Mercedes-Benz C300 Overview

The C300 is Mercedes-Benz' well-executed entry into the compact luxury sports sedan segment. The model line is divided into Luxury and Sport trims, each available with rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A 3.0-liter V6 engine makes 228 hp and 221 lb-ft. of torque, just enough power for spirited driving in the 3,560-lb. vehicle. The C300 Sport has a standard 6-speed manual transmission with an optional 7-speed automatic. The C300 Luxury comes standard with the automatic.

The two trim levels are geared toward specific buyers: the Luxury features a softer ride, more subdued styling and coddling features, while the Sport looks and drives like its name implies with firmer suspension and additional equipment geared toward the one in the driver's seat. Fuel economy comes in at 18 city/26 highway mpg with rear-wheel drive, 18 city/25 highway mpg with 4MATIC.