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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate |
Starting at 41,138 Euros plus additional costs, the W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in sedan and estate at launch and being the most advanced C-Class to date that can adapt through the new normal, this new model is all about keeping its avantgarde charm alive and well while cruising on the city streets as well as being an enjoyable weekend getaway vehicle on the open road. Either way, it's all business and pleasure with the new model.
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate |
So, what's it all about the new design? Well, truth be told, the new model is nothing more of a miniaturized S-Class for whatever reason, meaning the Russian doll effect is pretty much the new normal like most luxury carmakers these days. When parked alongside its big brothers, it's hard to distinguish which is which but anyway, it's the sizing that counts, not the way it looks.
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate interior |
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior |
The same story goes to the new interior because like the new S-Class, the new C-Class dons the Tesla-like large touch screen that scares speedo boys straight because there are no buttons on this screen of course. To add more salt to the speedo boys' wounds, the new C-Class is fitted with the MBUX user interface including the Alexa-ish "Hey Mercedes" voice function that allows almost anyone to speak with this car much to the annoyance of anyone in the sweet spot.
Of course, while most of its new tech features are fun to play but easy to get bored with, what about the spacing? As Mercedes insists, the new C-Class is surprisingly roomier than the previous model, meaning VIPs from all walks of life are going to have a word about it on the boardroom. In the Estate variant, it's now 30 liters larger than the previous model, giving everyone more space for some goods to carry or deliver, whichever they'll come across. With more loads of room to spare, the new C-Class really is business in motion.
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate |
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
What about performance? The new C-Class features a wide roster of fuel-efficient and high-performance 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines offered and they're all mated to a 9G-TRONIC gearbox. They also carry an integrated starter-generator with a 48v onboard electrical system for a slight bump on fuel efficiency because, in the new normal, efficiency is king and it's here to stay.
The most powerful variant at launch is the C300 with the 279PS 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that propels from 0 to 100kph in six seconds and a limited top speed of 250kph.
On the dynamics side, the new C-Class drives better than the previous model thanks to its improved suspension setup and rear-axle steering. Not only it's more dynamic on the open road than the old model but it's also quieter and more civilized than ever before, giving the competition more reasons to explain what went wrong and with the 4MATIC drive system present, the new C-Class is a no-nonsense all-rounder that loves to be taken seriously, almost.
Because the new C-Class adapts to the new normal, expect plenty of safety features that will terrify speedo boys behind the wheel such as intelligent parking systems, driving assistance systems, DIGITAL LIGHT, and other high-tech safety features added or to be added in the new model.
Call it a mini-S-Class for all the wrong barrels, call it witchcraft because of its tech overload, call it what you may, but in terms of quality and overall satisfaction, the new C-Class is all business and pleasure in every way. It really is the luxury car that can truly adapt to the new normal and although speedo boys don't like it because of its monstrous list of tech implemented as well as the massive touch screen on the dashboard, the civilized and the privileged are more than happy to be obliged with the new C-Class. It's avantgarde done right.
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