Our C300 has a pearl white exterior with black leather interior and is powered by a 3.0L V6 engine which produces 228 horsepower and 221 ft-lbs of torque and has a seven-speed automatic transmission with the option of tiptronic. Lastly, the C-Class sedan is available as a C300, with standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive and the proven 3.0-liter V6 engine (228 hp, 221 lb.-ft.). C350, with a new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp, 273 lb.-ft.); and the high-performance C63 AMG model with a normally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 (451 hp, 443 lb.-ft.) and AMG's MCT multi-clutch transmission. The engine of 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is an 6.3-liter V8 that produces 451 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque (with 0 - 60 mph acceleration in 4.4 sec). All 2012 models (except the C63 AMG with its MCT transmission) feature a new seven-speed automatic transmission with a more advanced torque converter lock-up clutch that provides even better fuel mileage, more responsive driving and increased durability. Together with new planetary gears, bearings and seals, the "FE-ATF" fluid provides less friction and improved fuel mileage. The seven-speed MCT sports transmission provides the direct feedback of a manual transmission with the total convenience of an automatic, offering impressive versatility and even faster shift times.
Optional Blind Spot Assist provides a warning whenever a turn signal is activated with a car in a blind spot, while Lane Keeping Assist alerts drivers if the car drifts from its lane without the turn signals on. While all C-Class coupes boast inherently sporty personalities, the C250 and C300 sedan models can be ordered with Sport or Luxury equipment. In addition to a grill-mounted star, the C-Class Sport sedans can be identified by AMG cladding - deeper front and rear aprons as well as under-door rocker panels. The front end restyling includes a recontoured hood and bumper as well as new headlights. The new front hood emphasizes the new coupe's unmistakably wedged-shaped lines. Below the front bumper, side air intakes and horizontal daytime running lights accentuate the coupe's bold stance, as do headlight assemblies contoured into the front fenders. With its deeper front apron, distinctive AMG daytime running lights and lower ride height, the new C63 AMG is easy to spot. C-shaped positioning lights identify the car at night, and behind them, cornering lights extend toward the main light modules, while a wideband row of LED turn signals at the base underscore the look of both light assemblies. Labor costs are estimated between $246 and $311 while parts are priced between $543 and $654.
A single wing-like slat in the grille and power domes on the hood are also unique to the new AMG model. The new aluminum front hood better accentuates the sweeping lines of the front end, especially around the grille and headlights. Visually tying together the lights, grille and front bumper, the lines of the hood naturally lead the eye to the windshield, which is more sharply angled than on the sedan. Within the grille, two chrome fins on each side of the centrally-positioned star taper to the sides, emphasizing the raked horizontal lines at the front, and a black threedimensional mesh insert behind the fins enhances its sporty look. Design lines that begin from the middle of the bumper sweep around to the side, in a design sense, connecting the front and sides. These intakes also include twin dividing blades that lend the bumper a slightly wider-looking stance. In a similar way, air intakes in the sides of the bumper help make the car appear connected to the road. It’s the more well-rounded car in the test, in their eyes, while the BMW 330i is more of a sports car with a harder edge.
The powerful navigation system offers many new features, including Sirius real-time traffic info, the ability to show alternate routes before choosing them and record routes while driving as well as a 3D city-map display and a compass overlay. 2012 models are equipped with a new 5.8-inch color display that includes a Bluetooth interface for wireless audio streaming and hands-free phone operation, an FM phase-diversity twin tuner, HD/AM/weatherband, an MP3-compatible CD drive and a USB port in the center console. Powertrain-wise, the Benz adheres to popular convention for Euro-premium mid-sized executives: turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol motivation even in high C300 spec - sixes and eights are now AMG's domain - producing a segment-competitive 190kW and a solid 370Nm. The recent MY19 update ditched the old evergreen seven-speed conventional automatic design for a brand-spanking 9G-Tronic nine-speeder. Sitting dijok driver feels so solid and comfortable in driving. Inside, an AMG Performance steering wheel greets the driver.
