2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trims and Specs

The Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury evolves in small ways for 2010. It sits on a tweaked suspension, designed to optimize ride and handling, and receives an upgraded premium-quality leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob as standard features. Other standard interior features for 2010 include Burl Walnut trim, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, electronic cruise control, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and an eight-speaker audio system with an in-dash CD player and a 5-inch color display with flip-up cover. MB-Tex leatherette upholstery also comes standard. Options include a revised Multimedia Package, which now includes a 6-CD changer, a 7-inch power-retractable color LCD display, and the COMAND system with hard-drive navigation and enhanced voice control.

Outside, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury receives new streamlined side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and displays a classic Mercedes-Benz three-rib front grille with the iconic Mercedes star ornament positioned on the front of the hood. Other standard exterior features include heated power exterior mirrors, halogen headlights, front foglights, and dual chrome exhaust tips. A 3.0-liter V6 engine generating 228 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque powers the C300 Luxury. The engine links to a seven-speed automatic transmission and drives the rear-wheel-sedan from 0 to 60 in 7.1 seconds. The automatic transmission features Touch Shift, which enables drivers to shift manually. Standard safety features include an Electronic Stability Program and antilock brakes with brake assist. The 2010 C300 Luxury rides on 17-inch wheels with all-season performance tires.

Mercedes-Benz adds a new Dynamic Handling Package to the C300 Sport's optional equipment list for 2010. The package includes a driver-adjustable suspension, speed-sensitive steering, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles for trims with the automatic transmission, and 18-inch AMG twin five-spoke wheels. The automaker also revises the C300 Sport's optional Multimedia Package, which now includes a 6-CD changer, a 7-inch power-retractable color LCD display, and the COMAND system with hard-drive navigation and enhanced voice control. Standard interior features for the 2010 C300 Sport include an upgraded premium-quality leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as MB-Tex leatherette upholstery and Burl Walnut trim. Dual-zone climate control, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, electronic cruise control, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and an eight-speaker audio system with an in-dash CD player and 5-inch color display with flip-up cover also come standard.

Exterior features for the 2010 C300 Sport include a three-bar chrome grille with a large Mercedes star positioned in the center, a front apron with mesh air intakes, and sculpted side panels, as well as new streamlined side mirrors with integrated turn signals. For power, the 2010 C300 Sport comes equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 engine, which produces 228 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. The V6 mates to a six-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter, which comes standard, or a seven-speed automatic, available as an option. Standard safety features include an Electronic Stability Program and antilock brakes with brake assist. The 2010 C300 Sport rides on 17-inch wheels with all-season performance tires.

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport sedan rides on a sport-tuned suspension with agility control and comes equipped with sport body styling, which includes a three-bar chrome grille with the Mercedes star positioned in the center and a unique front air dam with mesh air intakes. Other exterior features for the 2010 C350 Sport include new streamlined side mirrors with integrated turn signals, sport side skirts, a rear apron, dual chrome exhaust tips, and a sport trunk lid spoiler. In addition, the sport sedan has a more aggressive stance, thanks to its staggered 17-inch AMG six-spoke wheels, which are wider in the rear (8.5 inches wide vs. 7.5 inches in the front). The wider wheels in the rear help improve control when accelerating and negotiating turns, according to Mercedes. In addition, Mercedes offers a new Dynamic Handling Package as an option for the C350. The package adds a driver-adjustable suspension, speed-sensitive steering, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, and 18-inch AMG twin five-spoke wheels.

The C350 Sport sedan receives a new leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob for 2010. Standard features such as sport-style recessed instrument gauges, a black roof liner, and aluminum trim give the interior a performance-oriented feel, while heated front seats, black Bird's-eye Maple wood trim, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory, and an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat ensure an upscale environment. Other standard interior features for the C350 Sport sedan include dual-zone automatic climate control, electronic cruise control, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and an eight-speaker audio system with an in-dash CD player and 5-inch color display with flip-up cover. Mercedes uses MB-Tex, a vinyl-like synthetic material that mimics leather, as its standard upholstery material, although owners can add leather seats as an option. Other options include a 12-speaker, 450-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system, Quickpark parking assist, a panorama roof, and a hard-drive-based navigation system.

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG rockets from 0 to 60 in just 4.3 seconds, thanks to its 6.3-liter V8 engine, which produces an impressive 451 hp and a whopping 443 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine links to an AMG SpeedShift Plus seven-speed automatic transmission with four-mode operation, which includes Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, and Manual driver-selectable settings. As expected, with all that power, the C63 manages fuel economy numbers of only 12/19 mpg. The C63 rides on an AMG sports suspension with AMG shock absorbers and stabilizers, which automatically adjust the air spring tuning, depending on the driving situation, to ensure dynamic handling, according to Mercedes. Other features designed by AMG, the in-house sport tuner for Mercedes, include an AMG grille, headlights, front foglights, and rear spoiler, as well as an AMG sport exhaust system. The C63 rides on 18-inch, five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels.

Inside, the 2010 C63 AMG comes equipped with such standard features as sport seats with Nappa leather and side bolsters, AMG-designed headrests, and an ergonomic three-spoke performance steering wheel. The AMG-designed instrument cluster features newly styled dials, AMG lettering, and a new night-time design. Other standard features include dual-zone climate control and an AM/FM audio system with a CD player. Options include a Multimedia Package with a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system, a 6-CD changer, a 6-gigabyte hard drive, and Mercedes' COMAND system with a navigation system and a 7-inch color display.