2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 vs 2017 BMW 430i
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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 is in a class of its own, with rivals like the 2017 BMW 430i struggling to keep pace. With more power beneath the hood and greater comfort within the cabin, the Mercedes-Benz C 300 is an unrivaled example of automotive luxury, and it’s available now from Mercedes-Benz of Boerne.
Engine Options
It’s hard to truly place the 2017 BMW 430i in the same league as the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 after you compare their lineup of available engines.
The BMW offers:
2.0L Four-Cylinder: Makes up to 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque
3.0L V6: Makes up to 320 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 provides more engine options and significantly improves upon power:
2.0L Four-Cylinder: Makes up to 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque
3.0L Turbocharged V6: Makes up to 362 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque
4.0L Turbocharged V8: Makes up to 503 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque
Performance
It’s can be easy to disguise poor engineering by delivering more power, but that’s certainly not the situation with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 as it delivers on both fronts. Its cutting-edge performance features include:
Standard Torque Vectoring Brake: This detects understeer, then adjusts your ride with targeted rear-wheel braking for enhanced control.
AGILITY CONTROL®: This feature adjusts individual shock absorbers based on differing road conditions, so handling feedback and comfort remain flawless.
AIRMATIC® Suspension: Precise sensors and pressurized air spring-struts react to road surfaces for advanced control with this feature.
Unfortunately, features such as these aren’t available with the 2017 BMW 430i.
Features and Technology
As you might expect with a first-class luxury sedan, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 offers exceptional comfort features beyond the reach of even the 2017 BMW 430i, including 14-way adjustable front seats with 4-way power lumbar support and an available ventilation function.
Even more impressive is the lineup of driver-assistance safety technologies the Mercedes-Benz C 300 offers, which covers:
Crosswind Assist
ATTENTION ASSIST®
PRESAFE®
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Once again, you’ll be looking in vain if you seek these features in the 2017 BMW 430i.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 is Simply Unparalleled
Whether you want to experience track-like performance between Kerrville and Fredericksburg, TX or simply relax into deeply supportive front seats, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 demands your attention. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Boerne, we make the buying process simple, from choosing your trim level to finding the right financing option, so don’t hesitate to contact us today.
