The new 2015 Mercedes C Class, W205, has already made its debut in India in the form of the C 200 AvantGarde petrol variant. Priced at Rs 40.90 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi, it is powered by a 2.0-liter, 4 cylinder, turbocharged petrol motor that dishes out 181 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque between 1200-4000 rpm. It does the 0 – 100 dash in 7.3 seconds and goes on to hit a top speed of 235 kph. Now, it isn’t just in the lower segments, but even luxury car buyers in India still largely favor diesel power plants, although petrol prices have been hitting new lows every passing day.
Prices for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class are as follows:
C 220 CDI style (CBU): Rs 39.9 lakh
C 220 CDI AvantGarde (CBU): Rs 42.9 lakh
C 200 Petrol AvantGarde (CKD): Rs 40.9 lakh
(All prices, Ex-showroom, Delhi)
To cater a crowd that prefers low-end torque and diesel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI will be launched in the Indian market today. A whole 100 kgs lighter than the predecessor, styling wise, the W205 mimics the bigger S Class, maintaining the family look. Executed in dynamic fashion, the new C class looks bolder, appealing and more premium than the outgoing car. Even on the inside, the cabin looks rich and is bristling with fresh new bits. The new 2015 C Class gets what Mercedes calls “Cobra-look” sporty front seats with integral head restraint. The newly designed rear seats are said to enhance the comfort for the rear-seat passengers who also get more legroom and knee room. The new infotainment system features 3D navigation and also allows networking with mobile devices via Bluetooth. Garmin MAP PILOT sat-nav works in tandem with the Audio 20 CD and gets its map data from an SD card with navigation software. Mercedes-Benz Apps such as Mercedes-Benz Radio can be used even while driving. Typical German engineering is clearly visible in the usage of high quality materials all round and the entire cabin embodies a new design idiom, as Mercedes terms it, “It is akin to the uplifting feeling of being upgraded from economy to business class on an airplane.”
Powering the Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI is a 2143 cc in-line four-cylinder diesel motor that produces 167.6 bhp between 3000 to 4200 rpm and 40.7 kgm of torque from 1400 to 2800 rpm, paired to a 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic gearbox. Creature comforts include Reversing Camera, Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, KEYLESS GO starting function and a spacious, illuminated boot with a total capacity of 480 litres. The rear seat backrests can now be split-folded into a 40/20/40 ratio. In terms of safety, the new C Class comes well equipped with 7 airbags, PRE-SAFE, Attention assist, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Hill start assist, ESP, ASR, BAS and ABS as standard. The C Class comes with a suspension with higher ground clearance and India specific tuning to tackle the rough roads better. Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC also comes as standard.
Stay tuned for more, as this thread will be updated real time with all the information you need about the new car..
2:25 PM
- Mile long features list includes 3 colour ambient lighting
- Panoramic sliding sunroof
- Reversing Camera
- Keyless GO Starting function
- 40/20/40 split folding backrests
- Illuminated boot with a capacity of 480 litres
- Adaptive high beam assist
- 7 Airbags, PRE-SAFE, Attention Assist, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Hill start assist, ESP, ASR, BAS, ABS
2:10PM
- Electrically adjustable “Cobra-look” front seats feature integral head restraint and are covered in full ARTICO leather. Compared to the predecessor, adjustment range has increased by 10 mm in height and 6 mm in the lowest seat position
- New generation Audio 20 CD with touchpad features newly designed interface and graphics
- Features 3D navigation and allows networking with mobile devices via bluetooth
- Garmin MAP PILOT provides map data and route guidance via an SD card that holds map data sets and navigation software
- Infotainment system can connect to the internet via a bluetooth and data enabled mobile phone
- Compatible with Mercedes-Benz apps like Benz Radio, which can be used even while on the move
2:05 PM
- The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class is longer, wider, yet, lighter than its predecessor
- Has been equipped with LED headlamps with an intelligent light system
- Tail lights too are LED units featuring twin-torch effect design
- For the first time, rear fog lamps are integrated in the tail light cluster
2:00 PM
- The C 220 CDI is powered by a 2143 cc, in-line/4, diesel powered engine
- Pumps out 167.6 bhp between 3000 – 4200 rpm and 400 Nm of torque between 1400 – 2800 rpm
- Capable of hitting a top speed of 233 kph
- Does the 0 – 100 dash in 7.4 seconds
- Rides on 225/50 R 17 rubber
01:48 PM:
- The new 2015 C Class has been equipped with a suspension specifically designed for India
- Longest wheelbase of 2840 mm in the segment offers more leg room for rear passengers
- Comes equipped with Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC as standard
- The new 2015 C Class cuts through the air with an impressively low drag co-efficient of Cd = 0.26
01:00 PM:
- Local production of the new C Class petrol has commenced within 3 months of its debut in India
- The new C 220 CDI boasts of the highest fuel efficiency in the segment, at 19.27 kpl
- The diesel motor churns a segment topping torque figure of 400 Nm @ 1400 – 2800 rpm
- Comes with five different selectable driving modes – Comfort, Economy, Sport, Sport+, Custom
- Best in Segment features: Longest wheelbase, highest torque, highest fuel efficiency, panoramic sunroof, reversing camera
