Overview: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2008 Mercedes-C Class is not destined to be Valedictorian


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Summary & Specifications

Summary

Mercedes-Benz – it’s a name that has long been synonymous with luxury, precision, refinement, and to many, quality. In an effort to deliver that image to the less affluent masses, the entry-level C-Class was born, redesigned for 2008 with a more aggressive and sophisticated look which emulates that of the larger S-Class. Add in available all-wheel-drive and a few nifty features, and you’re looking at what should be a competitive vehicle. However, that’s not the case. Attractive though it may be, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class trails the competition in terms of driving dynamics, the layout and operation of certain controls, and thanks to questionable materials, its ability to deliver the level of quality befitting a luxury marque.

Specifications

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model:	C300 Sport	C300 4MATIC Sport	C350 Sport
Base Price (w/ $875 destination):	$32,475	$35,615	$37,675
Engine:	3.0-liter V-6	3.0-liter V-6	3.5-liter V-6
Horsepower:	228 hp @ 6,000 rpm	228 hp @ 6,000 rpm	268 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:	221 lb. ft. @ 2,700 rpm	221 lb. ft. @ 2,700 rpm	258 lb. ft. @ 2,400 rpm
Transmission:	6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic with manual shift mode	7-speed automatic with manual shift mode	7-speed automatic with manual-shift mode
Curb Weight:	3,527 lbs.	3,560 lbs.	3,615 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy:	18 city/26 hwy (manual); 18 city/25 hwy (automatic)	17 city/25 hwy	17 city/25 hwy
Length:	182.3 in.	182.3 in.	182.3 in.
Width:	69.7 in.	69.7 in.	69.7 in.
Wheelbase:	108.7 in.	108.7 in.	108.7 in.
Height:	56.3 in.	56.9 in.	56.3 in.
Leg Room (front/rear):	41.7 in./33.4 in.	41.7 in./33.4 in.	41.7 in./33.4 in.
Headroom (front/rear):	37.1 in./36.9 in.	37.1 in./36.9 in.	37.1 in./36.9 in.
Max. Seating Capacity:	5	5	5
Max. Cargo Volume:	12.4 cu. ft.	12.4 cu. ft.	12.4 cu. ft.

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