Mercedes C-Class

MSRP $37,595

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine 3,199-cc SOHC 18-valve 90°

V-6. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block, alloy heads.Net power 215 hp @ 5,700 rpm Net torque 221 lb-ft @ 3,000-4,600 rpm Compression ratio 10.0:1.

Fuel requirement Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.

Fuel and ignition system ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition with individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug intervals. Electronically controlled throttle.

Intake system Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases runner length at lower rpm for improved response.

Transmission Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed automatic. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Driver-selectable winter mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, to help improve takeoff on slippery surfaces. Display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear range.

Rear axle ratio 3.23:1

* MSRP includes $645 transportation and handling charge and excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees, registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor and installation charges, insurance, optional equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual prices may vary by Dealer.

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