Consider it or not, we’re solely within the fifth technology of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, so polished has Stuttgart made its erstwhile entry-level mannequin. The corporate took some time to answer the all-conquering BMW 3 Sequence however in a short time began buying and selling blows with its Bavarian nemesis, and with the brand new W206 mannequin now in Malaysia, the C-Class as soon as once more able to lock horns with the benchmark G20 3 Sequence.
The brand new C-Class was initially offered in fully-imported (CBU) type because the C200 Avantgarde and C300 AMG Line, priced at RM288,334 and RM330,681 respectively. We are saying “was” as a result of the automotive has already been offered out, though you possibly can place your orders for the locally-assembled CKD model, which can probably have an elevated equipment depend if not diminished pricing.
Revealed to the world final yr, the W206 derives a lot of its design cues from the most recent W223 S-Class, plastered on its curvaceous shrink-wrapped physique. It additionally comes with a number of tech from its large sibling, reminiscent of the latest model of the Mercedes-Benz Consumer Expertise (MBUX) and that large 11.4-inch centre touchscreen.
Each fashions are powered by the M254 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with completely different displacements for every. The C200 will get a 1.5 litre unit that produces 204 PS and 300 Nm of torque, whereas the C300’s 2.0 litre model punches out 258 PS and 400 Nm. Each automobiles additionally obtain a nine-speed 9G-Tronic computerized gearbox and profit from a gentle hybrid system with a 20 PS/200 Nm built-in starter generator (ISG).
To date, so good. However the outgoing automotive additionally suffered from a number of dynamic shortcomings, so has the brand new one mounted all of them? And might it actually take the struggle to the spectacular G20? Our man and W205 proprietor Hafriz Shah takes each the C200 and C300 for a spin to search out out, and you may watch his impressions within the video above. Alternatively, you possibly can learn our written evaluate right here.
GALLERY: W206 Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde
GALLERY: W206 Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line
