New 2015 Mercedes C-Class launched in India: Price Rs 40.90 lakhMercedes-Benz today launched the new generation 2015 C-Class car in India. The new C-Class has been launched only in one variant, the C 200 AvantGarde for the time being. Mercedes-Benz have priced the new C-Class at Rs. 40.90 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi.
Engine and performance
The new 2015 C200 petrol comes with a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine dishing out 181bhp @ 5500 rpm of peak power. Peak torque is rated at 300 Nm between 1200-1400 rpm. Claimed top speed is 235km/h with 0-100 km/h timing of 7.3 seconds. For now, only the petrol variant of the car would go on sale with the diesel option slated for a sale in 2015. The 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection gets an ARAI fuel efficiency rating of 14.74 kmpl. The engine also boasts of ECO start/stop function.
The engine comes mated to the trusted old 7G Tronic Plus transmission with shifter paddles on the steering wheel and 5 drive modes to select from. Termed AGILITY SELECT in Merc talk, the system offers the drivers to choose from Comfort, Economy, Sport, Sport+ or Individual drive modes.
The key highlights of the new C-Class are its segment topping wheelbase, allowing for a comfortable, roomy cabin, a full LED intelligent lighting system along with Adaptive Main Beam Assist Plus for a dazzle-free drive experience for oncoming traffic. Inside the cabin, the occupants get ambient light in 3 colours with illuminated door sill pads. The car also comes equipped with a new infotainment interface design with touchpad as standard and GARMIN map pilot navigation with 3D-visualisation.
Exterior styling
The new C-Class is longer, wider and lighter than the model it replaces. The design underlines the squat, wide stance of the car with a fusion of elegance and athleticism. A soft edge which merges into the tail lights accentuates the car’s strong shoulders. There’s also a spoiler lip on the boot lid for a sporty appearance.
Aerodynamically designed, the new C-Class is very different from its predecessor. The car gets a three-dimensional radiator grille. The AVANTGARDE exterior design includes the sports grille with twin louvres, emphasizing the long bonnet.
The full LED tail light cluster features a modern twin-torch-effect design. Also, the rear fog lamp is integrated in the tail light cluster for the first time.
Cabin comfort and features
On the inside, the new 2015 C-Class gets what Mercedes calls “Cobra-look” sporty front seats with integral head restraint. The front seats can be adjusted to a larger extent for height and are covered in ARTICO man-made leather. We would have liked Mercedes to put genuine leather here, but as the German brand has assumed that the former is a more apt option. 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 newly designed dashboard which is somewhat reminiscent of the range topping S-Class is visually divided into lower and upper sections separated by a trim strip. The control and display systems inside the car have also been redesigned.
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.
Other creature comforts include Reversing Camera, Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, KEYLESS GO starting function, spacious and illuminated boot with a total capacity of 480 litres. The rear seat backrests can be split-folded into a 40/20/40 ratio.
Safety and security
In terms of safety, the new C-Class comes fairly 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.
In addition the new 2015 C Class gets Attention Assist to warn the driver when it detects typical signs of drowsiness. PRE-SAFE system comes with belt tensioners for driver and front passenger seats, closing function for side windows and panoramic sliding sunroof and positioning of front passenger.
Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said: “The C-Class is a best seller that has always been a trendsetter in its segment and this remains true for the new C-Class as well. It interprets a new standard in modern luxury and its contemporary design idiom showcases the automotive passion of our designers. The new C-Class comes to the starting line with qualities usually reserved for higher-class automobiles – ecologically, technologically and also with regard to comfort and driving pleasure. It embodies modern automotive luxury and has all the prerequisites to be a success story. The new C-Class sets a new benchmark with its technological and design advancement. The technological prowess of the new C-Class is a prime example of how the latest generation telematics and IT systems are well integrated in Mercedes-Benz cars. The new C-Class will delight our customers with its high-class appeal and agility.”
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If this car is to be delivered with the same interior visuals and all those safety alphabets, then there is a serious problem for the premiem segment competitors namely Audi, Bmw, Volvo and the to-come Infinity. MB is really equipping its arsenals for the 21st century Automobile war. This is why Mercedes Benz has to preached and not compared with any other Automaker. Not even Rolls Royce.