May 10, 2022
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Mercedes-Benz at last launched much awaited the 5th generation model of the C-Class in India on May 10, 2022. The new ‘C’ looks to cement its legacy .The new C-Class gets S-Class-like design cues and a range of electrified powertrain options.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new India-spec W206 C-Class. This is the sixth-generation of the Mercedes C-Class that globally debuted in February last year, and has finally made its way here. Mercedes has begun manufacturing the ‘baby-S’, as it is fondly called, at its plant in Chakan, Maharashtra.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Clas Dimensions : Coming to the dimensions, the highlight is the wheelbase, extended by 25 mm to 2,856 mm with the overall length of the car going up by 65 mm. The width of the car goes up by 10 mm too. And yes! That does translate into more space for the occupants. The external proportions of the C-class remain familiar, with design tweaks all round.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Clas engine options
Mercedes-Benz India will offer three engine options on the C-Class. The C 200 petrol, C 220d diesel and the most powerful engine, the C 300d. The sole petrol engine on offer is a 1.5-litre unit, while the diesel mills are 2.0-litre units. In addition, all three engine options get an integrated starter generator (ISG) with EQ Boost, which provides a significant 15 bhp of extra power and up to 200 Nm of
The diesel engine is the familiar 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit that’s available in two specs of tune. In the C220d, the engine produces 200hp and 440Nm of torque, while in the C300d, it produces 265hp and 550Nm of torque.
9-speed Automatic Gearbox : All the three engine options come mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox as standard, and also get a 48V mild-hybrid tech with integrated started generator (ISG) system that provides an additional 20hp and up to 200Nm of torque. Mercedes claims a fuel economy of 16.9kpl for the C200 and 23kpl for the C220d, which makes the latter the most fuel-efficient Mercedes in India.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: variants
The C200 and C220d variants of the new C-Class will be available in Avantgarde line, while the C300d will be available in a sportier AMG-line. The latter gets AMG-spec bumpers, a sportier grille and different alloy wheel design.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: interior and features
The front seats from the Memory Package can remember your seating position and rear passengers now have even more legroom. This and many other comfort highlights make the new C-Class your personal comfort zone.
The influence of the latest S-Class is most evident on the inside, thanks to the new portrait-orientated, tablet-style 11.9-inch central touchscreen.
The touchscreen has almost all in-car controls and therefore, giving the dashboard a clean, sophisticated look. Another highlight is the HD instrument panel, with different themes and settings. The touchpad controls on the steering are now more flush. You get the Burmester sound system, ambient lighting, a connected car telematics suite that works with the Mercedes me app, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and either Alexa or Google home integration.
A new generation of the innovative MBUX multimedia system makes your driving experience in the new C-Class digital and intuitive. The new and advanced Mercedes me features too add up to making your car a tech savvy car catering to all your requirements.
The new C also gets a feature called ‘Car-to-X’, which is similar to a social network of cars, where Mercedes cars with MBUX can communicate with each other and share information on a real-time basis. The top-spec C 300d also gets Mercedes’ smart digital lights which use up to 1.3 million pixels for lighting and can be configured according to the direction of traffic.
The C-class gets jet engine-inspired distinctive air vents, and the gear shifter and rotary dial have been removed, giving the centre console a very minimalist and clean look.
Other standout features on the new C-Class include dual-zone climate control, dual-pane sunroof, wireless charging, powered front seats and steering adjust and Mercedes’ digital lights headlamps .
Exterior Colour Options : The C200 and C220d will be available in six exterior colour options – Salatine Grey, Mojave Silver, High-tech Silver, Manufaktur Opalite White, Cavansite Blue and Obsidian Black. Meanwhile, the C300d will be limited to the last three.
Interior colour options : The C-Class will be available with three interior colour options – Macchiato Beige, Sienna Brown and Black – paired with either open-pore wood trim with aluminium inserts or a metal weave trim, depending on the variant.
Performance : Mercedes claims a 0-100 kph sprint time of 7.3 seconds for the C200 and C220d variants, while the C300d can do the same in 5.7 seconds.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: rivals
The new C-Class will continue its rivalry with the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Volvo S60 and the Jaguar XE.
Bookings :The company has already begun taking bookings for the new C-Class and deliveries will begin June 2022 onwards . With more than 37,000 units sold in India since 2001, BigGaddi.com is confident that the company will add significant volumes with the launch of this new-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class.