Today, an online presentation of the new sedan generation and the Mercedes-Benz brand C-Class was held. With the change of generation on the W206, the model changed the platform, traditionally added in the dimensions and acquired the most advanced assisting electronics, which got from the flagship sedan S-class, also debuting not so long ago.
The model was based on a new Mra II model platform, first debut in the new S-class. This made it possible to increase the dimensions of the novelty compared to the predecessor. Thus, the sedan for 65 mm increased the length, by 10 mm - width, while the height decreased by 9 mm. In turn, the wheelbase stretched 25 mm. The wagon also exceeded the previous generation in many respects, except for height, and comespaced with a sedan in length and width.
Externally, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class also became more like a new S-class - the front optics of a similar shape, a relief hood and the same with the appearance of food appeared. By the way, optics changed not only outside, but also in technical terms: each headlight contains 1.3 million reflective elements and holographic lenses rotating at a speed of up to 2 thousand revolutions per minute. Due to this, the system not only illuminates the road, but, if necessary, projects some warning characters to it.
And looking into the salon the novelty can be confused with the flagship sedan. Thus, an information and entertainment system of the second generation MBUX is appeared on the central console, which goes into a completely digital instrument panel with a diagonal screen of 10.25 or 12.3 inches. The MBUX management corresponds to the vertical touchscreen, whose diagonal varies from 9.5 to 11.9 inches, depending on the configuration.
Optionally, for the model, you can order a projection display with augmented reality capable of displaying not only speed and travel data on the windshield, but also navigation prompts, which immediately turn into holographic pointers and arrows, warning drivers about turning, turning and other maneuvers on his way .
Motor gamma is electrified - gasoline "turbocharging" with a volume of 1.5 and 2.0 liters, and a 2.0-liter diesel engine received and operate on the Mild Hybrid principle. An additional starter generator adds 20 hp. Power and 200 nm of torque. As a transmission already familiar 9-range automatic transmission, and the drive can be both front and complete, and the "smart" chassis will be available for extra charge, thanks to which the rear wheels turn along with the front and provide the machine with better handling at any speeds.
It became known to journalists Speedme.ru, for the Russian market, the novelty will receive two versions: rear-wheel drive C-CLASS C180 and all-wheel drive C200, and all the motors in any case will be defined to tax-beneficial numbers for Russians. But the universal should not be expected - traditionally this type of body in Russia does not complain, but it is very popular in Europe.