2008 Mercedes-Benz MSN Autos
Mercedes-Benz
The C-Class, the entry-level of the Mercedes lineup, is the latest model from the German automaker to get a complete redesign. Longer and wider than its predecessor, the 2008 C-Class offers a roomier interior with an increased level of safety and luxury accoutrements. A revised suspension and steering are designed make the new C-Class more agile and fun to drive. A host of new features can be found on the new C-Class, including a power sunroof, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, two-zone automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and a central controller with a seven-inch display screen. C-Class will be launched in North America with three trims: C300 Sport, C300 Luxury and C350 Sport. All three are powered by a V6 engine—C300s get a 3.0-liter V6 producing 228 horsepower while the C350 jumps to 268 horsepower from its 3.5-liter V6. C300s are also available with Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, and can run on E85 ethanol-gasoline mix.
Mercedes has chosen to clearly differentiate the Sport and Luxury trims: the Luxury features a grille quite similar to the S-Class and like the S, it wears the iconic three-point star hood ornament, while the Sport trim is aligned with the flagship coupe, featuring the Mercedes star integrated into the grille similar to the CL-Class coupe.
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