About five months ago we traded in our 2007 Audi A4 after a horrible experience. The C300 is a much better car all around. The interior is the only thing the Mercedes gives up to the Audi because the Audi has one of the best interiors in this class. The dealer tried to talk us up to the C350 but we felt it unnecessary and the price unjustified.
Power delivery from the 3.0 liter engine is very smooth. Transmission can get a bit rough when it tries to think you next move but is usually smooth. So test drive it for a long time before you fall in love. The ride is excellent; quite solid feeling and damped. Steering is also connected. As good as a BMW. The COMAND system is much better than the idrive from BMW and the MMI from Audi, both of which are headaches to operate.
The downsides would have to be the so-so fuel economy. At 14.8 MPG city driving, I can't say that is wonderful. So far we have had multiple reliability issues stemming from electronic gadgets- the COMAND display, ABS brake controller, both front rotors were resurfaced due to warpping ( the dealer said this is from heat and water but I never had this problem before) and the cruise control is non-operable, still after two times being replaced.
Also, the quality of the dash and interior is low for a Mercedes IMO (power seat buttons are loose!) They should work on interior quality. Other than that its an average car, at a fair price, so the next time well take the time to shop around and consider the BMW 3 series as well as the Cadillac CTS- both of which have better reliability ratings and have tremendous awards for driving and quality.
Pricing Information
- MSRP $34,650
- Estimated Market Price $32,489
- Invoice $32,225
Standard Features
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Anti-Theft & Locks
- Programmable Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
- Locking Fuel Filler Door
- Selective Locking/Unlocking Via Remote
- Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
- Valet Lockout
- Power Decklid Lock/Unlock
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Braking & Traction
- Brake Assist Electronic Brake Assistance
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, Traction Control and ABS Measures Steering Wheel Angle/Direction, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
- Traction Control Controlled By ABS and Engine Management
- Brake Drying
- Hill Start Control
- Front Power 295-mm X 32-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 300-mm X 22-mm Solid Disc Brakes
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
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Electrical
- 12-Volt Battery
- Audio and Navigation Pre-Wiring
- Front Power Outlet
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Engines & Emissions
- Flexible Fuel 3.0-Liter, 90-Degree V6, VVT 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 228@6000, Torque Of 221@2700, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads; Runs On Ethanol/Gas Mixture With Up To 85 Percent Ethanol (Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline Is 18-City, 25-Hwy and 21-Combined; Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 13-City, 19-Hwy and 15-Combined)
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Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
- AM/FM Radio With 100-Watts and 8-Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
- Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
- In-Glass Radio Antenna
- Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
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Exterior Lighting
- 2 Front Halogen Foglights, 1 Rear Foglight
- Automatic Headlights With Automatic On and Dusk Sensor
- Programmable Daytime Running Lights
- Halogen Headlights
- Night Security Illumination Perimeter Lighting
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Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
- Nano-Particle Scratch Resistant Paint
- Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes
- Front Air Dam
- Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Rear HVAC Ducts
- Interior Dust and Pollen Air Filter
- Automatic Climate Control With Sun Sensor
- Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
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Instrumentation
- 8000-RPM Tachometer
- Exterior Temperature Gauge
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Cruise Control
- Digital Clock
- Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Stop Watch and Trip Odometer
- Maintenance Interval Indicator
- Centralized Control Instrumentation For Audio and Phone
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Instrumentation Display and Phone
- Oil Temperature Gauge
- Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
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Interior Lighting
- Illuminated Entry
- Front Dual Reading Lights
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Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
- Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
- Leather Located On Shift Knob
- Burl Walnut Genuine Wood Located On Doors, Instrument Panel and Center Floor Console
- Front Carpeted Floor Mats
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Remote Controls & Remote Releases
- Smartkey Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Exterior Lights, Fuel Door, Illuminated Entry, Panic Alarm, Power Windows, Sunroof and Trunk
- Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
- Panic Alarm
- Remote Fuel Door Release
- Remote Trunk Release Located On Multi-Function Remote and Inside Vehicle
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Safety
- Front Active Head Restraints
- Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
- Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
- Side Guard Door Beams
- Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
- Front Passenger and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
- L A T C H
- Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
- Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
- Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
- Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
- Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
- Front and Rear Crumple Zones
- Front and Rear Pretensioners With Force Limiters
- Trunk Anti-Trap Device
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Seats
- MB TEX Vinyl Seats
- Front Dual Manual Lumbar Support
- Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
- Theater Style Rear Seating
- Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
- Rear Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrest
- Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
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Steering
- Power Rack and Pinion Steering
- Telescopic Steering Column
- Tilt Steering Column
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Storage
- Lockable Glovebox
- Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
- Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
- Cargo Area Tiedowns
- Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
- 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
- Temperature Controlled Storage Cools Glovebox
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Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
- Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof
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Suspension
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Independent Multi-Link Front Suspension With Anti-Dive Geometry, Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
- Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
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Transmission
- 7-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive, Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
- Touch Shift Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission
- Adaptive Automatic Transmission
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Wheels & Tires
- Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7.5-In.
- SBRP225/45HR17, All-Season Performance Tires
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Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
- Rear Window Defroster
- Power Windows With One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
- Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Front Dual Sunvisors
- Tinted Glass
- Sunshade Located On Sunroof
- Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Dual Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors
- Power Window Lockout/Override
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