The 2016 Mercedes-benz C-class C300 stands out as a luxury sedan offering a blend of performance and sophistication. Depending on your preference, the C-Class sedan is available in Luxury and Sport trims, each providing unique wheel designs, suspension tuning, and distinctive interior and exterior styling cues, including grille and steering wheel variations.
The standard C300 model is well-equipped right from the start. It rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels and features automatic headlights and wipers for convenience. Power-folding side mirrors with auto-dimming on the driver’s side, along with dual-zone automatic climate control, ensure comfort and ease of use. Inside, you’ll find a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 10-way power front seats with 4-way lumbar support and driver memory settings. The seats are upholstered in synthetic leather (“MB-Tex”), and the rear seatbacks offer a versatile 40/20/40-split folding configuration.
For infotainment, the C300 includes the COMAND system, featuring a 7-inch central display screen controlled by a console-mounted dial and an overlapping touchpad interface. Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio, along with an audio system that includes a CD player, dual USB ports, an SD card reader, and HD radio, cater to modern media needs.
Mercedes-Benz offers several packages to further enhance the 2016 C300. The optional Premium 1 package adds keyless entry and ignition alongside satellite radio for expanded entertainment options. Stepping up to the Premium 2 package brings LED headlights, LED taillights, and an upgraded premium 13-speaker Burmester sound system, significantly improving both visibility and audio quality.
For interior refinements, the Interior package includes leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting to set the mood, and heated and ventilated front seats, also adding power adjustments and memory settings for the front passenger seat. Technology upgrades are available through the Multimedia package, which features a larger 8.4-inch display screen, a navigation system, voice controls, and a rearview camera to aid in parking and maneuvering.
The Lighting package focuses on advanced illumination, adding adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam control, enhancing nighttime driving safety. For cabin air quality, the Air Balance package introduces filtered and scented cabin air, creating a more pleasant in-car environment.
Sportier aesthetics can be achieved with the Night package (requiring the Sport sub-trim), which adds unique black-and-silver wheels and gloss-black exterior accents for a more aggressive look. Ride comfort and handling can be further refined with the Airmatic package, which incorporates an adjustable air suspension.
For advanced driver assistance, the Driver Assistance package includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure intervention, and partial autonomous steering, enhancing safety and reducing driver fatigue. It also features an enhanced collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection and both front and rear impact sensors. Parking becomes easier with the Parking Assist package, which adds front and rear parking sensors, an automated parallel-parking system, and a surround-view parking camera system.
While the focus here is the C300, the 2016 C-Class range also includes higher-performance AMG variants. The all-wheel-drive C 450 AMG (available only in the Sport trim) features a V6 engine, 18-inch wheels, upgraded brakes and steering, an adaptive sport-tuned suspension, AMG-themed interior styling, and sport front seats, along with the contents of the Premium 1 package. The rear-wheel-drive AMG C 63 sedan boasts a V8 engine, wider 18-inch wheels, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and performance software. The AMG C 63 S further enhances performance with 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, larger front brakes, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, and active engine mounts.
Many of the packages mentioned for the C300, such as the Premium 2 package, are also optional on the AMG C 63 trims. Additional options for the AMG C 63 models (some shared with the C 450 AMG) include a sport exhaust, carbon-fiber trim, race-inspired front seats, and two-tone leather upholstery. Carbon-ceramic brakes are also available for the C 63 S.
Standalone options across the 2016 C-Class range include a panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, automatic parking assist, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, power rear and manual rear side window sunshades, and a power-closing trunk, allowing buyers to customize their vehicle to their specific needs and preferences. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 offers a compelling entry into the luxury sedan market, with a wide array of features and options to create a personalized driving experience.
