Auto Sales Ltd have just received the first facelifted modes in the best-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class range, notable among which is the sporty two-door coupé. The other three modes are the four-door saloon, two-door cabriolet and the estate. In 2017, its fourth years of sales of the outgoing model range, no fewer than 415,000 C-Class saloons and estates were sold worldwide.
The Coupé's exterior has been enhanced with new LED high performance headlamps featuring a particularly striking interior design as standard. The front grill is dominated by the three-pointed star and the rear boot lid is moulded to deflect air and promote greater grip at higher speeds.
Inside, the driving experience is enhanced through greater comfort and a greater onset of electronics both in terms of infotainment but also general safety. These include Active Distance Assist that immediately steps in to warn with a red light and, in an instant, an audio warning unless you slow down. This is coupled with Active Steering Assist to provide even more comfortable support in steering and keeping a safe distance.
The car's speed is now adjusted automatically ahead of bends, junctions or roundabouts. Also on board are Active Emergency Stop Assist and intuitively understandable Active Lane Change Assist to complete the full safety arsenal that envelops you.
In terms of power units, Mercedes-Benz launched a new generation of four-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engines, along with the additional electric power of a 48-volt system with a belt-driven starter/alternator. On the C 200 engines this adds an additional power output of 14 bhp and an impressive 160 Nm (pulling power) to the already generous 184 bhp and 280 Nm produced. During braking, kinetic energy is recuperated to charge the battery and there is an overall contribution to better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.
There is also a new 258 bhp 2.0-litre petrol on the C 300 with 370 Nm. In terms of diesels, the 1.6-litre engine on the C 180 d (122 bhp and 300 Nm) and the C 200 d 160 bhp (with six-speed manual transmission) and 150 bhp with the automatic gearbox, both produce 360 Nm and are a first in any Mercedes-Benz model worldwide
Power output ranges from 125 bhp and 210 Nm of torque in the C 160 to 390 bhp and 520 Nm of torque in the range-topping Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC.
Drivers will appreciate such details as the passenger door mirror automatically tilting lower to enable a better view of the pavement as soon as reverse gear is engaged.
There is a choice of the new Dynamic Body Control suspension, including damping characteristics adjustable in three stages, the Sports Direct-Steer system or Air Body Control suspension.
Standard equipment on all C-Class models includes the latest electronic architecture, active brake assist (ABA), windscreen wipers with rain sensors, 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox, cruise control, and the mirror package (described above - the mirrors automatically fold when the engine is off) with prices started from €50,400.
With so many options available on this model, Auto Sales make it easier by putting together a number of different packages.