Top 5 Mercedes Models of 2017
The word “Mercedes” evokes luxury, and the company’s 2017 lineup lives up to the reputation. Whether you’re looking for high-tech features or safety, these Mercedes models have everything you could want.
E300
On the higher end, the 2017 E300 is perfect for someone looking for a little more from their sedan. It has a starting MSRP of $52,150 and a pure design that combines form with utility. The interior has a natural grain brown ash wood trim and advanced instrumentation and controls. The standard safety features include attention assist, brake assist, crosswind assist, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Also, a unique “pre-safe sound” feature aims to protect your ears from the high acoustic pressures in a crash. Audio and entertainment capabilities are plentiful with a 12.3-inch high-resolution central display, voice control, Bluetooth audio streaming, a FrontBass system, and a Comand system with touchpad controller. You can expect the E300 to get 22 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
C300
The 2017 C300 has a starting MSRP of $39,500 and comes equipped with a powerful 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo engine. The automatic Eco start/stop system works to give you better gas mileage and manages to get 25 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. Some of the standard features that also come with the C300 are rearview camera, brake assist, SmartKey with keyless start entry, remote start, two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and an SD card reader.
CLA250
The CLA250 has a sleek exterior and interior that any driver can love. The Eco start/stop system was also installed in this sedan. It, therefore, gets gas mileage of 26 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. The CLA250 comes with plenty of standard features such as an eight-inch display, eight airbags, brake assist, and adaptive braking technology. The sedan also has keyless start, rearview camera, and an advanced tire pressure monitoring system. Some of the best audio and entertainment capabilities are the hands-free Bluetooth interface, a USB audio port, prewiring for a Garmin map pilot, and an in-dash SD card reader. It’s starting MSRP is $32,400.
B250e
The B250e is Mercedes’s electric hatchback, which allows you to decrease your carbon footprint without sacrificing style. The engine is a 132kW zero-emission electric motor that has an estimated fuel economy of 85 MPGe in the city and 82 MPGe on the highway. Mercedes includes several safety systems with the B250e including SmartKey, attention assist, active brake assist, and an advanced tire pressure monitoring system also. Some of the best audio and entertainment features are a central seven-inch display, Bluetooth connectivity, and dual USB audio ports. You can get the B250e for a starting MSRP of $39,900.
GLA250
Lastly, the GLA250 is perfect for anyone who needs some extra space for family or events. It comes with safety features like 10-way airbag protection, active brake assist, front fog lamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, SmartKey with a Keyless-start, and an auto-on rear-window wiper. It also has a seven-inch color display, Bluetooth connectivity, a CD player, and an in-dash SD card reader. The fuel economy for this SUV is 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The starting MSRP is $32,850.
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