Attaching all exhaust send for any model is without a doubt another $2,000. The C300 Luxury rides a little softer than the Sport versions and has a quieter exhaust system, resulting in a more serene driving environment, though naturally this model doesn't handle quite as well. Troubleshooting can vary from one manufacturer to another, type of engine (gas or diesel), exhaust pressure sensor types and wire colors. You can also get a power rear-window sunshade ($440), a panoramic roof ($1,000), tri-zone automatic climate control ($760), a head-up display ($1,100), a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster ($750), and wireless device charging ($200). That figure is on par with the Audi A4's cargo capacity, but it's a lot less than you'll get with the BMW 3-series, which delivers a whopping 17 cubic feet. The C300’s 241 hp is short of the A4’s power, but torque is dead even at 273 lb-ft, and the C-Class’s torque comes on a bit earlier for effortless acceleration, but it doesn’t have quite the urgency or punch that Audi does. Mercedes also elected to make brushed aluminum switchgear and buttons standard across the lineup -- the C300 buyer doesn’t have to opt for a special option package or higher trim level to get the same luxurious aura found in an S-class.
All C-Class models come standard with rear-wheel drive except for the C300 4Matics, which are all-wheel-drive. Mercedes-Benz's real entry-level luxury sedan, the C-Class W204, is back for another round and for its latest minor change, can the new C-Class W204 step up from its competitors such as the BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS, Audi A4, and Lexus IS? I hope CATS Motors bring the latest minor change of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 soon but expect only gasoline-fed variants. Only minor changes are in store for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Despite its somewhat sporty character, the C-Class is never harsh on the road, and it can tackle long road trips with ease. These features can be found across all 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport models. However, the 2015 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport both come equipped with several features not found on the 2014 model such as a sport-tuned suspension and perforated front brakes with painted calipers.
AMG C43 models now come standard with a Burmester surround sound system. The C300 Luxury and C300 Sport share the same engine, but differ in exterior styling elements, interior trim, front seat design and standard transmission. A seven-speed automatic is standard on the C300 Luxury and optional on the C300 Sport, which comes with a six-speed manual. The C 300 comes standard with rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is optional. All C-Class models are rear-wheel drive except for the C300 4Matics, which are all-wheel drive. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury sedan available in four trim levels: C300 Sport, C300 Luxury, C350 Sport and C63 AMG. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan has been completely redesigned for 2008. With the exception of its two available engines and three-pointed star, everything is new and improved. For 2011, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unchanged save for some shuffling of options and feature packages. The C300 4Matic Luxury and C300 4Matic Sport trim levels feature exactly the same features but add all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional.
A seven-speed automatic is standard on the C300 Luxury and optional on the C300 Sport, which comes standard with a six-speed manual. The C63 AMG gets a burly 6.2-liter V8 that delivers 451 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic with three different shift modes. It's paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission that allows the driver to choose from three different shift modes that adjust shift speeds for comfort, sporty or high-performance driving styles. For diesel car customers, the C180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, and C250 CDI (4MATIC) BlueEFFICIENCY variants are also offered no mater which body styles you're on, the sedan or the tourer variant. Rear-wheel drive and the seven-speed auto is the only drivetrain combo offered. While not quite as tactile or agile as the BMW M3, the C63 responds to driver inputs with added sharpness and a degree of communication few Mercedes-Benz models have ever offered.
The coupes have a similar front end, but a more bulbous rear quarter and a higher, upswept beltline that culminates in a fastback rear window. We snake through in a bullwhip of C300 and AMG C43 sedans, coupes and cabriolets, through towns where hopping preserves the last bits of local culture. The C43 makes a convincing back-road weapon, with willing acceleration in nearly every one of its nine forward gears. One of the most obvious symptoms of a badly damaged engine or transmission mount on a front-wheel-drive car is a hard thump on acceleration or hard braking. These aren’t symptoms of manhandling, but more of leaning into the car a little during normal urban and country driving. The diesel-fed variants are not fit for our country because we're still a Euro 3 compliant country. But steering and handling are precise, and in terms of overall dynamics, the car measures up just fine compared to others in this segment. A new pre-paid maintenance option debuts, while last year's Dynamic Handling package has been eliminated.
