The child Benz grows up.
CAR FRONT
Compact automobiles made by Mercedes-Benz have at all times been fashionable in Europe. When the manufacturing unit began sending examples to the North American market a few years in the past, outcomes have been blended. Sure, there have been sufficient prospects keen to amass a “Child Benz” due to the low worth of admission. However there have been those that claimed that an actual Mercedes has a big V-12 engine at most or six-cylinder at the very least. A small sedan with “4 banger” beneath the hood wasn’t a “actual” Mercedes. Right this moment, issues have modified. The manufacturing unit has gone all out to make their smaller fashions simply as fascinating as the larger items, and it has paid off. This C-300 is an effective instance of what a Benz ought to be, even at its cheaper price.
Textual content and images by Chad Haire
CABIN
The very first thing observed is the prime quality of the inside, with prime grade supplies and workmanship. The general look is simply as spectacular because the costlier E-Class sedans.
INFO SCREEN
As within the costlier fashions, we get a big infotainment display, with loads of features. It appears to be like difficult to function, however after just a few days is definitely easy to make use of.
DRIVE MODES
The massive display gives 4 drive modes: Consolation, Eco, Sport, and Particular person.
REAR CAMERA
The rearview digital camera gives a large view with sharp photos.
GAUGE #1
Bored together with your gauge cluster? There are a lot of variations to choose from. Right here is the traditional view.
GAUGE #2
That is the “Understated” gauge. It appears to be like good, however there is not a lot helpful information right here.
GAUGE #3
Everybody’s favourite was the “Sport” gauge. It’s superior to take a look at, particularly throughout evening drives, the place it actually glows.
ENGINE
Underneath the hood is an inline 4 turbo, with a light hybrid help. It cranks 255 horsepower, and 295 lbs./ft. of torque. It’s hooked to a 9-speed computerized transmission. Gas financial system is claimed to be 23/35 MPG. 0-60 mph time is just below 6 seconds.
MPG
In every single day commuting, we noticed 25 MPG. On lengthy freeway journeys cruising at 75 mph, we acquired 37.5!
POV
This C-300 could be very nice to drive. It is strong, fast, is economical, corners like a champ, and has sturdy brakes. That is what a “actual” Mercedes is all about.
HEADLIGHTS
We did a number of evening driving, so acquired an concept of how the headlights carry out. The low beam setting was superb, with sufficient top and attain for metropolis or nation drives. The high-beam mode blasted a robust flood of sunshine manner on the market for quick driving, particularly within the center. Total, they handed our necessities.
PRICE
This beginning charge of $43K is cheap, however as at all times within the German luxurious automotive market, choices jack the worth. However at just below $50K, that is aggressive with related fashions from BMW and Audi.
