The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has many key attributes that make it a competitive, entry-level luxury performance sedan -- the C63 AMG in particular offers power and torque unmatched by its competitors. However, in certain aspects, the C-Class misses the mark.

• Pros

Distinct sport- and luxury-oriented models, stable handling, smooth ride quality, massively capable C63 AMG, impressive Multimedia package, excellent build quality.

• What's New for 2009

Only minor changes are in store for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Front seat-mounted pelvic airbags have been added to all models, and the optional hard drive-based navigation system now offers 40GB of storage space as well as Zagat restaurant information. Driver side memory settings with a power steering column and a tilt-down reverse passenger mirror are now standard on the C350 (and optional on other models as part of a package). In addition, Sport sedans get a newly designed instrument cluster.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 8 -way power passenger seat
• 10 -way power driver seat
• Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leatherette
• Sport front seats
• Rear Seats
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 4 one-touch power windows
• Remote window operation
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Compass
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Cargo net
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• First aid kit
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V rear power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
• Cooled storage compartment
• Trunk light
• Alloy and wood trim on center console
• Alloy and wood trim on dash
• Alloy and wood trim on doors
• Front and rear reading lights
• Alloy trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• Memorized settings
• Memorized settings for 3 drivers
• Memorized settings includes steering wheel
• In Car Entertainment
• 8 total speakers
• 100 watts stereo output
• AM/FM stereo
• Satellite radio satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input
• Telematics
• Pre-wired for phone
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
• Rear defogger
• Power glass sunroof
• Remote sunroof operation
• Body
• Rear spoiler
• Tires and Wheels
• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 8.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• 245/40R17 tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
• Turn signal mirrors
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Brake drying