Rather a lot has modified since Mercedes’ C-Class debuted almost three many years in the past and the 2022 mannequin 12 months proves that. Not is that this smallish sedan the bottom mannequin in its model’s lineup. Now, it’s aimed upmarket with extra of a ‘child S-Class‘ perspective than ever earlier than. We’re driving one for every week. What do you need to find out about it?

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is all new. What which means on paper is a combined bag although. It’s longer and has extra space inside. It’s additionally much more tech-forward than the automobile it replaces. Lovers gained’t love that the one out there engine throughout all trims is the four-cylinder that used to function the bottom mill final 12 months.

Within the U.S., save for the upcoming 2023 AMG C43 and C63, the two.0-liter unit makes 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 pound-feet (400 Nm) of torque. It does so by a mild-hybrid system that may add as much as 20 horsepower for brief bursts when wanted. It’s linked to a nine-speed automated transmission and both rear or all-wheel drive.

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Three trim ranges can be found together with Premium, Unique, and Pinnacle. Ours is the final of these three and it represents the highest of the C-Class ladder for now. Mercedes’ 4Matic AWD system can be geared up on our check automobile together with Pirelli summer time tires, a panoramic sunroof, and a park-assist system. That mixture of options ought to be attention-grabbing to check to the complete.

As well as, it’s restyled each in and out with what the automaker calls a ‘cab-backward’ design which may provide extra rear seat room. It additionally has a brand new dashboard design and an enormous tablet-style infotainment system with an up to date MBUX person interface. Up to now, it was a bit clunky. Will this one be the identical? We’ll let you understand.

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The one package deal we don’t have is the AMG Line. It provides a sport suspension, efficiency brakes, and visible adjustments although so we doubt it’ll make a lot of a distinction within the end result. Whereas we’re testing we’d love to listen to what you need to find out about it although. What do you need to know in regards to the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic? Tell us within the feedback under!