Having just spent several days behind the wheel of a 2011 Mercedes C300 sedan I have to say that only one word comes to mind in my immediate reflection on the experience; mediocrity. There is just no way to sugar coat the experience, in spite of its pedigree, sporty aesthetics and seemingly intelligent design the C300 does little more than inspire complacent mediocrity in its driver. The performance and acceleration are simply lack-luster, feeling strained throughout most of the power band. The handling is severely over soft and prone to a great deal of body roll while cornering. Suffice to say in our 2 days spent with the sedan we found few qualities that inspired any sort of confidence or enjoyment in “spirited” driving. Quite simply put, this is a commuter car perfect for comfortably mind numbing rush-hour commutes to and from the suburbs to the business district and not much more. Read the rest of this entry »
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