MERCEDES – BENZ C-CLASS

The all-new C-Class is Mercedes’ answer to the BMW 3 series and the new Audi A4. Unlike its sporty counterparts, it doesn’t show its muscles, but make no mistake; this Merc has some serious legs too. Developed with a hint of sportiness, the new C has a much stiffer chassis, better steering and suspension geometry, while maintain Mercedes’ legendary ride quality. The baby Merc can roll its sleeves and get into a fight if the need be with a choice of three engines – supercharged 4-cylinder petrol, a normally aspirated six-cylinder petrol and a turbocharged common rail diesel. While the four-pot petrol is above average it’s the C230 V6 and C220 CDI that get your pulse racing. The V6 in fact, comes with the Avant-garde grille that looks a million bucks. Build quality is improved while features too are at par with the competition. Merc lovers will be happy to know that this baby covers all bases.
AUTODATA:
Engine: 1799cc, 1-4/2148cc, 1-4 TD/ 2497 cc, V6
Transmission: 5-speed auto
Power (bhp@rpm): 178@5600/ 170@3700/ 201@6100
Torque (kgm@rpm): 24.5 @ 3500-4500/41.8 @ 2000/ 25@5500
Dimensions:
LxWxH (mm): 4596x1770x1447
Wheelbase: 2760 mm
What’s it got: Looks, size, ride.
What it ain’t: and A4 3.2 baiter
Anything else? The Audi and the 3 series.