However, for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the type of gasoline used makes a huge difference. However, Mercedes has the edge when it comes to smooth power delivery and refinement, easily rolling off the line and surging ahead in complete control. It’s no sports car, of course, though it should be able to do double duty with some sports sedan conviction, again partly because of its looks and also partly because the extra Dynamic Body Control spend should return its namesake. The C300 is a 5-passenger sports sedan for the entry-level luxury buyer. Both the Sport and the Luxury C-Class models have quiet cabins with good isolation from the road, although you hear the engine when accelerating. Handling in this generation of C-Class is greatly improved, and Sport models are ever closer to the standard set by BMW. C300 standard features include a power sunroof, one-touch up/down power windows all around, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, Bluetooth-based cell phone connectivity, and a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack for connecting portable music players. DaveThomas08 added 1 notes for their 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. 1 notes for their 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. There’s an overarching theme to the recent C-Class range update and our week-long experience with the C300 variant.
It’s unfortunate, then, that the C-Class’ seats are too firm for long-haul comfort, as most other aspects of the driving experience were shaping up to be favorable; after more than 3 hours at the wheel, a dull pain had crept into the bottom of my thighs. The two V-6 engines are fairly similar in performance, but the C350's added power is noticeable under full-throttle acceleration and in more sporting driving. There are also buttons that will quickly take you to the home screen if you find yourself lost in the menus. Inside, the C-Class has a well-organized cabin with large and clear gauges, distinctive-looking door panels, and an audio system that's a little too overwrought with identical black buttons. This isn’t particularly surprising, but it’s unfortunate because a little more steering feel would go a long way toward making the C-Class a better sport sedan, as many of the other pieces are already in place.
The optional thigh support is welcome for those with longer legs and retracts enough that it doesn’t cut in for those who are of shorter stature. The power-adjustable front seats are comfortable with moderate bolstering and good support. There are several optional safety packages available for the C300. The C300 Sport and C300 Luxury models are fitted with a 3.0 liter, 24 valve V6 engine making 228 hp at 6,000 rpm. There's a Luxury version, with the familiar Mercedes-Benz grille and a three-pointed star for a hood ornament. The touchpad responds to the swipes and pinches familiar from smartphones, but it’s a tricky feat to pull off while driving down a rough road. Standard safety features on the C300 include a 24-hour roadside assistance program, collision prevention assist plus which warns of a possible collision, attention assist that monitors your driving and warns if you’re showing signs of driving while drowsy, automatic light-sensing headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and a rearview camera.
The AMG C43 starts at $52,000 while the AMG C63 comes in at $65,200. All will be even further emboldened with all the Night time Package, which will gives awesome AMG Lines performance aspects, gloss african american exterior highlights, plus darkened 18 inches AMG tires. It can take some time to get used to this system. Mercedes-Benz quotes a 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds for the C300, and 6.1 seconds for the C350; both are rated at a 130-mph top speed. Optional features that are standard on most of the C-Class sedan’s competitors include heated seats, navigation and leather upholstery. For 2019, Mercedes refreshed the C-Class’ styling, added standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and introduced a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the C 300 line. Sport versions get a standard 6-speed manual, with the option for the 7-speed automatic. There are also performance-oriented AMG versions of the C-Class.
