Mercedes-Benz Launches The Fifth Generation C-Class
Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the fifth generation of C-Class sedan in India. Mercedes says that the new C-Class (W206) is the most stylish and exclusive C-Class ever. The sedan applies Mercedes-Benz’s design philosophy of sensual purity and offers a sporty and modern design, in addition to being highly digital.
Features
The new C-Class shares the DNA of the flagship S-Class and is loaded with technology like NTG 7 infotainment, the latest generation of AI-powered MBUX, an 11.9-inch LCD touchscreen, car to X communication technology where cars can talk to each other, and all connected car features.
The spearhead of the efficiency improvement measures is the new OM 654 M with an integrated second-generation starter-generator (ISG). It has a 48-volt partial onboard electrical system.
The fifth-generation C-Class is available with a choice of three engine variants C200 (Petrol), C220d (Diesel) & C300d (Diesel) with three colour options such as mojave silver, high-tech silver & selenite grey in C200 and C220d Variant each and three colour options in the C300d variant as black, white and blue.
Technical Specifications
Variant | C 200 | C 220d | C 300d |
Fuel | Petrol | Diesel | Diesel |
Total Displacement | 1496cc | 1993cc | 1993cc |
Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinder | 4 Cylinder | 4 Cylinder |
Rated Output | 150kW [204hp] at 5800 - 6100 at rpm | 147kW[200hp] at 3600 rpm | 195kW[265hp] at 4200 rpm |
Rate Torque | 300Nm at 1800 - 4000 rpm | 440Nm at 1800 - 2800 rpm | 550Nm at 1800 - 2200 rpm |
Transmission | 9G TRONIC | 9G TRONIC | 9G TRONIC |
Acceleration | 7.3 s | 7.3 s | 5.7 s |
Top Speed | 246 km/h | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
All three variants support ISG with up to additional 15kW power and up to 200 Nm torque. In total there are five different hazard warnings that it captures and transmit within the network such as rains, skidding, general warning, accident and winds
Price
The price for Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts from Rs. 55 lakh for the C200 variant, Rs. 56 lakh for the C220d variant, and Rs. 61 lakh for the C300d variant (all prices are as per ex-showroom)
