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Review Roundup:  Numerous C-Class Models, C-Class Estate, A150 And CL550 All Put To The Test
Posted October 8, 2007 At 2:00 PM CST

Exterior views of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, C-Class Estate, A150 and CL550

The newest collection of Mercedes reviews is in, and as you'll soon discover, this "Review Roundup" episode features a distinctly C-Class flavor.  The C63 AMG, the C350 Sport, the C280, the C230 Elegance, C220 CDI, the C200K, the C-Class Estate, the A150 and the CL550 - these are the chosen ones.

If you've been considering the purchase of any, keep reading for a brief summary of what reviewers thought about each, along with corresponding links to the complete articles.

Enjoy.


Mercedes C63 AMG - Fifth Gear is the latest to weigh in on the AMG-powered C63 AMG, praising its "ferocious zest" and "addictively entertaining" handling before rating it four out of a possible five stars

Mercedes C350 Sport - The Truth About Cars questions whether the C350 is worth the added cost over its C300 counterpart, concluding that bigger isn't always better before rating it three out of a possible five stars

Mercedes C280 - Drive.com.au gets behind the wheel of the C280, praising its "brilliant seven-speed auto," "comfy and classy cabin" and "smooth V6;" while negative sentiments were felt about the C's "unremarkable back seat space" and "nice but not amazingly sporty" V6

Mercedes C230 Elegance - FemaleFirst.co.uk provides a fairly monotonous review of the C230, praising it across the board before rating it three out of a possible five stars

Mercedes C220 CDI - The Independent weighs in on the new diesel-powered C220, offering a few initial critiques before praising its "discreet power delivery, the way it flowed down the road and the way the ride offered the perfect balance between refinement and sportiness"

Mercedes C200K - Drive.com.au pits the C200K against the Audi A4, BMW 320i, and Lexus IS250; failing to declare a winner but pointing out each of the model's strengths and weaknesses

Mercedes C200K - AutoExpress pits the C200K against the Lexus IS250 eventually giving the nod to the new C thanks to its "improved 1.8-Liter engine," "a practical cabin," "strong dynamics" and "neat styling"

Mercedes C-Class Estate - Channel 4 is the latest to analyze Mercedes' new C-Class Estate, praising its looks and comfort before rating it four out of a possible five stars

Mercedes A150 - Another Drive.com.au comparison, this time pitting the Mercedes A150 against the Toyota Prius, Fiat Punto and Citroen C3; all but the Fiat earned a three out of five star rating

Mercedes CL550 - Last but not least, BusinessWeek rates the Mercedes' flagship coupe; not surprisingly, praises were dealt across the board, with the reviewer eventually rating it five out of a possible five stars


And to Shiv and Damian:  thanks for the tips gentlemen; we sincerely appreciate them.

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