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Engine |
3.5
liter V6 |
Weight |
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
273
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HP |
306
hp @ 6500 rpm |
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HP/Liter |
87.4
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0-62 mph |
6
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Top Speed |
155
mph |
(from Mercedes-Benz
Press Release) World premiere in Geneva: The perfect shape:
the C-Class Coupé
• In a class of its
own: expressive, dynamic coupé design
• Drive and vigour: five powerful direct-injection engines to
choose from
• Efficiency: ECO start/stop function fitted as standard
• Help at hand: numerous assistance systems available
• Experience: new generation of telematics with internet access
What more dynamic way to
celebrate the invention of the automobile? The expressive C-Class
Coupé sees Mercedes-Benz, now in its 125th year of corporate
history, entering a new market segment and for the first time
offering a compact, classic coupé. This youthful, sporty two-door
car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in early March and
making its way to customers from June. The new model deploys the
progressive technology featured on the recently launched new
generation of the
C-Class to deliver an impressive coupé format that combines pure fun
at the wheel with exemplary efficiency. In terms of attitude, this
debuting model is tailored to a customer group aged 35 to 45 for
whom professional success, love of life and a strong sense of
responsibility are all important.
"By extending the
C-Class portfolio, we are consciously targeting new customers," says
Dr Joachim Schmidt, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz
Cars. "The new model is youthful, stylish and dynamic. What we are
offering is an exceptionally sporty way to enter the world of the
Mercedes-Benz coupé."
The design: dynamic with classic
coupé proportions
From the side, the new
coupé beguiles the onlooker with its compact proportions, low
silhouette (41 mm flatter than the saloon) with powerful shoulders
and a narrow C-pillar in a classic three-box design. Typical coupé
features include the short front overhang, long bonnet, steeply
raked windscreen and long, stretched out roof. The greenhouse
extends far beyond the rear axle over the rear window in its flat
position to a sportily short tail end.
While the wedge-shaped,
sloping beltline demonstrates affinity with the C-Class, its strong
upsweep into the C-pillar is an entirely distinctive element. The
final part of the beltline trim moves sharply upwards to meet the
roofline trim. This upsweep not only adds a sporty flourish to the
way the side windows look; the shaping at the bottom of the C-pillar
also enhances the powerful shoulders.
Front and rear: truly a coupé,
truly C-Class
At the front, the new
coupé shares the same styling as the latest C-Class and yet still
has its own twist. The front view is dominated by the prominent
radiator grille surround including the bumper. The centre air intake
opens upwards, forming a visual base unit for the radiator grille
which has the double-louvre style typical of a coupé. Two chrome
louvres extend left and right either side of the central star,
tapering off at the outer edges and creating a sporty, arrow-shaped
horizontal sweep which gives the front end a pronounced V-shape.
This continues into the
side sections which extend from beneath the headlamps and blend into
the feature lines along the vehicle flanks, thereby linking the
front end with the sides. The side air intakes in the bumper
featuring integrated, horizontal daytime running lamps are
positioned low down, giving the coupé a road-hugging appearance. The
shape of the clear-lens headlamps creates a dynamic impression, and
acts together with the bonnet, radiator grille and bumper trim to
reinforce the pronounced front section.
From the rear, the new
C-Class Coupé looks sportily short. Because the roof flows beyond
the rear axle with the steeply raked rear window and fluid
C-pillars, the appearance of length is reduced. A wide chamfer at
the top of the boot lid, which is based on the side panel,
highlights the rear's compactness. Positioning the tail lights as
far apart as possible emphasises width. The particular impression of
depth is achieved by a centrally located LED indicator, which
appears to float in front of the red upper and lower light bands
with their more deeply set LEDs. Continuous, horizontal
light-catching contours in the bumper further accentuate the broad,
deep-set effect. A diffuser towards the bottom of the rear bumper
between the exhaust system's tailpipe trim makes the rear end look
lighter and gives the vehicle a distinctively sporty and dynamic
quality.
The interior: highest quality with
exclusive colour accents
The dashboard instrument
panel features a strong, sporty and high-quality design. Three tube
rings with a galvanised finish demonstrate the car's sporty
credentials to the driver. As standard, the coupé comes with the new
generation of three-spoke steering wheel with its chromed central
spoke that first appeared on the new CLS. The touch surfaces of the
controls are finely detailed and galvanised. The stepped top of the
instrument cluster also accommodates the central display and
continues onto the front passenger side as a discreet light-catching
contour. The central, trapezoidal air vents and the round vents on
the outside are highlighted in detail by galvanised trim. The
control panel of the new-generation communication and information
unit has silver-coloured keys. The combination of matt keys,
high-gloss areas and a new thumbwheel design underlines the high
perceived value of the interior.
A large section of trim
is a high-quality part of the dashboard instrument panel. This
extends from the centre air vents across the front passenger side to
the outer air vent, emphasising the interior's generous proportions.
For the first time in automotive engineering, the trim parts are
available in the style package and in a porcelain piano-lacquer look
for the Edition 1 to complement the car's exclusive interior feel.
Alternatively there is a choice of a black piano-lacquer look,
nougatine burr walnut wood, dark aluminium or brown ash burl.
The C-Class Coupé is a
fully fledged four-seater featuring four sporty, comfortable
integral seats. If desired, the backrests in the rear can be folded
down to make the boot larger.
