C240 is well-equipped, with leather seat inserts, front seats with power height and backrest adjustment, power windows, cruise control, a seven-speaker audio system with weatherband, laurel-wood trim, and 16-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires. Most popular among those is the C240 sedan ($32,650), powered by a 168-horsepower 2.6-liter V6 with three valves per cylinder and a standard five-speed Touch Shift automatic transmission with manual shift mode. The most familiar C-Class models are the sedans. The C-Class coupe’s sporty ambience is enhanced by a three-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel with raised thumb-grips, leather-covered sport shift knob, rubber-studded aluminum pedals, body-colored door handles and aluminum door sills. Standard equipment includes one-touch power windows, automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires. For 2005, the coupes come with a redesigned six-speed manual transmission with greatly improved shift action. The C320 coupe ($29,250) comes with a 215-horsepower, 3.2-liter V6 and amenity upgrades, including leather-faced seats and a ten-way power seat for the driver. The C230 Kompressor ($25,850) is powered by a 1.8-liter dual-overhead-cam 16-valve four-cylinder engine pumped up to 189 horsepower by a supercharger (the Kompressor). The least-expensive C-Class models are the sport coupes, or two-door hatchbacks. All come standard with rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel-drive is optional on two of the sedans and the wagon. The class includes four different engines and either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, depending on the model. The 2005 Mercedes C-Class presents a daunting array of choices, comprising five four-door sedans, two hatchback coupes, and a wagon. But for those seeking Mercedes-Benz engineering, design strengths and mystique in a mainstream sedan, it doesn’t get any easier than the C-Class. Buyers will still pay a slight premium for the three-pointed star when compared with a similarly equipped BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. In short, the C-Class is more appealing for 2005. Nearly all the 2005 C-Class cars are priced identically to the last 2004 models. In spite of improvements to the entire C-Class lineup, Mercedes has held the line on price increases. At the top of the C-Class is the new C55 AMG, an extreme sports sedan that can knock your socks off when you floor the accelerator then pull them back up when you hit the brakes. The sport models, which now account for more than half of C-Class sales, come with a new six-speed manual transmission that greatly improves shift action. Mercedes has also further distinguished the sport models from the standard luxury sedans for the 2005 model year. Every model comes standard with a full-complement of airbags and an Electronic Stability Program, the latter designed to prevent skidding in corners. New paint technology imbeds microscopic ceramic flakes in the clear coat finish, increasing its resistance to chipping and degradation over time. Climb in and the C320 looks and feels like a Mercedes-Benz, featuring firm, supportive seats and mostly high-quality materials.Īll C-Class models feature redesigned interiors and freshened exterior styling for 2005. But we think the C-Class is best represented by the C320 sedan, with its smooth, powerful V6 engine, responsive transmission and classic Mercedes balance of ride quality and handling. The C230 coupe is the least expensive Mercedes sold in the United States, offering sporting character in a practical package geared toward first-time Mercedes buyers. And full-time all-wheel drive is available for some models, improving safety and traction in slippery conditions. Sport models are available for those who want a sportier driving experience. The model line includes hatchbacks, four-door sedans, and wagons. The C-Class delivers Mercedes engineering and safety technology. The C-Class brings the three-pointed Mercedes star to the rest of us, with coupes starting below $27,000 and sedans below $30,000. The C-Class appeals to buyers because it offers a range of models at attractive prices.
Mercedes C-Class sales have increased four fold over the past decade, and it doesn’t take a degree in marketing to understand why.
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