The Mercedes C300 is a sporty and luxury sedan which is a part of Mercedes C-Class series. The 2009 release comes in two versions: Luxury and Sport. Both are rear-wheel drive and use a 228 horsepower, 3.0 liter V6. But only the Sport has a manual transmission which is part of its 7-speed automatic transmission.

The C300 is not generally known for its performance. The engine does little help to its function power and fuel efficiency. Its 130 mph maximum speed is not remarkable by usual standards. The 2009 C300 series offers minimal adjustments to its predecessors. The Luxury version is faithful to the Mercedes-Benz tradition in terms of power and functionalities while the Sport version is a little a more upbeat, with acceleration of 26 mpg on highways and 18 mpg on the city.

The strength of the Mercedes C300 lies on its sleek exterior and state-of-the art interior ergonomics. The Luxury comes in chrome and walnut color while the Sport gets maple wood or matte-aluminum finish. This gives both an uncluttered and purposeful look. The interior houses climate controls with circular dials and defined buttons. The audio system has MP3 and CD player with an optional Satellite Radio. Its GPS Navigation system is impeccable and all other settings and advanced functions are handled by a dashtop screen.

The leather seats are comfortable and the trunk is spacey with a nice trim. You can find interior storage on the front console and door bins. It has a multi-link center suspension with anti-diving geometry and gas-loaded shock absorbers.

Stop by and take one for a test drive at your nearby Houston Mercedes Dealership.