unlimited miles / Lifetime

2010 C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

MSRP	$35,300	3.0L V6	18 City/26 Hwy
Invoice:	$32,829	228@6000

Specs and Features

Options Safety Warranty

Braking & Traction

4MATIC All Wheel Drive

2000

Electrical

iPod(R) Integration Kit For Audio Pre-Wiring

375

Engines & Emissions

Flexible Fuel 3.0-Liter, V6 Engine For 4MATIC	$0
PZEV Emissions	$0

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

COMAND GPS and Hard Drive Navigation Aid	PKG
Harman/Kardon(R) Sound System	800
Mercedes-Benz mbrace	650
Nav Plus 4 and Universal Media Interface (Umi)	1290
Sirius(R) Satellite Radio	450

Exterior Lighting

Bi-Xenon Headlights	PKG
Cornering Lights	PKG
Retractable Headlight Washers	PKG

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

Chrome Located On Exterior Door Handles	90
Grille Conversion Kit	200
Metallic Paint	PKG

Instrumentation

Voice Control Voice Activated Controls

PKG

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

(DIO) All-Weather Floor Mats	see dealer
Illuminated Door Sills	700

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

Keyless Go Card Key	1130
Universal Garage Door Opener	PKG

Safety

(DIO) Rear Electronic Parking Aid	see dealer
Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera	450
Rear Side Airbags	410

Seats

Front Dual Heated Seats With 3 Settings	740
Premium Leather Seats	1590
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat	PKG

Special Package

COMAND Package	1800
Multimedia Package	2650
Premium 1 Package	2300
Premium 2 Package	3700

Storage

(DIO) Roof Rack

see dealer

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top

Panorama Roof

1070

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Automatic Dimming Mirrors	PKG
Power Sunshade Located On Rear Window	PKG
Rain Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers	PKG

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front)	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc
Driveline	Rear Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt)	AWD
Steering	Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left	35.5
Steering Diameter Right	35.5
Suspension (Front)	Independent
Suspension (Rear)	Independent
Tire Aspect Ratio	45
Tire Construction	Radial
Tire Type	Passenger
Tire wheel Diameter	17 in.
Tire Width	225 mm

Capacity and Volume

Box/Cargo Height	N/A
Box/Cargo Length	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
Cargo Volume (EPA)	12 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR)	12 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	17.4
GVWR Maximum	N/A
GVWR Standard	N/A
Passenger Volume (EPA)	88
Passenger Volume (MFR)	88.2 cu. ft.
Payload Maximum	N/A
Payload Standard	N/A

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

Sales Volume	N/A
Where Built	Germany

Engine

Battery Output	N/A
Bore X Stroke	3.46x3.23
Combined Fuel Economy	21
Compression	11.3:1
Cruising Range	365.4 miles
Cylinders	6
Displacement	2996 / 183
Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A
Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM	N/A
EPA Class	Compact
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
Final Drive Ratio	No
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	18 / 26
Fuel Type System	Flexible Fuel Vehicle / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Horsepower @RPM	228@6000
Number of Valves	24
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Power to Weight Ratio	15.6
Standard Engine	3.0L V6
Standard Transmission	7 Speed Automatic
Supercharged	No
Torque @RPM	N/A
Turbo (Yes/No)	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight AT	3560
Curb Weight MT	N/A
Doors (Maximum)	4
Doors (Standard)	4
Ground Clearance	4.6
Height	56.9
Length	182.3
Top Type (Optional)	N/A
Top Type (Standard)	Hard Fixed
Track (Front)	60.7
Track (Rear)	60.8
Weight Distribution AT (Front)	53
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	47
Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
Wheelbase	108.7
Width	69.7

