2010 Mercedes-Benz C250
MSRP
$50,400
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
12.4
energuide estimate - hwy
8.2
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.5L/213
sae net horsepower @ rpm
268 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
258 @ 2400 - 5000
trans type
7
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
57.1
trunk volume
12.5
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4830
Base Curb Weight
3770
Cruising Range - City
1251.28
Cruising Range - Hwy
1892.18
Trans Order Code
427
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.82
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
3-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Front Tire Size
P225/40R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R17
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8
Rear Wheel Size
18 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
12.7 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
60.4
Track Width, Rear
60.5
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
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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