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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review
The Benz for the rest of us.
2004 C-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers world-renowned design and engineering for the price of upmarket mid-size sedans. The C320 sedan is smooth, powerful and comfortable, and arguably represents the best of the line, while the C230 coupe delivers a combination of price, safety and utility.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz C230 sport coupe ($26,020); C320 sport coupe ($28,370); C230 sport sedan ($28,170); C240 sedan ($31,280); C320 sport sedan ($35,200); C320 sedan ($37,630); C240 wagon ($33,780); C320 wagon ($39,130); C32 AMG ($51,120) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.2-liter sohc 18-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 189-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve supercharged inline-4; 168-hp 2.6-liter sohc 18-valve V6; 215-hp 3.2-liter sohc 18-valve V6; 349-hp 3.2-liter sohc 18-valve supercharged V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front- and rear-passenger side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain-style head-protection airbags; ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist; Electronic Stability Program |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Bremen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 26020 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz C320 sedan ($37,630) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic transmission, automatic climate control, cruise control, leather upholstery, power windows, power mirrors, ABS, ESP (electronic stability program), power tilt/telescope wheel, 10-speaker Bose stereo with AM/FM/cassette and weatherband, 10-way power leather seats with three-position memory |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | CD changer ($410); metallic paint ($670); Sunroof Package ($1640) includes auto-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, Panorama sunroof, power rear-window shade |
| Destination Charge | 720 |
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| Price as Tested | 41070 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 215 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 221 @ 3000-4600 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/26 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.3/68.0/55.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/51.9/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.3/54.1/33.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3430 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55HR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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