Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Mercedes Benz C Class - Generation 3.1 (2007-2011)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS (2007-2011)

Under the W204 platform, the third generation C Class gets an extended wheelbase and unlike the previous model, more variants including a C 63 AMG model.






OWNERSHIP DETAILSC 63 AMGC350 Avantgarde/AMG SportC300 AMG SportC280 AvantgardeC250 AvantgardeC200 Elegance/
Avantgarde
C180 Elegance/
Avantgarde
Years AvailableDecember 2009-2011June 2007-2011May 2010-2011June 2007-May 2010May 2010-2011June 2007-2011June 2007-2011
ENGINE SPECS
EngineM156 KE 63 6.2 DOHC 32V V8M272 KE 35 3.5 DOHC 24V V6M272 KE 25 3.0 DOHC 24V V6M272 KE 25 3.0 DOHC 24V V6M272 KE 25 2.5 DOHC 24V V6M271 DE 18 AL RED 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 SuperchargedM271 DE 16 ML RED 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower457hp @ 6,800rpm272hp @ 6,000rpm231hp @ 6,000rpm231hp @ 6,000rpm204hp @ 6,100rpm184hp @ 5,500rpm141hp @ 5,200rpm (2007-2008) or 156hp @ 5,200rpm (2008-2011)
Torque600Nm @ 5,000rpm350Nm @ 2,400-5,000rpm300Nm @ 2,500-5,000rpm300Nm @ 2,500-5,000rpm245Nm @ 2,900-5,500rpm250Nm @ 2800-5000rpm (2007-2010), 270Nm @ 1800-4600rpm (2010-2011)220Nm @ 2,500-4,200rpm (2007-2008) or 230Nm @ 2,800-4,600rpm (2008-2011)
Fuel TypeGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission7-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity66 Liters66 Liters66 Liters66 Liters66 Liters66 Liters66 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,726mm4,581mm4,581mm4,581mm4,581mm4,581mm4,581mm
Width1,795mm1,770mm1,770mm1,770mm1,770mm1,770mm1,770mm
Height1,447mm1,447mm1,447mm1,447mm1,447mm1,447mm1,447mm
Wheelbase2,765mm2,760mm2,760mm2,760mm2,760mm2,760mm2,760mm
Curb Weight1,730kg1,610kg1,555kg1,555kg1,530kg1,490kg1,485kg
Body Style4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating5555555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti Link
Front BrakesVented and Cross Drilled DiscVented and Cross Drilled DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented Disc
Rear BrakesVented and Cross Drilled DiscVented and Cross Drilled DiscSolid DiscSolid DiscSolid DiscSolid DiscSolid Disc
Tires235/40 R18 (Front), 255/35 R18 (Rear)225/45 R17 (All from 2007-2008 or Front from 2008-2011), 245/40 R17 (Rear)225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)225/45 R17225/45 R17205/55 R16 (Front and Rear, Elegance), 225/45 R17 (Front and Rear, Avantgarde and later models)205/55 R16 (2007-2010) or 225/45 R17 (2010-2011)
Wheels18 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy16 (Elegance) or 17 (Avantgarde) Inch Alloy 16 Inch Steel with Cover (2007-2010) or 17 Inch Alloy (2010-2011)
SAFETY
Airbags7777777
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake SystemYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake SystemYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake SystemYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake SystemYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake SystemYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake SystemYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Electronic Stability ProgramYes, Electronic Stability ProgramYes, Electronic Stability ProgramYes, Electronic Stability ProgramYes, Electronic Stability ProgramYes, Electronic Stability ProgramYes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: Pre-Safe SystemAdds: NoneTire Pressure Monitor System, Front and Rear Proximity Sensors, Hill Start Assist, Automatic Slip Reduction
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and Rear
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: LED Exterior Lighting Package, Quad Exhaust Tips, AMG Body KitC350 Avantgarde Adds: Active Automatic HID Headlamps, Body Kit. C350 AMG Sport Adds: AMG Body Kit with Revised Front Bumper and Side SkirtsAdds: AMG Body Kit with Revised Front Bumper and Side SkirtsAdds: Sun RoofAdds: Active Automatic HID HeadlampsC180 Elegance Adds: None. C200 Avantgarde Adds: Revised Front Grille, Blacked Rear Lamps, Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips. C200 Avantgarde SE Adds: Tinted Headlamps.Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers,
Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeather
Seating AdjustmentPower, Driver and Front PassengerPower, Driver and Front PassengerPower, Driver and Front PassengerPower, Driver and Front PassengerPower, Driver and Front PassengerPower, Driver and Front PassengerPower, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating MaterialSports LeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherFabric (2008-2010), Fabric/Leather (2010-2011), or Leather (2007-2008)
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: AMG InstrumentationAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: 60/40 Fold Rear SeatsAdds: NoneC180 Elegance Adds: None. C200 Avantgarde Adds: Aluminum Accents, COMAND System with 4.5 Inch Colored Instrument Panel Display. C200 Avantgarde SE Adds: Brushed Stainless Steel Accents, Rear Seat Pass ThruWood (2007-2010) or Aluminum (2010-2011) Accents, COMAND System with 4.5 Inch Colored Instrument Panel Display, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and DimSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and DimSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and DimSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and DimSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and DimSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and DimSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Dim
Climate ControlAutomatic, TripleAutomatic, TripleAutomatic, TripleAutomatic, TripleAutomatic, TripleAutomatic,
Dual
Automatic,
Dual
Audio System4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/
AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System
4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/
AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System
4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6CD/DVD/
MP3/AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System
4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/
6CD/DVD/MP3/
AUX/SD Card with Voice Command and Harman Kardon Sound System
4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/
6CD/MP3/
AUX/SD Card/Bluetooth
4.5 Inch COMAND with AM/FM/
6CD/MP3/
AUX/SD Card/Bluetooth
Speakers12121212128 (2010-2011) or 9 (2007-2010)8 (2010-2011) or 9 (2007-2010)
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio and TelephoneYes, Audio and TelephoneYes, Audio and TelephoneYes, Audio and TelephoneYes, Audio and TelephoneYes, Audio and TelephoneYes, Audio and Telephone
AlarmYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Keyless EntryYes, Keyless GoYes, Keyless GoYes, Keyless GoYes, Keyless GoYesYesNone
NOTESSold in Avantgarde model between June 2007 to 2009, with the AMG Sport model replacing it and being sold between 2009 to May 2010. Replaced by the C300 in May 2010. Disc brakes upgraded to cross-drilled in October 2008.Replaced by the C250 in May 2010.Available in both Elegance and Avantgarde models between June 2007 to May 2010, with the Avantgarde model being the sole option with two sub-models being sold between May 2010 to 2011. Torque updates occurred in May 2010. Revised front grille, blacked rear lamps, and chrome dual exhaust Tips deleted in May 2010 for the main Avantgarde model, named as the C180. Downgraded to partial electric front seats in May 2010. Auxiliary jack and SD car function replaced the Bluetooth function in October 2008, with SD card fuction deleted in May 2010.Sold in Elegance model between June 2007 to May 2010, with the Avantgarde model replacing it and being sold between
May 2010 to 2011.
Power updates occurred in October 2008. Downgraded to partial electric front seats and auto dim mirrors removed in May 2010. Auxiliary jack and SD car function replaced the Bluetooth function in October 2008, with SD card fuction deleted in May 2010.
RIVALSAudi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar X Type, Lexus IS, Volvo S60

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