The BMW 3 Series has been the benchmark of this segment since before I was born, and for good reason. It's an incredible little car. But the current generation left the door open for competitors to make a name for themselves, and that's exactly what Mercedes did with their current C Class. The 2019 C300 gets a subtle refresh and sharpens things up on the interior; most notably with the infotainment screen. It was no surprise to me that the C Class was the most luxurious and handsome variant in the segment, but what did surprise me was the way the C300 drove. This is the entry-level C Class and it still pumps out close to 250 hp and over 270 lb ft of torque. A snappy 9-speed transmission and an adept 4Matic AWD system makes good use of that power. The turbos spool hard and quick to peak torque at 1300 rpm. In basic English this thing feels quick, especially for the entry level C.
Power and delivery was a pleasant surprise, but it wasn't until I started pitching this C300 into some corners that I was really floored with the composure of this thing. It behaved like a proper sports car. The suspension stayed level and planted when in sport mode, and then when I wanted to dial it back, comfort mode was a smooth and supple ride.
Ultimately I'm very impressed with the C300, and if I were to have one I'd have the coupe since it's so good looking!
Special thanks to International Autos Mercedes of West Allis, WI for making this video possible! I had a blast playing with this sexy Mercedes C300 Coupe. You can go check this particular C300 Coupe out now on their lots!
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18 сен 2024
