Normally, after the launch a brand new S-Class, some improvements switch to the decrease lessons. This time, the expertise switch is far sooner and extra constant. The primary official details about the brand new Mercedes C-Class W206.
The C-Class is a vital mannequin for the german luxurious model. It’s the best-selling Mercedes mannequin of the final decade. Over 2.5 million models have reached prospects because the launch of the most recent era W205, in 2014. A complete of over 10.5 million middle-class Mercedes fashions (together with the Mercedes 190) have been bought since 1982.
The brand new Mercedes C-Class W206 carries over a number of improvements from the S-Class:
– The brand new integral steering. Not like the S-Class, through which the rear wheels rotate at an reverse angle of 4.5 or 10 levels in relation to the entrance wheels, within the C-Class the rear wheels rotate at an angle of two.5 levels in relation to the entrance wheels. Thus, the turning circle decreases by 43 cm to 10.64 meters.
With the brand new integral steering, the variety of turns of the steering wheel will likely be decreased to 2.1 as a substitute of two.35 turns.
– The brand new MBUX system with the 9.5 inches-inch portrait display screen as normal (11.9 inches non-obligatory). Within the new C-Class although, the display screen and middle console are tilted 6 levels to the driving force.
– New show for instrument cluster with new graphics from the S-Class. There are three show kinds (Discreet, Sporty, Traditional) and three modes (Navigation, Help, Service) obtainable. You may select between a ten.25-inch or 12.3-inch diagonal show.
– a finger print scanner is positioned in an ergonomic place beneath the central show.
– Digital Mild headlights non-obligatory (LED Excessive Efficiency normal).
The color head-up show can be new. The motive force sees a digital picture measuring 9 x 3 inches (approx. 23 x 8 cm) floating above the bonnet at a distance of about 4.5 m.
The brand new Mercedes C-Class W206 can have solely 4-cylinder engines
Petrol engines
All petrol engines are delicate hybrid with a second era built-in starter-generator with 48V.
One of the vital novelties is the 2-liter M254 turbo petrol engine with 4 cylinders that includes a second era built-in starter generator. It supplies 15 kW (20 HP) and 200 Nm and is pushed by crankshaft, not by belt. The C 300 will develop 258 HP and, for a short while, a lift operate will likely be obtainable, delivering one other 20 kW.
The fundamental engine would be the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder additionally with built-in generator starter with 20 HP and 200 Nm. It’ll present 170 HP in C 180 and 204 HP in C 200.
Mannequin | C 180 | C 200 | C 200 4MATIC | C 300 | C 300 4MATIC | |
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Displacement | cc | 1496 | 1496 | 1496 | 1999 | 1999 |
Output | kW/hp | 125/170 | 150/204 | 150/204 | 190/258 | 190/258 |
at | rpm | 5500-6100 | 5800-6100 | 5800-6100 | 5800 | 5800 |
Add. output (increase) | kW/hp | 15/20 | 15/20 | 15/20 | 15/20 | 15/20 |
Peak torque | Nm | 250 | 300 | 300 | 400 | 400 |
at | rpm | 1800-4000 | 1800-4000 | 1800-4000 | 2000-3200 | 2000-3200 |
Add. torque (increase) | Nm | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
l/100 km | 6.5-6.2 | 6.6-6.2 | 6.9-6.5 | 7.0-6.6 | 7.3-7.0 | |
(6.7-6.3) | ||||||
Mixed CO2 emissions2 | g/km | 149-141 | 150-141 | 157-149 | 159-150 | 168-161 |
(153-143) | ||||||
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | s | 8.6 | 7.3 (7.5) | 7.1 | 6 | 6 |
High pace | km/h | 231 | 246 (240) | 241 | 250 | 250 |
Whole gasoline consumption WLTP | l/100 km | 7.2-6.2 | 7.2-6.3 (7.4-6.5) | 7.6-6.6 | 7.4-6.6 | 7.9-7.0 |
Whole CO2 emissions WLTP | g/km | 163-141 | 163-143 (168-149) | 172-151 | 169-150 | 180-160 |
Diesel engines
The two-liter diesel engine is new. The displacement will increase from 1950 to 1992 cmc by growing the stroke from 92.3 to 94.3 mm. The injection strain additionally rises from 2500 to 2700 bar. The engine has two water-cooled variable geometry generators and the metal pistons have sodium cooling.
To adjust to the very strict air pollution requirements, the brand new diesel has NOx catalyst, DPF diesel particulate filter and two SCR catalysts with AdBlue injection.
The engine delivers 200 HP in C 220 d and 265 HP in C 300 d, plus one other 15 kW (20 hp) and 200 Nm from the built-in alternator starter.
