2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Luxury

For 2012, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class family grows larger with the addition of the C-Class coupe. The C-Class also receives over 2,000 tweaks to its mechanical bits, sheet metal, and interior, making it a significantly refreshed model compared to its predecessor. The improvements should also make the C-Class a stronger competitor against the BMW 3 Series, the long-time benchmark in the compact luxury car segment. The bulk of the changes take place under the hood of the 2012 C-Class, with a focus on increased efficiency without sacrificing performance. The base model C250 makes its U.S. debut with a 1.8-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder, 201-hp engine. All models get a revised seven-speed automatic transmission for improved engine response and the reworked suspension makes the C-Class a noticeably better performer on the road. The refresh continues on to the exterior where you’ll find a new front fascia consisting of reworked headlights and a new, all-aluminum hood that’s 20 pounds lighter. Inside, Mercedesups the quality with a new dashboard, a thicker steering wheel, and a high-definition info screen for the instrument panel. The 2012 C-Class will also get a few high-tech options such as Adaptive High-beam Assist, Lane Assist, and Blind Spot Assist The entry-level C-Class features many of the same safety features also found throughout the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup such as the E-Class and S-Class. In addition to nine standard airbags, ABS, and ESP is the Attention Assist system, which sounds an alarm when it detects that the driver is drowsy or tired. Also standard is Adaptive Brake, which prepares the brakes in emergency situations and prevents the C-Class from rolling back on a hill. Optional safety features include Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Adaptive Highbeam Assist.