Return of the King? 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gets Higher Price But More Features With New Model To Put Pressure On BMW 3 Series And Audi A4 AvtoTachki

The C-Class has entered a new generation that hopes to reach the same heights as its predecessor.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has launched a fifth-generation C-Class midsize sedan that is more upmarket with a higher price but more features.

Two options are available since launch: the entry-level C200 starts at $78,900 plus travel expenses, while the mid-range C300 starts at $90,400. This makes them $12,000 and $15,100 more expensive than their best-selling predecessors, respectively.

The C200 is powered by a 150kW/300Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine delivering a 100-7.3-mph time of 300 seconds, while the C190 is powered by a 400kW/2.0Nm 6.0-litre unit, which is in the triple digits. at 20s. It should be noted that the latter has XNUMX kW of boost power available.

However, both the C200 and C300 have a nine-speed torque converter automatic transmission and a 48-volt mild hybrid system dubbed EQ Boost, which uses an integrated starter generator (ISG) to provide 15kW/200Nm of electric boost at low revolutions. engine speed.

EQ Boost also provides coasting and extended idle stopping, helping to bring the C200's fuel consumption down to 81 l/02 km in the combined cycle test (ADR 6.9/100), while the C300 manages 7.3 l/100 km.

Additional equipment in the new C-Class that was either not available or optional on the previous model includes the AMG Line exterior and interior packages, keyless entry and start, power trunk lid, MBUX infotainment system with 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen orientation, fingerprint scanner, adaptive cruise control and front center airbag (10 in total).

Otherwise standard on the C200 are four driving modes, LED taillights with dusk sensing, rain sensing wipers, power and heated folding side mirrors, and 18-inch Tantalite Gray alloy wheels.

Inside, live traffic sat-nav, always-on natural voice control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, Nappa leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, power front end. sports seats and ambient lighting function.

Advanced driver assistance systems extend to lane keeping assist, speed limit recognition, high beam assist, driver warning, blind spot monitoring (BSM), parking assist, and front and rear parking sensors.

The C300 also gets two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, full leather upholstery, autonomous emergency braking, steering assist (including emergency), stop and go function, and active BSM and cross-traffic alert.

Return of the King? 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets higher price but more features with new model to put pressure on BMW 3 Series and Audi A4

Notable options for the BMW 3 Series and rival Audi A4 include segment-first rear-wheel steering (up to 2.5 degrees), Digital Light headlights and augmented reality (AR) satellite navigation.

Several more C-Class variants are on the way, including at least two AMG flagships that have yet to be unveiled, all of which will feature four-cylinder engines, according to Mercedes-Benz Australia. Keep for updates.

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices excluding travel expenses