Mercedes Benz C 220 CDI T
The Mercedes C-Class station wagon - in Stuttgart it is denoted by the letter T at the end of the name - is no exception. And as is usually the case with caravans of this class, it's not so much about the capacity of the trunk, but about its flexibility. That the CT isn't the kind of car that one would mistake for a van in terms of space to know its shape. It's the same at the front of the C-Class sedan: the headlights are easily recognizable, the nose is pointed but sleek, and the mask and star above it are conspicuous but not intrusive.
So the difference is in the rear, which is sportier than the station wagon. The rear window on it is very sloping, so the overall shape is impressive and nothing is cargo.
So there is less room in the back than there would be with the vertically cropped end of the car, but still enough for the CT to proudly wear the T letter. Which bike would have enough room with the rear seats folded down, but better to clear it out before throwing it in the car. The goods that are lined with the luggage compartment are of the same quality and precision as in the interior of the car, so it would be a shame to get it dirty with dirt.
The fact that Mercedes is thinking about the little things is evidenced by the roll that covers the luggage compartment. It slides easily on the rails and always locks securely in the extended position, and the end only needs to be lifted slightly to fold.
The attention to detail is evident throughout the rest of the cabin. The driver's seat, as usual in Mercedes, is quite stiff, but convincingly comfortable on long journeys. It sits perfectly, all the switches are at hand, and the driver is also pampered by the radio control buttons on the steering wheel, a perfectly transparent dashboard and the already well-known and supported by a bunch of Mercedes airbags.
The automatic air conditioning has separate settings for the left and right sides of the cab, and comfort in the rear seats will not complain about comfort, especially since the back of the caravan has more headroom than the sedan.
There could have been more legroom, especially for the front length. The back of the rear seat is, of course, foldable, which contributes to a larger boot and its flexibility. The classic equipment is a tree on the center console and steel wheels with plastic caps, which is also the only strong dissatisfaction with the car. For such a price, the buyer could also get alloy wheels.
The chassis is also focused on comfort, as Mercedes should be, although the new C-Series is sportier in this respect than its predecessor. The road under the wheels must be well paved so that gusts of wind can penetrate inside. At the same time, it means a slight slope on the winding road, where the hidden "passenger" (hears the name ESP) comes to the fore again. If you start a sportier ride, it turns out that the steering wheel is too indirect and offers too little information about what is happening to the front wheels.
The chassis then begins to obediently follow the direction indicated by the steering wheel, and it would take really a lot of driving stupidity to throw the car off track in the middle of a corner. And if you turn off the ESP, you can even afford to rear slip. But only for a little while, because when the computer senses that the rear wheels are going too “wide” in a corner, the ESP wakes up anyway and straightens the car. On wet roads, ESP comes in handy as the engine has huge torque so the wheels can easily shift into neutral (or would if ESP wasn't installed).
With a 2-liter turbocharged diesel engine with four valves per cylinder and common rail technology, it can produce 2 hp. and 143 Nm of torque, which is enough to move a heavy vehicle. Especially when combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Behind this lies the laziness of the engine at its lowest revs, which translates into the version with an automatic transmission, and turns the station wagon into a car that is no stranger to a sportier driving experience. The gear lever moves are really short, but they stick a little and the pedal moves are too long.
Dusan Lukic
Photo: Urosh Potocnik.
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI T
Basic data
| Sales: | AC Interchange doo |
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| Base model price: | 32.224,39 € |
| Test model cost: | 34.423,36 € |
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| Power: | 105kW (143 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 6,7 with |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 10,7l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - diesel direct injection - longitudinally front mounted - bore and stroke 88,0 × 88,3 mm - displacement 2148 cm3 - compression ratio 18,0:1 - maximum power 105 kW ( 143 hp) at 4200 rpm - maximum torque 315 Nm at 1800-2600 rpm - crankshaft in 5 bearings - 2 camshafts in the head (chain) - 4 valves per cylinder - common rail fuel injection - exhaust turbocharger - aftercooler - liquid cooling 8,0 l - engine oil 5,8 l - oxidation catalyst |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the rear wheels - 6-speed synchronized transmission - gear ratio I. 5,010; II. 2,830 hours; III. 1,790 hours; IV. 1,260 hours; v. 1,000; VI. 0,830; reverse 4,570 - differential 2,650 - tires 195/65 R 15 (Continental PremiumContact) |
| Capacity: | top speed 214 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 10,7 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 8,9 / 5,4 / 6,7 l / 100 km (gasoil) |
| Transportation and suspension: | 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, cross rails, spring struts, stabilizer bar, rear multi-link axle with individual suspension brackets, cross rails, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar - dual circuit brakes, front disc (forced cooling), rear discs, power steering, ABS, BAS - rack and pinion steering, power steering |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1570 kg - permissible total weight 2095 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 1500 kg, without brake 750 kg - permissible roof load 100 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4541 mm - width 1728 mm - height 1465 mm - wheelbase 2715 mm - track front 1505 mm - rear 1476 mm - driving radius 10,8 m |
| Inner dimensions: | length 1640 mm - width 1430/1430 mm - height 930-1020 / 950 mm - longitudinal 910-1200 / 900-540 mm - fuel tank 62 l |
| Box: | (normal) 470-1384 l |
Our measurements
| T = 23 ° C, p = 1034 mbar, rel. vl. = 78% | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,6s |
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| 1000m from the city: | 31,6 years ( 167 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 216km / h (WE.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 7,9l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 9,2 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,9m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 54dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 6rd gear | 54dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
evaluation
The MB C 220CDI T is a good choice for those who want an all-rounder because of its versatility and absolute spaciousness. However, the diesel engine makes it even better on long journeys.
We praise and reproach
fuel consumption
comfort
form
open space
engine flexibility below 2.000 rpm
too loud engine
price
