2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport Sedan 4-Door 3.0L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThree models are offered for 2010: C300. C350 and C63. The C300 comes in either a Sport or Luxury trim. and is available with either standard rear-wheel drive configuration or Mercedes-Benz' 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. The C350 and C63 are offered only with rear-wheel drive. The base C300 Sport with rear-wheel drive comes with a 6-speed manual transmission. while the other models come standard with a 7-speed automatic transmission. C300 models come with a 3. 0L V6 engine that makes 228 horsepower and 221 foot-pounds of torque. The C350 models get a larger 268-horsepower 3. 5L V6 engine and a transmission with dual shift mode. The high-performance. limited-production C63 AMG is powered by a monster 6. 3L V8 engine that produces 451 horsepower and 443 foot-pounds of torque. Luxury models offer standard Comfort Suspension that incorporates a special damper system that effectively has two modes: a stiff one for uneven surfaces or quick handling motion. and a softer one to dampen vibration and road noise. The C63 AMG model distinguishes itself with fender flares. a bulging hood. larger front air intakes and LED tail lamps to make it stand out. while inside there are special sport seats and a distinctive trim. Standard equipment on all trims includes aluminum wheels. performance tires. sunroof. leather wrapped steering wheel. trip computer. and a host of other comfort and performance features. Optional equipment on all models includes navigation. harman/kardon surround-sound audio. HID headlights. rear parking aid. backup camera. hard disk drive. panoramic roof. leather seats and remote engine start. Rain-sensing wipers. woodgrain interior trim. power folding mirrors. heated seats and four-way power lumbar is standard on the C350 and C63 and optional on the C300. Mercedes-Benz' Universal Media Interface with USB connectivity is optional on all C-Class cars. Safety features on all C-Class cars include 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS. front side airbags and full-length curtain bags. in addition to Mercedes-Benz' unique pelvic air bags. Electronic stability control is also standard. along with adaptive braking. tire pressure monitoring system. and a brake-drying feature to help maintain peak brake performance when wet or dry. Rear body air bags are available as an option. On the C300. a number of Premium packages offer a variety of luxury upgrades. The Premium 1 Package includes an auto-dimming rearview mirror. heated front seats. power-adjustable seats and SIRIUS satellite radio. Premium Package 2 includes the contents of the Package 1. but adds HID bi-xenon headlamps. fog lamps. a power rear sunshade. and split-folding rear seats. A Multimedia Package includes navigation and an upgraded stereo with 6-GB hard drive. On the C350. a Dynamic Handling Package is available. and includes active suspension. customized 18-inch wheels and steering-wheel shift paddles. While the C63 is an admirable performer already. it can be upgraded with the AMG Performance Package that adds a limited slip differential. compound brakes. a track-calibrated suspension and a special Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel.