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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Adjusting luxury head restraints
WARNING   When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped. ► To adjust the side bolsters of the h ...

Dialing a number from the phone book
You can enter new telephone numbers into the phone book via the mobile phone (see the separate operating instructions). If your mobile phone is operational, you can select and dial a number from t ...

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up. Othe ...