Steering effort is just about right. Whether because of that or something else, the front end of two test cars seemed to float slightly during lane changes or over small bumps at highway speeds. Available on either the C240 or the C320, Sport includes firmer springs and shock absorbers, stiffer stabilizer bars and wider tires. It seemed to improve the car's feel without much penalty in ride comfort. Photos don't always show it, but C is a hunk.
Shapes merge rather than collide.
Details are sensible highlights instead of affected showiness. Inside, wood is real, materials look and feel rich, and the heater raises the temperature with that wonderful Mercedes-Benz radiance, instead of the hot blast most cars use. It's a conventional heater, just carefully tuned to be as subtle and classy as those on pricier Mercedes cars. The test cars' problems are troubling. They aren't bad enough to reject the car.