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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2014-2021

    C-Class at its best

    Stuttgart – The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the
    Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 kilograms, excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines, the C-Class establishes new benchmarks
    in its class. A host of new assistance systems offer safety of the highest standard, while a new suspension, optionally air-sprung, provides for exemplary ride and driving comfort as well as nimble and agile handling. In terms of appearance the new C-Class adopts a progressive approach with its clear yet emotional design and its high-class interior. Many other innovations and interior touches underscore the saloon's energising comfort and refined sportiness. In all, the perceived quality of the new C Class feels like an “upgrade to a higher class of travel”. The new C-Class Saloon is available for ordering now. The model range will initially comprise the C 180 from 33,558.- euros, the C 200 from 36,414.- euros and the C 220 BlueTEC from 38,675.- euros, (prices in Germany incl. 19% VAT
    in each case).

    The C-Class is the biggest-selling model series from Mercedes-Benz. Sales
    of the preceding model, which was launched in 2007, total over 2.4 million.
    The new C-Class offers sensual and clear design and a host of technical innovations as well as a comprehensive scope of standard equipment and exemplary emission and fuel consumption values. This all adds up to substantial added value and long-term savings on motor vehicle tax and
    at the filling station.
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    "Mercedes at its best - that's the new C-Class, which sets new standards for the mid-range segment on many fronts," says Prof. Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "It is characterised by an emotional yet clear design which is continued in the high-quality and modern interior. Its efficient and high-performance engineering provides the basis for a high standard of driving enjoyment."

    Ola Källenius, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, adds: "The new C-Class embodies Mercedes-Benz's claim "The best or nothing" in uncompromising style. This is immediately apparent when encountering our new saloon for the first time, as it creates the impression
    that one is sitting in a higher class of automobile. I am sure that our customers will be delighted by the high-class appeal and agility of the new C-Class."

    The C-Class has grown to take account of people's increasing average height. With an 80-millimetre increase in the wheelbase (2840 millimetres)
    compared with the previous model, the vehicle is 95 millimetres longer
    (4686 millimetres) and 40 millimetres wider (1810 millimetres). The resultant additional space benefits first and foremost the rear passengers, who now travel in even greater comfort. The new C-Class also outstrips its predecessor in terms of boot capacity, at 480 litres (in accordance with ISO 3832).

    Sensual purity and purist forms

    On a visual level, the new C-Class represents a bold departure from its predecessor. Its striking, dynamic design exudes sensual purity and arouses emotions. Modern aesthetic was a source of inspiration for the new saloon's sensuous lines and surfaces, whose harmony and dynamism create an immediate effect. The designers have created minimalist, purist forms for the C-Class which emphasise its intelligent technology and engineering. The clearly defined surfaces deliberately display a degree of tension, lending them a modern and emotional character. Precise lines and sculptural surfaces create progressive light and shade effects.


    As Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG, notes: "The new
    C-Class showcases automotive passion by way of a contemporary design idiom. Progressive and emotional highlights underscore the ground-breaking design style of the new C-Class and demonstrate sensual purity. The new
    C-Class interprets modern luxury on a new level.

    In the side view a long bonnet, a passenger compartment set well back
    and short overhangs define the C-Class's classic, well-balanced Mercedes-Benz
    saloon proportions. Large wheels emphasize the rear and communicate a stylishly sporty character.

    There is a choice of two different faces: sporty with centrally positioned star or – for the EXCLUSIVE line only – the classic saloon radiator grille featuring the Mercedes star on the bonnet. The fins of the radiator grille can be closed completely to optimise the vehicle's Cd value, highlighting the status of this cultivated saloon in duly self-assured style.

    The new C-Class comes with H7 halogen headlamps as standard. In addition to the standard-fit headlamps, two energy-saving LED variants are available: a static system and a dynamic version with "LED Intelligent Light System". The characteristic night design lends the new C-Class its very own distinctive look in the dark, too. The rear lamp and brake light in the tail lights feature LED technology in all headlamp versions.

