2015 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Winner: Mercedes C-Class

Mercedes clearly moving C-Class further upmarket.

Crimson interior requires real commitment, because there are only so many complementary exterior shades.

Central controller intuitive and within easy reach of driver.

Multi-purpose display screen above vents resembles iPad.

Door trim beautifully blends leather, wood, aluminum.

Even in low light, brushed-aluminum door handles glisten.

Protruding vent on passenger side of Instrument panel.

Fetching piece of curved metal runs length of instrument panel on passenger side.

Center stack slopes gracefully.

Ambient light allows controls and wood trim to visually float above center stack and console.

Blue-tinted Polar setting one of three ambient light colors.

Mercedes' seat controls now copied by other automakers.

Red leather included in standard pricing of C400.

Clean headliner edge shows extreme attention to detail.

Matte-finish Black Ash Open Pore Wood on door panel.

Matte-finish Black Ash Open Pore Wood on door panel.