The child Benz grows up.
CAR FRONT
Compact automobiles made by Mercedes-Benz have at all times been common in Europe. When the manufacturing facility began sending examples to the North American market a few years in the past, outcomes had been blended. Sure, there have been sufficient clients prepared to amass a “Child Benz” due to the low value of admission. However there have been those that claimed that an actual Mercedes has a big V-12 engine at most or six-cylinder a minimum of. A small sedan with “4 banger” below the hood wasn’t a “actual” Mercedes. Right this moment, issues have modified. The manufacturing facility has gone all out to make their smaller fashions simply as fascinating as the larger models, and it has paid off. This C-300 is an effective instance of what a Benz must be, even at its lower cost.
Textual content and photographs by Chad Haire
CABIN
The very first thing observed is the prime quality of the inside, with high grade supplies and workmanship. The general look is simply as spectacular because the dearer E-Class sedans.
INFO SCREEN
As within the dearer fashions, we get a big infotainment display, with loads of features. It appears difficult to function, however after a couple of days is definitely easy to make use of.
DRIVE MODES
The big display affords 4 drive modes: Consolation, Eco, Sport, and Particular person.
REAR CAMERA
The rearview digicam affords a large view with sharp photographs.
GAUGE #1
Bored along with your gauge cluster? There are a lot of variations to choose from. Right here is the standard view.
GAUGE #2
That is the “Understated” gauge. It appears good, however there is not a lot helpful data right here.
GAUGE #3
Everybody’s favourite was the “Sport” gauge. It’s superior to have a look at, particularly throughout evening drives, the place it actually glows.
ENGINE
Below 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 economic system is claimed to be 23/35 MPG. 0-60 mph time is slightly 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 may be very nice to drive. It is stable, fast, is economical, corners like a champ, and has sturdy brakes. That is what a “actual” Mercedes is all about.
HEADLIGHTS
We did a variety of evening driving, so acquired an concept of how the headlights carry out. The low beam setting was excellent, with sufficient top and attain for metropolis or nation drives. The high-beam mode blasted a robust flood of sunshine method on the market for quick driving, particularly within the center. General, 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 value. However at slightly below $50K, that is aggressive with related fashions from BMW and Audi.
