2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe Review - Dublin, OH

 Performance

Truly an all new car, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe looks sportier and perhaps more sensual than its predecessor. The C300 Coupe houses a turbocharged engine that cranks out 241 horsepower. With 273 lb.-ft. of torque thrust, this engine has some real kick. Helping this turbo save fuel, there’s a stop/start function that reduces waste during long idles. The seven-speed automatic transmission is matched to a Dynamic Select adjustable-chassis system. AGILITY CONTROL® continually adjusts the shock absorbers to match immediate changes in the road. Drivers familiar with the C300 sedan will notice that the coupe rides slightly lower on its sport suspension.

 Interior

Slightly bigger, the coupe now offers more room in the front seat. In the cockpit, the driver is surrounded by carefully placed controls and instrumentation. The C300 Coupe’s standard panoramic sunroof that offers the feeling of a convertible. The quiet interior is filled with rich materials in a handsome design. You’ll find upholstery in rich hues of saddle brown, porcelain, and nut-brown-with-black. Trims are offered in gloss black with aluminum accents, Linden wood, and brown or black ash. The remarkable climate control system can use GPS to recognize tunnels, switching to air recirculation for the duration of the underground trip. Modern features include push button start and dual instrumentation screens. Standard power seats can be enhanced by heaters and ventilators. The rear seats fold for extra cargo space while the trunk can offer both a power-close feature and a hands-free power-open capability.

 Features

The Mercedes-Benz COMAND® system puts a 7-inch or 8.4-inch screen on the dash. Standard equipment includes HD radio, an SD card reader, and a touchpad control. The navigation system has added a special Drive Show mode that tells passengers about the trip. It also comes with SiriusXM travel and weather features. The Wi-Fi hotspot puts Tune-in radio at your fingertips. Audiophiles are sure to be impressed by the C-coupe’s FrontBass system, but they may want to spring for the dynamic Burmester system.

 Safety

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe offers to take safety to a new level. Standard crosswind assist can maintain the car’s stability when strong gusts are trying to move the car out of its intended trajectory. Standard torque vectoring helps the car hug the curves and remain stable in more situations. The coupe offers semi-autonomous driving features that help with lane keeping and collision avoidance. An ATTENTION ASSIST® feature will alert you if distracted or drowsy driving is detected. DISTRONIC PLUS® cruise control adds stop-and-go capability. Other advanced technologies include a 360-degree parking camera and a parking-assist system that works for parallel and perpendicular spaces. The available head-up display puts speed and other vital information on the windshield.