Mercedes C230 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News

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$10,560

9.6L/100km (combined)

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Mercedes-Benz C230 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz C230 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

Should I buy an old European car?

From personal experience I would advise against buying an old Euro, they can be expensive.

They can be nice to drive, and it’s nice to have a prestigious brand in your driveway, but parts can be expensive if you need to repair them.

My dalliance wasn’t with a Mercedes, it was another European brand, but I was regularly forking out for repairs as one thing after another failed and I mean seriously spending money. The problem is that they all look like new on the outside, even when they’re clapped-out.

It would need to be low mileage, less than 100,000 km, properly serviced, should have no oil or water leaks, no exhaust smoke, the engine should be smooth running, and the transmission should be smooth and seamless in operation.

Servicing isn’t necessarily expensive if you avoid dealers and use an experienced specialist mechanic.

Which small car to buy

LIKE you, I prefer rear-wheel-drive cars for the way they drive and feel on the road. I'm also in favour of buying used BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes because you get to drive a better car than you might otherwise be able to afford, but they can be expensive to service and repair. For that reason I am loathe to recommend them. But I also agree that some of the cars coming from Japan look good, and I particularly like the new Lancer. I wouldn't be concerned about front-wheel drive at all, there's nothing wrong with the way they drive, handle, steer or brake.

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Mercedes-Benz C230 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz C230 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $10,560 and going to $15,620 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2008	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.5L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,560	Price to: $15,620
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,990	Price to: $15,950
2007	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.5L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,560	Price to: $15,620
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,660	Price to: $15,620
2007	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,990	Price to: $15,950
2006	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.5L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,560	Price to: $15,620
2006	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,110	Price to: $15,620
2006	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,990	Price to: $15,950
2005	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.5L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $9,900	Price to: $16,170
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,110	Price to: $15,290
2005	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.5L ULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,990	Price to: $15,950
2004	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $9,900	Price to: $16,170

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
2007	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2007	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2006	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2006	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2006	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
2005	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2005	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
2004	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 9.0L/100km	Engine: 1.8L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2008	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2007	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2007	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x17 in
2006	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x17 in
2006	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2006	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2005	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x17 in
2005	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2004	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2008	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2007	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2007	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1427x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
2006	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1427x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
2006	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2006	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2005	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1427x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
2005	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
2004	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2008	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2007	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2007	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2006	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2006	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2006	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2005	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2005	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2004	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg

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