    High-class interior with fine details

    The Mercedes-Benz designers have styled the interior on a level which is rarely encountered even in higher vehicle categories. This applies to the carefully chosen high-class materials and their pleasant touch and feel as well as the precision of the finely crafted details. The interior also embodies a new design idiom which combines sensuousness and purity perfectly with dynamic sportiness and contributes to the quality feel of the interior.

    The driver and front passenger enjoy plenty of space and luxury in a discreet, modern guise on board the new C-Class. This gives rise to a feel-good atmosphere which is new to this class of vehicle – settling into one’s seat
    in the C-Class is akin to the uplifting feeling of being upgraded from economy to business class on an aeroplane.

    The interior design demonstrates a bold new approach by Mercedes-Benz.
    Here the designers combine in accomplished style the architecture of Mercedes-Benz sports cars with a totally new centre console featuring flowing lines. In automatic vehicles a large one-piece centre console panel performs an elegant sweep from the centre air vents to the armrest. These seamless clear-cut lines create a sense of open space and convey a thrillingly purist and modern feel.

    On vehicles with manual transmission the centre console is slightly steeper and features two separate trim elements in order to create ample space for ergonomic operation of the shift lever.

    A centrally positioned free-standing central display is the main eye-catching feature across the centre console – with a screen diagonal of 17.78 centimetres (7 inches), or 21.33 centimetres (8.4 inches) if COMAND Online is specified.

    Five round air vents lend the dashboard a sporty touch. With their metallic cool-touch effect they create a fascinating, tangible contrast to the warm look of the other materials – such as the wood in the centre console or the leather on the dashboard. The "upgrade" feel duly continues with the controls. All switches feature a high-quality, three-dimensional design befitting a luxury vehicle and benefit from a clear layout.

    The innovative touchpad in the handrest over the Controller on the centre tunnel marks a further evolutionary step developed in-house at Mercedes-Benz. As on a smartphone, this provides for very simple and intuitive operation of all the head-unit functions using finger gestures. The touchpad also permits letters, numbers and special characters to be entered in handwriting –
    in any language. The user receives clear haptic feedback when operating the touchpad's control surface, which is highly conducive to genuine intuitive use.

    A head-up display is also new to the C-Class. Like in a jet fighter, it displays important information directly in the driver's field of vision on the front windscreen, thus providing for clear legibility and ensuring that the driver is distracted less from the road ahead. The system provides information on vehicle speed, speed limits and navigation instructions and displays messages from DISTRONIC PLUS.

    Three different design and equipment lines for the exterior and interior respectively offer further scope for individualisation in addition to the standard equipment and appointments. The AVANTGARDE line showcases the C-Class as a sporty saloon, the EXCLUSIVE line places the emphasis on sophistication and modern luxury and the AMG line lends the C-Class a decidedly sporty character.

    Robust yet lightweight bodyshell

    The body-in-white of the new C-Class provides an innovative basis for reduced weight, outstanding rigidity, including introduction rigidity for excellent handling, combined with optimum noise and vibration characteristics and a high level of crash safety. Thanks to intelligent and innovative lightweight construction, the aluminium hybrid body is around 70 kg lighter than a conventional steel body. The vehicle's overall weight is even reduced by around 100 kilograms. As such, the new C-Class leads the "lightweight rankings" in its segment. This spawns numerous benefits: the lightweight construction of the new C-Class cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 percent without any loss of performance, while at the same time enabling a lower centre of gravity, which in turn gives rise to the vehicle's noticeably sporty
    and agile handling.

    Mercedes-Benz achieves this feat of lightweight construction by various measures, including a completely new structural design and the use of an unusually high proportion of aluminium for a mass-produced range. The share of aluminium has risen compared with the successful predecessor from under 10 percent to almost 50 percent.

    In keeping with Mercedes-Benz traditions, the body is designed for exemplary crash safety. As a result, the saloon complies not only with all current national laws but also with all rating requirements, as well as meeting the more stringent internal Mercedes-Benz safety standards based on what actually happens during accidents.

    A high-strength safety passenger compartment forms the core of this concept. It is surrounded by specifically configured and field-tested deformation zones which ensure maximum safety for the occupants by virtue of optimised force paths and a combination of aluminium castings and ultra-high-strength materials. An outer skin consisting almost completely of aluminium provides
    a protective shell for the body.
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    Leading the field in aerodynamics and quiet running

    Low drag is crucial to achieving outstanding efficiency. From a speed of just under 70 km/h, aerodynamic drag exceeds the sum total of all other driving resistance factors. As such, drag constitutes a major parameter in efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. With a Cd value of 0.24 for the
    C 220 BlueTEC ECO, the new C-Class Saloon sets a new benchmark in the
    mid-range segment. The wind noise level, which was already very low in the preceding generation of the C-Class, has been lowered still further.

    The engineers have also devoted painstaking attention to optimising other potential sources of disturbance which may have an adverse effect on the driver's and passengers' wellbeing and concentration, even though they may not consciously notice the effects. NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) is the technical term for such nuisance factors. The specialists have optimised the noise characteristics of the interior blower, the power windows, the seat adjustment functions and many other actuation and operating noises, for example. As a result, the new C-Class occupies a benchmark position in its segment.

    Outstanding CO2 values with new small diesel engine

    Powerful and efficient petrol and diesel engines, all equipped with the ECO start/stop function and complying with the Euro 6 emissions standard, provide for lively performance and great driving enjoyment. They also cut fuel consumption by up to 20 percent compared with the preceding model.

    Three engine variants are available at the market launch – a diesel in the guise of the C 220 BlueTEC and the two petrol models, C 180 and C 200:

    Model--Displace--ment--cc--kW/hp--Nm--0-100 km/h in sec.--l/100 km--CO2g/km--Efficiency class
    C 220 BlueTEC--2143--125/170--400--8.1--4.0--103--A+
    C 180--1595--115/156--250--8.2--5.0--116--A
    C 200--1991--135/184--300--7.5--5.3--123--B


    Soon after the market launch, Mercedes-Benz is already set to expand the range of engines substantially. A new small diesel engine with a displacement of 1.6 litres is to be added. Reduced weight, compact design and low specific fuel consumption are among its special merits. Depending on its configuration, the single-stage supercharged four-cylinder engine generates 85 or 100 kW (115 or 136 hp) of power from a cubic capacity of 1598 cc and delivers 280
    or 320 Nm of torque. Its common rail direct injection system operates at a maximum injection pressure of 1600 bar. This engine places the new C-Class in a leading position within its segment in terms of CO2 emissions.

    In addition to this new small diesel engine, an advanced version of the
    proven 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine is also to become available in several output variants. The diesel engines will then cover an output range from 85 kW (115 hp) to 150 kW (204 hp). The C 220 BlueTEC will also be optionally available with an output of 125 kW (170 hp) as the BlueEFFICIENCY Edition. All the diesel engines of the new C-Class are equipped with the established SCR technology (selective catalytic reduction) for particularly environment-friendly driving and ensure that the C-Class models with diesel engines attain efficiency class A at least, and in most cases even efficiency class A+.

    BlueDIRECT petrol engines with third-generation direct injection

    Five four-cylinder petrol engines rated at 115 to 175 kW (156 to 238 hp) will also be available. These will include the special C 180 ECO Edition model, which qualifies for efficiency class A as the BlueEFFICIENCY Edition. A six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 245 kW (333 hp) will follow in due course.

    The BlueDIRECT four-cylinder petrol engines of the C-Class combine spontaneous response and exemplary power delivery with high efficiency
    and best-in-class emission performance. To this end, Mercedes-Benz has transferred the BlueDIRECT technology from the V6 and V8 engines to
    the four-cylinder engine. The direct injection system with spray-guided combustion, which was introduced into series production by Mercedes-Benz as the first automotive manufacturer, employs a multiple injection process which is precision-controlled by means of an electronic system. The third-generation direct injection technology is complemented by "fast multiple ignition".
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    Hybrid with four-cylinder diesel and petrol engine


    As in the S and E-Class, Mercedes-Benz will additionally be offering a diesel engine combined with a hybrid module. The C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with four-cylinder diesel engine and a compact electric motor generates an output of
    150 + 20 kW (204 + 27 hp) and runs on only 3.9 litres of diesel per 100 km/h in NEDC combined mode (provisional figure). A further particularly economical hybrid model which is to follow at a later juncture will feature state-of-the-art plug-in technology.

    Optimised drive train


    Depending on the installed output ratings, Mercedes-Benz is offering two new 6-speed manual transmissions for the four-cylinder engines in the new C-Class which stand apart first and foremost by virtue of their enhanced ease of shifting coupled with increased shifting precision and a harmonious
    gear-change sequence. Smooth automatic gear shifting is provided by the
    7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, which has undergone further development at Mercedes-Benz in the interests of enhanced environment-friendliness and driving pleasure.

    The 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system serves to improve traction
    and driving stability in the C-Class, too, while additionally underscoring the vehicle's refined sportiness.

    Suspension – sporty yet comfortable

    The suspension on the new C-Class is a totally new development. It provides for nimble and agile handling that makes driving a great pleasure on winding roads while also offering the highest standard of ride comfort in the segment.

    A newly designed 4-link front axle plays a major part in the agile handling characteristics. Thanks to the 4-link principle, the front independent suspension is fully decoupled from the spring strut. The resultant favourable axle kinematics allow more grip and higher lateral stability. As a result, the suspension responds more sensitively to steering movements and allows a sporty, agile driving style. An optimised multi-link independent rear suspension with 5-link concept ensures unsurpassed wheel location qualities and supreme straight-line stability.
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    The last one was a superb little executive saloon; comfortable, quiet and with a quality interior. You felt at home from the first 100 metres. It even handled well and welcomed driving in the accepted dab-of-oppo style.

    This will have a tough path to follow.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    Ferrer y'all ain't talking isht about my Benz engineer colleagues dawg, are ya?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    Ferrer y'all ain't talking isht about my Benz engineer colleagues dawg, are ya?
    Yes...?

    Ok, I'll be positive about the new car. It has the same powertrain as the new diesel Infiniti, which considering it is by far the worst part of the car, speaks volumes about the negotiating abilities of Daimler people.

    (Actually this new C looks quite good)
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    What are the security options that are available on C-class w205 2014 for the first t

    What are the security options that are available on C-class w205 2014 for the first time ?

    Hello,

    Can you tell me which ones on the security options found on the C-class w205 2015 are available on a Benz for the first time ?

    What do you think is really useful ?

    For example, is this really new ? (seems quite BASIC !)

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HULG3JscFpw"]Michael Schumacher tries out W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Safety Systems - YouTube[/ame]


    Thank you for your ideas.

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    I need a Benz thread. I wrote up a little bit here about the cars I drive away but gremlins made it disappear. I may do so again on my PC. Suffice to say I drive a, no, the unicorn: an E63 AMG S Model... Wagon!

    A bit more on topic, C63s are always a pleasure to drive and be in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    I need a Benz thread. I wrote up a little bit here about the cars I drive away but gremlins made it disappear. I may do so again on my PC. Suffice to say I drive a, no, the unicorn: an E63 AMG S Model... Wagon!

    A bit more on topic, C63s are always a pleasure to drive and be in.
    Four wheel drive and turbos are for the week. And Canadian winter is not an excuse.

    The C63 will be sorely missed though.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    Pshhh when your buttocks and sides are bolstered so well by delectable cow hide and your ears are ringing with the sweet music coming from the harmon/kardon sound system you do not care if you are weak.

    Besides, if you feel weak, in this automobile you can shift aside the proletariat in lesser autos by actuating the gas pedal, all while carrying 200 bottles of Chateau Lafite in the back.

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    Edit: the Autoblog podcast indicated to me that this car as the highest average household income of any new car sold in the US, more than any Roller or Bentley.

    The owner was an average looking man in standard clothes.

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