The 2016 Benz C300 stands as a compelling entry in the luxury sedan market, offering a blend of sophistication, performance, and technology. Available in distinct Luxury and Sport trims, the C-Class sedan provides varied aesthetics and driving dynamics to cater to diverse preferences. These sub-trims differentiate themselves through wheel designs, suspension tuning, and nuanced interior and exterior styling cues, including unique grille and steering wheel designs.
The standard 2016 Benz C300 is well-equipped, featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers, and power-folding side mirrors with a driver-side auto-dimming function. Comfort and convenience are prioritized with dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Occupants benefit from 10-way power front seats including 4-way lumbar support, driver memory settings, and MB-Tex synthetic leather upholstery. The versatile 40/20/40-split folding rear seatbacks enhance cargo flexibility. Technologically, the C300 incorporates the COMAND infotainment system, centered around a 7-inch display screen and controlled via a console-mounted dial and touchpad interface. Connectivity is robust with Bluetooth for phone and audio, dual USB ports, an SD card reader, and HD radio, all channeled through a CD player and audio system.
Further enhancing the 2016 C300 are several optional packages designed to elevate luxury, technology, and safety. The Premium 1 package introduces keyless entry and ignition alongside satellite radio. Stepping up to the Premium 2 package adds a layer of sophistication with LED headlights and taillights, and an auditory upgrade to a premium 13-speaker Burmester sound system, promising an immersive audio experience. For interior refinement, the Interior package brings leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, and heated and ventilated front seats, further enhanced with power adjustments and memory settings for the front passenger seat.
Technology enhancements are available through the Multimedia package, which upgrades the central display to a larger 8.4-inch screen and integrates a navigation system, voice controls, and a rearview camera for enhanced driver assistance. Visibility and safety are further improved with the Lighting package, featuring adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam control. For those prioritizing cabin air quality, the Air Balance package offers filtered and scented cabin air.
Sportier aesthetics can be achieved with the Night package (exclusive to the Sport sub-trim), which adds distinctive black-and-silver wheels and gloss-black exterior accents, creating a more aggressive visual appeal. The Airmatic package introduces an adjustable air suspension, allowing for a customizable ride quality ranging from comfortable to sporty.
Advanced driver assistance features are bundled within the Driver Assistance package. This comprehensive suite includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure intervention, and partial autonomous steering capabilities designed to keep the car centered in its lane. An enhanced collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection and both front and rear impact sensors further bolster safety. For parking convenience, the Parking Assist package incorporates front and rear parking sensors, an automated parallel-parking system, and a surround-view parking camera system, simplifying parking maneuvers in tight spaces.
Beyond the C300, the 2016 C-Class range extends to AMG performance models. The all-wheel-drive C 450 AMG, available exclusively in the Sport sub-trim, boasts a V6 engine, 18-inch wheels, upgraded brakes and steering, and an adaptive sport-tuned suspension with a wider front track. AMG-themed interior styling, sport front seat bolstering, and the contents of the Premium 1 package are also standard. The rear-wheel-drive AMG C 63 sedan elevates performance with a V8 engine, wider 18-inch wheels, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and performance software including a lap timer. The top-tier AMG C 63 S further enhances performance with 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, larger front brakes, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, active engine mounts, and subtle interior trim upgrades. The Premium 2 package and other optional packages remain available across the AMG C 63 trims.
Standalone options for the 2016 Benz C300 and select AMG models include a panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, automatic parking assist, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, a power rear window sunshade, manual rear side window sunshades, and a power-closing trunk, allowing for a high degree of personalization. The 2016 Benz C300 successfully blends luxury, technology, and performance, further customizable through a range of trims and optional packages to meet individual driver needs and preferences.
