2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Diesel Launched; Features, Highlight and Specifications

Mercedes Benz India has launched the anticipated diesel avatar of the new 2015 C Class - C 220 CDI. The diesel version is available in two variants Mercedes C220 CDI Style – Rs 39.9 Lac and the top-end Mercedes C220 CDI Avantgarde – Rs 42.9 Lac. Let’s look at the features, highlights and specifications of Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI diesel.

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

•   Length: 4,686 mm
•   Width: 1,810 mm
•   Height: 1,442 mm
•   Wheelbase: 2,840 mm
•   Turning Radius: 5.61 m (Diameter: 11.22 m)
•   Kerb Weight: 1,655 Kg
•   Boot Space: 480 litres
•   Fuel Tank Capacity: 66 litre
•   Tyre Size: 225/50 R 17

ENGINE, POWER AND FUEL ECONOMY

• Engine: 2143cc, 4-cylinder turbo diesel
• Power: 170 Ps, extracted in-between the 3000-4200 rpm
• Torque: 400 Nm, torque starts pouring in at 1400 rpm and stays till 2800 rpm
• Transmission: 7-speed automatic, Mercedes calls it - 7G-Tronic Plus
• Driving Modes: Comfort, Economy, Sport, Sport+ & Individual driving modes  
• Fuel Efficiency: 19.27 kmpl
• Acceleration: 0-100 kmph - 7.4 seconds
• Top Speed: 233 kmph

SAFETY FEATURES

• 7 Airbags which includes side airbag for driver and front passenger (combined thorax/pelvis bag), window-bags and knee-bag for driver 
• Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Brake Assist System (BAS)
• Hill Start Assist
• Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Attention Assist - detect drowsiness and fatigue of driver
• Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus - high-beam headlamps are kept on permanently if the oncoming traffic or vehicles in front are masked out in the beams' cone of light.
• Pre-Safe System - senses accident and activates seat belt tensioners for driver and front passenger seats, closes side windows and panoramic sliding sunroof and adjust the positioning of front passenger.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• The 2015 C-Class features Mercedes’ new design language and is often touted as the ‘Baby S’
• Dynamic LED Headlamps with daytime-running-LEDs
• Tail lights features LED lighting
• LED licence plate illumination
• Exterior mirrors – heated and electronically adjustable and features side repeaters
• Available in 5 eye catching shades: Cavansite Blue, Citrine Brown, Polar White, Iridium Silver, Obsidian Black

INTERIOR FEATURES

• New 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel
• Ambient lighting in 3 colors - ‘Polar’ (Ice-Blue), ‘Solar’ (Amber) and ‘Neutral’ (White)
• 5 different levels for ambient lighting brightness
• Fold-able rear seat’s backrest - 40/20/40 split
• Electrically adjustable front seats with 3 memory settings
• Interior Lighting Package for lighting of footwells, door handle recesses, as well as rear reading lights (LED) and courtesy lights in all doors
• Roller sun-blinds for rear doors
• Artico leather upholstery
• Heated rear window with timer control

COMFORT FEATURES

• Cruise control with 'Speedtronic' variable speed limiter
• 4-way lumbar support for driver and front passenger
• Two zone 'Thermatic' automatic climate control
• ECO start/stop function
• Steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Keyless-Go starting function
• Infotainment system -  Mercedes Benz - Audio 20 CD featuring touchpad and micro-USB, iPod dock and iPod lightning cable connectivity
• Multimedia system with high-resolution 17.78 cm color display
• Bluetooth interface with HD voice-capable hands-free function
• Internet connectivity - The infotainment system connects to the internet with a Bluetooth and data-enabled mobile phone.
• Navigation with Garmin Map Pilot

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