MERCEDES-BENZ Vehicles Australia has launched pricing and specification particulars for the brand new W206-generation C-Class sedan vary, which is accessible in two derivatives – the C200 and C300 – with extra variations to return. Costs begin at $78,900 (plus on-road prices).
The brand new C-Class, which has made a belated arrival Down Below, takes lots of its cues from the just lately launched S-Class higher massive sedan.
In contrast with the outgoing C-Class (of which Benz offered 60 000 items in our market, the newcomer provides extra inside house, 48V mild-hybrid engines, plus quite a few new onboard applied sciences; it additionally has the next stage of ordinary spec, together with options that had been both unavailable or non-obligatory on the W205.
“C and S sit at reverse ends of the alphabet. Nonetheless, in our portfolio they’re now transferring nearer collectively,” mentioned Ola Källenius, CEO of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG.
Each the C200 and its C300 sibling function AMG Line exterior and inside trim packages.
With a size of 4793mm a width of 1820mm, the W206-generation C-Class is notably bigger than its predecessor, which advantages inside house – particularly for rear occupants, who’re afforded 35mm extra knee-, 13mm extra head- and 15mm extra elbow room.
The C200 utilises a 150kW/300Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine together with an built-in starter generator (ISG), which makes use of a 48-volt electrical system to carry out gliding, boosting or power restoration to optimise the effectivity of the Benz’s energy unit.
The ISG can produce an extra 15kW and 200Nm and Mercedes-Benz claims a zero to 100kph time of seven.3 seconds and common gas consumption of 6.9L/100 km (ADR mixed).
The C300 has an identical configuration, however with a 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine and an ISG that may produce an additional 5kW (20kW). The claimed zero to 100km/h time is 6.0 seconds and said common gas consumption 7.3L/100 km (ADR mixed).
Each the C200 and C300’s energy items are paired with a nine-speed computerized transmission.
Other than the usual AMG physique styling, the C-Class derivatives have LED headlights with Headlamp Help and Adaptive Excessive Beam Help – a DIGITAL LIGHT bundle is non-obligatory. The outside mirrors are electrically adjustable with an electric-folding perform and heating.
Whereas the C200 is fitted with 18-inch AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels completed in Tantalite Gray, the C300 comes geared up with 19-inch AMG multi-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels
When it comes to inside specification, the C200’s S-Class-inspired inside is dominated by a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and the 11.0-inch portrait-oriented central touchscreen of the most recent MBUX infotainment system. It may be operated “Hey Mercedes” superior voice recognition, through the touchscreen, utilizing the console-mounted touchpad, or through observe pads embedded within the multifunction sports-styled steering wheel (trimmed in Nappa leather-based).
The show unit features a fingerprint scanner for entry to driver profiles, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, in addition to varied connectivity capabilities through the Mercedes me Join app, together with stay visitors updates, parked automobile locator and predictive navigation.
The MBUX Navigation Premium is normal and might be upgraded with the choice of Augmented Actuality, which utilises a forward-facing digital camera to create an augmented navigational view on the centre display exhibiting real-time directional help.
Other than new entrance sport seats, that are electrically adjustable, together with four-way lumbar help, the C200 is outfitted with sporty AMG Line trim and AMG flooring mats, 64-colour ambient lighting, an illuminated entrance door sill, keyless entry and begin, dual-zone local weather management and DYNAMIC SELECT, which provides 4 selectable drive modes.
The usual security suite consists of, for the primary time, a centre-front airbag between the driving force and front-seat passenger, which takes the overall variety of airbags to 10.
A 360-degree digital camera assists with parking, as does Energetic Parking Help with PARKTRONIC ultrasonic sensors. Different normal assistances embrace the Energetic Distance Help DISTRONIC cruise management system, ATTENTION ASSIST driver drowsiness monitoring, Pace Restrict Help and lane monitoring together with Energetic Lane Protecting Help and Blind Spot Help.
The C300 has the identical specs, however moreover options full leather-based upholstery, dark-tinted privateness glass behind the B-pillar, in addition to Driving Help Package deal Plus.
The latter provides Energetic Blind Spot Help, Energetic Brake Help with Cross-Visitors Perform, Energetic Emergency Cease Help, Energetic Lane Change Help, Energetic Lane Protecting Help, Energetic Steering Help, Energetic Cease-and-Go Help, Evasive Steering Help, Prolonged Computerized Restart and the PRE-SAFE Impulse Aspect accident anticipation and safety system.
The Mercedes-Benz C200 Sedan is priced at $78,900 (up $12,000), whereas the Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan is priced at $90,400 (up $15,100). Each costs exclude ORCs.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class pricing*:
| C200 | $78,900 | (+$12,000) |
| C300 | $90,400 | (+$15,100) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
