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C250 Sport Sedan
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Prices
| MSRP | $34,900 | $35,915 | $34,800 |
| Invoice | $32,110 | $33,940 | $32,364 |
| Avg. Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.6 | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Critics' Rating | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Performance | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Interior | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Turbocharged Gas I4 2.0L/122 | Gas V6 3.0L/183 | Turbocharged Gas I4 1.8L/110 |
| MPG | 23 City / 34 Hwy | 16 City / 26 Hwy | 21 City / 31 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 110.6 | 113.4 | 108.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 182.5 | 191.3 | 180.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.3 | 72.5 | 69.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.3 | 58.0 | 56.3 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof | |
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| Rear Spoiler | |
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3406 | 3858 | 3319 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tires - Rear Performance | |
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| Compact Spare Tire | |
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| Full Size Spare Tire | |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Wheel Locks | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Back-Up Camera | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Heads-Up Display | |
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| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| HID headlights | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Rear Parking Aid | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Rear Reading Lamps | |
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| Remote Engine Start | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Navigation from Telematics | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Remote Trunk Release | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Rain Sensing Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | 98.0 | 88.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.3 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.0 | 42.4 | 41.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.1 | 56.7 | 54.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 53.7 | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.7 | 37.2 | 36.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.1 | 36.1 | 33.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.1 | 54.7 | 55.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 53.0 | - TBD - |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 17.0 | 13.6 | 12.4 |
Entertainment
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| Entertainment System | |
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| Hard Disk Drive | |
Heating & Cooling
| Climate Control | |
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
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| Onboard Hands-Free Communications System | |
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Leather Seats | |
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| Premium Synthetic Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Passenger Lumbar | |
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| Seat Memory | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Power Passenger Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| 2nd Row Bench Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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| Rear Body Air Bag | |
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Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes | |
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Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Rear Wheel Drive | |
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | |
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| V6 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 3.0L/183 | 1.8L/110 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 240 @ 5000 | 270 @ 7000 | 201 @ 5500 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 255 @ 1250 - 4800 | 223 @ 5700 | 229 @ 2200 - 4300 |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Turning diameter | - TBD - | 35.4 | 35.5 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 23 | 16 | 21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 34 | 26 | 31 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.8 | 18.0 | 17.4 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | Independent SLA | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link | Independent multi-link | Multi-Link |
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Transmission
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| 6-Speed Automatic | |
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