Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe
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14th February, 2011
- Drive and vigour: five powerful direct-injection engines to choose from
- Efficiency: ECO start/stop function fitted as standard
- Help at hand: numerous assistance systems available
- Experience: new generation of telematics with internet acces
What a dynamic way to celebrate the invention of the automobile? The expressive C-Class Coupé sees Mercedes-Benz,
now in its 125th year of corporate history, entering the prestige compact coupe market segment with a new classic
coupé. This youthful, sporty two-door car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in early March and making its
way to European customers from June and somewhat later in Australia.
The new model deploys the progressive technology featured on the recently launched European upgrade of the
C-Class to deliver an impressive coupé format that combines pure fun at the wheel with exemplary efficiency. In
terms of attitude, this debuting model is tailored to a customer group aged 35 to 45 for whom professional success,
love of life and a strong sense of responsibility are all important.
"By extending the C-Class portfolio, we are consciously targeting new customers," says Dr Joachim Schmidt,
Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars.
"The new model is youthful, stylish and dynamic. What we are offering is an exceptionally sporty way to enter
the world of the Mercedes-Benz coupé."
The design: dynamic with classic coupé proportions
From the side, the new coupé beguiles the onlooker with its compact proportions, low silhouette (41 mm flatter
than the saloon) with powerful 'shoulders' and a narrow C-pillar in a classic three-box design. Typical coupé
features include the short front overhang, long bonnet, steeply raked windscreen and long, stretched out roof. The
'greenhouse' extends far beyond the rear axle over the rear window in its flat position to a sportily short tail
end.
While the wedge-shaped, sloping beltline demonstrates affinity with the C-Class, its strong upsweep into the
C-pillar is an entirely distinctive element. The final part of the beltline trim moves sharply upwards to meet the
roofline trim. This upsweep not only adds a sporty flourish to the way the side windows look; the shaping at the
bottom of the C-pillar also enhances the powerful shoulders.
Front and rear: truly a coupé, truly C-Class
At the front, the new coupé shares the same styling as the latest C-Class and yet still has its own twist. The
front view is dominated by the prominent radiator grille surround including the bumper. The centre air intake opens
upwards, forming a visual base unit for the radiator grille which has the double-louvre style typical of a coupé.
Two chrome louvres extend left and right either side of the central star, tapering off at the outer edges and
providing a sporty, arrow-shaped horizontal sweep which gives the front end a pronounced V-shape.
This continues into the side sections which extend from beneath the headlamps and blend into the feature lines
along the vehicle flanks, thereby linking the front end with the sides. The side air intakes in the bumper
featuring integrated, horizontal daytime running lamps are positioned low down, giving the coupé a road-hugging
appearance. The shape of the clear-lens headlamps provides a dynamic impression, and acts together with the bonnet,
radiator grille and bumper trim to reinforce the pronounced front section.
From the rear, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé looks sportily short. Because the roof flows beyond the rear
axle with the steeply raked rear window and fluid C-pillars, the appearance of length is reduced. A wide chamfer at
the top of the boot lid, which is based on the side panel, highlights the rear's compactness.
Positioning the tail lights as far apart as possible emphasises width. The particular impression of depth is
achieved by a centrally located LED indicator, which appears to float in front of the red upper and lower light
bands with their more deeply set LEDs. Continuous, horizontal light-catching contours in the bumper further
accentuate the broad, deep-set effect. A diffuser towards the bottom of the rear bumper between the exhaust system's
tailpipe trim makes the rear end look lighter and gives the vehicle a distinctively sporty and dynamic quality.
The interior: highest quality with exclusive colour accents
The dashboard instrument panel features a strong, sporty and high-quality design. Three tube rings with a
galvanised finish demonstrate the car's sporty credentials to the driver. As standard, the coupé comes with the new
generation of three-spoke steering wheel with its chromed central spoke that first appeared on the new CLS. The
touch surfaces of the controls are finely detailed and galvanised. The stepped top of the instrument cluster also
accommodates the central display and continues onto the front passenger side as a discreet light-catching contour.
The central, trapezoidal air vents and the round vents on the outside are highlighted in detail by galvanised trim.
The control panel of the new-generation communication and information unit has silver-coloured keys. The combination
of matt keys, high-gloss areas and a new thumbwheel design underlines the high perceived value of the interior.
A large section of trim is a high-quality part of the dashboard instrument panel. This extends from the centre
air vents across the front passenger side to the outer air vent, emphasising the interior's generous proportions.
