Braking performance was good and the C300 stopped from 70 mph in just 154 feet, but we'd appreciate a firmer pedal feel. Handling is nimble, as expected from a compact sports sedan, but we were disappointed with the lack of steering feel and the flinty ride quality. In our testing, the all-wheel drive C300 4Matic hit 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, beating the previous generation C-class by 0.1 second. All-wheel drive remains an option with rear-wheel drive being the standard setup a nine-speed automatic is the only gearbox offered. The turbo four is enhanced by a 48-volt hybrid system that can temporarily provide up to 20 extra horsepower. Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĪll 2023 C-class sedans are powered by the same 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and wear the name C300 badge on their shapely trunk lid.
Adding 4Matic all-wheel drive costs $2000 extra.
There are still plenty of a-la-carte options, too, including a sporty-looking AMG Line package, a panoramic sunroof, and navigation.
We think the Exclusive trim is the best value. The sedan now offers three trim levels-Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle-that bundle popular options together. We would choose the C300 sedan because it represents the latest generation of the C-class.
