Mercedes->ke187 has expanded its C-Class->ke1593 lineup with the addition of a new "Edition C" package that requires an additional €1,785 ($2,400 at the current exchange rates), or €1,011 ($1,300) if you opt for a C-Class Avantgarde. This upgrade can be applied to all sedan, coupe and station wagon variants.

On the exterior, the new Edition C adds an exclusive grille with high-gloss black louvers and chrome trim flanked by darkened headlamps; AMG-styled front apron, side sill panels and rear apron; and, of course, "Edition C" badge on the wing. There is also an exhaust system with chromed tailpipe trims, 170inch five-spoke alloy wheels in a high-gloss black on the sedan and estate models.

For the interior, the model adds sports seats in black ARTICO manmade leather and DINAMICA microfiber with two-tone (blue/alpaca grey) contrast stitching and dark-aluminum trim. Also added in is a three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel covered in Nappa leather with alpaca grey contrast stitching, a DINAMICA-microfiber-trimmed door center panels with alpaca grey contrast stitching and a gearshift knob featuring the same alpaca contrast stitching.

As standard, the Edition C includes an 11.4-inch multifunction color display that includes ATTENTION ASSIST to make sure your attention is always focused on the road ahead.

Hit the jump to read more about the Mercedes C-Class.

2013 Mercedes C-Class "Edition C"

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About the standard Mercedes C-Class

It looks like the new "Edition C" will be among the latest additions to the current-generation C-Class. Pretty soon, the company is going to unveil the new-generation C-Class - a model with design language inspired by the F800 Concept Car.

The current-generation C-Class is offered with a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines. The latest addition to the lineup is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo delivering a total of 201 horsepower and the old faithful a 3.5-liter V-6 generates either 248 horsepower or 302 horsepower, depending on the trim you choose.

Competition

Audi A4

The A4 is offered with a choice of six TDI and four gasoline engines, but unfortunately the U.S. market will only get one engine: a 2.0 TFSI with an output of 211 horsepower and a peak torque of 258 pound-feet of torque. The model is priced at $32,500.

BMW 3 Series

The 3 Series has just entered a new generation and it is offered with a choice of four engines - two gasoline and two diesel. The base model – the 328i - is powered by a brand-new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an impressive output of 245 horsepower, while the top 335i gets an optimized 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder unit that delivers a total of 306 horsepower. Recently, the U.S. market was expanded with addition of the new 328d version, which is powered by a four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 180 horsepower and a peak torque of 280 pound-feet.

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