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Monday, March 9, 2009

Mercedes-Benz C Class



The Mercedes-Benz C Class ranks 4 out of 17 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 27 published reviews and test drives of the Mercedes-Benz C Class, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The C-Class received a wheels-up redesign for the 2008 model year. For 2009, Mercedes hasn't seen the need to change much. The new midsize sedan from Stuttgart comes close to the performance benchmark of its class, the BMW 3-Series, in performance, and offers cabin electronics and comfort that rival Lexus and Acura at this price point. The car doesn't beat its peers in any one category, but presents a compelling all-around argument for itself -- and for Benz loyalists who waited seven years for a new C-Class, it met high expectations.
The 2008 redesign, by all accounts, improves an already competent sedan, prompting Motor Trend to say "this new C should easily hold its own against its formidable sport-sedan competition."
Many, however, say the performance of the C-Class isn't up to part. The Infiniti G37 and BMW 3-Series still out-corner Mercedes' smallest model. Even the Lexus IS, according to some reviewers, is a more exhilerating driver's car.
For 2009, Mercedes has answered those critics by introducing a new high-performance trim, the C63 AMG. It offers a more powerful engine than its rivals, though it boasts a much higher price tag than other C-Class cars.
The car's optional infotainment center has been upgraded, now featuring 40 gigabytes of memory. The side airbags on every C-Class have been replaced with dual-chamber units designed to better protect the pelvis in an accident.
The C-Class is available as the 300 or 350 sedan, with a "luxury" and "sport" version offered at each level. A new C63 AMG, powered by an asphalt-eating 451-horsepower 6.2-liter AMG V8, is also available.

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