2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

• Front halogen fog lamps
• Halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing
• Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override
• Pwr heated mirrors
• Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open/close
• Single rear red fog lamp

• 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel
• 5 central controller display w/retractable cover
• 8-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: adjustable lumbar, active head restraints
• Alarm system
• AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/CD-player-inc: MP3 capability, (8) speakers, Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone
• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust & pollen filters, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, sun sensor
• Auxiliary pwr outlet
• Cruise control
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Engine immobilizer
• Front/rear cupholders
• Front/rear floormats
• Front/rear reading lamps
• Glovebox auxiliary audio input jacks
• Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift & mode selection display, tachometer
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel w/multi-function controls
• MB-Tex upholstery
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display
• Multi-function display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings
• Night security illumination
• Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down
• Rear seat heating ducts
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp
• SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, panic alarm, fuel-filler door, selective unlock, programmable auto-lock
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Tire pressure monitoring system

• 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
• 4MATIC all-wheel drive
• 7-speed automatic transmission w/Touch Shift
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Front/rear stabilizer bar
• Polished chrome exhaust tips
• Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel
• Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

• 3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts-inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Emergency interior trunk release handle
• Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS)
• Front side-impact airbags
• Front/rear crumple zones
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override
• Rear 3-point seat belts w/outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment

Model Highlights

The new, redesigned 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a more rakish appearance yet also has a roomy interior; overall, it's about four inches longer and two inches wider than the model it replaces. It's now offered with two engines--designated C300 and C350--and in two quite different models. The Sport model is geared more towards sharp handling and a contemporary appearance, while the Luxury model is more comfort-oriented and more closely follows traditional Mercedes-Benz styling cues. C300 models are powered by a 228-horsepower, 3.0L V6 engine, while the C350 has a 268-horsepower, 3.5L. A 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is also available on the C300 but not on the C350. The all-wheel drive is delivered through an all-new system that's integrated with the transmission and saves weight compared to the system used in previous model years. The C300 can be had in Luxury or Sport guise, while the C350 is only offered as a Sport model. The C300 Sport has a 6-speed transmission with an optional seven-speed automatic. The rest of the models have the seven-speed standard. Sport models get staggered-width 17-inch twin-spoke wheels, plus sport shocks, stiffer springs, and thicker stabilizer bars for a firmer ride and crisper handling. They also ride a half-inch lower. Inside, Sport models get a three-spoke steering wheel in place of the Luxury's four-spoke design, and aluminum (C300) or Birdseye maple (C350) trim in place of the burl walnut. The instrument panel on the new C-Class has been redesigned with three round--rather than arced--gauges for a sportier, more traditional appearance, and there's now a 12-function information display included. Safety features are as expected, with ESP stability control, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, and six air bags among the standard features; active front head restraints are also included. A Bluetooth hands-free calling interface is now standard across the model line, as is an eight-speaker, 100-watt sound system with CD/MP3 player. There are steering-wheel controls that apply both to the audio functions and to the available navigation system. Top options include a COMAND screen-based interface, a navigation system, and a new Multimedia Package, which includes four gigabytes of music-storage space--enough for about 1,000 songs. The system will also read music from a memory card, and the contents are automatically identified via a built-in Gracenote music database.