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PREDICTIONEngine Major
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VERDICTSEngine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Transmission Major
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Drive System
Fuel System
Electrical
Climate System
Suspension
Brakes
Exhaust
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
Body Hardware
Power Equipment
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VERDICTS144 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS!
RECOMMENDED1 2 3 4 5
WORSE BETTERMercedes-Benz C-Class
This competitive sports sedan is enjoyable to drive and has a beauti-
fully finished interior. The base C300 uses a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylin-
der engine, which returned a respectable 26 mpg overall in our AWD
version. The C has quick ref lexes, with prompt steering response and
a comfortable ride. Inside, buyers will find an upscale and snazzy
cabin with a high-quality feel, but the complex infotainment system
takes time to master. Partially automated highway steering is option-
al, and automatic emergency braking is standard. The C43 AMG gets
a 3.0-liter turbo V6, and the high-performance C63 AMG version is
powered by a V8 turbo. A freshened 2019 C-Class brings safety and
technology updates, a revised exterior, and more power.Overall Score 74
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 02
Road-Test Score 85
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $41,400-$83,800
Body Styles: convertible; coupe;
sedan
Trim Lines: C300, C43, C63, C63 S
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (255 hp);
3.0-liter V6 turbo (385 hp); 4.0-liter
V8 turbo (469, 503 hp)
Transmissions: 9-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 185
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 112
Weight (lb.) ..................3,670
% weight front/rear ...........55/45Max. Load (lb.) .................795
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 13
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRPremium
CR overall mpg ..................26 Average16 17 18
05 05 40
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05 05 50
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03 04 40
05 05 50
05 04 50
02 02 50
05 05 40
03 05 30
02 03 40
04 03 10
03Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The A-Class compact sedan slots beneath the CLA, offering a more
affordable entry into the prestige brand’s lineup. It features the new
MBUX, which we found extremely distracting to use on the GLE we
recently tested. Offered in front- or all-wheel drive, the A-Class is pro-
pelled by a 188-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated
to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Forward col-
lision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency
braking are standard.Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 02
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $32,500-$34,500
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: A220
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (188 hp)
Transmissions: 7-speed sequentialLength (in.)..................... 179
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................107
Weight (lb.) ..................3,425
% weight front/rear .......... 60/40Max. Load (lb.) ................ 950
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... .9
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRPremium
EPA combined mpg ..............28 Worse than average16 17 1820
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