The 2016 Mercedes-benz C-class C 300 4matic Sedan stands out as a compelling luxury vehicle, offering a blend of sophisticated features and performance. Depending on your preference, the C-Class sedan is available in both Luxury and Sport trim levels, each presenting subtle differences in wheel design, suspension tuning, and unique interior and exterior styling cues, such as distinct grille and steering wheel designs.
The C 300 comes generously equipped with standard features to enhance comfort, convenience, and technology. These include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers for ease of use, and power-folding side mirrors with a driver-side auto-dimming feature for added visibility. Inside, you’ll find dual-zone automatic climate control, ensuring personalized comfort for both driver and passenger, along with a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The 10-way power front seats with four-way lumbar support, driver memory settings, and synthetic leather upholstery (“MB-Tex”) provide a comfortable and customizable driving experience. Practicality is also addressed with 40/20/40-split folding rear seatbacks.
Technologically, the 2016 C 300 4MATIC sedan boasts the COMAND infotainment system, centered around a 7-inch display screen. Control is intuitive with a console-mounted dial controller that is paired with a touchpad interface. Connectivity is well-covered with Bluetooth for phone and audio, and an audio system featuring a CD player, dual USB ports, an SD card reader, and HD radio.
Mercedes-Benz offers a variety of optional packages to further personalize your 2016 C-Class C 300 4MATIC sedan. The Premium 1 package enhances convenience with keyless entry and ignition, along with satellite radio for entertainment. Stepping up to the Premium 2 package adds LED headlights and taillights for improved visibility and a modern aesthetic, and also includes a premium 13-speaker Burmester sound system for audiophile-quality sound.
For enhanced interior luxury, the Interior package provides leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting to set the mood, and heated and ventilated front seats for optimal comfort in any climate. This package also adds power adjustments and memory settings for the front passenger seat, ensuring equal comfort for both front occupants.
The Multimedia package upgrades the infotainment experience with a larger 8.4-inch display screen, a navigation system to guide your journeys, voice controls for hands-free operation, and a rearview camera for easier parking and maneuvering. Visibility is further enhanced with the Lighting package, which includes adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam control. For those seeking a refined cabin environment, the Air Balance package introduces filtered and scented cabin air.
Sportier aesthetics can be achieved with the Night package (requiring the Sport sub-trim), which adds distinctive black-and-silver wheels and gloss-black exterior accents. For enhanced ride comfort and handling, the Airmatic package incorporates an adjustable air suspension.
Safety and driver assistance technologies are available through 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. It also features an enhanced collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection and both front and rear impact sensors, providing a comprehensive safety net. Parking becomes easier with the Parking Assist package, adding front and rear parking sensors, an automated parallel-parking system, and a surround-view parking camera system.
While the focus here is the C 300 4MATIC, it’s worth noting the performance-oriented AMG models within the 2016 C-Class range. The all-wheel-drive C 450 AMG (available only in the Sport sub-trim) boasts a V6 engine, 18-inch wheels, upgraded brakes and steering, and an adaptive sport-tuned suspension. AMG-themed interior styling, sport front seat bolstering, and the contents of the Premium 1 package are also included. The rear-wheel-drive AMG C 63 sedan takes performance further with a V8 engine, wider 18-inch wheels, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and performance software. The top-tier AMG C 63 S adds 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, larger front brakes, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, active engine mounts, and further interior trim enhancements.
Many of the packages mentioned earlier, like the Premium 2 package, remain optional on the AMG C 63 trims. Additional options for the AMG C 63 models (some shared with the C 450 AMG) include a dual-mode sport exhaust, carbon-fiber exterior and interior trim, race-inspired front sport seats, and two-tone leather upholstery. The C 63 S is also eligible for upgraded carbon-ceramic brakes for ultimate performance.
Stand-alone options for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC sedan 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 truly customized luxury experience.
