Beyond its smooth and solid driving characteristics, the C-Class is loaded with features, including a stylish and modern interior long missing from past C-Class cars. Our C250 provided plenty of power provided we left the adjustable automatic transmission in Sport mode, and its handling, while not BMW 3 Series-like, was nevertheless controlled and responsive. The 7-speed automatic performed flawlessly, and while we love the touch-shift manual mode, we still wish a manual transmission were available on the coupes. In the automatic's Comfort setting, the C250's power is only acceptable for a car of this cost and caliber. Models with the 3.5-liter V6 are plenty potent even in Comfort mode. The exception to the smooth-riding C-Class is the C63 AMG, which is all about blistering acceleration and razor sharp cornering.