2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport: Mercedes Raises the Standard for Affordable Luxury

摘要

Intended to snare more youthful drivers away from other luxury makes, the new C350 Sport departs from the staid C-Class image while retaining all the high-end features one would expect from Mercedes. With the new AMG-inspired styling, a wider track, prominent shoulder lines and staggered-width, plus 17" six-spoke wheels, the C350 has a broader, taut look, On top of that, the sport shocks and springs lower the stance by more than a 0.5". A meaner profile is just the beginning of what this suspension offers. The special package also results in a crisper ride due to stiffer springs and stabilizer bars. Sport Mode provides faster throttle response and quicker steering. Also in Sport Mode, the seven-speed automatic transmission will shift at higher engine speeds for faster shifts, as well as skip up to three gear ratios while down- shifting for quicker acceleration. For hands-on types, the touch shift feature lets drivers manually select a gear.