Monday, March 7, 2011

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class: First sedan and station wagon at the same time

Until production ceased in late February, the tapes were running at full speed, even though the next version of the new C-Class Mercedes-Benz had already been announced. Now the new model rolled out of factories, model maintained extensive and certainly no less successful than its predecessor. Since 1982, more than 8.5 million vehicles were sold in this series - first as a Mercedes-Benz 190, nicknamed "Baby Benz", and later as a C-class.

If you look at the new C-class from the outside, is the cosmetics on the bow and stern. In particular, the headlights and taillights to refresh the look. Since Mercedes-Benz reliably informed that more than 2,000 parts were changed, it is clear where the changes are related to: the interior, with the equipment and under the sheet.

The most visible sign is the newly designed instrument panel. The start-stop system is now a standard feature. Also, you can now also purchase the C-class all the comfort and safety assistance systems from the S-Class and E Class. Ten engines are available, six diesel and four petrol engines.

The diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz at the 2.1-liter four-cylinder turbo in four performance levels between 88 kW / 120 PS and 150 kW / 204 PS. The V6 diesel engine offers 170 kW / 231 hp and we will be topped by the 3.5-liter V6, which in June and to have an output of 195 kW / 264 PS. Its maximum torque of 620 Newton meters remarkable.

The top engines are equipped with the seven-speed automatic "7G-Tronic" coupled, some engine versions are offered with all-wheel drive "4matic. The largest petrol engine is also a V6 engine with 225 kW / 306 PS. The four-cylinder engines are the same 1.8-liter turbocharged and also in the base.

The services range from 115 kW / 156 PS and 150 kW / 204 PS. The diesel engines is the 125 kW engine in the C 200-economical with an average consumption (EU standard) of 4.4 liters. In consumption are all significantly lower than those engines in the previous version. Amazingly, the consumption of Spitzenbenziners.

The 225-kW engine with automatic transmission is specified with 7.4 liters. For the first time come when the current C-Class sedan and station wagon at the same time on the market. The prices were little changed. The base price for the entry model at 32 and 700 euros for the top gasoline engine is 48 900 euros.

The combined fee is 1,900 €. The two equipment versions "avant garde" and "Elegance" each cost 2200 € extra cost. (Ampnet / Sm)

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