Refinement having a racing edge, the luxuriously sporty C300 Sport Sedan unites the engineering leadership and motorsports pedigree of Mercedes-Benz inside a rewarding performance sedan. Advanced technology, athletic response and remarkable value have the C-Class a beautiful proposition in most sense.
* 228-hp 3.0-liter V-6 engine
* Standard short-throw 6-speed stick shift
* 8-way power front sport seats
* Power sunroof and Bluetooth(R) connectivity
Exterior
Sport body styling
Athletically created to express its performance soul, the C300 Sport Sedan boasts aerodynamic lower bodywork in the form of a hostile front apron with mesh air intakes, a couple sculpted side sills, and also a deep rear valance. The bold grille that places the Three-Pointed Star front and center, the unmistakable signature of the sporting Mercedes-Benz.
Distinctive design elements
New LED Daytime Running Lamps right in front air dam offer dramatic contrast together with the new black-inlaid headlamps, contributing to the C300 Sport Sedan’s sleek presence. Perforated brake discs and polished chrome methods for the sound-optimized exhaust system hint for the car’s considerable performance capabilities.
Interior
Sport cockpit styling
The well-appointed cockpit on the C300 Sport Sedan comes outfitted which has a combination of features and finishes selected specifically to take out its competitive streak. A 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated multifunction controls affords an obvious take a look at a trio of gauges recessed deeply inside a silver surround. Aluminum trim adds modern flair to your cabin trimmed inside a high-contrast upholstery color scheme plus a black roof liner. And the rubber-studded aluminum sport pedals simply beg to get offer good use.
COMAND system with hard-drive navigation and Zagat(R)
Using GPS technology as well as a 40GB harddrive to hold maps, landmarks and in some cases Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and also a friendly voice. Simply enter your destination, plus the COMAND system’s large color-LCD screen displays your route, along with gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships on the way. Data for your contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii come standard, with periodic updates offered at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Optional Equipment
7-speed automatic transmission (Optional Equipment)
The industry’s first 7-speed automatic transmission remains just about the most versatile automatics on the market. A wider selection of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response for virtually every driving condition, which suggests smoother cruising, immediate acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, improved highway fuel efficiency, too. Its driver-adaptive programming monitors your driving style and adjusts its shift points to check.
4MATIC™ all-wheel drive
Regardless of the season or road condition, Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive technology can supply an added way of measuring confidence and control. Fully integrated with the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP®), which maximizes the system’s effectiveness in corners as well as in wet or slippery conditions, 4MATIC is always engaged and optimizing torque in every single wheel. And also to help make sure power can mean control, 4MATIC incorporates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS), funding that monitors for your first manifestation of wheel slip and adjusts power delivery accordingly. By continually making certain that power is evenly distributed one of the wheels with the best grip, 4MATIC might help keep the vehicle moving and at bay regardless of whether just one wheel has traction.
Performance
6-speed short-throw stick shift
The 6-speed manual transmission inside the C300 Sport Sedan was designed to ensure a straight sportier edge to your driving. Underneath the aluminum-trimmed shift knob is usually a short-throw shifter with a precise direct-action rod-type linkage for quicker, more decisive gear changes.
Sport suspension
The 4-wheel independent multilink suspension is the vital thing towards the exceptional poise and power over the C300 sport sedan. The 5-arm rear multilink design, a Mercedes-Benz innovation, controls rear-wheel movement with outstanding precision. To get more precise and predictable handling, top suspension and steering gear are mounted to the structure by way of a rigid subframe. C-Class Sport Sedans boast firmer coil springs and shocks, as well as a lowered ride height, for sharper handling response and a more aggressive stance.
3.0 liter V-6 engine
Delivering 228 horsepower, the three.0 liter 24-valve dual overhead cam (DOHC) V-6 within the C300 features variable intake and exhaust valve timing, with continually variable adjustment of all four cams for smooth idling, rich midrange torque, and high-rpm punch. A progressive intake system varies the path and flow rate of incoming air. These features make this engine incredibly flexible, and will provide more than 85 percent of its 221 lb-ft of peak torque from just 1,500 rpm while still supplying an invigorating redline rush. How exhilarating? How can 0-to-60-mph in 7.1 seconds sound?