Further highlighting the unquestionable success of the new Mercedes C-Class, Australia's Wheels magazine has just awarded the model their annual "Car of the Year 2007" award.  Chosen over 20 other models after a week-long testing program, the C stood apart from its competitors thanks to "its impressive combination of standard safety features, well-judged electronic driver aids, excellent dynamic ability, ride comfort, build quality and attractive design."  Other finalists for the award included the Ford Mondeo, the Mazda 2, the Volkswagen Eos and the BMW M3.

As for how they arrived at their decision, the eight-member Wheels judging panel analyzed the entire vehicle ranges of 20 different models, amounting to 46 total vehicles.  Model ranges were rated as a whole, after which it was determined that every C-Class in the range shared the same "outstanding core attributes" mentioned above.

To learn more about Wheels' Car of the Year 2007 awards as well as the other models considered for the accolade, visit the official Wheels website for more info.

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