Used Black 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 4MATIC Alberta Beaumont Detailed Review
In 2013, the C-Class sees a number of changes that include increased 3 5 liter V6 for the C300 4Matic which provides better performance and fuel economy than the old 3-liter V6 0 The C-Class also gains a saving of fuel automatic engine stop-start function C300 4Matic, and C350, available adaptive cruise control, integrated telematics standard mbrace2 smartphone and a new package unavailable Sport.
Invariably, competitors 3 Series BMW to boast of their sports personalities and perhaps about their ability to jump around the N uuml, Nürburgring in Germany Well, in the real world, no sports sedan luxury States STATES or buyers coupe never drive on a racetrack, let alone a widely considered the toughest on the planet Although the tire to tire Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 goes against his compatriot rival and has no trouble rapid dispatch of a winding road, it has a very attractive personality that transcends performance stats.
Although it is the company's entry-level model 2013 C-Class is very much a Mercedes-Benz This means it offers the feeling of quality and solidity throughout that define the mark, talk about a balance of ride and handling that should strike most people as just if you choose the sedan or coupe, the C-Class boasts well chiseled looks outside with high quality materials, comfortable seats ergonomics and sensitive inside under the hood, you can have something a peppy turbo engine still frugal four to one rip-snorting V8 with around 500 horsepower and for those who live in snowy countries, it is even model with all-wheel drive.
There is no doubt that the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 offers a wide range of tantalizing flavors in the compact luxury sport segment yet, it enjoys plenty of great choices, including the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series 2013 cited the new 2013 Cadillac ATS 2013 Infiniti G and the Volvo S60 We have no problem recommending any of them and strongly suggests going back to driving tests But for overall excellence and prestige luxury car, it is very difficult to do better than the Mercedes C Class.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 is available in sedan and coupe body, both are available in C250, C350 and C63 AMG trim levels versions All-wheel drive is also available in the form of the C300 Sedan 4Matic, and C350 cut 4Matic.
The C250 and C300 4Matic trims come standard with 17-inch wheels, automatic headlights, LED lights, automatic wipers, sunroof, cruise control, automatic dual control zone temperature, eight-way power front seats channels with adjustable lumbar, MB-Tex vinyl upholstery, a tilt steering wheel telescopic and an automatic dimming mirror electronic features include a central display device 5 of 8 inches, the comand interface, integration telematics smartphone mbrace2, Bluetooth connectivity and audio phone and audio system and CD player, auxiliary audio jack, USB and HD radio audio jack the C300 4Matic adds all-wheel drive and a V6 engine.
As a sedan, the C250 and C300 4Matic are divided into Luxury and Sport sub-trims These differ in the design of the wheels, suspension tuning and minor interior exterior styling details such as different grille and wheel designs luxury C300 4Matic also includes a tuned suspension comfort- the premium group 1 adds the adjustable lumbar support four-way for the front seats, heated front seats, the driver memory functions, a flywheel electrically adjustable steering, seat split-folding rear and a Harman Kardon surround sound system with satellite radio and an iPod interface option separately.
In a cutting, C250 receives a sunroof, split-folding rear seat, displacement of the additional driver's seat, driver memory functions and a tilt steering and telescopic premium package wheel 1 of the cut adds heated seats and Harman Kardon system with satellite radio and an iPod interface.
The C350 sedan is only covered sports, with a larger V6 engine and standard of the top packaging-end 1; the C350 cut adds a sunroof The C63 AMG is equipped with the same in terms of characteristics of comfort and convenience, but obtained 18-inch wheels, high performance tires, an adaptive sports tuned suspension, improved brakes, seats sports, a more aggressive style and different interior trim.
There are a multitude of options available The Sport Package adds 18-inch wheels AMG rear spoiler, black upholstery with red accent stitching, sports seats and steering wheel shift paddles, aluminum trim, red seat belts and carpets black floor with piping in red leather for the coupe C250, there is the Sport Package plus, which includes all that plus an AMG sports suspension, upgraded brakes, quicker steering, sports exhaust and a sport mode for the transmission with rev-matching.
The Multimedia package adds more central infotainment screen of 7 inches, a rearview camera, a navigation system and CD changer with six-disc The lighting package adds bi-xenon adaptive headlights with washer and the automatic high beams Lane Tracking package adds a blind- spot warning system and a warning of the lane departure of the driver assistance system program also includes lane departure, as well as adaptive Cruise control and PreSafe brake active braking system which can automatically apply the brakes if a collision is considered imminent and the driver doesn t care audible visual warnings.
Everything but the C63 can be equipped with the package of full leather seats, which includes extended leather trim, setting additional passenger seat and passenger seat memory functions The C63 can be equipped with the entire development AMG which adds 30 more horsepower, a top speed, red brake calipers and a carbon fiber trunk lid spoiler a limited slip differential is provided.
