Mercedes-Benz C Class Facelift 2018: everything you need to know

The 2018 C-Class was launched only with a diesel engine and Mercedes says the gasoline will follow soon while other iterations will come later.

Mercedes-Benz India finally gave an essential update to the C class and launched the 2018 model at Rs 40 lakh (ex-India showroom). The sedan has been updated for the first time in four years and the 2018 C-Classcome features state-of-the-art technology and gadgets that set it apart from the competition. Being an entry-level sedan, the C-Class has always been bread and butter for Mercedes-Benz, not only in India, but also worldwide. In 1993, the W202 C-Class was the product that introduced luxury car buyers to the Mercedes-Benz family and has since been the company's bestseller worldwide. Although in India, the long-wheelbase E class has now taken this position, with the C-Class being the second to still be present in the line-up. Mercedes says the growing volume of the E-Class is a result of a modernization of existing luxury car owners, while the C-Class remains the product that attracts new customers from the Stuttgart automaker. Here, we tell you what the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a new look.

The 2018 C-Class receives a new 10.25-inch infotainment display that now receives the Android Auto, Apple Car Play and Mercedes COMMAND infotainment system

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1. Mercedes-Benz launched the C-Class 2018 in India, initially only with the OM 654 diesel engine. The diesel variants contribute to 70% of the C-Class sales and Mercedes wants to state that they can build clean diesel engines. The OM 654, which is the class C workhorse, is a 2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that debuted in the E220d in 2017 and was redesigned in 2018 to be equipped with a diesel particulate filter. Selective reduction of the catalyst that uses the AdBlue solution to meet BSVI standards, even if it runs on BSIV grade fuel.
2. Mercedes launched the C-Class in three variants: C 220d Prime at Rs 40 lakh, C 220d Progressive at Rs 42.25 lakh and C 300d AMG-Line at Rs 48.50 lakh (all prices off showroom, India).
3. The C 220d iteration is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 194 hp of maximum power at 3800 rpm and a peak torque of 400 Nm at 2800 rpm and is coupled with a 9 G-Tronic gearbox. This combination of engine and gearbox can propel the car to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 232 km / h.
4. The high-end C 300d AMG line uses the twin-turbocharged version of the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 245 horsepower at 4200 rpm and 500 Nm peak torque at 2400 rpm. at the same gearbox 9 G-Tronic. The AMG-Line being a high-performance notch can do a 0 to 100 km / h time in 5.9 seconds and can take an electronically limited high speed of 250 km / h. As a reminder, the C 300D is the AMG-Line and not a performance-oriented AMG in its own right, so it is sportier than the classic C-Class but does not have the true intrinsic characteristics of an AMG.
5. Being a facelift, the modification made to looks is not major, but enough for a facelift to distinguish it from its predecessor. Substantial changes to the face have been reworked. The grille and bumper profile are inspired by the E-Class while the C 300d borrows the diamond grille from the A-Class sedan that adds a sporty look to its face. In addition to the character of the AMG line, there is also the finely refined hood and a thin chrome band that extends to the approach angle. In addition, the C 220d has a new extraterrestrial like headlights, while the Cubic Multi-Beam units with a range of 650 meters are on the C 300Dd.
6. Side and rear changes are just a change in exterior mirrors, a new design for alloy wheels and a new LED taillight design. In addition, the AMG-Line C 300d features 18-inch alloy wheels in a black metal finish that are fitted with low profile tires and 17 inches on the 220d.
7. The C-class cabin has always been a pleasure for its segment and for the good, Mercedes has moderately revised some elements. The dashboard and center console of the C-Class have been fine-tuned and the wood grain coating is now different. At the top of the center console, the 7-inch infotainment system has been replaced by a 10.23-inch unit now equipped with Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Mercedes advanced telematics tracker and Mercedes COMMAND connectivity.
8. The C 220d comes in two interior theme options: an all-black interior theme or an off-white interior theme, while the C 300d AMG-Line model incorporates the black and brown two-tone theme that retains its sporty appeal. intact even inside.
9. Features such as the panoramic sunroof and adjustable power seat with memory function are standard on the car, giving it an edge over the competition. Unfortunately, the class C facelift in India is missing on the 12.5-inch digital instrument cluster that is seen from the European specification model, the inclusion would have given it extra points to be neck and neck with the Audi A4 .
10. Although the car was launched as a diesel-only variant, Mercedes told us that gasoline would arrive in India in the next quarter of this year. The portfolio will then be complemented by the addition of the C300 Cabriolet and the C43 AMG already on sale in the European market. However, Mercedes has not yet given its opinion on the type of bodywork of the coupe and says it continues to assess its prospects for the Indian market.

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