For the first time in automotive engineering, the trim parts are available in the style package and in a porcelain
piano-lacquer look for the Edition 1 to complement the car's exclusive interior feel. Alternatively, there is a
choice of a black piano-lacquer look, nougatine burr walnut wood, dark aluminium or brown ash burl.
The C-Class Coupé is a fully fledged four-seater featuring four sporty, comfortable integral seats. If desired,
the backrests in the rear can be folded down to make the boot larger.
The new telematics generation: enhanced ease of operation and attractive good looks
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé features a new telematics generation which received its global premiere on the
saloon and estate models. Major new features include greater operating convenience, larger displays, phone book
transfer, display of SMS messages, wireless music reproduction via Bluetooth and a USB interface now accommodated
in the centre armrest.
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The multimedia system COMAND On-line now provides internet access for the first time. When the car is stationary,
customers are able to browse freely or surf to a Mercedes-Benz On-line service whose pages load rapidly and are also
easy to use while on the move. The integrated services include weather information and a special destination search
via Google, as well as the option of downloading a route that has been previously configured on a PC using Google
Maps and sent to the car. The navigation system of COMAND Online also has added functions. New features include a
3D display with plastic city views. Also new: routes covered can be recorded and repeated later, specific personal
destinations can be saved or imported via an SD card and four alternative routes can be displayed on the navigation
map, one of them a particularly economical variation.
The Becker® MAP PILOT makes a low-cost navigation function, which can also be retrofitted, available for the
entry-level Audio 20 CD radio. Its advantages over aftermarket solutions include integrated operation via the
central controls and the Audio 20 display, a concealed location in the glove compartment and updating via an
internet portal.
The drive system: plenty of performance, low fuel consumption
There is a choice of three petrol engines and two diesel powerplants to power the C-Class Coupé. All are
equipped with direct injection and the ECO start/stop function as standard. All the engine variants are classed
as BlueEFFICIENCY units, showing that they are particularly efficient and environmentally friendly in their use
of fuel. All automatic versions feature the further-enhanced 7G-TRONIC PLUS seven-speed automatic transmission
(standard with the C 250 and C 350 petrol engines). The C 220 CDI and C 250 CDI diesel variants and the basic C 180
petrol engine come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.
The top engine variant is the V6 petrol engine in the C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY featuring the efficient BlueDIRECT
method of injection. It delivers 225 kW (306 hp) and 370 Nm. Average fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100 km. The
four-cylinder petrol engines have direct injection and are turbocharged, offering high performance and exemplary
economy.
The most economical coupé model is the C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with manual six-speed transmission and the
standard ECO start/stop function. It has an average diesel consumption of 4.4 litres per 100 km. This corresponds
to 117 grammes of CO2 per kilometre. The C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY contents itself with a combined diesel consumption
of just 4.9 litres per 100 km. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 128 grammes per kilometre.
The range of engines for the C-Class Coupé at a glance:
Model* |
Cyl.
|
cc
|
kW/hp
at
rpm |
Nm
from
rpm
|
0-100
km/h
(s) |
Top
speed
km/h
|
l/100
km
NEDC comb.
|
CO2
g/km |
|
C 220 CDI BE
|
4/in-line
|
2143
|
125/170
3,000
|
400
1,400
|
8,1
(8,4) |
231
(232) |
4,9-5,3
(4,4-5,1) |
128-139
(117-133) |
|
C 250 CDI BE
|
4/in-line
|
2,143
|
150/204
4,200
|
500
1,600
|
7,1
(7,0)
|
240
(240) |
4,9-5,3
(4,9-5,4) |
128-139
(128-143)
|
|
C 180 BE
|
4/in-line
|
1,796
|
115/156
5,000
|
250
1,600
|
8,8-9,0
(9,0)
|
223
(225)
|
6,5-7,0
(6,7-7,3) |
150-162
(157-169)
|
|
C 250 BE
|
4/in-line
|
1,796
|
150/204
5,500
|
310
2,000
|
7,2
|
240
|
6,5-7,0
|
152-163
|
|
C 350 BE
|
V6
|
3,498
|
225/306
6,500
|
370
3,500
|
6,0
|
250
|
6,8-7,0
|
159-164
|
BE = BlueEFFICIENCY, * figures for
automatic transmission, manual transmission in brackets
Australian availability
Australian availability, prices and specifications will be published by Next Car once further
information is available.
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