The new telematics generation:
enhanced ease of operation and attractive good looks
The C-Class Coupé
features a new telematics generation which received its global
premiere on the saloon and estate models. Major new features include
greater operating convenience, larger displays, phone book transfer,
display of SMS messages, wireless music reproduction via Bluetooth
and a USB interface now accommodated in the centre armrest.
The multimedia system
COMAND Online now provides internet access for the first time. When
the car is stationary, customers are able to browse freely or surf
to a Mercedes-Benz Online service whose pages load particularly
rapidly and are also easy to use while on the move. The integrated
services include weather information and a special destination
search via Google, as well as the option of downloading a route that
has been previously configured on a PC using Google Maps and sent to
the car. The navigation system of COMAND Online also has added
functions. New features include a 3D display with plastic city
views. Also new: routes covered can be recorded and repeated later,
specific personal destinations can be saved or imported via an SD
card and four alternative routes can be displayed on the navigation
map, one of them a particularly economical variation.
The Becker® MAP PILOT
makes a low-cost navigation function, which can also be retrofitted,
available for the entry-level Audio 20 CD radio. Its advantages over
aftermarket solutions include integrated operation via the central
controls and the Audio 20 display, a concealed location in the glove
compartment and updating via an internet portal.
The drive system: plenty of
performance, low fuel consumption
There is a choice of
three petrol engines and two diesel powerplants to power the C-Class
Coupé. All are equipped with direct injection and the ECO start/stop
function as standard. All the engine variants are classed as
BlueEFFICIENCY units, showing that they are particularly efficient
and environmentally friendly in their use of fuel. All automatic
versions feature the further-enhanced 7G‑TRONIC PLUS seven-speed
automatic transmission (standard with the C 250 and C 350 petrol
engines). The
C 220 CDI and C 250 CDI diesel variants and the basic C 180 petrol
engine come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.
The top engine variant
is the V6 petrol engine in the C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY featuring the
efficient BlueDIRECT method of injection. It delivers 225 kW (306
hp) and 370 Nm. Average fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100 km.
The four-cylinder petrol engines have direct injection and are
turbocharged, offering high performance and exemplary economy.
The most economical
coupé model is the C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with manual six-speed
transmission and the standard ECO start/stop function. It has an
average diesel consumption of 4.4 litres per 100 km. This
corresponds to 117 grams of CO2 per kilometre. The C 250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY contents itself with a combined diesel consumption of
just 4.9 litres per 100 km. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 128
grams per kilometre.
Chassis: agile handling and a high
level of comfort
The AGILITY CONTROL
suspension, which is standard equipment, complements the dynamic
engines to perfection. This is based on an amplitude-dependent
damping system: when driving normally with low shock absorber
impulses, the damping forces are automatically reduced for a
noticeable improvement in road roar and tyre vibration
characteristics – but without any compromise in handling safety.
When shock absorber impulses are greater, for example when cornering
at speed or performing evasive manoeuvres, the maximum damping
forces are set and the car is effectively stabilised. The AGILITY
CONTROL suspension is complemented by a rack-and-pinion steering
system. Speed-sensitive steering with variable centring and a
constant steering ratio is available as an option.
Precision suspension: three-link
front axle, multi-link independent rear suspension
The front axle has a
three-link construction with McPherson spring struts. The lower
control arm consists of two separate elements which serve as torque
and cross struts and are both made of aluminium. The third link in
the front suspension is the tie rod which connects the transverse
steering gear to the wheels. The reinforced anti-roll bar is
connected to the spring strut which is likewise actively involved in
directing the front wheels.
With multi-link
independent rear suspension, the wheel is attached to five flexibly
mounted, independently acting control arms which restrict five of
the available spatial movements: owing to this intelligent control
arm construction, each rear wheel basically retains freedom of
movement in one plane only, namely during controlled compression and
rebound.
In addition to AGILITY
CONTROL suspension as standard, there is an optional extra on the
coupé in the form of a 15 mm lower sports suspension with harder,
shorter springs, tauter shock absorbers and stronger torsion bars.
Speed-sensitive sports steering is also included.
Driver assistance systems provide
warnings and intervene
With seven airbags as
standard, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for all seats, the
C-Class Coupé has extensive safety features. The airbags, which can
deploy in milliseconds in the event of an accident, include front
airbags and sidebags for the driver and front passenger, a kneebag
on the driver's side, and headbags. The side protection system –
comprising headbag and thoraxbag – optimises the level of protection
afforded to individual parts of the body. To protect pedestrians,
the coupé has an active bonnet made of aluminium.
With a number of driving
assistance systems ranging from ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness
detection to DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, the coupé provides a
comprehensive level of driver support and protection. The assistance
systems are based on the latest radar, camera and sensor technology,
and cover frequent accident causes such as driving too closely,
fatigue and darkness.
Assistance systems –
some of which only give a warning in hazardous situations, and some
which actively intervene – at a glance:
•
Anti-lock braking system ABS
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• DISTRONIC PLUS incl. BAS PLUS
• Electronic Stability Program ESP®
• Headlamp Assist
• Speed Limit Assist
• Intelligent Light Systems ILS
• PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance
• PRE-SAFE®
• PRE-SAFE® Brake
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Assist
The market launch of the
C-Class Coupé commences in June 2011.
