Compare 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $37,100 | $55,400 | $33,150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,503 | $51,150 | $30,680 |
| Destination | $875 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth/leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | BMW Assist | BMW Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40HR17 | 265/40YR18 | 255/40WR10 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | M Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Agility Control | Optional | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC | DSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Optional | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.27 | 3.85 | 3.23 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.3 " | 180.4 " | 178.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 71.5 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.3 " | 57.0 " | 55.9 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 228 @ 6,000 Rpm | 414 @ 8,300 Rpm | 230 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 221 @ 2,700 Rpm | 295 @ 3,900 Rpm | 200 @ 2,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 4.9 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 13.3 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 107 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.46/3.23 " | 3.62/2.96 " | 3.35/3.46 " |
| Curb Weight | N/A | 3,726 Lbs. | 3,362 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,740 Lbs. | 4,420 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,014 Lbs. | 1,058 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 108.7 " | 108.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 60.6 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 60.6 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.2 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .31 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.5 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.4 " | 34.6 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.1 " | 38.5 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.5 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.3 " | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 55.4 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 55.1 " | 55.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | poor |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | marginal |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
