2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

Traditionally the cheapest bed at Hotel Benz, the C-Class sedan has been a success for Mercedes. It's outsold its larger siblings eight of the past 10 years — despite the fact that some versions have presented a cut-rate side to the brand.

Now well into its third generation, the 2010 C-Class is competent, but its cost-cutting interior ranks it below a number of competitors on the luxury ladder.

Trim levels for the C-Class include the C300 Sport, C300 Luxury and C350 Sport; click here to compare them with the 2009 C-Class. There's also a high-performance C63 AMG, which we cover in greater detail in our review of the '09 model. All four cars come standard with rear-wheel drive; the C300 Sport and Luxury offer Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive. I evaluated an all-wheel-drive C300 Sport.

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NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
If you have difficulty resetting the NECKPRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. ► Remove res ...

Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To switch off the crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard warning lamp button. or Loc ...

Ashtray in the front-compartment center console
To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it engages. To remove insert: hold insert 3 by the ribbing at the sides and lift it up 2 and out. To re-install the insert: press insert 3 into the h ...