2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview

Introduction

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class remains the most accessible of all Mercedes cars sold in the United States. It delivers Mercedes engineering, design and safety features starting at the price of loaded mass-market, midsize sedans.

The C280 Luxury sedan comes with the same comfort and convenience items included in the C230. The primary difference is the C280's engine: a 3.0-liter version of the new V6 rated at 228 horsepower. The C280 also comes standard with the industry's first seven-speed automatic transmission, 16-inch wheels and all-season tires, and wood interior trim rather than aluminum. All-wheel drive, which Mercedes calls 4MATIC, is available on the C280 Luxury sedan; 4MATIC comes packaged with heated front seats.

For 2007, the Mercedes-Benz C280 discontinues the C55 AMG and receives active head restraints.

The C230 Sport sedan is the least-expensive C-Class car. The C230 is powered by a 2.5-liter version of the new V6, generating 201 horsepower. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission and 17-inch wheels with high-performance tires. The Sport models have firmer suspensions, lower ride height and more powerful brakes than the Luxury models. The Sport sedans also have a thick, three-spoke steering wheel, more thickly bolstered front seats and aluminum trim, and are trimmed with aggressive lower body cladding.

For 2007, the Mercedes-Benz C230 gains a flexible-fuel model.

The C350 Sport sedan and C350 Luxury sedan are both powered by a 3.5-liter V6 generating 268 horsepower. The Sport gets the six-speed manual and larger performance tires; the Luxury version gets the seven-speed automatic and all-season tires. Both add position memory for the seats and mirrors. All-wheel drive, which Mercedes calls 4MATIC, is available on the C350 Luxury sedan; 4MATIC comes packaged with heated front seats. It also has side-impact airbags for front passengers as well as curtain-style head-protection airbags for front and rear passengers.

For 2007, the Mercedes-Benz C350 discontinues the C55 AMG and receives active head restraints.