2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Sedan's specifications, 22 hwy / 17 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2006 C-Class Review Summary & Specs
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New engines improve the lineup.
2006 C-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class delivers Mercedes engineering, design and safety features starting at the price of loaded mass-market, midsize sedans. The good things behind the Mercedes brand get no more accessible than they are in the C-Class. For 2006, a new line of variable-valve-timing V6 engines improves the C-Class across to board. The C230 Sport sedan with six-speed manual transmission may be the most fun of all. The new seven-speed automatic in the C280 and C350 luxury sedans is ultra responsive. The C350 may represent the best of the line, but can easily surpass $40,000 and diminish some of the appeal in the C-Class's accessibility. The C55 AMG is strictly for the serious enthusiast.NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Los Angeles, with Jeff Vettraino reporting from Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport sedan ($29,200); C280 Luxury sedan ($32,950); C350 Sport sedan ($37,550); C350 Luxury sedan ($38,150); C55 AMG ($54,450) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 201-hp 2.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 228-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 268-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-vlve V6; 362-hp 5.5-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 7-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, full cabin curtain-style head-protection airbags; active headrests; ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist; Electronic Stability Program |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear-passenger side-impact airbags |
| 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 | 29200 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport sedan ($37,550) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, power mirrors, power tilt/telescope wheel, 10-speaker Bose stereo with AM/FM/cassette and weatherband, 10-way power leather seats with three-position memory |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | CD changer ($420); Sunroof Package ($1790) includes auto-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, glass sunroof, power rear-window shade, garage door opener; rear passenger side-impact airbags ($385) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 40920 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 258 @ 2400 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/26 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 181.8/68.0/55.6 |
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| Turning Radius | 35.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/51.9/41.7 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.3/54.3/33.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3495 |
| Stock Tires | P225/45ZR17 front; P245/40ZR17 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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