The C320s have a 215-horsepower V-6 and are sold as a Sport Coupe and Sport Sedan - and also as a Luxury sedan and wagon.įinally, the C55 AMG sedan from Mercedes' high-performance AMG division has a 362-horsepower V-8. The C240s get a 168-horsepower V-6 and come as Luxury sedans and wagons. For example, the C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan and Sport Coupe have a 189-horsepower supercharged four-cylinder engine. Just the choice of engines can give pause. But it's reached the point with the 2005 C-Class models where you almost can't tell the players without a score card. There once were few entry level Mercedes models offered in America. With all that equipment, you'd think Mercedes would outdo Volvo in the safety image area. Even the base C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan and Sport Coupe do 0-60 mph in 7.2 to 7.5 seconds.Īll C-Class models are packed with standard comfort, convenience and safety equipment, including anti-lock brakes, antiskid-traction control system, front-rear side air bags and head-protecting curtain side air bags. That's a lot for an entry level Mercedes, but one can't argue with its furious Mercedes-claimed 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds. Its price hasn't been announced yet, but buyers can figure on paying at least $50,000. There's also a hot new, low-volume C55 AMG hot rod model, which is the most costly version. They're divided into Sport and Luxury versions ranging from $25,850 for the C230 hatchback Sport Coupe to $39,150 for the top-line C320 4Matic luxury all-wheel-drive sedan, which I tested. The C-Class has three body styles: sedan, station wagon and two-door hatchback coupe.
They come in enough versions to satisfy just about anyone, and receive revised styling and redone interiors. The least expensive entry level 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models get a sportier and more luxurious feel.
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