|
|
overview|exterior & interior|driving performance|pricing & specs
|
|
Summary
After 25 years, 6 million cars, and a lot of lessons learned, Mercedes-Benz has gone the extra mile with the new 2008 C-Class to provide American buyers with more room, more style, more standard content, more performance, and more substance in a pretty package at what we expect will be reasonable and competitive prices. If the quality holds up, this should be a winner.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Valencia, Spain.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
|
Model Lineup:
|
Mercedes-Benz C300; C350 |
|
Engines:
|
3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
|
Transmissions:
|
7-speed automatic |
|
Saftey Equipment (standard):
|
frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD, Pre-Safe |
|
Saftey Equipment (optional):
|
none |
|
Basic Warranty:
|
4 years/50,000 miles |
|
Assembled In:
|
Sindelfingen, Germany |
Specifications As Tested
|
Model Tested (MSRP):
|
Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport |
|
Standard Equipment:
|
|
|
Options As Tested (MSRP):
|
|
|
Destination Charge:
|
|
|
Gas Guzzler Tax:
|
|
|
Price As Tested (MSRP):
|
0 |
|
Layout:
|
rear-wheel drive |
|
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
|
268 @ 6000 |
|
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
|
258 @ 2400 |
|
Transmission:
|
7-speed automatic |
|
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|
|
|
Wheelbase:
|
108.7 |
|
Length/width/height:
|
180.4/69.7/57.0 |
|
Track, f/r:
|
60.4/60.5 |
|
Turning circle:
|
35.4 |
|
Seating capacity:
|
5 |
|
Head/hip/leg room, f:
|
37.1/52.3/41.7 |
|
Head/hip/leg room, m:
|
|
|
Head/hip/leg room, r:
|
36.9/54.9/33.4 |
|
Cargo volume:
|
17.6 |
|
Payload:
|
|
|
Towing capacity:
|
|
|
Suspension, f:
|
independent, coil springs, gas struts, stabilizer bar |
|
Suspension, r:
|
independent. five-link with coil springs, gas shocks, stabilizer bar |
|
Ground clearance:
|
|
|
Curb weight:
|
3498 |
|
Tires:
|
P225/40ZR-17 front; P245/40ZR-17 rear |
|
Brakes, f/r:
|
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
|
Fuel capacity:
|
17.4 |
|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This car is very fun to drive and the styling is a home run. The C350 has it all..... looks, handling and quickness. I have a 05 corvette and I'm very impressed with how the benz hugs the road. I like the car. Car will get you lots of looks and stares. My wife loves the car. | | posted by Devan on May 15 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Absolutely love it! Even though it could use a little more power I am very satisfied otherwise. Handling is great. Build quality and quality of materials are top notch. I love the 4-Matic here in the Northeast and really love the AMG sport styling. A little more power out of the 3.0 would be great. A smaller in diameter steering wheel also. | | posted by Nathraichean on Aug 10 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I really like this car, drives very well and is especially fun to drive. Comfortable, but seats are really firm and I can't tell if they are a bit too firm for long trips. Handles well, makes you want to take curves a little faster than you should :) | | posted by Argyle on Oct 02 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Have only had the car a week so far. But it is the most fun car I ever driven. The performance of this car is great and has sufficient power to press you back into your seat! The multimedia package is an absolute must for this car, especially if you're going to spend all this money. | | posted by R. Caillen on Oct 04 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Test drive BMW 3 series and found the C300 far better comfort than BMW. Love the sharp turn it handles very well. It performs exceptionally well. Pick up is great and excellent in the snow. I am in love with this car. This one has it all in spades. | | posted by Leith on Oct 09 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This car gets noticed no matter where you go. Very smooth ride and you hardly know the vehicle has a transmission it is so silent. Seats are very comfortable and all guages are in the proper place. I have owned 3 mercedes C series and this is by far the best to date. One to keep for a long time. | | posted by Derick on Oct 22 2008 | | |
|
|
|
|
|
(Get a Free Price Quote)
|
< previous
|
|
