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Summary
The C-Class cars offer Mercedes quality and engineering at Acura prices. The sedans feel as upmarket and classy as mid-scale Mercedes sedans felt just a few years back. Smooth and sophisticated, the C-Class sedans deliver strong performance and comfortable accommodations. We dig the C320 sedan.The Mercedes-Benz C230 sport coupe offers a nearly unbeatable combination of price, visual impact, and utility (38.1 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats folded down). Wagons drive just like the sedans and offer 63 cubic feet of cargo space.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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C230 sport coupe ($24,950); C320 sport coupe ($27,300); C230 sport sedan ($27,990); C240 sedan ($29,900); C240 wagon ($31,400); C320 sedan ($35,200); C320 sport sedan ($35,200) C320 wagon ($36,700); C32 AMG ($50,400) |
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Engines:
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3.2-liter sohc 18-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS with EBD and brake assist; traction control; stability control; front, side, rear and roof airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Bremen, Germany |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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C320 sedan ($35,200) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic transmission, automatic climate control, cruise control, leather upholstery, power windows, power mirrors, ABS, traction control, ESP (electronic stability program), power tilt/telescope wheel, Ten-speaker Bose stereo with AM/FM/cassette and weatherband, 10-way power seats with three-position memory |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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5-speed automatic ($1325); factory-installed CD changer ($400); paint ($655); Value Added Package ($1600) includes autodimming mirrors, Rain Sensor, glass sunroof, power rear-window shade |
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Destination Charge:
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665 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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39845 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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215 @ 5700 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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221 @ 3000-4600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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106.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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178.3/68.0/55.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.8/58.1 |
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Turning circle:
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35.3 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.9/52.0/41.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.3/54.4/33.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3430 |
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Tires:
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P205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc, with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.4 |
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