Mercedes has enhanced its C-Class range with newly-developed four-cylinder engines, and a new diesel variant.
Mercedes-Benz has enhanced its C-Class range with three newly-developed four-cylinder engines, as well as a new diesel variant.
The new diesel-engined model, the C220 CDI, is offered with the same specification levels as the C180 and C200K models. It is another new edition to the growing diesel executive car market.
Featuring a common-rail direct injection four-cylinder engine with variable nozzle technology, the C220 CDI goes from rest to 100 km/h in 10,3 seconds when fitted with the six-speed manual gearbox, and 10,5 seconds with the five-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum power from the 2 148cc engine is 105 kW at 4 200 r/min and 315 N.m torque is available between 1800-2600 r/min.
Safety equipment includes adaptive front airbags for driver and passenger, full curtain window bags and sidebags in the front doors, seatbelt tensioners and belt force limiters at front and for the outer rear seats.
It also has anti-lock braking system (ABS), Brake Assist (BAS), Electronic Stability Control (ESP), and automatic child safety seat detection.
Electric adjustment for seat height and backrest angle, front loading CD/radio, headlamp assist, multi-function steering wheel, SPEEDTRONIC with cruise control and THERMATIK automatic climate control are standard comfort features.
The C220 CDI Manual six-speed manual sells for R265 500, while the five-speed Touchshift automatic adds R11 000.
The new range of petrol engines feature the TWINPULSE system, which is exclusive to Mercedes-Benz and combines different technologies such as supercharging, intercooling, variably adjustable camshafts, four-valve technology and adaptive drive dynamics.
The engines comply with the strict EU4 exhaust emission limits for 2005. But though they are badged as 180, 200 and 230, the engines all have a 1,8-litre capacity, but are said to better those of the current differing capacity fours.
Engine additions:
Pricing:
C180 Kompressor Manual R231 000
C180 Kompressor Auto R242 000
C200 Kompressor Manual R250 000
C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe Manual R283 400
C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe Auto R294 400.