TechSpec: 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan is the “baby” Benz of the German carmaker’s lineup. At a price that’s within reach for many yuppies and even families, the C-Class is, not surprisingly, one of Mercedes’ best sellers.
On American shores, the C-Class comes in three models: C300 Luxury, C300 Sport and C350 Sport. Both C300 models feature a 3.0L V6 making 228 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. The mill powers the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission in the C300 Luxury and a six-speed manual transmission in the C300 Sport (the seven-speed auto is a $1,490 option).
The C350 Sport is powered by a 3.5L V6 making 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The seven-speed automatic is the only transmission option available. Buyers can opt for Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system on C300 Luxury and C300 Sport models. The system is a $2,000 option on the C300 Luxury and a $3,500 option on the C300 Sport (where it also includes the seven-speed automatic transmission). 
C300 models equipped with the seven-speed automatic are rated at 18 miles per gallon city and 25 mpg highway, while models with the six-speed manual garner the same city rating and a highway rating of 26 mpg. C350 models are rated at 17 mpg city and 25 highway.
C300 Luxury models ride on 17-inch wheels wearing 225/45R17 tires, while both C300 and C350 Sport models ride on 17-inch wheels wearing 225/45R17 tires front and 245/40R17 tires on the rear, meaning tire rotations can only be done side to side and not front to back. All C-Class models come standard with amenities like Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, power front seats, wood trim and MB-Tex, a synthetic leather seating surface.
The C300 Luxury starts at $35,300, while the C300 Sport with manual transmission starts at $33,600 but includes sport seats and aluminum interior trim. The upscale C350 Sport, which starts at $39,750, features heated front seats, maple wood trim and a 10-way power driver’s seat.
Options on the C-Class include metallic paint ($720), genuine leather seating surfaces ($1,590), the Premium 2 package (which includes bi-xenon headlights, power rear sunshade, LED tail lamps and more for $1,400), the Dynamic Handling package (which includes steering wheel-mounted shift paddles, speed-sensitive steering, 18-inch wheels and more for $1,500), the Multimedia package (which includes a navigation system, six-disc CD changer, voice controls and more for $2,650) and a panoramic sunroof ($1,070).
A fully loaded C350 Sport with all the above options plus items like rear camera ($450), Harman/Kardon surround sound ($800), rear side airbags ($410), keyless ignition ($1,130), illuminated door sills ($700) and a rear-seat entertainment system ($1,950) will set a buyer back a steep $54,120 (not including destination fee).
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