Stand-alone options include a reversing camera, a panoramic sunroof on the sedan, a power rear sunshade, entry keyless ignition and advanced Parktronic parking sensor system.
Is powered Mercedes-Benz C250 2013 by a turbo engine 1 8 liters four-cylinder that produces 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque to rear wheel drive and automatic standard seven-speed are Edmunds performance testing, a C250 Sport Sedan is increased from zero to 60 mph into 7 4 seconds - at a second slower than the Audi A4 2 0T and about 1 5 plus slow ticks that EPA estimated fuel consumption 328i is city 22 mpg highway 31 mpg to 25 mpg combined, which is very good for the segment.
The all-wheel drive C300 4Matic is powered by a 3 liter V6 that produces 5 248 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque According to Mercedes, it can sprint to 60 mph in just 6 0 seconds fuel economy estimates are also impressive 20 to 28 23.
Under the hood of the C350 is a good V6 May 3 liters for 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque to rear wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive comes with the coupe C350 4Matic In Edmunds testing, it went from zero to 60 5 6 seconds - even numbers with the fastest members of his class fuel economy is an excellent 20 29 23 for the sedan and 19 27 22 for the coupe 4Matic.
With the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, you get a V8 June 2 liter 451 hp cranks and 443 lb-ft of torque; add the AMG Development package and the power gets banged up 481 Automated manual transmission seven-speed is Edmunds performance testing, a C63 Coupe with AMG Development package went from zero to 60 mph in an impressive 4 February seconds fuel economy is 13 19 15.
Each standard Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 comes with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, a knee airbag for the driver, thorax front side airbags, side pelvic airbags front and curtain airbags standard full Also length Mercedes-Benz's mbrace2 telematics and emergency such as Mercedes Attention Assist, which monitors driver drowsiness and inattention signs rear side thorax airbags are standard on the coupe and optional on the sedan Other safety-oriented options include lane departure packet, which adds a blind-spot warning system and a lane departure warning system.
In Edmunds brake testing, a C350 Sport came to a 60 mph stop 108 feet The C250 Sport and C63 came within 5 feet corresponding to this exceptional distance.
In crash tests the government, the latest C-Class sedan tested in 2011 received an overall rating of four stars crash out of five, with three stars overall in a frontal collision the driver four stars, two stars front passenger and five stars overall in an accident side in tests conducted by the insurance Institute for Highway safety, the C class sedan has scored higher good for frontal offset, side impact and roof strength tests he also received the lowest rating of poor in the new small overlap crash test of the Institute before, but few cars were subjected to this test, and the majority received the same poor rating.
Just pull on the handle of the door C-Class makes you feel as if you have parted impenetrable vault is designed within this model, and has precise equipment and a nice design to the eye Orders are simple, and the Mercedes COMAND electronics interface is our favorite of luxury car manufacturer, as it is the easiest to use iPod interface is particularly user-friendly and quick to respond.
While the sedan is larger than the previous editions of the C-Class, it is far from the best choice for families increasingly Some might find a child seat difficult to install in the narrow, bucketlike seat positions rear, and the trunk 12 4 cubic feet is on the small side.
As for the cut, it shouldn t surprise that the back seat is quite cramped Legroom is about the shrunken segment, while the space is non-existent for greater than about 5 feet 8 in total, the coupe C-class is less accommodating than the 3 Series coupe, no worse than A5 and better than a Cadillac CTS coupe Its trunk volume of 11 cubic feet 7 is average for the small class coupe luxury.
Whether you opt for 2013 C250, C300 or C350, entry-level luxury car Mercedes has precise steering and handling and overall driving dynamics that are comparable to other sedans and coupes in segment Despite their sporting, sports variants offer a firm but well damped ride and ability to tackle long journeys with ease luxury variants up a little softer and quieter exhaust system, resulting in a more serene driving environment.
Although four cylinders isn t C250 as powerful as turbocharged fours in the Audi A4 A5 or BMW 328i sedan, it is an electric quiet and refined plant that proves there is no shame at all opting for the model base C-Class.
The C300 4Matic offers a truly impressive combination of performance and economy, outperforming exit 3 liter V6 0 in both categories, and of course also the closure all-wheel drive for those who live in inclement The areas C350 is a good choice for enthusiasts, given its handling and V6 RWD highly sensitive wheel.
And then there is the C63 AMG V8 packing ferocious that matches the performance of the mighty Cadillac CTS-V in a straight line, the C63 is the German version of a muscle car Though not quite as agile as endearing or the BMW M3, the C63 responds to driver inputs with added sharpness and degree of communication some Mercedes-Benz models have ever offered.
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