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Mercedes-Benz fans, 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz C240 offers style, luxury, and, of
course, safety that few can match in its class. Acknowledging that more and more buyers are asking for all wheel drive in their luxury rides, Mercedes has added this important active safety technology to all sedan model lines, right down to the entry-luxury 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz C240 Classic tested here. While C-Class pricing starts way down in the mid-$30s for the two-door hatch, 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz C240 starts at $38,450 for the Classic.
Add 4Matic all wheel drive, and $42,900 becomes the price of entry, with a five-speed automatic being part of the package. Major standard equipment of 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz C240 includes eight air bags (2 front, 4 side, and 2 head curtain bags), dual-zone climate control, leather seating inserts, stability control, multifunction steering wheel, real wood trim, and seven speaker audio.
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The C240 4Matic tips the scales within a few pounds of the A4 1.8T quattro and 325xi, but the 168-hp motor seems a little overwhelmed until the engine starts singing in the upper octaves. The machinery of 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz C240 never sounds or feels strained - it's a model of composure - but a bit of patience is required before the thrust comes on. Adding the option of an additional pair of driving wheels makes The 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz C240 more attractive to buyers who want the very best in active safety technology. It does come at a dear price, though, and the competition is stiff.