The 2016 Mercedes-benz C-class C300 stands out as a luxury sedan that provides a blend of comfort, technology, and performance. Available in Luxury and Sport trim levels, the C-Class offers variations in wheel design, suspension tuning, and styling cues, allowing drivers to personalize their vehicle to match their preferences.
The C300 model comes generously equipped as standard. Exterior features include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers, and power-folding side mirrors with auto-dimming on the driver’s side. Inside, the cabin is appointed with dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror for enhanced comfort and convenience. Seating is designed for long journeys with 10-way power front seats including 4-way lumbar support, driver memory settings, and MB-Tex synthetic leather upholstery. Practicality is also addressed with 40/20/40-split folding rear seatbacks.
Technology in the 2016 C300 is anchored by the COMAND infotainment system, featuring a 7-inch central display screen controlled via a console-mounted dial and touchpad interface. Connectivity is modern with Bluetooth for phone and audio, a CD player, dual USB ports, an SD card reader, and HD radio.
For those seeking additional features, Mercedes-Benz offers a range of optional packages for the C300. The Premium 1 package enhances convenience with keyless entry and ignition alongside satellite radio. Stepping up to the Premium 2 package adds a touch of sophistication with LED headlights and taillights, and elevates the audio experience with a premium 13-speaker Burmester sound system.
The Interior package focuses on luxury, upgrading to leather upholstery, adding ambient interior lighting, and including heated and ventilated front seats, complete with power adjustments and memory settings for the front passenger seat. For advanced technology, the Multimedia package provides a larger 8.4-inch display screen, a navigation system, voice controls, and a rearview camera for easier parking. Visibility is further improved with the Lighting package, which incorporates adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam control. The Air Balance package caters to in-cabin air quality, filtering and scenting the cabin air.
Sportier aesthetics can be achieved with the Night package (exclusive to the Sport sub-trim), which introduces unique black-and-silver wheels and gloss-black exterior accents. For enhanced ride comfort and handling, the Airmatic package includes an adjustable air suspension system.
Safety and driver assistance technologies are available through the Driver Assistance package. This includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure intervention, and partial autonomous steering to help keep the car centered in its lane. It also features an enhanced collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection and front and rear impact sensors. Parking becomes simpler with the Parking Assist package, adding front and rear parking sensors, an automated parallel-parking system, and a surround-view parking camera system.
While the C300 offers a balance of luxury and performance, the range expands to include AMG variants for driving enthusiasts. The all-wheel-drive C 450 AMG (Sport trim only) boasts a V6 engine, 18-inch wheels, upgraded brakes and steering, an adaptive sport-tuned suspension, AMG-themed interior styling, and sport front seats, along with the features of the Premium 1 package.
For even greater performance, the rear-wheel-drive AMG C 63 sedan is equipped with a V8 engine, wider 18-inch wheels, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and performance software including a lap timer. The AMG C 63 S goes further with 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, larger front brakes, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, active engine mounts, and interior trim enhancements. The Premium 2 package and other option packages remain available for the AMG C 63 models. Unique options for the AMG C 63 (and some for the C 450 AMG) include a sport exhaust, carbon-fiber trim, race-inspired front seats, and two-tone leather upholstery. Carbon-ceramic brakes are also an option for the C 63 S.
Standalone options across the C-Class range include a panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, automatic parking assist, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, power rear and manual rear side window sunshades, and a power-closing trunk, allowing buyers to further customize their 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 to their individual needs and desires.
