About this Vehicle
Trim: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
MSRP: $33,990 Engine: 3L V6 Transmission: Automatic | Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: Gas Curb Weight: lbs. |
Review
The 2011 Mercedes C-Class collection is opening to rave reviews. Blending power and refinement with impressive safety features, the C-Class carries on the Benz tradition of excellence. Its four new models offer something for everyone. Reviewed here are the C63 AMG sports car, the C300 luxury sedan, and two sport sedans – the manual C300 and the automatic C350. Starting MSRPs are $33,990 – $58,200.
A range of six vehicles, the Mercedes C-Class has had mixed levels of success over the last several years based on the variant. The C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe, designed to be a more “entry-level” variant has failed miserably in sales, while the top of the line C32 AMG trim does spectacularly well in sales and in all auto reviews that take it on.
Performance
Engine size for the 2011 C-Class is expected to be little changed from its 2010 models which varied wildly from the 1.8-liter supercharged DOHC I-4 at 189 horsepower to the legendary AMG which had a 3.2-liter supercharged V-6 that crank out 349 horsepower. The precise handling and performance both on the streets and on the highways and back mountain roads is legendary for the C-Class thanks to the multilink rear suspension and 3-link front suspension.
Rumors of a hybrid for 2011 are substantial and, if proven true, probably a good move for Mercedes-Benz in the C-Class to attract the more environmental-conscious drivers out there who want a little more out of their car than the Toyota Prius has to offer.
AMG Features
How is the sporty C63 AMG different? While some high-performance vehicles are souped-up versions of standard cars, the C63 was actually designed from the bottom up for top performance. This model features rear wheel drive and a supercharged 6.3 liter, AMG-built V8 engine with 451 HP @ 6100 rpm. Even at its peak, the car handles like a dream thanks to superior suspension in the front and rear. This superior machine has décor to match with options including stitched leather seating, walnut trim, and stainless steel foot pedals. Special safety features include eight airbags and an ESP collision avoidance system. The starting MSRP is $58,200.
