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  • New Generation 1.8L turbo-4

    New-generation power, next-generation benefits

    Both the 1.8L turbo-4 in the C250 and the 3.5L V-6 engines in the C300 4MATIC and C350 generate richer torque for you with fewer emissions for the planet. A rapid-multispark ignition system fires up to four times in a millisecond. High-pressure Direct Injection micro-manages the fuel spray as quickly as 0.1 millisecond. The immediate payout of quicker acceleration comes with impressive dividends in efficiency.

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  • Reengineered 7-speed automatic transmission

    Seven smooth speeds that keep time with you

    The world's first 7-speed automatic transmission has been reengineered for smoother, more efficient and more responsive performance. Its advanced driver-adaptive logic tunes the shift patterns to your current driving style, while Touch Shift control lets you take charge for yourself.

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    Fully engaged, in every situation and any season

    Standard on the C300, 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive integrates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System. 4-ETS continually redistributes the engine´s torque to the wheels with the best grip, even if that´s only one wheel. With a 45:55 front/rear torque split, the lightweight and compact 4MATIC system enhances dry-road handling, too.  (Disclaimer)

    No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome the laws of physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires.

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    The ideal balance of control and composure

    The AGILITY CONTROL suspension of the C-Class Sedans instantly recalibrates to the road surface, ideally balancing handling with comfort with every change in the road surface. On the Sport Sedans, a lowered and sport-tuned suspension hugs the road even more tightly while lending a more aggressive stance that's apparent even at a standstill.

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    Braking that boosts confidence and convenience

    Lift off the accelerator quickly and Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs, for more immediate response when you hit the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying gently applies the brakes periodically, to sweep away water build-up. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make stop-and-go traffic a little easier.

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    Performance

    We unite all aspects of performance to engineer something you can't get from a spec sheet.

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7-speed automatic transmission

7-speed automatic transmission
A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response for virtually every driving situation, for smooth cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic monitors your driving style and adjusts its shift points to match, while Touch Shift control offers manual-style shifting enjoyment anytime you want it.

chrome accents

A chrome grille with stand-up Star complement a refined cabin featuring a leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel, hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim and a subtly harmonious upholstery color scheme.

Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist
With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course, and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel.

1.8L turbo-4

A new-generation, 201-hp 1.8-liter four in the C250 Sedans combines numerous advances and an intercooled turbo to deliver 229 lb-ft of peak torque, more than the previous V-6. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

performance-focused cockpit

A 3-spoke steering wheel, recessed gauges and rubber-studded aluminum pedals team with a high-contrast upholstery color scheme and black roof liner.

hands-free calling

Hands-free Bluetooth interface
Place and answer calls, and even access select phonebooks without taking your hands off the steering wheel with standard Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling. Pairing your Bluetooth-compatible phone with the vehicle is simpler than ever. Then, just leave your phone in your pocket and enjoy hands-free conversations over the audio system.

DISTRONIC PLUS

This advanced, radar-based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts your speed to help maintain a chosen following distance. Its stop-and-go function can bring the car to a halt if it senses stopped traffic, then resume automatically.

Music Register

Music Register allows you to store up to 10GB of your own digital music on the in-dash hard drive. It lets you copy songs from your CDs and DVDs and save them to your vehicle's audio system, so you can listen to them anytime and anywhere you drive.

hard-drive navigation

Using GPS technology and an 80GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest, and Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. The COMAND system's 7-inch color-LCD screen can also display gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships along your route.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Engineered to maximize road illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Adaptive Highbeam Assist uses continuous input from a camera to automatically vary the range of your high-beam headlamps, based on the distance to oncoming vehicles and to those ahead of you.

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Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Bi-Xenon headlamps help deliver brighter, whiter light that's perceived more like natural daylight. Active Curve Illumination helps you see better into corners at night, swiveling the headlamps as you steer to increase usable illumination by up to 90% over conventional fixed headlamps.

wireless streaming

Bluetooth audio streaming makes it even easier to enjoy your digital music player, allowing you to connect your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® or other MP3 player wirelessly to your vehicle's audio system for convenient, cable-free playback.

Blind Spot Assist

Blind Spot Assist
At speeds above approximately 20 mph, if radar sensors in the rear bumper detect a vehicle in the "blind spot" area to either side, an indicator lights up in the appropriate side mirror. If you activate a turn signal while a vehicle is detected, a warning sounds. And if you disregard the alerts and begin changing lanes, available active technology can apply the brake to a single rear wheel, to help guide the car back into its lane.

PRE-SAFE® Brake

Should the car ahead slow or stop suddenly, the PRE-SAFE Brake system can automatically engage up to 40% of available braking power and issue an audiovisual alarm. If you still haven't applied the brakes within 0.6 seconds of a calculated impact, it automatically engages 100% braking power, to help reduce the severity of impact.

grille and bodywork

An aggressive front apron with mesh air intakes, sculpted side sills, and a bold grille that places the Three-Pointed Star front and center are the unmistakable signatures of a sporting Mercedes-Benz.

LED taillamps

LED taillamps
LED taillamps offer a stylish three-dimensional effect, along with longer bulb life and lower energy consumption. LED turn signals are included.

AGILITY CONTROL suspension

Lowered, sport-tuned suspension
Engineered specifically for performance driving, AGILITY CONTROL automatically adjusts the individual shock absorbers based on the road surface and the driver's current driving style. Valving inside each shock absorber automatically firms up during stronger body motions for sharper handling feedback and stability, and reduces the damping rates during gentler motions for a smoother, more composed ride.

LED Daytime Running Lamps

LED Daytime Running Lamps
Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps help increase the visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic by illuminating front lights whenever the car is switched on. With long life and low energy consumption, the light-emitting diode (LED) lamps also add a distinctive high-tech styling touch.

color-LCD screen

A high-resolution color-LCD display and a central controller on the console team up for convenient control of audio, video, hands-free calling and optional navigation functions.

3.5L V-6

A new-generation 3.5-liter V-6 outputs 248 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque in the C300 4MATIC, and 302 hp/273 lb-ft in the C350. Numerous advances team up to deliver more torque over a wider range of rpm. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

4-wheel Electronic Traction System

4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
4-ETS can help get you going even if three wheels lose their grip. Sensors at each wheel monitor traction based on wheel speeds. If one or more wheels start to slip, 4-ETS individually brakes the slipping wheels to maintain the flow of torque to the wheels with grip. Even if only one wheel has grip, 4-ETS can help get you going and stay in control.

sculpted lower bodywork

Athletically designed to express its performance soul, C-Class Sport Sedans boast aerodynamic lower bodywork in the form of an aggressive front apron with mesh air intakes, a pair of sculpted side sills, and a deep rear valance. The bold grille that places the Three-Pointed Star front and center is the unmistakable signature of a sporting Mercedes-Benz.
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* Excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, $905 transportation charge, and dealer prep fee.

Vehicles depicted may feature optional equipment. Production equipment may differ.

† Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending on model environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.

†† 2013 EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.

*** For more information on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the 2013 Top Safety Pick awards, visit www.iihs.org. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation´s Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).