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2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 stays the course to good effect

With some new tech and a mostly new engine, the C300 plots a steady course ahead in a popular segment.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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The C in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class may as well stand for consistency.

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The compact C-Class sedan's competency stands alongside death and taxes on the list of life's guarantees.

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A midcycle refresh for the 2019 model year solidifies its spot on that list.

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There's enough feel from the dampers to give the ride some character, but bumps and other annoyances don't immediately translate to the bodies inside.

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The decent sidewalls on my tester's 225/45R18 Pirelli Sottozero winter tires also help matters.

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Those winter tires make it hella capable during a winter snowstorm, too.

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Why do you think there's so much snow embedded in various crevices of this car?

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Most of my week with the C300 involves snow, but it's no problem for me, thanks in part to 4Matic all-wheel drive.

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When the traction control does need to kick in, it happens in the background without jarring noises or jolts from the drivetrain.

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Keep scrolling to check out more pictures of the C300, and don't forget to read our full written review.

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