Mercedes C-Class Review
For 2009, Mercedes C class of vehicles contains the C300 Sport Sedan, the C300 Luxury Sedan, and the C350 Sports Sedan. Well known for its commitment to luxury, detail, and comfort, Mercedes does not disappoint with these three models.
The Mercedes C300 Sports and Luxury Sedans both start with a powerful 3.0 L V6 engine, capable of 228 hp and 221 lb-feet of torque, with a fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. They are both capable of 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds, and have a starting price tag of $32,475 and $34,175 respectively.
The Mercedes C350 Sports Sedan comes standard with an upgraded 3.5 L V-6 engine which will deliver more power. Rated for 268 hp and 258 lb-feet of torque, this engine will get a slightly lower fuel efficiency of 17 mpg in the city, while still getting 25 mpg on the highway. It will also get you from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, and has a starting price tag of $37,775.
Perhaps appropriate for any vehicle with the name “Sport” in its title, the Mercedes C300 Sport Sedan comes with a 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter with a precise direct action rod-type linkage for quicker, more decisive gear changes. Also optional on this model, and standard on the Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan and C350 Sports Sedan is a 7-speed automatic with rear wheel drive.
According to Mercedes, the automatic transmission includes many features to give the driver some feel over the car:
“Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shift points to the driver’s current driving style. Touch Shift allows [the] driver to manually downshift and allows upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second.”
“Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or 2nd Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces. The instrument cluster displays a readout of selected gear range and Standard/Comfort mode.”
Of course, all three models come with all of the features one would expect when purchasing a luxury car from Mercedes. The classic lines of all three models make them instantly recognizable as a Mercedes product, allowing one to join the ranks discerning car buyers.
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