The star model of the range, the Mercedes C-Class offered a whole new generation at the start of the year. What is it worth in its essence version?
Launched in 1982, the Mercedes C-Class has continued to seduce customers over the generations, with more than 10.5 million copies sold in forty years, including 2.5 since 2014. A real success story for the sedan, which remains today one of the brand’s best-selling models, alongside the Class A. After more than seven years of career, it was then time for the star of the manufacturer to the star to afford a new generation, which was therefore officially revealed at the beginning of the year. A fifth version very largely modernized, qualified from its presentation of mini-S-Class, by its style but also the technological leap forward made. But does it really keep its promises? We got behind the wheel of the petrol version 200 to find out.
A real flying carpet
If the German firm still attracts mainly thanks to diesel, since this engine represents 70% of sales of the C-Class, it does not neglect its customers who are fans of gasoline. They can therefore opt for the version equipped with a four-cylinder 1.5-liter 204 horsepower, associated with a boite 9G-Tronic and 48 volt mild hybridization. A rather convincing set and above all very flexible, very typical comfort. This is the word that will best describe this Mercedes C-Class, which takes care of its occupants, well installed at the front and rear, thanks to a wheelbase increased by 2 centimeters. The driver benefits from an ultra-technological cockpit, with a MBUX system modern and intuitive, consisting of a 12.3-inch digital handset, combined with a large 11.9-inch touchscreen in vertical position. The set is very qualitative, although the touch controls on the steering wheel are absolutely not practical, whether it is to change the audio track or change the display.
In town, the sedan is a real treat, with smooth gear changes and good overall soundproofing. On faster tracks, we will appreciate the suspension that is both flexible and firm enough to limit body movements. Nevertheless, and if the progress is notable, the sedan remains above all comfort type, with a flexible steering and a gearbox which has a little more difficulty to follow when the pace picks up. The weight of the car, posted at 1,650 kilos, does not play in its favor either, with very average agility, although the whole remains reassuring. On the other hand, we regret the braking, which requires a certain adaptation time, in particular because of a transmission between the regeneration system and the too noticeable mechanical braking. The feeling is then quite unpleasant, despite good efficiency and sufficient bite. Finally, if the 48-volt hybrid system is almost imperceptible, it makes it possible to slightly limit the consumption, posted at 6.3 liters, while emissions are set at 143 g / km.
Mercedes C-Class 200 sedan: our opinion
Not usurping its nickname of mini S-Class, this Mercedes C-Class offers very convincing services, but remains very typical comfort above all.
WE love :
- Its interior presentation
- Its comfort
- Son look
We like less
- His weight
- His price
- Its box is a little slow in Sport mode
Technical data Mercedes Classe C 200 sedan
- Motor : four-cylinder in-line, 1,496 cm3, petrol direct injection, turbo
- Transmission : nine-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
- Powerful (ch à tr/min) : 204 cha 5 800 million/min
- Couple (Nm to tr / min): 300 Nm
- Weight (kg): 1 650 kg
- Average consumption (l/100 km): 6.3 l/100 km
- 0 to 100 km / h (s): 7.3 seconds
- CO2 (g)/malus : 143 g / km / 260 €
- Price (from): 50 450 €
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The star model of the range, the Mercedes C-Class offered a whole new generation at the start of the year. What is it worth in its essence version?
Launched in 1982, the Mercedes C-Class has continued to seduce customers over the generations, with more than 10.5 million copies sold in forty years, including 2.5 since 2014. A real success story for the sedan, which remains today one of the brand’s best-selling models, alongside the Class A. After more than seven years of career, it was then time for the star of the manufacturer to the star to afford a new generation, which was therefore officially revealed at the beginning of the year. A fifth version very largely modernized, qualified from its presentation of mini-S-Class, by its style but also the technological leap forward made. But does it really keep its promises? We got behind the wheel of the petrol version 200 to find out.
A real flying carpet
If the German firm still attracts mainly thanks to diesel, since this engine represents 70% of sales of the C-Class, it does not neglect its customers who are fans of gasoline. They can therefore opt for the version equipped with a four-cylinder 1.5-liter 204 horsepower, associated with a boite 9G-Tronic and 48 volt mild hybridization. A rather convincing set and above all very flexible, very typical comfort. This is the word that will best describe this Mercedes C-Class, which takes care of its occupants, well installed at the front and rear, thanks to a wheelbase increased by 2 centimeters. The driver benefits from an ultra-technological cockpit, with a MBUX system modern and intuitive, consisting of a 12.3-inch digital handset, combined with a large 11.9-inch touchscreen in vertical position. The set is very qualitative, although the touch controls on the steering wheel are absolutely not practical, whether it is to change the audio track or change the display.
In town, the sedan is a real treat, with smooth gear changes and good overall soundproofing. On faster tracks, we will appreciate the suspension that is both flexible and firm enough to limit body movements. Nevertheless, and if the progress is notable, the sedan remains above all comfort type, with a flexible steering and a gearbox which has a little more difficulty to follow when the pace picks up. The weight of the car, posted at 1,650 kilos, does not play in its favor either, with very average agility, although the whole remains reassuring. On the other hand, we regret the braking, which requires a certain adaptation time, in particular because of a transmission between the regeneration system and the too noticeable mechanical braking. The feeling is then quite unpleasant, despite good efficiency and sufficient bite. Finally, if the 48-volt hybrid system is almost imperceptible, it makes it possible to slightly limit the consumption, posted at 6.3 liters, while emissions are set at 143 g / km.
Mercedes C-Class 200 sedan: our opinion
Not usurping its nickname of mini S-Class, this Mercedes C-Class offers very convincing services, but remains very typical comfort above all.
WE love :
- Its interior presentation
- Its comfort
- Son look
We like less
- His weight
- His price
- Its box is a little slow in Sport mode
Technical data Mercedes Classe C 200 sedan
- Motor : four-cylinder in-line, 1,496 cm3, petrol direct injection, turbo
- Transmission : nine-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
- Powerful (ch à tr/min) : 204 cha 5 800 million/min
- Couple (Nm to tr / min): 300 Nm
- Weight (kg): 1 650 kg
- Average consumption (l/100 km): 6.3 l/100 km
- 0 to 100 km / h (s): 7.3 seconds
- CO2 (g)/malus : 143 g / km / 260 €
- Price (from): 50 450 €
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