2012 DCOTY - Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204: Modern classic review - Drive
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In just shy of a decade, a lot can change. Take the Mercedes-Benz C-Class for instance. In 2012, the diesel-powered C250 CDI took home the Drive Car of the Year trophy. In 2021, there is no diesel-powered C-Class in Australia anymore.
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2012 Mercedes C250 CDI AMG Performance Edition
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The Dark Knight : Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI - Team-BHP
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2012 DCOTY - Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204: Modern classic review
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2012 Mercedes Benz C250 CDi Wagon
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2012 Mercedes C250 CDI AMG Performance Edition
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2012 Mercedes C250 CDI AMG Performance Edition
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2012 Mercedes C250 CDI AMG Performance Edition
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2012 DCOTY - Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204: Modern classic
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2012 DCOTY - Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204: Modern classic review
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