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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Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick
Park the vehicle on a level surface. To check the oil level with the engine at normal operating temperature, switch the engine off and wait for approximately five minutes. Pull oil dipst ...

Cleaning the headliner and carpets
► Roof lining: use soft brushes or dry shampoo if it is particularly dirty. ► Carpets: use carpet and textile cleaners that have been approved and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. ...

Notes on using climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and recommendations to help you use climate control optimally. • Activate climate control using the rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the rocker sw ...