The company has worked hard to make its Quattro all-wheel-drive system synonymous with each of the phrases above, and its tireless marketing, successful motorsports programs and loyal fans have inextricably married the Four Rings to the power of all-wheel drive luxury. Designers have given the 2012 C350 4Matic Coupe a decidedly forward-leaning profile with pronounced front fender arches reaching nearly to the hood line, a raked character crease that stretches from the taillamps to the lower front fender and a long, angled nose. The engine produces 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque and manages to net the same 20 miles per gallon city / 29 mpg highway Environmental Protection Agency figures as the rear-drive C350 Coupe. The 2012 C350 4Matic is propelled by the same 3.5-liter V6 engine found in its rear-wheel-drive counterpart, complete with identical power figures. The one-piece front panel features a sharply contoured bonnet and angular front fenders with imposing air-intakes to emphasise the car’s power and prowess.
The cabin features a set of well-bolstered leather bucket seats as gorgeous as they are comfortable. Handsome contrasting double stitching, attractive pleating and a chrome forward-release handle all make the seats easy on the eye. Additionally, the cargo area was huge for a vehicle this size, with second-row folding seats that make the capacity even larger. Trunk capacity is reduced, too, and in a car of this size, it really is an oversight. It is a terrifically soothing car to drive: fast, reasonably frugal, comfortable and quiet, its interior will spoil you both in terms of feel and function. Are you looking for a Class B motorhome with more space, full stand-up interior height, excellent fuel economy, and better maneuverability than other Class B's? If you’re like me, the thought of a cargo van is very appealing - just not to live in full time. It is important to change from winter tires to summer tires during the summer time to maintain the condition of your Winter Tires for future use. We couldn't help but take comfort in the knowledge that, should we escape the fangs of our companions, it might be possible to use the dish-plate-sized emblem to signal low-flying aircraft.
This time of year, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and its neighboring territories have precisely three weather conditions: "Snow," "About To Snow" and "Holy Hell, We're Going To Have To Resort To Cannibalism." We met the C350 4Matic Coupe deep in the throws of the latter while in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and if anything helped take our minds off the notion of being brunch for our fellow journalists, it was the striking image of the black-on-black two door lurking amidst the driving flakes. We get the feeling that the advent of systems such as blind-spot control have allowed the designers more freedom, at the expense of basics such as uninterrupted visibility. It is not too off-putting -- you can still thread the new model along winding country roads with confidence -- but in a car excelling in so many other areas, you're left feeling the steering could offer more feedback to allow you to better place it in corners. The low stance, narrow tires, clean lines give the CLA250 a slippery drag coefficient of only 0.23, better than a Toyota Prius.
In the flesh, we think the rear of the C-Class coupe doesn't quite gel with the crisp, angular lines of the vehicle's nose. 1989. These days, Benz offers 4Matic on 10 of its vehicle lines in a total of 21 variations, and for 2012, luxury coupe buyers can rejoice in the inclusion of both the E350 4Matic Coupe and the C350 4Matic Coupe to the horde. Under California Elections Code sections 3017 (PDF) and 3019.5 (PDF), a voter who casts a vote-by-mail ballot can find out if the ballot arrived at his/her county elections office, if the ballot was counted, and, if not, the reason why it was not counted. We took to the C350 4Matic Coupe to find out. When shopping at a brick-and-mortar store, a lot of folks also find that even Mercedes OEM parts and aftermarket parts (made in China, usually, though there are a few U.S. Across from the bath there is a large counter area with a three burner range top and a refrigerator below.
With the thermometer hovering around 16 degrees and a scornful wind threatening to rip our eyelids from our faces and beat us to death with them, there was no sanctuary more welcome than that of the C350 4Matic Coupe's interior. Interior appointments are excellent in this generation, with more colorful and daring interior themes than M-B uses in its other vehicles. The gearbox is the core of the company's modular 4Matic system, and uses an internal transfer case to slim efficiency losses. With an informative LCD set in the center of the speedometer and a slick, outer-ring needle system, the gauges offer a nice blend of analog and digital displays. The highlights include the Siri voice control system, and the Glympse real-time location sharing app. In addition to the mechanical enhancements, the fourth-generation 4Matic system boasts an upgraded version of the company's 4ETS traction control hardware. In addition to curtailing driveline losses, the design offers significant weight savings: 100 pounds over the third-generation 4Matic architecture and 150 pounds over the company's first all-wheel-drive systems.
