Car Reviews 2012 Mercedes Benz c Class Coupe
The2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupeis proposed to be one of the best around for this year. It will be available in a range of trims, these include; the turbocharged C 250 that has 201 horsepower, the C 350 with a V6 that gets 302 horsepower, and the C300 4Matic equipped with a V6 that will get 228 horsepower. A naturally aspirated C63 AMG coupe will also be available with a choice of a 408 horsepower performance pack. This will give the coupe an extremely quick acceleration of 0-60 in 4.3 seconds.
Of course, being a Mercedes, you can expect all the great exterior looks of previous models. Quality is always of a high standard when it comes to build and interior features from this highly praised company. There is plenty of legroom, but as with most coupes headroom is limited.
The C250 GDI coupe is equipped with a 1.8-liter inline-four and does 201 horsepower. It is expected to be released in the US by September 2012. This version of the coupe doesn't disappoint with its 229 pound-feet of torque it gets 0-60 in 7.0 seconds. On the other hand, the C 350 has a seven-speed 7G-tronic Plus automatic and will do 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. Prices have not been set as yet, but for the basic model it is expected to start off at around $35,500.
Standard features include, a panoramic sunroof, sual zone climate control, Bluetooth audio streaming, and 14-way adjustable power seats. If you opt for the Premium Package additional features will be, heated front seats, an iPod/MP3 Media Interface, and a Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 surround-sound system and SIRIUS satellite radio. The Multimedia Package will give you much more including, a 7 inch color display, enhanced voice control for audio, telephone and navigation, and a rerview camera.
Safety features are abundant with the coupe having two-stage front air bags, a knee air bag for the driver and pelvic air bags which work together with curtain and side air bags to provide extra protection for both driver and front passenger. An interesting safety feature is the Attention Assist which alerts the driver if they are falling asleep. The vehicle detects erratic and fast driving and alerts the driver with a warning message.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is a popular choice if want a safe and reliable coupe. Mercedes have done it again with the high standard of quality on the exterior as well as the interior of this vehicle. If you're looking for a coupe the C-class is one of the better options for 2012.
