Friday, May 20, 2011

Press Launch Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe: The Bucket List

bThe best is always last. Now it is, worthy of debate about the term "the best" in this case, for the sedan to the C-Class and the Model T are already there. Many will regard as the best of this series. So perhaps we agree to another description. How about the "most beautiful C-class." Such a title is the coupe model to a normally but in this case particularly.

/ B still makes my surprise, not after, when I stand before a new Mercedes-Benz. So much have changed. From the elegant and restrained stresses drawn vehicles of the Stuttgart now have become extroverted types, roll the young, fresh and dynamic on the streets. They do not act more like the old car-Adel from Stuttgart, but business aggressively to new, younger audiences.

Thomas Ruhl, director of the C-Class Development says, unwittingly at the press conference in Seville, Spain about the new direction of the brand. The new command system with the Internet, he said it was "by the older generation to use yet. Open to both sides is how the C-Class coupe: demanding in design and classic in the line: a short front overhang, long bonnet, flat windscreen, two large doors, flat roof, which swings gently down to the short tail and a delicate C-pillar.

The accents a broad shoulder, striking sill, which from the very beginning edge which terminates in a small rear demolition and especially the face, upright radiator grille with a big star, new, into the page-reaching headlights and large air intakes. The coupe has a strong and broad. The width of the designers also underlined in the interior.

Particularly striking it from the doors to the dashboard rotating large decorative items for the coupe for the first time in piano lacquer look "porcelain", a slightly off-white. The interior design is based on the version of "avant garde", which is already in sedan and station wagon for the sporty interior.

Striking the seats in front sports seats presents back with integrated headrest and single seats. Three petrol and two diesel engines are available, all direct-injection engine equipped with the ECO start / stop function, giving them the nickname "Blue Efficiency" brings. The power spectrum of the diesel range of 125 kW / 170 hp for the C 220 CDI to 150 kW / 204 hp for the C 250 CDI.

The C 180 Blue Efficiency providers 115 kW / 156 hp across the Blue Efficiency C 250 with 150 kW / 204 hp to the Blue Efficiency C 350 with 225 kW / 306 PS. The C 220 CDI is specified with an average consumption (EU standard) of between 4.4 liters and 5.3 liters, depending on equipment and gear.

The diesel variants of the consumption is with the seven-speed automatic transmission slightly above the six-speed manual switch. In contrast, the gasoline engines with the automatic contributes to lower fuel consumption. The C 180 Blue Efficiency is expressed with values between 4.9 liters and 5.3 liters of premium.

We drove the automatic version of the C 250 CDI 200 km above the rolling hills and mountains of Andalusia and achieved it in a section of 82 km / h with a consumption of 6.3 liters. As can be seen in our average, we had fun, the sporty tuned Agility Control suspension to try. This provides ride comfort when driving and road permit it, and is now tight, if that is necessary.

Since the steering gives up no problem and the diesel engine can rarely heard something of themselves, the coupe for both gaits: glide and gallop. Available as an optional extra 15 mm lower sports suspension, shorter springs, firmer damping and stronger torsion bars, we have not missed on this tour, especially as we in our copy the character by pressing a button yet been able to adapt to the mood.

As with all models of the C-class also the coupe on the complete range of safety and assistance equipment. Nine airbags and many systems provide safety and comfort, based on radar and camera technology and many other sensors. The assistance systems are grouped in two packages. The gauge package includes the lane and the Blind Spot Assistant; the Driving Assistance Package Plus includes the Distronic Plus, Brake Assist Plus, the Pre-Safe Brake, the active lane-keeping assistant and the active Blind Spot Assist, including systems that engage active after the warning.

In June we go. Then the dealers will get first, whether the new face of the brand really appeals to broader layers. Maybe take the so-sought-after younger ones, because they have money, even for the same AMG version of the coupe, which goes simultaneously to the start. Ola Källenius, head of AMG, certainly thinks just beginners in the segment of performance car loved the two-door.

(Ampnet / Sm) data: Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Blue Efficiency Coupé length x width x height (m): 4.59 x 1.77 x 1.41 Engine: Four-cylinder diesel, 2143 cc, direct injection, turbocharged performance: 150 kW / 204 hp at 4,200 rpm Max torque: 500 Nm 1600-1800 rpm Average fuel consumption (EU standard): 5.4 liters (7G-Tronic) CO2 emissions: 143/km (€ 5 ) Maximum speed: 240 km / h Acceleration 0 - 100 km / h: 7.0 s curb weight / payload: 1655 kg / 470 kg Boot: 450 liters Turning circle: 10.8 m Wheels / Tires: 7.5 J x 17 H2 / 225/45 R 17 W base price: 41 174 Euro

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