The new-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class is making its debut for the 2008 model year. The new C-Class Luxury and Sport sedans are slightly larger than their highly successful predecessor, with a greater emphasis on agility, comfort and safety.

The look of the new 2008 midsize C-Class reveals the latest Mercedes design idiom that's characterized by an edgy interplay of taut lines and wide, rounded surfaces. Revised suspension and steering help make the new C-Class noticeably more agile, along with a new slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission for the C300 Sport model.

The new C-Class line features three V6-powered models: the C350 Sport, the C300 Luxury and the C300 Sport. In addition, the C300 Sport and Luxury models are available with a streamlined 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system mated to a seven-speed transmission.

New standard equipment on the C-Class includes a power sunroof, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, two-zone automatic climate control, 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and a central controller with a 7-inch display screen.

The AMG-inspired C-Class Sport models can be identified by an iconic three-pointed star in the front grille, a design cue usually reserved for its coupes and convertibles.