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (Front)	37.1
Headroom (Row 2)	36.9
Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
Hiproom (Front)	52.3
Hiproom (Row 2)	54.9
Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
Legroom (Front)	41.7
Legroom (Row 2)	33.4
Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
Seating (Maximum)	5
Seating (Optional)	N/A
Seating (Standard)	5
Shoulder Room (Front)	54.7
Shoulder Room (Row 2)	55.1
Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A
Tow Capacity (Maximum)	NR
Tow Capacity (Standard)	NR

Airbags

Driver Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Passenger Airbag	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Second Row Side Airbag	Optional
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Side Head Curtain Airbags	Standard

General Safety Features

Child Safety Door Locks	Standard
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	N/A
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard
Safety Rollbar	N/A
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device	Standard

Theft Prevention

Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap	Standard
Selective Locking / Unlocking	Standard
Valet Lockout	Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification	Optional

Adjustments

12,000 miles / 12 months

Basic

50,000 miles / 48 months

Maintenance

Unlimited miles / Lifetime

Powertrain

50,000 miles / 48 months

Rust

50,000 miles / 48 months

Tires

50,000 miles / 48 months

Towing

Unlimited miles / Lifetime

2010 C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

MSRP	$39,750	3.5L V6	17 City/25 Hwy
Invoice:	$36,968	268@6000

Specs and Features

Safety

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front)	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc
Driveline	Rear Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt)	N/A
Steering	Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left	35.5
Steering Diameter Right	35.5
Suspension (Front)	Independent
Suspension (Rear)	Independent
Tire Aspect Ratio	45
Tire Construction	Radial
Tire Type	Passenger
Tire wheel Diameter	17 in.
Tire Width	225 mm

Capacity and Volume

Box/Cargo Height	N/A
Box/Cargo Length	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
Cargo Volume (EPA)	12 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR)	12 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	17.4
GVWR Maximum	N/A
GVWR Standard	N/A
Passenger Volume (EPA)	88
Passenger Volume (MFR)	88.2 cu. ft.
Payload Maximum	N/A
Payload Standard	N/A

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

Sales Volume	N/A
Where Built	Germany

Engine

Battery Output	N/A
Bore X Stroke	3.66x3.39
Combined Fuel Economy	20
Compression	10.7:1
Cruising Range	348 miles
Cylinders	6
Displacement	3498 / 213
Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A
Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM	N/A
EPA Class	Compact
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
Final Drive Ratio	No
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	17 / 25
Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Horsepower @RPM	268@6000
Number of Valves	24
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Power to Weight Ratio	13.5
Standard Engine	3.5L V6
Standard Transmission	7 Speed Automatic
Supercharged	No
Torque @RPM	N/A
Turbo (Yes/No)	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight AT	3615
Curb Weight MT	N/A
Doors (Maximum)	4
Doors (Standard)	4
Ground Clearance	4.2
Height	56.3
Length	182.3
Top Type (Optional)	N/A
Top Type (Standard)	Hard Fixed
Track (Front)	60.4
Track (Rear)	59.6
Weight Distribution AT (Front)	54
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	46
Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
Wheelbase	108.7
Width	69.7

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (Front)	37.1
Headroom (Row 2)	36.9
Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
Hiproom (Front)	52.3
Hiproom (Row 2)	54.9
Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
Legroom (Front)	41.7
Legroom (Row 2)	33.4
Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
Seating (Maximum)	5
Seating (Optional)	N/A
Seating (Standard)	5
Shoulder Room (Front)	54.7
Shoulder Room (Row 2)	55.1
Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A
Tow Capacity (Maximum)	NR
Tow Capacity (Standard)	NR

Airbags

Driver Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Passenger Airbag	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Second Row Side Airbag	Optional
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Side Head Curtain Airbags	Standard

General Safety Features

Child Safety Door Locks	Standard
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	N/A
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard
Safety Rollbar	N/A
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device	Standard

Theft Prevention

Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap	Standard
Selective Locking / Unlocking	Standard
Valet Lockout	Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification	Optional

2010 C-Class C63 AMG Sport Sedan

MSRP	$57,350		12 City/19 Hwy
Invoice:	$53,336

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