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The most popular model in the Australian Mercedes-Benz passenger car catalogue, the C-Class, has now received a number of significant technical and standard equipment enhancements.
Headlining these changes is the arrival of turbo-charged power with direct fuel injection for the four-cylinder model C 200 CGI, which replaces the supercharged C 200 KOMPRESSOR.
A second four-cylinder petrol model now joins the C-Class line-up: the all-new C 250 CGI.
Completing the four-cylinder C-Class is the popular 400Nm turbo-diesel C 220 CDI.
Smooth V6 power continues in the Australian model line-up, with one petrol-powered unit (the C 300) and one turbo-diesel unit (the C 350 CDI).
The fire-breathing 336kW C 63 AMG continues as the model range’s leader.
Complementing these technical developments for the four-cylinder petrol models is the addition of richer standard equipment levels for all models, offering Australian customers even greater value. The 2010 C-Class retains its stand-out safety, comfort and agility, attributes which have contributed to its success in leading Australia’s Medium >$60K segment (according to VFACTS).
The C-Class is the most popular new Mercedes-Benz model with Australian customers. In 2009, 6163 C-Class sedans and 394 estate models were sold locally, comprising 41 percent of total Australian Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales. The most popular variant was the stylish C 200 KOMPRESSOR. This supercharged star now receives a variety of revisions designed to make it an even more compelling choice for Australian customers.
Almost three years on from its Australian release, the design of the current-model Mercedes-Benz C-Class still impresses and continues to reflect the technical superiority of automobiles wearing the three-pointed star. Its taut lines and large, tranquil surfaces continue to catch the eye of Australian buyers, offering a youthful and agile appearance. These athletic features are now further emphasised with a range of technical enhancements for the four-cylinder petrol models. Chief amongst these is the introduction of the M 271 EVO engine.
Prices for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range remains unchanged, with 2009 prices continuing this year. Adding to this customer benefit is the inclusion of additional standard equipment for all 2010 C-Class sedan and estate models.
First shipments of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are now arriving in authorised Mercedes-Benz showrooms.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model Range
- Sedan
| Model |
Engine
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Power/Torque
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Price Change
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Equipment Level
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Price (MLP)*
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C 200 CGI**
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1.8l 4-cyl, turbo-petrol
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135kW/270Nm
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NIL
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Up $3,089
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$57,900
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C 220 CDI
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2.1l 4-cyl, turbo-diesel
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125kW/400Nm
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NIL
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Up $3,089
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$61,400
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C 250 CGI
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1.8l 4-cyl, turbo-petrol
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150kW/310Nm
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All-new Model
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All-new Model
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$65,900
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C 300
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3.0l V6, petrol
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170kW/300Nm
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NIL
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Up $7,948
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$89,500
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C 350 CDI
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3.0l V6, turbo-diesel
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165kW/510Nm
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NIL
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Up $7,948
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$97,900
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C 63 AMG
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6.3l AMG V8, petrol
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336kW/600Nm
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NIL
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Up $1,280
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$148,900
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* Manufacturer’s List Price (includes GST and LCT but excludes on-road costs) ** Replaces C 200 KOMPRESSOR Sedan
- Estate
| Model |
Engine
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Power/Torque
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Price Change
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Equipment Level
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Price (MLP)*
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C 200 CGI**
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1.8l 4-cyl, turbo-petrol
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135kW/270Nm
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NIL
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Up $2,438
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$59,790
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C 220 CDI
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2.1l 4-cyl, turbo-diesel
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125kW/400Nm
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NIL
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Up $2,438
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$62,805
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C 250 CGI
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1.8l 4-cyl, turbo-petrol
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150kW/310Nm
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All-new Model
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All-new Model
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$67,790
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C 63 AMG
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6.3l AMG V8, petrol
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336kW/600Nm
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NIL
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Up $1,280
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$150,800
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* Manufacturer’s List Price (includes GST and LCT but excludes on-road costs) ** Replaces C 200 KOMPRESSOR Estate
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