The Mercedes Benz C300 C-class coupe went on hiatus after 2015 and returns for 2017, this time sharing most of its design with the new C-class sedan, including its 111.8-inch wheelbase. The first-ever C-class convertible, called the Cabriolet, joins the lineup this year. "Mercedes Benz C300 Luxury"
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The Mercedes Benz C300 C-class coupe went on hiatus after 2015 and returns for 2017, this time sharing most of its design with the new C-class sedan, including its 111.8-inch wheelbase. The first-ever C-class convertible, called the Cabriolet, joins the lineup this year. “Mercedes Benz C300 Luxury”
There is also a new plug-in hybrid sedan, the C350e. New standard equipment includes LED headlamps, smart key, and panoramic sunroof. The new Luxury package replaces the C-class’s grille with a more upright, traditional Mercedes version and includes a three-pointed-star hood ornament.
The C300 sedan, coupe, and convertible are powered by a 235-hp 2.0-liter turbo four, while the C400 models get a 329-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6. The German-built coupe and convertible come with a nine-speed automatic transmission, which next year will replace the seven-speed automatics still used in the Alabama-built C-class sedans.
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The C-class’s interior aims for an upscale image, though as with most Benzes, synthetic leather MB-Tex upholstery is standard, and there are more hard-plastic bits around the lower doors and other out-of-sight nooks and crannies than in the S-Class flagship. A plethora of interior colors and real wood or metal trims are available. The convertible comes with Mercedes’s “Airscarf” neck-level heating, as well as top operation up to 31 mph.
Front-seat passenger should be comfortable enough, and those in the rear of the sedan will enjoy adequate room, but back-seat occupants in the coupe and Cabriolet models will find the accommodations tight. Cargo room is adequate, but some C-class rivals offer more space for luggage
In either case, power is sent to the rear or all wheels. The C350e plug-in hybrid sedan combines a 208-hp 2.0-liter inline-four with an 80-hp electric motor juiced by a 6.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack between the engine and seven-speed automatic transmission. Airmatic air suspension is standard on C350e and available on other models.
The C-class excels with a firm yet comfortable suspension, especially on America’s long, straight highways and freeways. If your driving style is more relaxed than enthusiastic, the C-class will be just fine, but those seeking thrills would be wise to look elsewhere.
For more information about the Mercedes-Benz C-class’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
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The C300 sedan, coupe, and convertible are powered by a 235-hp 2.0-liter turbo four, while the C400 models get a 329-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6. The German-built coupe and convertible come with a nine-speed automatic transmission, which next year will replace the seven-speed automatics still used in the Alabama-built C-class sedans. In either case, power is sent to the rear or all wheels.
The C350e plug-in hybrid sedan combines a 208-hp 2.0-liter inline-four with an 80-hp electric motor juiced by a 6.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack between the engine and seven-speed automatic transmission. Airmatic air suspension is standard on C350e and available on other models.
The C-class excels with a firm yet comfortable suspension, especially on America’s long, straight highways and freeways. If your driving style is more relaxed than enthusiastic, the C-class will be just fine, but those seeking thrills would be wise to look elsewhere.
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