2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range adds value

By George Skentzos | April 29th, 2010

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has received a number of technical and standard equipment enhancements for the Australian market.

The updated C-Class range will introduce a new turbocharged direct injection petrol engine in its entry-level model, along with an all-new C 250 CGI model.

The Mercedes-Benz C 200 CGI, priced from $57,900, uses a 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which develops 135kW and 270Nm, replacing the supercharged C 200 KOMPRESSOR.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz C 250 CGI is the flagship of the C-Class four-cylinder range at $65,900 and uses an identical powerplant to the C 200 CGI, although it receives a performance boost with an added 15kW and 40Nm.

The entire C-Class range also benefits from up to $7,948 of added standard equipment at no extra cost, with petrol and diesel V6 variants gaining the most.

These enhancements are sure to see the C-Class remain as the most popular Mercedes-Benz model in the Australian line-up, with 163 C-Class sedans and 394 estate models were sold locally – comprising 41 percent of total Australian Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales.

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model Range

Sedan

C 200 CGI $57,900
C 220 CDI $61,400
C 250 CGI $65,900
C 300 $89,500
C 350 CDI $97,900
C 63 AMG $148,900

Estate

C 200 CGI $59,790
C 220 CDI $62,805
C 250 CGI $67,790
C 63 AMG $150,800

Handsome_Al

What are the new-added features?

Stitch

Yeah, is there some of the story missing?

http://www.caradvice.com.au George Skentzos

“the most popular factory-fitted optional extras chosen by Australian customers.”

That as specific as Mercedes-Benz gets in its press release.

billy

I think some models receive “the Comand System” and i think the bottom model receive rims.
Does the Day time running lights still used as an extra?

Good cars would like to have a drive of the new engines.

DDH

I believe the led running lights are only standard on the V6 petrol and diesel models.

Tom22

Its a real shame they can’t get the base model in under $50,000.

Im really quite confident if Mercedes could get a $48,000 price tag out there for a C class they really would start to eat into the market of commodores and falcons. Unfortunately as it stands you really need to have $65,000 ready for a equipped diesel making them “just” out of the mainstream large sedans price range.

Deco

People who buy Falcons and Commodores don’t want a smaller C-class…

Ricky

The new C250 CGI makes the C300 (formerly C280) now redundant. Why would you pay $23,600 extra for the same power and 10 Nm LESS torque?? The only thing you do get is the 7 speed automatic, but it’s not worth that money. Mercedes made a big mistake by dropping the previous C350. It was by far the most powerful non-AMG C-Class of all time. It’s a shame that it was only offered for 2 years.

Damian

The C300 has 20kw more and 10nm less than the C250 CGI, as well as a 7-speed auto, compared with the C250 CGI’s 5-speed. I think the C300 comes with Command Navigation as standard. You’re right in that it doesn’t make sense to buy the C300 over the C250 CGI. However, the pick of the bunch would have to be the C220 CDI Avantgarde with the Vision Pack.

SNAKE

Why would you go the C220 when the new C200 CGI is quicker??

0-100km/h in 8.2 seconds
Fuel consumption: 7.3L/100km

I think the C200CGI is excellent value, its performance has put it way beyond 320i, its more in 323i league (infact surpasses).

Test drove one today, very nice.

Damian

Because the C220 CDI costs $4K LESS than the C250 CGI and has 90nm more torque (albeit 25kw less) and consumes 6.3L/100km, compared to the C250 CGI’s 7.7L/100km (I don’t know where you got your 7.3L/100km figure from). Before anyone comes in with the tiresome “diesel is more expensive than petrol” argument, the savings generated by petrol are negated by the fact that the C250 CGI requires at least 95 RON, which is 9-10 cents more than conventional 91 RON.

The only real advantage I can see with the C250 CGI is that it comes standard in Avantgarde spec, which admittedly, looks very good on the C-class.

The $4k saving derived from the C220 CDI can go towards an AMG Sports Package, as well as the Vision Pack (a must have, in my opinion).
Damian

Further, Snake, I’d say the C250 CGI can be more than readily compared to the 325i. The C250 CGI actually surpasses the 325i on paper and you’re driving a German car that’s actually built in Germany, instead of a 325i which is built in South Africa.

davo

Those new features sound awsome I’m sold
ABMPSV

Mercedes C 200 CGI Manufacturer’s List Price including GST $57,734.00 but if you add all taxes, rego….etc Drive Away Price Base model featured only. $64,822.50
Anthony

I have just had delivered my new c250cgi auto with AMG option, daytime lights & dynamic handling option. Extremely well balanced car & goes hard. To compare, I also have XR6 turbo auto 6spd. I am telling you the Merc is faster to 60kmh and to 100k its very close. In terms of ride, handling,braking , build quality and everything else it is absolutely miles in front not only the falcon but almost everything else in its price range

ABMPSV

I must agree. Mercedes cost 27% ( $50,390 v $64,150 ) more but it worth it. It is like if you buy a Ford Fiesta CL $17590 and I buy a Honda Jazz VTi $22790. In percentage is the same difference in this case 29.5%.

Damian

And the irony is that the Fiesta is a much better car than the Jazz, which looks like it fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on its way to the bottom.

raied

Gent’s
People in UK say something very different than what I read here. They say that DCI engine has some problems with the injectors. Is this because of the difference between DCI and GCI engines?
Please visit the following link and tell me whether the UK problem happens only in the DCI engines and the GCI is free of this.
http://www.carsuk.net/mercedes-c-class-blueefficiency-now-even-more-efficient/#comment-5748

Chris

I should add that it only appears to be a problem with cars built prior to December 2009.

Clive Morris

A good friend that bought a new 200 CGI 12 months ago not only has injector problems but also an electrical fault that discharges the battery overnight. Only 6000 kms on the clock and 3 instances of NO Start. The local dealer (Tynans) appears not to have a clue. They are awaiting a new battery from Melbourne. Expected in 2 days. Ridiculous delay for a battery? Have had 5 mercs and this is the last!Has anyone else had electrical problems?