What Changed

The C-Class sedan receives a number of powertrain changes. The C230 is powered by a 201hp, 2.5L V6. The C280 is powered by a 228hp 3.0L V6. The C350 benefits from the 268hp, 3.5L V6 that showed up across the Mercedes-Benz lineup in 2006.

Comparison to Prior Model

2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Price Range ($) $29,200 - $54,450 $29,250 - $53,900
Length (in) 178.4 178.3
Wheelbase (in) 106.9 106.9
Width (in) 68.0 68.0
Height (in) 55.1 55.1
Track (in) 59.3 58.8
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 337.3 334.3
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3405-3685 3250-3605
Legroom Total (in.) 74.7
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 88.5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.2
Driven Wheels
  • RWD
  • AWD
  • RWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 2.5l V6 (201-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 (228-bhp)
  • 3.5l V6 (268-bhp)
  • 5.4l V8 (362-bhp)
  • 1.8l I4 (189-bhp)
  • 2.6l V6 (168-bhp)
  • 3.2l V6 (215-bhp)
  • 5.4l V8 (362-bhp)
Transmissions A5, A7, M6 A5, M6
City MPG 17-21
Highway MPG 22-30
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