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Originally Posted by rchase
The only reason why the C class has not gone away completely is because the BMW 3 series is such a hot seller.
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I don't think thats entirely true. If you look at the C-class history you'll surely find the w201 - an excellent example of Mercedes engineering and craftsmanship. The only problem is that the 190e sold (in the 80s and 90s) for the same price as the new C-class today - without adjusting for inflation. If Mercedes could engineer the car - then decide the price, as they did back then - the c-class would be a better car.
About mpg - obviously on the used car market fuel economy is important. Otherwise you would not find MB diesels selling for thousands more than their gasser counter parts.