2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class Review

2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Make
Model

Trims City MPG Hwy MPG MSRP Invoice Displacement Engine
C230 Sport Coupe 23 31 $25,850 $24,041 1.8L/109 Gas I4
C230 Sport Sedan Automatic 24 32 $29,250 $27,202 1.8L/109 Gas I4
C230 Sport Sedan Manual 23 32 $29,250 $27,202 1.8L/109 Gas I4
C240 4MATIC Sedan 19 25 $33,850 $31,480 2.6L/158 Gas/Ethanol V6
C240 4MATIC Wagon 19 24 $35,350 $32,876 2.6L/158 Gas/Ethanol V6
C240 Sedan 20 25 $32,650 $30,364 2.6L/158 Gas/Ethanol V6
C240 Wagon 20 25 $34,150 $31,760 2.6L/158 Gas/Ethanol V6
C320 4MATIC Sedan 19 26 $39,150 $36,410 3.2L/195 Gas/Ethanol V6
C320 Sedan 20 26 $37,950 $35,294 3.2L/195 Gas/Ethanol V6
C320 Sport Coupe 17 24 $28,250 $26,273 3.2L/195 Gas V6
C320 Sport Sedan 19 26 $37,350 $34,736 3.2L/195 Gas V6
C55 AMG 16 22 $53,900 $50,127 5.0L/332 Gas V8

C-Class

2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 SportMercedes-Benz's compact C-Class line receives the same styling revisions across the line for 2005 as were introduced in last year's Sport sedan version. The latter is graced with even more-aggressive appearance upgrades this year while its coupe counterpart receives a restyled front grille. A supercharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission continues as the standard powertrain in the C230 Kompressor Sport sedan and coupe. C320 models come powered by a 215-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6, while the top C55 AMG includes a 362-horsepower V-8. Redesigned interiors feature a new dashboard, instrument cluster, steering wheel and console, as well as upgraded seats with added support. Luxury models sport new wood interior trim. Four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes with brake assist, Automatic Slip Control, Electronic Stability Program, and front-side and side-curtain airbags are now all standard.

2004 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport by Bengt Halvorson (1/19/2004)
Value-priced C-Class strikes a good balance.

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