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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $30,900 – $53,400   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 12 – 18   Highway: 19 – 26
Available Engines:
 228-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)
228-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (premium)
268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
451-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual w/OD
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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 What We Don't
•Choice of two V-6s or a rip-roaring V-8
•Manual or automatic
•RWD or AWD
•Six airbags
•Optional panoramic moonroof
 
+Handling balance
+Highway stability
+Navigation screen clarity
+Scaled-down S-Class looks
 
-Firm front seats uncomfortable for long drives
-Smallish rear seats
-Too much power-steering assist
 

Vehicle Summary

Mercedes-Benz redesigned its entry-level C-Class for 2008, offering new styling reminiscent of the automaker's latest S-Class flagship. Engine choices remain the same as last year: The C300 has a 228-horsepower V-6, while the C350 offers a larger, 268-hp V-6. All-wheel drive is available.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

C300 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan Sport

 $31,600

C300 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan Luxury

 $33,300

C300 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan Sport

 $34,840

C300 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan Luxury

 $35,100

C350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan Sport

 $36,900

C63 AMG 4dr Sedan Base

 $53,800

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