Mercedes-Benz C Class 2015 -
The new C Class draws power
from a 2.0 litre turbocharged in-line four-cylinder petrol engine that develops
184PS @ 5500 rpm and 300Nm of maximum torque @ 1200 – 1400 rpm.
Power is channelled to the rear
wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
C Class will be available only
in the petrol variant – C200 – for the time being, however, diesel is on its
way.
Making its debut in the C Class
is the ‘Agility Select’ function that allows you to choose from five modes -
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual (option to customize the different
settings).
The car is claimed to do 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds, on to a top speed of 235km/h. Fuel efficiency is certified at 14.74 km/l, as against the outgoing model’s 11.74 km/l.
As expected from a new
Mercedes, the C-Class is loaded with standard safety kit including seven
airbags, Attention Assist and tyre-pressure warning along with ABS, BAS, ESP,
ASR, Hill Start Assist etc.
Since there has been much ado
about NCAP crash test results recently, it’s worth noting that the C has been
given a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
The new fully loaded C is tad
costlier than the outgoing model, which was priced between Rs 33.5 to 38 lakh.
But what you get for the extra cash is a car high on elegance, modern
technology and driver.
