Mercedes-Benz C Class 2015

Mercedes-Benz C Class 2015 - Road Test & Review

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.