INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: We've sung praises for the Mercedes-Benz C-class before, and this example does nothing to change that tune.
The 3.0-liter V6 is powerful and smooth, capable of rocketing away from an intersection or getting you up to speed quickly on the freeway on ramp. The seven-speed auto snaps off crisp shifts, even in the Comfort setting. The chassis is rock solid, a real benefit as nearly every street in my neighborhood seems to be under construction right now.
The power driver's seat and power tilt and telescope for the steering column make it easy to find a comfortable driving position. And the seat heater is strong and soothing on a back that was tired from a weekend of yard work, digging and planting.
This brings me to a note about the C-class trunk--it can hold a bunch of stuff. I filled it with six bags of mulch, two bags of decorative rock, some edging, weed block and a few paving bricks with no hassle.
On the down side, setting the driver's seat for a full-size adult leaves very little leg room for the rear passenger, unless the driver is kind enough to scrunch up a bit.
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