The new Class C has been recently renovated, the last update that was made to this luxury sedan was in 2018 and now it is coming completely redesigned. So much so, that this new generation stands out for having a plug-in hybrid variant capable of traveling up to 100km in fully electric mode, values that no longer surprise us coming from Mercedes-Benz and its EQ Power plug-in hybrid range.
Did you know that the Mercedes GLE 350 from It is capable of traveling more than 109 km in fully electric mode.
Legacy technology
On a technological level, the new C-Class is closer than ever to our luxury sedan, the S class, responsible for being the showcase of all the cutting-edge technology developed at Mercedes-Benz.
A significant feature, which the new C-Class directly inherited from the S-Class are the matrix lights with technology LED Digital Light. these lights allow the projection of auxiliary lines or warning symbols on the road improving driver safety and visibility.
Another feature that we already saw in the S-Class and that can be incorporated as optional the new C-Class is the new steering axle system on the rear axle which considerably improves the vehicle behavior on the road and maneuvers at low speed are facilitated vehicle.
New C-Class interior design
Regarding the interior design, Mercedes-Benz It continues to boast of what an ergonomic interior is and with technology everywhere. The quality of the Premium materials and the sporty design will make anyone fall in love, furthermore, if we add to this the luxury that characterizes Mercedes, we can optionally mount the front seats with massage function and heated rear seats.
Technology, as always, accompanies the interior and is governed by two screens, one smaller located behind the steering wheel and another larger, tactile one with which almost all the functionalities offered by the vehicle can be programmed, accompanied by the MBUX system, that now, smarter than ever, It is capable of recognizing the fingerprint and preserving the saved profiles for each user.
Lastly, and if that were not enough, The new C-Class can mount the Head-up-display as an option, capable of projecting a virtual image, such as road signs, onto the vehicle's front window.
Dimensions and body types
El new C-Class It will continue to be mounted on saloon and estate-type bodies, to please all audiences.
Regarding dimensions The new model grows compared to its predecessor, reaching 4.751 millimeters in length, 1.820 mm in width and 1.448 mm in height, the latter is the only dimension that is reduced by 9 mm compared to the previous model, giving it a lower center of gravity and therefore better driving dynamics.
The dimensions remain almost unchanged for the family version (Estate). The space available in the trunk for the saloon version is 455 liters and for the estate version it is increased by up to 30 liters, reaching 490 liters, which can be increased up to 1.510 by folding down the rear seats.
Engines available for the new C-Class
At a mechanical level, the new C-Class can optionally mount a gasoline engine in three variants, 170 HP, 204 HP or 258 HP, and a diesel engine with two variants, the first with 163 HP and the second with 200 HP.
They all ride the same 9-speed gearbox called 9G-TRONIC and depending on the version, you can choose the 4MATIC, the all-wheel drive system from Mercedes-Benz.
Electrification also reaches the C-Class, as we mentioned before there will also be a version plug-in hybrid which will have an electric motor along with a gasoline one capable of traveling up to 100 km in 100% electric mode. The C 300 e will have a maximum joint power (gasoline engine and electric motor) that will exceed 300 HP and a torque of 440 Nm available from the first turn of the propeller, which translates into high agility and dynamism.
Class C exterior design
Technology or mechanical aspects are not the only feature that the C-Class adopts from the S-Class, so does the exterior design, a design that stands out from the front with more horizontal headlights, inspired by the S-Class, an inverted grille and an aggressive bumper. The hood has the well-known ribs that give the vehicle a lot of presence.
However, An aspect that denotes a totally new design is its rear, a rear designed from scratch and that emulates a combination of the headlights of the S-Class and the E-Class and that make the Class C a more muscular car at the back.
Mercedes trim level
Finally, customers will be able to choose between Avantgarde and AMG Line finishes and will be able to combine them with different designs of alloy wheels from 17 to 19 inches. The paint can also be chosen with three new finishes: Spectral Blue, High-Tech Silver and Opalite White.
If you are interested in the new C-Class, we inform you that you can now configure and reserve it at LG Barcelona.
