Hoovey689

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Mercedes C- and E-Class coupes to get AWD option next year

4Matic has proven to be a popular feature on various Mercedes-Benz models, especially in U.S. regions that experience four distinct seasons. But while all-wheel-drive is almost a necessary option in the luxury sedan segment, Daimler's C-Class and E-Class coupes have soldiered on only with rear-drive.

According to Car and Driver, that will change for next year. The 4Matic system will reportedly only be offered with the company's 3.5-liter V6, which pumps out 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque.

This news could mean changes for the C-Class sedan as well. Currently, 4Matic is only offered with the 3.0-liter V6-equipped C300 sedan, so this could mean that the C350 sedan could also get an AWD option in 2012. That's good news for grip-loving buyers who want more oomph than the modestly powered 228-horsepower C300 can provide.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/07/m...ion-next-year/

bad co

I thought the c300 is dead, wasn't it replaced by the C250?

Blackraven

4MATIC AWD would be great.

I hope it expands to AMG models as well

LexFather

Mercedes is really on some asskicking right now with great decisions.....moving very fast.
Great work Benz!

Blackraven

You have a point there.

Now with that said:
BMW, release the goddamned M7

And no
Alpina does not count.

Hoovey689

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Nope it's still around for buyers who'd rather have a V6 but don't necessarily need the extra power or price tag of the 3.5L