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Sunday, April 21, 2013

From the Passenger's Perspective: 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic

Yesterday, my mom and I test drove 4 cars; three of which were to be compared to each other, the Volvo S60, the BMW 328xi, and this, the Mercedes-Benz C300.  This was ultimately the winner, we thought it was extremely comfortable, incredibly good looking, and quite good fun.  All three of these cars were driven at Geneva Foreign & Sports in Geneva, New York.  You can see their website here.
This C300 is a Sport 4Matic model, and has a Black exterior and a Black interior.  This car looks truly sinister from the outside.  A 3.0L DOHC V6 drives all wheels via a perfectly geared automatic transmission.  This power really shows.  When you put your foot down, that V6 makes a wonderful roar.  All this noise isn't for nothing, either.  This car just takes off.  It handles well too.  It feels light and nimble, it will respond to the driver's every command.
This car is not all performance.  It is a relaxing experience to be inside.  I would describe this as a car you can fall asleep in, but you wouldn't want to.  It smooths out the roughest of roads.  It can also be very quiet and serene.
But if you don't feel like relaxing, you can listen to some tunes using either the excellent sound system or the iPod dock in the glove box.  The radio computer is very clever, and is controlled by a small knob on the driver's side of the center armrests, where there is a cool little center console.  Another perk to the inside  are the electric seats, they allow you to adjust your seat to however you like it, from bolt upright to flat lay down.
This was the best car we drove (apart from the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera), and you can see why.  It gives you a great combination of comfort and performance, along with the good looks to assert the fact.  If i had money to spend on any of the three cars we tested yesterday, this would be it.  Summing this car up is simple. Three words: It's very German.















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