The 2016 Mercedes-benz C-class C 300 4matic stands out as a compelling luxury sedan, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and advanced technology. Available in distinct Luxury and Sport trims, the C-Class allows drivers to tailor their vehicle to personal preferences, primarily through variations in wheel design, suspension tuning, and nuanced interior and exterior styling. Understanding the standard features and available packages is key to appreciating the full scope of what the 2016 C 300 4MATIC offers.
The C 300 4MATIC comes generously equipped right from the base model. Exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers for enhanced visibility, and power-folding side mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming to minimize glare. Inside, the cabin prioritizes comfort and convenience with dual-zone automatic climate control, ensuring optimal temperature for both driver and passenger. A power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror further enhance the driving experience.
Seating and infotainment systems are also well-appointed in the standard 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC. Ten-way power front seats with four-way lumbar support, driver memory settings, and MB-Tex synthetic leather upholstery provide a comfortable and customizable seating environment. The 40/20/40-split folding rear seatbacks add versatility for cargo management. Technologically, the COMAND infotainment system is central, featuring a 7-inch central display screen controlled by a console-mounted dial and touchpad interface. Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio, a CD player, dual USB ports, an SD card reader, and HD radio complete the standard audio and connectivity features.
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC interior showcasing the COMAND infotainment system with touchpad and control knob, a standard feature for intuitive control.
For those seeking even more features, Mercedes-Benz offers a range of optional packages for the 2016 C 300 4MATIC. The Premium 1 package enhances convenience with keyless entry and ignition alongside satellite radio for extended entertainment options. Stepping up to the Premium 2 package adds advanced lighting and sound, incorporating LED headlights, LED taillights, and a premium 13-speaker Burmester sound system, ideal for audiophiles.
Luxury and comfort can be further elevated with the Interior package, which includes leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting to personalize the cabin ambiance, and heated and ventilated front seats, also adding power adjustments and memory settings for the front passenger seat. For technology upgrades, the Multimedia package is available, bringing an upgraded 8.4-inch display screen, a navigation system to guide your journeys, voice controls for easier interaction, and a rearview camera for enhanced safety during parking. The Lighting package further refines visibility with adaptive LED headlights featuring automatic high-beam control, while the Air Balance package focuses on cabin air quality, filtering and scenting the air within the vehicle.
Sportier aesthetics can be achieved with the Night package, available for the Sport sub-trim. This package includes distinctive black-and-silver wheels and gloss-black exterior accents for a more aggressive look. Ride comfort and handling can be enhanced with the Airmatic package, which introduces an adjustable air suspension system. For drivers prioritizing safety and driver assistance technologies, the Driver Assistance package offers a comprehensive suite of features including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure intervention, partial autonomous steering, and an enhanced collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection, along with front and rear impact sensors. 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.
Beyond the C 300 4MATIC, the 2016 C-Class range extends to AMG performance models. The all-wheel-drive C 450 AMG (later rebranded as C43 AMG) comes exclusively in the Sport trim and boasts 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 features of the Premium 1 package. The rear-wheel-drive AMG C 63 sedan elevates performance further with a V8 engine, wider 18-inch wheels, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and performance software. The AMG C 63 S intensifies the experience with 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, larger front brakes, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, active engine mounts, and interior trim enhancements.
Standalone options for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC and other trims include a panoramic sunroof for an open-air feel, front and rear parking sensors, automatic parking assist, a heated steering wheel for cold climates, a head-up display projecting vital information, a power rear window sunshade, manual rear side window sunshades, and a power-closing trunk for added convenience. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC provides a wide array of choices to create a personalized luxury driving experience.
