2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sport 4MATIC

Exterior Features

• Rear Spoiler
• Mirror Color: Chrome
• Grille Color: Chrome
• Exhaust Tip Color: Chrome
• Exhaust: Dual Tip

Comfort Features

• Shift Knob Trim: Alloy
• Center Console Trim: Alloy
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Door Trim: Alloy
• Interior Accents: Aluminum
• Foot Pedal Trim: Aluminum

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Dual
• Air Filtration

Convenience Features

• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 4
• Cruise Control
• Power Steering
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Multi-Function Remote: Panic Alarm
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Multi-Function

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Tuned Suspension: Sport
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Front Struts

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Brake Drying
• Rear Brake Diameter: 11.8
• Front Brake Diameter: 11.6
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: Full Time
• Axle Ratio: 3.27

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Hill Holder Control

Audio System

• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 8
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Multi-Function Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Warnings And Reminders: Maintenance Due
• Trip Odometer

Telematics

• Wireless Data Link: Bluetooth

Lights

• Daytime Running Lights
• Front Fog Lights
• Headlights: Auto Off
• Headlights: Auto On
• Rear Fog Lights: Single Left

Tires and Rims

• Tire Type: All Season
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Wheel Spokes: 7

Windows

• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows: Remotely Operated

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors
• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Emergency Interior Trunk Release
• Parking Sensors: Rear

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks: Auto-Locking

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Front Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Upholstery: Leatherette
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Lumbar
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Lumbar
• Front Seat Type: Sport Bucket
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Reclining
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Reclining

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class wowed the market with its debut last year, and now the highly successful four-door is getting a number of enhancements for the 2009 model year.

The C-Class line features three V6-powered models -- the C350 Sport, the C300 Luxury and the C300 Sport -- and the high-performance V8-powered C63 AMG.

For 2009, the C300 and C350 models come with new pelvic airbags that work in conjunction with the curtain and side airbags to provide additional protection for front passengers in side impact collisions. With the pelvic airbags, C-Class sedans now boast eight supplemental restraints.

The C300 Luxury model for 2009 comes with Comfort Suspension, which provides the benefits of both soft and stiff shock absorbers. Each shock absorber is fitted with a hydraulic by-pass piston that acts like a very soft shock absorber to effectively dampen road noise and tire vibration. However, over bumpy or uneven roads, the by-pass piston is out of the picture, which preserves the outstanding steering and handling response of a stiffer shock absorber.

A driver's 10-way memory seat and power steering column are now standard on the C350 and optional on C300 models, while the C350 and C63 AMG get a compass in the inside mirror. New options for 2009 include a 40-gigabyte hard drive, with six gigabytes reserved for music and a Zagat restaurant guide.