All 2008 Mercedes C-Class Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 35,800 - 63,500
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Avg Price
Used
$ 24,977
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Review details
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2008 Mercedes C-Class C63 AMG
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By Bertrand Godin
Sunday, July 20, 2008
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Manual mode
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Seats
Stiff ride
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Engine
Exterior styling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Fuel consumption on a race track - however why drive a C63!
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Slight understeer
Lateral seat support
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Performance
German-style Hot Rod
Exhaust note
Short braking distance
Gearbox
Sound insulation
Navigation system
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Rear passenger room
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Acceleration
Transmission
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Superb interior and exterior finish
Good engine
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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Plastic selection where the audio and telephone
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Front and rear extra legroom
Roomy and spacious interior
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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Fuel consumption could be better
Seats are mounted a little too low
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Smooth and quiet engine
Gorgeous bodywork
Competitive price
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2008 Mercedes C-Class C300 4MATIC
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By Amyot Bachand
Saturday, March 01, 2008
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (83%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Stablitiy control: reacts either in a oversteer or understeer with little transition
Black on black interior
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Comfort
Solid feel
Ajustable suspension
Fuel consumption
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2008 Mercedes C-Class C350
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By Luc Gagné
Thursday, January 03, 2008
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (67%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Lack of rear-seat space and difficult access (high sills and roofline)
Climate-control switchgear not very intuitive
Unpractical wiper stalk
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Instrusive traction control system without winter tires
Tender brakes
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Seductive shape
Wraparound bucket seats
Strong engine
Very precise power steering
Good-sized trunk
Smooth automatic (except in manual mode)
Good sound system
Original center storage box
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (90%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Steering (Size-diameter)
Steering (heavy)
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Style, especially in white
Driveability
Automatic Wipers System
Performances
Confort
Size
Braking
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