The 3rd Generation Mercedes C-Class was introduced in 2007. The 3rd Generation C-Class is a front engine front/four wheel drive subcompact luxury sedan. The 3rd Generation C-Class featured a brand new design language and more durable build quality compared to the previous 2nd Generation C-Class. The 3rd Generation C-Class received a facelift in 2011 that introduced a series of minor facelifts and engine revisions. The 3rd Generation C-Class is available in 8 models C128, C250, C300, C350, C63 AMG, C220 CDI, C300CDI and C350 CDI. It is also available in 3 body styles 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and 5-door estate. Production of the Mercedes C-Class 3rd Generation lasted for eight years. The 3rd Generation Mercedes C-Class was available to purchase in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the year 2014. The Mercedes C-Class 3rd Generation is available in 3 variants Base, Sport, and Luxury. The price of the Mercedes C-Class 3rd Generation was fairly competitive when compared to other cars in the same class.
Exterior
The exterior of the 3rd Generation Mercedes C-Class features familiar Mercedes design language. The front end houses sharp, sleek trapezium side swept headlights, a rectangular chrome grille, and a trapezium air intake. The rear end houses trapezium side swept taillights, a chrome trim piece running the length of the trunk and dual exhaust tips. The 5-door sedan features identical styling to the 2-door coupe apart from being slightly longer to accommodate the rear doors. The 5-door estate versions feature a longer body to accommodate the rear tailgate but otherwise features identical styling to the other 2 versions. The C63 AMG variant features a slightly more aggressive and sports design language. The front end houses a larger front bumper that features a larger front trapezium styled intake flanked by dual rectangular style intakes. The rear end houses s larger rear bumper, a rear diffuser, a lip spoiler and a sports exhaust system with sports exhaust AMG tips. All other variants of the Mercedes C-Class feature identical styling in every aspect. The facelift variant of the Mercedes C-Class featured a slightly more updated design language. The front end houses more angular side swept headlights, a redesigned front bumper with dual daytime running light LED strips and a wider trapezium styled air intake. The insides feature an updated interior with new standard technologies such as a start-stop system. The overall exterior of the 3rd Generation Mercedes C-Class features a fairly unique and distinctive design language that allows it to stand out amongst its rivals. Options include a rear spoiler.
Interior
The interior of the 3rd Generation Mercedes C-Class features the familiar Mercedes design language. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features on the base variant include heated and power door mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless entry, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, automatic 2-zone climate control, 8-speaker stereo audio system, rain sensing windscreen wipers, traction control, and stability control. Features on the higher end Sport include auto tilt-away steering wheel as standard, reversing camera with parking sensors as standard, adaptive suspensions and the rear window blind as standard. Features on the higher end variant features leather upholstery as standard, power moonroof as standard, adaptive cruise as standard, the 12-speaker stereo audio system as standard and wood paneling. Options include satellite navigation, auto tilt-away steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, memory seats, power moonroof, rear seat entertainment system, 12-speaker stereo audio system, reversing camera with parking sensors, rear window blind, headlight cleaning system, rear side-impact airbags, heated front seats, power passenger seat, wood trim and leather upholstery. The overall interior of the 3rd Generation Mercedes C-Class features a good amount of interior space in both the front and rear for a sedan of its exterior dimensions, and it offers a good level of comfort and interior refinement.
Engine
Engine
(C180) 1.8 Liter Supercharged Inline-4
(C250) 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
(C300) 3.5 Liter V6
(C350) 3.5 Liter V6
(C63 AMG) 6.2 Liter V8
(C220 CDI) 2.2 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
(C300 CDI) 3.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-6
(C350 CDI) 3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Mileage
The Mercedes C-Class 3rd Generation can achieve an average of between 7KM/L to 13KM/L making for an estimated driving range of between 434KM to 834KM from the sedans 62-liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the Mercedes C-Class 3rd Generation are the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Jaguar XE, Toyota Crown, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and the Jaguar XF.
Specifications
(C180) 1.8 Liter Supercharged Inline-4 156bhp@5200RPM
(C250) 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 201bhp@5500RPM
(C300) 3.5 Liter V6 248bhp@6500RPM
(C350) 3.5 Liter V6 302bhp@6500RPM
(C63 AMG) 6.2 Liter V8 451bhp@6500RPM
(C220 CDI) 2.2 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 136bhp@4200RPM
(C300 CDI) 3.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-6 231bhp@3800RPM
(C350 CDI) 3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6 265bhp@2800RPM
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