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2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Very impressive optional hard-drive-based navigation
Edmunds

Comes loaded with style and content
Kelley Blue Book

Audio system includes a 4GB hard drive
Cars.com

Even entry-level luxury cars these days offer a wealth of features to satisfy all but the most discerning of buyers, and the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is near the top of its class in terms of features.

The standard features list on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class contains many noteworthy items, but ConsumerGuide lists some of the most impressive as a "power sunroof, AM/FM/weatherband/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, satellite radio," and a Bluetooth "wireless cell phone link." Kelley Blue Book adds "a motorized LCD display" and "dual-zone automatic climate control" to that roster.

Edmunds mentions a new version of "Mercedes' COMAND system" that "combines physical dash buttons with a mouselike controller" and allows the driver to control many of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's functions. ConsumerGuide has many compliments for the C-Class, such as "clearly marked buttons" for the climate controls, but not for COMAND; they feel that "audio controls are more complicated" and "the navigation system itself is difficult to use, with many controls buried in a series of menus and submenus."

While the standard features are impressive on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the real standout section is the options list. Among the various options, Edmunds feels the coolest is the "Mulitmedia Package," which transforms the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class "into a mobile sound studio -- and movie theater. A built-in hard-drive not only powers the navigation system, it can also store up to 4GB." Even more unusual is the fact that on Mercedes-Benz's 2008 C-Class, "with the car in park, the car can also play DVDs through the pop-up LCD screen and superb Logic 7 surround-sound system," according to Edmunds.

Kelley Blue Book notes that "optional on the C300 are auto-dimming power folding side mirrors, heated front seats, SIRIUS Satellite Radio," and "rain-sensing wipers." Cars.com reviewers appreciate the available options that Mercedes-Benz's 2008 version offers, especially the "impressive Harman Kardon six-CD/DVD surround sound system," but are slightly put off by having to pay "extra for folding seats," an optional feature on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class that they say is "standard in the least-expensive of cars."

Conclusion

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sports a long list of luxury features, with the difficult COMAND among them.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Very impressive optional hard-drive-based navigationEdmundsComes loaded with style and contentKelley Blue BookAudio system includes a 4GB hard driveCars.com Even entry-level luxury cars these days offer a wealth of features to satisfy all but the most discerning of buyers, and the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is near the top of its class in terms of features. The standard features list on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class contains many noteworthy items, but ConsumerGuide lists some of the most impressive as a "power sunroof, AM/FM/weatherband/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, satellite radio," and a Bluetooth "wireless cell phone link." Kelley Blue Book adds "a motorized LCD display" and "dual-zone automatic climate control" to that roster. Edmunds mentions a new version of "Mercedes' COMAND system" that "combines physical dash buttons with a mouselike controller" and allows the driver to control many of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's functions. ConsumerGuide has many compliments for the C-Class, such as "clearly marked buttons" for the climate controls, but not for COMAND; they feel that "audio controls are more complicated" and "the navigation system itself is difficult to use, with many controls buried in a series of menus and submenus." While the standard features are impressive on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the real standout section is the options list. Among the various options, Edmunds feels the coolest is the "Mulitmedia Package," which transforms the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class "into a mobile sound studio -- and movie theater. A built-in hard-drive not only powers the navigation system, it can also store up to 4GB." Even more unusual is the fact that on Mercedes-Benz's 2008 C-Class, "with the car in park, the car can also play DVDs through the pop-up LCD screen and superb Logic 7 surround-sound system," according to Edmunds. Kelley Blue Book notes that "optional on the C300 are auto-dimming power folding side mirrors, heated front seats, SIRIUS Satellite Radio," and "rain-sensing wipers." Cars.com reviewers appreciate the available options that Mercedes-Benz's 2008 version offers, especially the "impressive Harman Kardon six-CD/DVD surround sound system," but are slightly put off by having to pay "extra for folding seats," an optional feature on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class that they say is "standard in the least-expensive of cars." ConclusionThe 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sports a long list of luxury features, with the difficult COMAND among them.  2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Autoblog: "Reminiscent of a 5/8 scale version of the new S-Class" Edmunds: "Cabin can come off as a little austere and a bit bland" Car and Driver: "Undeniably handsome in any crowd" ForbesAutos: "Bigger than the model it replaces in ...

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The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a game-changer, as it takes a more pronounced turn toward edgier performance-oriented rivals like the 3-Series and G35 without forgetting about its luxury base. The result is two different model lines--Luxury and Sport--that appeal to different types of buyers. The Sport, however, provides handling prowess that's nearly as satisfying as the 3-Series and G35, although its steering isn't as sharp as the Infiniti's. Meanwhile, with an expanded list of standard conveniences, the base Luxury model trumps the base Lexus IS model with a better, more balanced driving experience and a quiet interior that allows more generous front seating. The Audi A4 offers an especially frugal yet peppy base engine, a turbocharged four-cylinder in its 2.0T model, for those seeking better fuel economy, but its dated design is due to be replaced for 2009.

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