Mannequin | C 220 d | C 300 d | |
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Displacement | cc | 1992 | 1992 |
Output | kW/hp | 147/200 | 195/265 |
at | rpm | 4200 | 4200 |
Add. output (increase) | kW/hp | 15/20 | 15/20 |
Peak torque | Nm | 440 | 550 |
at | rpm | 1800-2800 | 1800-2200 |
Add. torque (increase) | Nm | 200 | 200 |
Mixed gasoline consumption1 | l/100 km | 5.2-5.0 | 5.3-5.0 |
(5.3-5.0) | (5.3-5.1) | ||
Mixed CO2 emissions1 | g/km | 138-131 | 139-132 |
(140-133) | (141-134) | ||
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | s | 7.3 (7.4) | 5.7 (5.8) |
High pace | km/h | 245 (242) | 250 (250) |
C 220 d | C 300 d | ||
Whole gasoline consumption WLTP | l/100 km | 5.6-4.9 (5.8-5.1) | 5.6-5.0 (5.8-5.1) |
Whole CO2 emissions WLTP | g/km | 148-130 (152-134) | 148-131 (152-135) |
Plug-In Hybrid
The second vital novelty is the Plug-In Hybrid model C 300 e. It’ll have, along with the thermal engine, a 95 kW (129 hp) electrical motor (within the E-Class the electrical motor has 90 kW (122 HP)) and a 25.4 kWh battery. The unit will present a WLTP electrical vary of round 100 km.
The battery additionally costs from 55 KW direct present stations in solely half-hour or from 11 kW AC stations.
Though the battery has a a lot bigger capability than the previous mannequin, it sits extra optimally. Moreover, there isn’t a step within the boot and thru charging is now potential.
Within the case of the T-Mannequin model, the brand new positioning of the battery allowed the trunk flooring to be get by 63 mm to 1043 mm further in size. The trunk top additionally grew by 150 mm to 732 mm. Thus, the trunk quantity elevated by 45 liters to 360 liters.
Air suspension and degree management on the rear are normal for each the Saloon and Property fashions of the Plug-In Hybrids.
A Plug-In Hybrid diesel C 300 de will likely be additionally obtainable.
The 9-speed automated gearbox 9G-Tronic is normal throughout the vary.
Bigger inside
Each the sedan and property variations are bigger than earlier than. The size was elevated by 65 mm within the sedan and 49 mm within the property, whereas the wheelbase elevated in each variations by 25 mm from 2840 to 2865 mm.
And the width of 1820 mm for each variations is 10 mm bigger than prior to now.
The trunk quantity remained unchanged within the 455-liter sedan, whereas within the property it elevated by 30 liters to 490 liters. The latter gives a 40/20/40% cut up rear bench and the non-obligatory Load Compartment Consolation Package deal consists of the electrical folding of the bench. The Property model additionally has an electrically operated tailgate.
The C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet won’t be provided anymore. However a brand new member will arrive: the brand new Mercedes C-Class All Terrain. It’ll be a part of the brand new Mercedes C-Class T-Mannequin introduced in the identical time with the sedan.
C-Class … | … Saloon | Previous mannequin | Distinction | … Property | Previous mannequin | Distinction |
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Exterior dimensions (mm) | ||||||
Size | 4751 | 4686 | 65 | 4751 | 4702 | 49 |
Width | 1820 | 1810 | 10 | 1820 | 1.8 | 10 |
Width incl. exterior mirrors | 2033 | 2020 | 13 | 2033 | 2020 | 13 |
Top | 1438 | 1447 | -9 | 1455[2] | 1462 | -7 |
Wheelbase | 2865 | 2840 | 25 | 2865 | 2840 | 25 |
Monitor, entrance[3] | 1582 | 1563 | 19 | 1582 | 1563 | 19 |
Monitor, rear2 | 1594 | 1546 | 48 | 1594 | 1546 | 48 |
Inside dimensions (mm) | ||||||
Max. headroom, entrance, driver | 1041 | 1039 | 2 | 1046 | 1046 | 0 |
Headroom, rear[4] | 955/952 | 942/942 | 1.3 | 985/991 | 974/986 | 2.2 |
Legroom, entrance | 1059 | 1059 | 0 | 1059 | 1059 | 0 |
Legroom, rear | 914 | 893 | 21 | 914 | 893 | 21 |
Elbow room, entrance | 1476 | 1454 | 22 | 1476 | 1454 | 22 |
Elbow room, rear | 1477 | 1462 | 15 | 1477 | 1462 | 15 |
Shoulder room, entrance | 1430 | 1404 | 26 | 1430 | 1404 | 26 |
Shoulder room, rear | 1411 | 1398 | 13 | 1411 | 1398 | 13 |
Baggage capability acc. to [5]VDA (L) | 455 | 455 | 0 | 490-1510 | 460-1480 | 1 |
With out star on the hood
Solely two variations will likely be obtainable: normal and Avantgarde. As we already introduced, the brand new C-Class can have the star emblem solely within the radiator grille.
As a result of the air suspension was not in excessive demand for the previous era, Mercedes selected to drop it from the listing of non-obligatory tools. The entrance suspension remains to be a four-link axle on the entrance and a multi-link axle on the rear mounted to a subframe. Optionally an adaptive suspension or a sports activities one is obtainable.
Prospects can order the brand new C-Class sedan beginning March 30. They’ll arrive at sellers on this upcoming summer time.