The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan stands as a compelling option in the luxury car market, offering a blend of performance and sophistication. This model year presents the C300 in both Sport and Luxury trims, each sharing the same robust engine and available 4Matic all-wheel drive, but distinguished by unique styling cues, interior appointments, suspension setups, front seat designs, and transmission characteristics.
Both the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan Luxury and Sport models are well-equipped right from the base configuration. Standard features include practical 17-inch wheels, albeit with distinct designs for each trim, a sunroof to enhance cabin ambiance, automatic headlights, and cruise control for comfortable drives. Inside, dual-zone automatic climate control ensures personalized comfort, complemented by a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Eight-way power front seats and vinyl upholstery are standard, alongside essential technology like Bluetooth connectivity and an eight-speaker stereo system with a CD player, auxiliary audio jack, and a 5-inch pop-up display screen.
For those seeking enhanced features, the Premium I package significantly upgrades the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan experience. This package incorporates auto-dimming mirrors, a more adjustable 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support and memory functions, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and automatic wipers. Heated front seats, satellite radio, a power rear sunshade, and a practical split-folding rear seat are also included, boosting both convenience and luxury. An optional lighting package further refines the aesthetics and visibility, adding active xenon headlights with washers, LED running lights (standard on the Sport version), and LED taillights.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport essentially mirrors the C300 Sport in features, incorporating the Premium I package as standard. However, it distinguishes itself with a more powerful V6 engine and unique black bird’s-eye maple wood trim, catering to drivers seeking enhanced performance and distinctive aesthetics. At the pinnacle of the range, the C63 AMG takes performance to another level. While equipped similarly to the C350 Sport in terms of features, the C63 AMG boasts a potent V8 engine, a firmer, performance-tuned suspension, larger brakes, and exclusive 18-inch wheels. AMG-specific interior and exterior styling cues, leather AMG sport seats, and aluminum paddle shifters complete the high-performance package.
Technology enthusiasts can opt for the Multimedia package, which integrates the COMAND electronics interface, a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates, a six-CD changer, an iPod interface, and 6GB of digital music storage. This package also upgrades the display to a larger pop-up screen, enhancing usability and visual appeal. For the ultimate in seating comfort and adjustability in the C63 AMG, the AMG Seating package offers front memory seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and upgraded leather upholstery. Performance purists interested in the C63 AMG can further enhance its capabilities with the AMG Development package. This performance-focused option boosts horsepower by 30, adds upgraded brakes, a limited-slip differential, a track-calibrated suspension, a higher top speed, and a leather/faux suede steering wheel for enhanced grip and feel.
For the 2011 model year, Mercedes-Benz introduced a new prepaid maintenance option (excluding the C63 AMG), covering standard maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles. Stand-alone options available across the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan range include upgraded 18-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof (except on C63), a rearview camera (requiring the Multimedia package), leather upholstery, heated front seats, keyless ignition/entry, satellite radio, an iPod interface, and a premium Harman Kardon surround-sound stereo system, allowing buyers to customize their vehicle to their specific preferences and needs.
