![]() The C 300 is offered in a trio of trim levels: Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle. It too uses a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Output rises to 402 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The performance-oriented AMG C 43 also has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder but it's augmented with a mild hybrid system. It keeps all manner of sounds outside and you barely hear the engine at startup or idle. The greatest strength of the C-Class, at least in terms of comfort, was how quiet the cabin remained. The system has ample cooling capacity, but we felt the need to manually control the fan speed because it didn't seem to blow enough air when left on the auto setting. The climate controls are all touchscreen-based with a dedicated spot on the screen. They also had a non-perforated upholstery that began to feel swampy after driving for more than an hour. The AMG sport seats, while mostly supportive, took some time to adjust for comfort and never really felt just right. That's good for steering and handling, not so much for ride comfort. The suspension, while not harsh, was definitely busier than we'd like, transmitting a lot of road texture into the cabin. How comfortable is the C-Class? We can't say for sure how much the AMG Line sport package compromises comfort, but we did find our C 300 to be less comfortable than many rivals in the small luxury class. We can't wait to see what the full-blown AMG performance versions have in store. We are truly impressed with how the C 300 comports itself through turns and how effortless it is to guide it where you want to go. All three make this standard C-Class' driving dynamics feel sharp. Our test car had the benefit of the optional AMG Line sport package, which adds a sport suspension, upgraded brakes and tunes the steering for a more direct and quick response, among other things. Accelerating to 60 mph takes just 5.8 seconds, which is plenty of punch for day-to-day driving. This makes the already capable nine-speed automatic transmission's job even easier, and it always seems to be in the right gear. The new powertrain provides ample motivation with 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, but the mild hybridization helps fill in and mellow out what used to be a high-strung experience with the previous engine. How does the C-Class drive? It's hard to find fault with the C 300's new turbocharged mild hybrid four-cylinder engine. ![]() Check out what our editors thought about the C 300 in greater detail below. Our rating for the C-Class is based on the C 300, which will be the volume model for the sedan. Inside, it gets the same technology upgrades and cabin updates that we enjoyed in the C 300. ![]() It also comes with upgraded Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires for added grip and a stiffer suspension that decreases comfort but ups the C 43's agility. Instead of a variable torque ratio, the AWD system always sends 31% of its power to the front wheels and 69% to the rear, giving it a sporty feel that has a rear-drive bias. All-wheel drive is standard along with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. Total system output is 402 horsepower and 369 lb-feet of torque, with the starter-generator motor able to kick in a boost of 13 extra horsepower on demand. It also gets a mild hybrid system like the C 300, but the emphasis here is on performance and not efficiency. The timestamp is only as accurate as the clock in the camera, and it may be completely wrong.The new AMG C 43 sedan drops two cylinders, giving it a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder instead of the V6 found in the previous model. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
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