Mercedes C-Class Specifications & Information

• The Mercedes-Benz USA division formed in 1965. However, Mercedes-Benz Sales, Inc. had been selling the Mercedes-Benz automobile in the United States beginning in 1957. The 2011 C300 Luxury Sedan is a part of the C-Class Series line of automobiles. The automobile comes with all-wheel drive, has rain sensing wipers and the interior lights up when you enter. The suggested retail price starts at $35,900 as of October 2010.

Performance

• The 2011 C300 Luxury Sedan features an electronic automatic transmission and 24-valve V-6 engine that generates 228 hp and 221 foot-pounds of torque at 5,000 rpm. The sedan reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. The fuel tank holds 17.4 gallons of gas and gets 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Brakes and Wheels

• The Mercedes C300 sedan comes with an anti-lock braking system and four-wheel disc brakes that are dual-circuit power-assisted. The vehicle comes standard with 17-inch five-spoke rims with 225/45 R17 all-season performance tires.

Interior

• The C300 Luxury Sedan comes equipped with a four-way tilt steering column, one-touch power windows and an enhanced temperature control with a sun sensor that detects the sun's location. The dual-zone automatic climate control has separate driver and passenger control and the air conditioner features an electrostatic pollen and dust filter.

Dimensions

• The 2011 C300 Luxury Sedan is 183.3 inches long, 56.9 inches high and 69.7 inches wide with the mirrors folded in. The vehicle offers 37.1 inches of front headroom, 41.7 inches of front legroom, 36.9 inches of rear headroom and 33.4 inches of rear legroom.