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Why is it that review cars with all-wheel drive get to us when the weather couldn't be nicer? That was the case with the C320 Mercedes station wagon. The C320 version of the Mercedes C class carries a 215-hp 3.2-liter V6. The zero-to-60 time is a little over 7 sec. The less-powerful C230s and 240s get a 189-hp supercharged four and 168-hp V6, respectively. We thought the wagon we tried had plenty of punch. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard on these nearluxury cars. It carries a manual-shift option for drivers who prefer a do-it-yourself approach to acceleration.
As you might expect from a carmaker with a reputation for safety, all C class vehicles carry ABS, antiskid/traction control, front/rear side air bags, headprotecting side-curtain air bags, and...