2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class Best Sport Sedan

2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 Luxury Sedan continues the evolution of a landmark vehicle designed to deliver the signature Mercedes-Benz blend of safety, agility and comfort in an incomparable compact luxury sedan. Well-defined muscle with meticulous detail, the 2012 C350 Sport Sedan combines aggressive sport styling and adrenaline-pumping performance with an amenity-rich cabin to give driving enthusiasts cause to celebrate.

Delivering 228 horsepower, the 3.0 liter 24-valve dual overhead cam (DOHC) V-6 in 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. An innovative intake system varies the path and flow rate of incoming air. These features make this engine incredibly flexible, allowing it to provide more than 85 percent of its 221 lb-ft of peak torque from as low as 1,500 rpm while still supplying an invigorating redline rush. Smooth response starts off the line, with the C300 whisking from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.1 seconds.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C350

The Mercedes-Benz C350 industry's first 7-speed automatic transmission remains one of the most versatile automatics on the market. A wider range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response for virtually every driving condition, which means 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 match.

Mercedes-Benz C300 brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost. Brake Assist can potentially reduce the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist. The Antilock Braking System (ABS), an industry landmark pioneered by Mercedes-Benz in 1978, senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together. This intelligent system can pump the brakes as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and preserve the driver's steering ability.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class

C350 and C300 with using GPS technology and a 40GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest and even Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. Simply enter your destination, and the COMAND system's 7-inch color-LCD screen will display your route, as well as gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships along the way. Data for the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii come standard, with periodic updates available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. You can also rely on SIRIUS Traffic to provide the very latest information on accidents, traffic flow, construction, and road closures. SIRIUS Traffic is also integrated with your vehicle's navigation system, with a Dynamic Route function that can automatically determine the fastest route to your destination based on real-time traffic conditions.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300

C-class C300 and C350 Audio system Feature mounted in the glovebox, the iPod/MP3 media interface turns your Mercedes-Benz into an extension of your iPod or compatible electronic device. Browse, select and play your musical accompaniment of choice using steering-wheel, COMAND-system or stereo controls. Specifically engineered for the C-Class C350, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 450 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 12 strategically placed speakers including the rich bass of a subwoofer deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through LOGIC7 digital surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions. On models with the Multimedia Package, Dolby Digital 5.1 discrete surround sound lets you enjoy audio and video DVDs in their full multichannel glory.