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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Chicago, IL 60642



Standing the test of time
means never standing still.

What drives Mercedes-Benz to engineer a sedan not just to pass countless trials of endurance, safety, comfort and performance, but to stand the test of time? It begins with the same passion and ingenuity that invented the first car, won the first auto race, and built an unmatched 125-year legacy of driving innovation. Their heritage is not just where they've been, though - it's who they are. And it's what inspires Mercedes-Benz to keep making new history, and to set the pace for an industry.

Swift, sporty and sophisticated, every 2011 C-Class Sport Sedan and Luxury Sedan embodies the enthusiasm, confidence and quality leadership that have made the Three-Pointed Star a source of inspiration for all cars - and drivers - for generations. And it's living proof that the right car for changing times is one that anticipates the needs of tomorrow. From its very soul, the C-Class is crafted not just to express the driving passion of its engineers, but to bring yours to life as well.


The C300 Luxury Sedan.

Like its ancestors, the C300 Luxury Sedan wraps its rich refinement in a body imbued with bank-vault solidity and athletic grace. But it takes to the road with the fresh passion of a smooth V-6 and 7-speed automatic transmission, and the refreshing poise of an ingenious comfort-tuned AGILITY CONTROL suspension and 17" alloy wheels. Run your hands along the polished wood trim of its cabin or the gleaming Star atop its grille, and you'll touch the character of the 300 Luxury Sedan: refinement on every surface, and smoothness in every curve. That's exactly what you'll feel when you drive it, too.
 
The C300 and C350 Sport Sedans.

From the bold Star in its slatted grille to the growl of its exhaust, a C-Class Sport Sedan plays up its finely tuned performance everywhere you look, listen or drive. A lowered, sport-tuned suspension takes a confident stance on staggered-width 17" wheels. New LED Daytime Running Lamps call your eyes to the deep front air dam. The wind sweeps along sculpted side sills to the wraparound rear valance, where dual polished chrome tips play the powerful musical score of a sound-optimized exhaust. A harmony of mellow tones fills the cockpit, with smooth aluminum trim in the C300, or rich Black Birdseye Maple wood in the C350. And in either model, sport-contoured front seats, rubber-studded aluminum pedals and a 3-spoke sport steering wheel let you be the maestro of it all.


Performance & Handling:

Fluent in feedback, articulate in agility. Rewarding performance starts with the communication between car and driver. The C-Class engages you in a stimulating conversation. Torque-rich V-6 engines and slick-shifting transmissions carry out your commands with enthusiasm and efficiency. Available 4matic™ all-wheel drive helps you negotiate winter and wet roads with confidence, while its compact, lightweight design offers balanced handling in any season. To help keep its 17" wheels and tires in touch with every curve, the 4-wheel multilink suspension features AGILITY CONTROL, an innovation that reads the road surface and instantly adapts the damping of each wheel for clear, direct response while filtering out harshness.

Entertainment & Technology:

The C-Class is a performance car that performs wonders for your sense of well-being. Dual-zone climate control filters dust and pollen from the cabin air. Shapely, supportive seats are hand-fitted in finely tailored upholstery. Premium leather trims the steering wheel and shift knob. Rewarding luxuries abound, with numerous options to elevate their pleasures even further: To the standard power front seats you can add heating and a driver-seat memory. Enjoy the standard power glass sunroof, or opt for an expansive Panorama roof. Bask in the 8-speaker sound system, or immerse
yourself in surround sound. However you outfit your C-Class, its generous cabin offers an experience where even the finest detail is thought out on a grand scale.



The C-Class doesn't just make cutting-edge entertainment and information technology available, it makes it accessible. Even the most advanced systems operate with intuitive ease, and driving controls fall readily to hand. A 4-way adjustable steering column and 8-way power front seats help you fine-tune your command post. Finely detailed instrumentation reads at a glance through the multifunction steering wheel. The console-mounted central controller and in-dash color display place a variety of audio and navigation options - including real-time traffic reports - within your natural reach. The pleasure of a C-Class comes from feeling in control.

Multifunction steering wheel - Conveniently placed buttons let you adjust the audio system, use the standard Bluetooth® wireless interface, and scroll through the various screens of the multifunction display inside the speedometer face. All without taking your hands off the supple Premium leather trim of the steering wheel.

Surrounded in sound - An 8-speaker audio system with a 5" color display and auxiliary input jack is standard on every C-Class. Audio options include SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, as well as a 12-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 system outputting 450 watts of digital surround sound. The optional Multimedia Package further expands your listening choices with iPod® integration, a 6GB Music Register for storing your MP3 files, plus a 6-CD changer and memory card reader in the dash.

Navigation with voice control - The optional Multimedia Package also incorporates the COMAND navigation system. It features a high-resolution 7" color display, a fast 40GB hard drive, Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, and SIRIUS Traffic™ updates. An alternate navigation accessory uses the standard 5" display and includes lifetime traffic assistance, iPod integration and wireless audio streaming from your compatible music player.

KEYLESS-GO - This convenient option lets you unlock your C-Class, start its engine and drive off without taking the key from your pocket.

Rear view camera - To help make backing up easier, an optional rear view camera is available in conjunction with the Multimedia Package. A live color image is automatically shown on the 7" in-dash display whenever you shift your C-Class into Reverse.

Safety & Security:

An ongoing legacy of safety innovation. Perhaps no chapter in the history of the automobile is more deeply associated with Mercedes-Benz than the continuing chronicle of safety leadership - starting with the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago. The C-Class is not just equipped with a list of safety features. It's engineered as an orchestrated system that's designed to make the most of the precious milliseconds it takes to avoid, or survive, a collision. From the quick reflexes of its sensors to the enduring strength of its body, the protection a C-Class offers could rewrite the story of your own life.

Top-rated safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the C-Class a "Top Safety Pick" for two years running. Its rigid body is among the reasons, with high-strength steel comprising approximately 70% of the C-Class body structure. Its development regimen included more than 5,500 computer-simulated collisions incorporating nearly two million elements - as well as an extensive series of actual crash testing. Advanced crumple zones help to divert impact energy over, under and around the strategically reinforced passenger compartment.

Advanced restraints. Nine standard air bags in the C-Class offer 11-way protection. Innovative pelvic air bags complement the front-seat side-impact air bags, and a driver's knee air bag augments dual-stage front air bags. Side curtain air bags are provided at all four outboard seating positions, along with seat-belt Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt-force limiters. In a rear impact, NECK-PRO active front head restraints help to prevent whiplash.

Post-collision response. In the event that an air bag or seat-belt ETD deploys, the optional Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ system includes Automatic Collision Notification, which initiates a call to Mercedes-Benz's 24-hour emergency response center - even if you can't. In addition, the car can automatically shut off its engine and fuel supply, turn on some cabin lights and the hazard flashers, partially open the windows to help ventilate the cabin, and unlock its doors to assist rescuers.

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