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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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What's the difference between a 2011 c300 and 2010 c300.

Engine difference?

2011 4 matic? 2010 no 4matic?

Difference in exhaust system?

Anyone can tell?

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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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There were minimal cosmetic and equipment changes between the 2010 and 2011 C300. Mechanically, the cars are identical. No changes to the engine, transmission or exhaust systems.

The sport 2011 C300 received LED DRLs in lieu of fog lights and darker headlight housings. There were also minor changes in equipment packaging on C300s such as the 60/40 split folding rear seats which were part of the P2 package in 2010. They became a part of the P1 package in 2011.
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Originally Posted by rshah31
There were minimal cosmetic and equipment changes between the 2010 and 2011 C300. Mechanically, the cars are identical. No changes to the engine, transmission or exhaust systems.

The sport 2011 C300 received LED DRLs in lieu of fog lights and darker headlight housings. There were also minor changes in equipment packaging on C300s such as the 60/40 split folding rear seats which were part of the P2 package in 2010. They became a part of the P1 package in 2011.

Darker headlight housing on 2011 sport? Really?
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by shotgun_banjo

Darker headlight housing on 2011 sport? Really?
Only the bottom inside headlight has a darker housing, not the whole inner headlight.

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2010 vs 2011 front ends:

2010:
2011:
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2010 vs 2011 front ends:
Note the differences in the headlamp housings (these are on halogen cars) and bumpers. 2010 sports have fog lights. 2011 sports have LED DRLs.

Hope this helps.
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When did they revamp the interior (center console)? Was it 2011 or 2012?
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The interior was revised in 2012.
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