2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport - Autoblog

This is a good point to mention the "sport" button, found just above the driver's temperature control about mid-way up the center console. When activated (a red light on the silver face illuminates), the electronically controlled adaptive dampers firm up, the steering becomes heavier and the throttle response is quicker. Sport activated, a full throttle launch will deliver 60 miles per hour in about 6. 5 seconds, proving that the turbocharged four-banger works every bit as hard as its burlier rivals – it felt positively underrated from behind the wheel. Shifts from the automatic transmission were firm, maybe too firm for some, but those yearning for sport over luxury won't mind one bit. We liked the seven-cog gearbox, but found the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters a bit gimmicky as there isn't enough engine compression to use them for braking. The C250 Sport with the Agility Control upgrade has continuously variable electro-hydraulic dampers that deliver a ride on the firm side of the comfort meter. We liked it, as its competent body control complemented excellent grip from the Continental ContiSport tires (turning the Sport button off makes the ride slightly softer, but never mushy). We met zero resistance when tossing the sedan into a corner, and the Gs quickly built when we dialed in more steering to close each turn. Source: Autoblog