2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The new model year brings freshened exterior styling to the C-Class. A new dash, redesigned seats and tweaked trim pieces help to polish the interior up a bit, as well. A new audio system with six speakers and a CD player is standard across the board. Further updates include an improved short-throw six-speed manual transmission and revised suspension tuning. A DVD-based navigation system is newly available, while the C320 wagon has been discontinued. The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

　　

zzdcar says

　　A variety of body styles and trim levels assure that you're bound to find something to your liking, but none can match the Audi A4 for interior style or the BMW 3 Series for athleticism.

　　

2005 C-Class Highlights

Type: SedanHatchbackC55 AMGWagonHatchback

　　Trim: C230 KompressorC320C230 Kompressor

　　

Base MSRP	$25,850
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$196/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles