Mercedes-Benz Australia has launched two mild-hybrid variants of the all-new C-Class sedan to market, saying that more models including high-performance versions will arrive later this year.
The C 200 sedan will retail from $78,900 and the C 300 sedan from $90,400 plus on road costs and statutory local and federal government charges.
Bigger, wider, and longer than the outgoing generation the new C-Class inherits much of its technology and design from the new flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan.
It offers new generation hybrid assistance from a 48-volt electrical system, AMG Line exterior and interior packages, 11.9-inch central media display, 360° camera, Keyless-Go entry and start with automatic powered boot closing, front centre airbag, fingerprint scanner and active safety systems including the radar cruise control system, active distance assist Distronic.
With a length of 4793 mm in standard AMG Line guise and a width of 1820 mm, the new C-Class is considerably larger than its predecessor says the manufacturer. The wheelbase has increased by 25 mm to 2865 mm, with both front and rear passengers benefiting from the increased exterior dimensions.
Elbow room has been increased by 22 mm in the front and 15 mm in the rear, while headroom in the rear has increased by 13 mm. Thanks to up to 35 mm more knee-room in the second row, journeys are even more pleasant for rear-seat passengers says Mercedes-Benz.
The C-Class has been the highest-volume Mercedes-Benz model of the past decade, with more than 2.5 million examples sold since the introduction of the current generation in 2014, including nearly 60,000 units in Australia.
The first C-Class was introduced in May 1993. In 2020, C-Class variants were delivered to customers in more than 100 markets around the world.
Mercedes-Benz packages a 48-volt on-board electrical system into both the C 200 and C 300 models, turning each powerplant into a mild hybrid that it says also adds significant benefits to overall driveability.
Equipped with the 1.5-litre version of the M 254 petrol engine and 9G-TRONIC auto, the engine of the C 200 Sedan before mild hybrid assistance makes 150 kW of power and 300 Nm of torque, with a fuel economy rating of 6.9 L/100 km (ADR combined). The C 300 Sedan, with a 2.0-litre M 254 engine, makes 190 kW and 400 Nm, and achieves an economy figure of 7.3 L/100 km.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for each of the two models takes 7.3 s and 6.0 s respectively.
An optional rear-axle steering is available for the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which is a first in this segment. This can add steering angle at the rear axle of 2.5 degrees, reducing the turning circle by 43 centimetres to 10.64 metres. It also creates especially agile and stable handling, and a more direct steering ratio at the front axle. The driver also needs fewer turns of the steering wheel for full lock.
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