I鈥檒l Just Say It Up Front

I鈥檒l Just Say It Up Front

I鈥檒l just say it up front, the folks from Stuttgart make some fine automobiles. In years past some might say their appeal has been limited, with a stereotyped audience of the more, shall I say 鈥渨ell-aged鈥?among us. In recent years however, Mercedes-Benz has made a conscious effort to bring the design language and engineering to a wider range of prospective buyers with sleeker, more aggressive exteriors and less angular interiors. With this in mind, I have decided to put the folks at Mercedes to the test with a series of drives, the first of which is their recently redesigned C-Class sedan, specifically the C300 w/Sport Package. OK, I will be 鈥渦p front鈥?again鈥?I was impressed with this car..! The first thing you notice upon entry is the greatly upgraded interior design and build quality. The C-Class is now clearly at the top of the pack among its competitors, the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series and Cadillac ATS. The exterior design is showing improvement as well, especially from the B-pillar forward. The rear of the car does fall a tad short with too much droop and not enough muscularity to match the forward sections, but a solid design overall. Driving impressions were on the good side of the ledger as well. Minimal turbo lag and plenty of juice from the fine engine and generally overall good performance from the 7-speed transmission. Handling was solid, with enough grip and lightness to feel somewhat nimble at times, although not having the dynamics of the Cadillac ATS or even the Bimmer. What struck me the most was an excellent balance of capabilities, giving the C300 a range of personalities. The car can be a smooth luxury cruiser or a mischievous, sporty ride, depending on your mood and the weight of your right foot.

Should I Buy a New or Used Mercedes-AMG GT? For 2019, Mercedes and AMG introduced a new four-door version of the GT. It's the least-expensive model in the lineup, and it marks the first time that the GT is available with four seats. This GT has features like Apple CarPlay, huge infotainment screens, and a long list of advanced driver assistance and safety systems, that you won't find Coupe and Roadster versions. The AMG GT has been around since the 2015 model year, but we only started covering it with the 2018 GT. The Roadster debuted for the 2018 model year and didn't see any notable changes for 2019. If you're set on an open-air experience, consider shopping for a 2018 GT Roadster to likely save some money over a new car. Likewise, the GT Coupe has remained fairly unchanged over the years, so you may be better off shopping for an older model, which also likely cost a lot less than a new model. If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2018 GT review to help make your decision.

Also, check out our Used Car Deals page to learn about savings and discounts you can find on used cars. We analyzed 15 Mercedes-AMG GT reviews - along with reliability ratings, fuel economy estimates, and more - to help you decide if the 2019 GT is the right new car for you. This 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT review incorporates applicable research for all model years in this generation, which spans the 2015 through 2019 model years. U.S. News & World Report has been ranking cars, trucks, and SUVs since 2007, and our team has more than 75 years of combined automotive industry experience. To remain objective, we don't accept expensive gifts or trips from car companies, and an outside team manages the advertising on our site. How Much Does the Mercedes-AMG GT Cost? 99,000. It's the only model in the lineup that costs five figures, and it also has the weakest engine. Check out our U.S.

News Best Price Program for great deals at your local Mercedes-Benz dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our Mercedes-Benz deals page. Which Is Better: Mercedes-AMG GT or Porsche 911? The Porsche 911 is fully redesigned for the 2020 model year and secures a high spot among luxury sports cars. Porsche equips its flagship car with only one engine choice for 2019: a 443-horsepower twin-turbocharged flat-six. This powertrain is incredibly refined; it zooms the 911 around with ease and is a perfect complement to the car's dynamic handling and enthusiastic character. If you're looking for more muscle under the hood, check out the 2019 model and its handful of engine options with output ratings between 500 and 700 horsepower. You can expect an expanded engine lineup for the eighth-generation 911 over the next few years. This is a great matchup - a motoring icon of almost 60 years against a car purpose-built by a performance shop. For those ready to spend six figures on a car, both the Mercedes-Benz GT and the redesigned 911 are phenomenal choices. Which Is Better: Mercedes-AMG GT or Porsche Panamera?