Mercedes Benz C Class Review

Mercedes Benz C Class Review

Known as the entry level line of cars among the Mercedes Benz fleet, the C Class is one of the most popular line of cars that have come out of the German automaker's plant. The C Class is also the smallest of all Mercedes cars. Despite its size though, many Mercedes Benz C Class reviews will tell you just how big this car is when it comes to performance and style. For many Mercedes collectors out there, this is where their love affair with the German car began. For those who have ever dreamed of owning a Mercedes Benz, this is the car that fulfilled their dreams. This is a car that is within reach yet is still very luxurious and elegant. It may be more conservative and traditional compared to other Mercedes cars in terms of looks, but what it lacks in flamboyance it more than makes up with reliability and a solid performance that is hard to match. Driving a C Class means being sophisticated yet practical, being illustrious yet still reachable, distinctive yet not detached with the rest of the world.

Many Mercedes Benz C Class reviews will tell you just how dependable this car is and yet it still retains the elegance that has made Mercedes Benz what it is. If you will look at the 2008 C Class, you will notice that its styling is completely different from older models. The changes are not only superficial though, advancements in its features have also been made as you will also learn from other Mercedes Benz C Class reviews. For the 2009 models, the infotainment systems were updated. Most importantly though, new safety features were installed such as the addition of the front side pelvic airbags and a new comfort suspension system. Indeed, Mercedes never fails to surprise people. Just when you thought it has created something perfect, it goes on and beats itself by creating something better. The C Class also enjoys the reputation of being one of the most versatile among the Mercedes Benz fleet of cars. It is so versatile that it is even being used in some countries as a taxi cab. It's relatively small size may turn off individuals that put premium in leg room. Individuals like these are probably much better off getting the bigger E Class. If you are someone though who is looking for a standard sized car that has everything that you would expect from e Mercedes Benz car, then this is definitely the car for you. If you want more proof of the dependability of this car, then you are strongly encouraged to read some more Mercedes Benz C Class reviews.

We experienced occasional bouts of jerky applications in the E55, but it could have just as easily been the sheer power of its massive rotors and calipers taking us by surprise. Whether we were pushing the car to its limits on a fast road course or careening down a winding mountain road, the E55 rarely failed in its goal of ultimate performance. Despite its substantial weight, the car has the grip and the balance to maintain its speed through the turns, and the brakes are equally capable of bringing it all to a stop without fading. These traits, combined with the near limitless power on hand, almost make you forget that you're driving a sedan that will be just as comfortable making a quick trip to the grocery store. All is not perfect, however, as we found the steering a bit overboosted for our tastes, with a jiggly on-center feel that never seems quite right.

Even the wheel itself feels a little bigger than it should be and it lacks the meaty feel that we loved so much in the previous E55 and C32 AMG sedans. We have no such reservations about the E55's interior and exterior styling. Subtle enhancements to the exterior include revised front and rear fascias, extended rocker panels and gorgeous dual-spoke 18-inch wheels. Interior upgrades include dark bird's eye maple trim and napa leather upholstery. All E55s come standard with 10-way power-adjustable sport seats that have to be some of the most comfortable we've ever experienced. Four inflatable air bladders offer infinitely adjustable thigh and lateral support that allows you to find just the right amount of support, regardless of body type. Combined with the three-stage seat heaters and optional ventilation, these seats can't be beat. The rest of the interior is standard E-Class, which means plenty of high-quality materials and an elegant if not completely intuitive control setup.

We're still not fond of seeing a clock taking up so much space in the gauge cluster, and the bar graph fuel and temperature meters look downright silly. This is one of the few areas where the AMG version is compromised by the design of the standard model. Such criticisms are a bit trivial, however, as they detract little from the overall driving experience. The fact that the tachometer is too small and has no redline will be the furthest thought from your mind when you're behind the wheel. When it came to the journalists on hand for the test-drive, most thoughts centered on how they could somehow get their hands on one for longer than a day. Anyone lucky enough to accomplish that goal will, no doubt, be as thoroughly impressed as we were. This is a car that blurs the lines between luxury sedan and sports car like few other four-doors on the road. Its ability to effortlessly summon triple-digit speeds while retaining all the poise you would expect in a Mercedes is nothing short of phenomenal, and the fact that it remains equally as amiable around town makes it all the more impressive. Hard-core enthusiasts might consider its lack of a manual transmission a roadblock to super sedan supremacy, but then again, 469 horsepower does have a way of changing your mind in a hurry.