Brief test: Mercedes-Benz C 200 T // From the inside out
"If shape was the reason caravan buyers have so far been running from Mercedes to competitors, now it will certainly be different." I wrote this proposal in 2014 at the international presentation of the new C-Class in trailer version. ... Today, five years later, Mercedes still trusts this original shape to the point that changes barely noticeable... The novelty now has slightly different bumpers, a radiator grille and headlights, which can now be shined using LED technology in the mode Multibeamwhich means the beam adapts to different road situations. And about the way it is.
The beginner will be much easier to recognize inside. Not so much because of the different architecture, but because of the perception of some of the digital components that have performed well in the automotive industry over these five years, and especially in the premium class presented by the C-Class.
The driver will instantly detect large 12,3-inch digital gaugeswhich, with their different graphics, flexibility, color scheme and resolution, are by far the best in this segment. Since two sensor sliders have been added to the steering wheel with which we can operate almost all selectors, and since cruise control has been transferred from the classic steering wheel to the buttons on the steering wheel, it is now necessary to get a little intuitive. But over time, everything becomes logical and goes under the skin.
If you take a breather on the accessory list, you can equip the "C" massage seats, a proprietary 225W audio system. Burmester, interior fragrance and ambient lighting with 64 different complementary colors. But before you go there, you need to familiarize yourself with the proposed security and assistance systems. First of all, a great gadget is at the forefront here. partial autonomous drivingwhich is one of the best on the market. Aside from the near-flawless cruise control, the lane-keeping system is also excellent and can also be replaced if desired when it is satisfied that the maneuver is safe at the moment.
The test subject's biggest novelty is the new, 1,5 liter petrol engine with designation C 200. Four-cylinder engine s 135 kilowatts power is additionally supported by technology Equalizer gain, which in a simpler dictionary would mean it mild hybrid... 48-volt mains increase overall power 10 kilowatts, which, however, serve more to power consumers of electricity than to drive with the internal combustion engine off.
This "hindrance" is even more noticeable during so-called swimming and at rest, when the start of the engine is hardly noticeable. It should also be noted that the seven-speed automatic transmission has now been replaced by a nine-speed one. 9G-Tronic, which further "smoothes" the driving experience and makes gear changes barely noticeable.
Mercedes says it has replaced more than half of the components when updating its top-selling model. If you were only looking at the exterior it would be hard for you to believe, but when you get behind the wheel, you can easily nod at this statement.
Mercedes-Benz C200 T 4Matic AMG Line
Basic data
| Test model cost: | 71.084 € |
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| Base model price with discounts: | 43.491 € |
| Test model price discount: | 71.084 € |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.497 cm3 - maximum power 135 kW (184 hp) at 5.800-6.000 rpm - maximum torque 280 Nm at 2.000-4.000 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | all-wheel drive - 9-speed automatic transmission - tires 205/60 R 16 W (Michelin Pilot Alpin) |
| Capacity: | top speed 230 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 8,4 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 6,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 153 g/km |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.575 kg - permissible total weight 2.240 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.702 mm - width 1.810 mm - height 1.457 mm - wheelbase 2.840 mm - fuel tank 66 l |
| Box: | 490-1.510 l |
Our measurements
| T = 7 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 5.757 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 8,5s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,4 years ( 138 km / h) |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,4 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,9m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h | 58dB |
evaluation
If you shop with your eyes, a beginner is a pointless purchase. However, if you delve into all the changes that the engineers in Stuttgart have made, you will see that this is a big step forward. First of all, they are convinced of the excellent transmission and auxiliary systems.
We praise and reproach
inner atmosphere
operation of auxiliary systems
engine (smoothness, flexibility ...)
intuition when working with sliders on the steering wheel
