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	2dr Conv Komfort SULEV 2dr Conv Komfort SULEV 2dr Conv Lux SULEV 2dr Conv Executive SULEV	3.0L V6 RWD 3.0L V6 RWD 3.6L V6 RWD 3.0L V6 RWD Luxury 3.0L V6 AWD 3.6L V6 AWD 3.0L V6 AWD Luxury 3.6L V6 RWD Performance 3.6L V6 RWD Performance 3.6L V6 AWD Performance 3.6L V6 AWD Performance 3.6L V6 RWD Premium 3.6L V6 RWD Premium 3.6L V6 AWD Premium 3.6L V6 AWD Premium	C250 Sport Sedan C250 Sport Sedan C250 Luxury Sedan C250 Coupe C300 Sport Sedan C300 Luxury Sedan C350 Sport Sedan C350 Coupe

Prices

MSRP	$34,350	$35,915	$34,800
Invoice	$32,977	$33,940	$32,364
Avg. Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A

U.S. News Scores

Overall	7.9	8.9	8.7
Critics' Rating	7.9	9.0	9.1
Performance	8.2	8.6	8.2
Interior	7.2	7.6	7.5
Safety	9.9	9.8	9.0
Reliability	3.5	4.5	3.5

Pros & Cons

Pros	Power hardtop with integrated sunroof Smooth transmission and powerful engine Upscale interior Three years free maintenance	Competent performance Four years free maintenance Modern, upscale interior	Luxurious interior Powerful V6 engine option   High-tech safety features
Cons	Small back seat Some cowl shake with top down Impractical trunk	Small, narrow trunk opening Poor rear visibility	Rivals perform better Cramped back seat Turbo four lacks power

General Specs

Transmission	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine	Turbocharged Gas I4 2.0L/121	Gas V6 3.0L/183	Turbocharged Gas I4 1.8L/110
MPG	22 City / 30 Hwy	16 City / 26 Hwy	21 City / 31 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in)	101.5	113.4	108.7
Length, Overall (in)	174.1	191.3	180.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)	70.5	72.5	69.7
Height, Overall (in)	56.8	58.0	56.3

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost
Power Windows

Exterior Features

Convertible Hardtop
Sun/Moon Roof
Panoramic Roof
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
Rear Spoiler

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3569

3858

3319

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front Performance
Tires - Rear Performance
Compact Spare Tire
Full Size Spare Tire
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Aluminum Wheels
Chrome Wheels
Wheel Locks
Steel Wheels

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet
Back-Up Camera
Cruise Control
Vehicle Anti-Theft System
Fog Lamps
Auto-Off Headlights
HID headlights
Keyless Start
Rear Parking Aid
Front Reading Lamps
Remote Engine Start
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Controls
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Navigation from Telematics
Trip Computer
Remote Trunk Release
Universal Garage Door Opener
Intermittent Wipers
Rain Sensing Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Front Floor Mats
Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Electrochromic rearview mirror
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Mirror
Driver Vanity Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Power Steering

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity	4	5	5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	77.4	98.0	88.0
Front Head Room (in)	37.5	38.8	37.1
Front Leg Room (in)	41.7	42.4	41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)	54.7	56.7	54.7
Front Hip Room (in)	- TBD -	53.7	- TBD -
Second Head Room (in)	35.8	37.2	36.9
Second Leg Room (in)	32.5	36.1	33.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)	41.5	54.7	55.0
Second Hip Room (in)	- TBD -	53.0	- TBD -
Trunk Volume (cu. ft.)	6.6-10.5	13.6	12.4

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo
Auxiliary Audio Input
Cassette
CD Changer
CD Player
HD Radio
MP3 Player
Satellite Radio
Premium Sound System
Entertainment System
Hard Disk Drive

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control
Dual Zone A/C
A/C

Navigation & Communication

Navigation System
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup

Seats

Cloth Seats
Leather Seats
Premium Synthetic Seats
Vinyl Seats
Heated Driver Seat
Driver Lumbar
Passenger Lumbar
Seat Memory
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Pass-Through Rear Seat
2nd Row Bench Seat
Fixed Bench Seat
Split Bench Seat
Bucket Seats

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Side Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Side Air Bag
Rear Body Air Bag

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes

Safety Features

Brake Assist
Electronic Stability Control
Daytime Running Lights
Child Safety Locks
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Rollover Protection System
Traction Control
Emergency Trunk Release

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
4 Cylinder Engine
V6 Cylinder Engine
Turbocharged
Engine Type	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas V6	Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement	2.0L/121	3.0L/183	1.8L/110
Horsepower (Net @ RPM)	200 @ 5100-6000	270 @ 7000	201 @ 5500
Torque (Net @ RPM)	207 @ 1800-5000	223 @ 5700	229 @ 2200 - 4300
Transmission	Automatic w/manual shift	Manual	Automatic
Turning diameter	35.8	35.4	35.5

Fuel

Gasoline Fuel
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)	22	16	21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)	30	26	31
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)	14.5	18.0	17.4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut	Independent SLA	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link	Independent multi-link	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transmission

Automatic
Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
6-Speed Manual