June marks the month that the Mercedes Benze C Class grows,
not in terms of sales or regular body dimension growth but within the Merc
family, the new C Class will official move from being the smallest sedan in the
line-up with the CLA`s addition to the brand.
Despite driving the entry sedan range of the brand,
consumers want to be seen in a lengthy Merc. As the C Class grows, an
intelligent lightweight kerbing of 100kg is one of the selling points of the
2014 Class. Speaking of selling points, air suspension. The ability of
independently changing your ride height, is quite cool even in its
unsophisticated manner. Soon we will see Merc enthusiast with slammed C classes
at show and shines, but we fancy not seeing one off-roading! with a heightened ride height.
On the calendar, South Africa`s launch has been marked for
June with a range of four turbocharged engines.
Pricing has been tagged at an entry level of R415 900 for the C180 1.6-litre.
It will fairly push 115kW and 250Nm of torque and according to Merc figures;
per 100km it will quench 5.0 litres per 100km. The C180`s 115kW is essential
for a 0-100km/h sprint of 8.2 seconds. In the C200, 135kW and 300Nm will set
you back R436 600, it will achieve a 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds. As far as the Diesel derivative is concerned,
you will be charged R459 000 for a C220 BlueTEC ,it`s 125kW and 400Nm will
go from 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds while sipping a healthy 4.0 litres /100km.
A cheque of half a million (R502 600) will have you comfortably
placed in a C250, getting you from 0-100km/h in 6.6 seconds. It`s power comes
in at 155kW and a torque reading of 350Nm, it has a fuel consumption reading
similar to the C200 (5.3 litres per 100km).
All models are driven through the rear wheels through either a new
six-speed manual or 7G-Tronic Plus automatic gearbox.
Since we are talking new stuff, the drive comes with a new four-link
front axle and five-link rear end suspension system. The suspension can be
tweaked through three systems with variable damping settings ranging from a
comfy ride to a sportier ride. Optionally, air suspension or an “Airmatic
system” features continuously variable damping at the front and rear end.
Unlike the three modes on the standard suspension, four modes from `Comfort`
right up to `Sport+` are available.
Besides the long list of optional extra`s for your ideal
Merc, safety should not be an option and with Attention Assist being standard
plus Collision Prevention Assist Plus, safety is still ensured by the German
brand. An automatic brake will engage at up to speeds of 200km/h, should you be
in a situation where an object appears in front of your vehicle while driving. With
regards to the optional extra`s list, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, Distronic
Plus with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot, enhanced Active Lane Keeping
Assist, Active Parking Assist and a 360-degree parking camera are listed.
Inside the cabin, gadgets and class are a feature as the
dashboard is surrounded by five round air vents and a free-standing central
display which is available in either 18cm or 21cm display for online equipped
models. In an aim to make the car even livelier, front bass technology has been
installed to mimic the acoustic sound quality of a concert hall.
The new generation Merc`s that rome around the streets have
a lively face which forms part of the gene`s that have been passed down to the
7th generation C Class. A 'sporty' face with a centrally-positioned
Mercedes star strikes you when looking at the new C Class. Exclusive line
models come with a traditional Merc grille with the star positioned on the
bonnet. Besides the C being longer than its predecessor, the arched design at
the rear end makes the boot which has increased to 480 litres look shorter.
When it comes to class, Merc will never be late and the new
generation C Class continues to be class leading.
Photos, Mercedesbenze USA.
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