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Owners love the turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder paired with the 9-speed automatic transmission because it delivers smooth highway cruising with real fuel economy—many report mid-30s mpg on mixed driving. The AIRMATIC air suspension soaks up potholes without the hard ride of steel springs, and the 12.3-inch touchscreen responds faster than 2021 models. The leather seats heat and cool without needing a separate climate control fiddling session.
The infotainment system sometimes freezes during software updates, leaving drivers without navigation for an hour or more—this peaked around 25k–45k miles in early 2022 units. Transmission shudder under light acceleration has appeared on forums starting around 30k miles, though Mercedes denies it's a defect. Paint peeling on the hood and roof has shown up by 50k miles on some black and dark blue examples, particularly in salt-belt climates.
Under 60k miles: $42,000–$48,000. 60k–100k miles: $38,000–$44,000. Over 100k miles: $34,000–$40,000. Spread is driven by trim level (standard vs. AMG Line), accident history, and whether the warranty has transferred—clean carfax examples in the Northeast command a premium over regional auctions.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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