2010 Mercedes-Benz C250
MSRP
$41,200
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.7
energuide estimate - hwy
7.7
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
228 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
221 @ 2500 - 5000
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
66
wheelbase
108.7
length, overall
182.1
width, max w/o mirrors
69.6
height, overall
56.9
trunk volume
12.5
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4554
Base Curb Weight
3527
Cruising Range - City
1326.14
Cruising Range - Hwy
2015.05
Trans Order Code
411
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.25
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
3-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.6
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
37.1
Front Leg Room
69.7
Front Shoulder Room
54.7
Front Hip Room
52.7
Second Head Room
37.1
Second Leg Room
33.4
Second Shoulder Room
33.4
Second Hip Room
54.4
Track Width, Front
60.7
Track Width, Rear
61.2
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The latest C-Class finally hit the target that Mercedes-Benz had set: to be a driving equal of BMW’s 3 Series. The Benz also wins in the looks department with its sharp bodylines, sport grille, and aggressive wheel packages. Power comes from a 201-hp 2.5-litre V6, a 228-hp 3.0-litre V6, or a 268-hp 3.5-litre V6. All come in either rear- or 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Only the base model gets a six-speed manual; the rest use a seven-speed automatic. The cabin uses excellent materials in its design, but doesn’t appeal to everyone. Rear seat is acceptable for space.

Pros

The BMW 3 Series’ equal

Cons

Wishing for a manual transmission