On December 11, the new Mercedes-Benz long wheelbase C-Class was officially launched at the Chateau Star River Hotel in Shenyang. The new long-wheelbase C-Class interprets the sporty aesthetic temperament of "New Luxury 2.0" with its simplified curved curved surface and avant-garde texture of digital luxury.
The new long-wheelbase C-class car launched a total of 4 listed models, and the manufacturer suggested a retail price range of 325,200 yuan to 369,200 yuan.
C-bit appearance, the design aesthetic of the new luxury 2.0
The short front suspension, longer wheelbase and "cockpit rear shift" give the new long-wheelbase C-Class dynamic and coordinated body proportions, which have been increased to 2,954 mm longer than the previous generation of long-wheelbase models. The dreamy curved surface of the body is simplified and the "arc to the end" through the waist line, creating a slender and enterprising visual effect.
The new long-wheelbase C-class car has a "double front face" design of the sedan and the sports car, of which the sports car for the first time adopts mercedes-Benz's newly designed "Night Galaxy" grille, the grille is decorated with 240 shining star emblems like the bright stars in the vast galaxy; the grille adds a 10-degree dive inclination angle, and the 4 powerful bulging lines and AMG sports components on the engine compartment cover are ready to go. It also features a classic landmark design and is complemented by a shield grille derived from the new S-Class.
The "Meteor Shower" digital headlights feature 2.6 megapixel high-resolution illumination that intelligently illuminates the road ahead with clear and precise beam distribution, improving driving safety. The new "Star Sparkling" horizontally extends the two-stage taillights avant-garde, and the internal matrix reflector will emit sparkling light and shadow ripples when lit, and when the vehicle is unlocked or locked, it will bring a dynamic lighting effect.
The 12.3-inch digital instrument screen and 11.9-inch high-definition central touch screen in the car adopt a suspension design, and the waterfall-type central control screen is smoothly connected to the center console with an elegant curved curve. For the first time, the new long-wheelbase C-Class features a driver-centric interior with a central control screen tilted 6 degrees towards the driver. A large number of suspension control components such as the seat button area and the window button area in the shape of the "floating island" perfectly integrate functionality and design, among which the "Star Ring Air Outlet" is innovatively embedded in the 64-color ambient atmosphere light strip, combined with the exquisite desensitized chrome plating process and the specially tuned knob damping texture, the details are luxurious.
The new long-wheelbase C-Class is as ingenious as ever, with a large leather-wrapped dashboard as delicate and elegant as a "work of art", and a "star string" black cut-out wood inlaid aluminum trim with a sophisticated process, on a wood trim panel of only 0.5 mm, a striped groove is cut by laser, and then precisely coated with an aluminum foil patch, which plunges the aluminum foil into the grooves of the wood decoration, and finally creates a luxurious texture like the texture of the yacht deck. In addition, Mercedes-Benz designers also carefully mixed four new exterior colors for the new long-wheelbase C-class car, namely night blue, space-time silver, shellfish white and China's exclusive turquoise green, as well as four interior color combinations including China's exclusive color "titanium gray", bringing Chinese customers a rich personalized aesthetic choice.
C-bit wisdom, digital luxury of intelligent interconnection
The new long-wheelbase C-Class comes standard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen and an 11.9-inch central touch screen, and the "dual large screen" has a HIGH-definition resolution of more than 200dpi. The center control screen supports multi-touch, and its viewing area is doubled compared to the previous model. Not only that, the second generation of MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system further optimizes natural voice communication, and the activation of some commonly used commands does not require the awakening word "Hello, Mercedes-Benz", such as just saying "Answer the phone" to answer incoming calls; it can also explain vehicle functions according to the built-in "DBS Product Q&A" and provide the latest life information. "Reality Through Navigation" superimposes virtual signs and road information with the actual road environment, displays them on the central control screen, and combines 3D maps, dynamic models, and clear text and stereoscopic icons to make navigation guidance easier to understand. In addition, the head-up display system is 11.3 times the area of the previous one, and the large screen covers information such as speed, navigation, speed limit prompts, and driver assistance, showing a strong sense of futuristic technology.
The second-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system also provides 40 life applications to meet the intelligent travel needs of Chinese customers in all scenarios to the greatest extent, such as weather inquiry, online ordering, smart home, traffic information inquiry and service handling, and many audio-visual entertainment applications, etc., making the new long-wheelbase C-class car an interconnected mobile terminal in a smart city. In addition, the new long-wheelbase C-class car is also pushed through the theme interface of traditional Chinese festivals such as New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, providing exclusive holiday blessings to Chinese customers.
Smog Terminator 3.0 is equipped with a new enhanced filter element that enables efficient filtration of PM2.5 respirable particulate matter and PM0.3 ultrafine particulate matter into the lungs.
C-seater, 20 Chinese exclusive luxury additions
The new long-wheelbase C-class car has taken into account the needs of Chinese customers from the beginning of research and development, innovated and upgraded from the aspects of exclusive design, intelligent interaction and exclusive driving and passenger enjoyment, and created a luxury car truly "designed for China" in the market segment with 20 Chinese exclusive luxury additions.
With 7 luxury upgrades to the rear exclusive to China, the new long-wheelbase C-Class takes rear-seater luxury to a whole new level. Compared with the overseas standard axle version, the new long-wheelbase C-class car has 89 mm longer rear space, while compared to the previous model, the rear seat cushion length has been increased by 14 mm, and a new 10 mm sponge layer has been added, resulting in an overall thickness increase of 22 mm for the saddle, which is more ergonomic and long-distance ride; the comfortable rear headrest and the velvet headrest cushion derived from Maybach, combined with the rear central armrest with 2 pop-up cup holders, 2 Type-C interfaces and ambience light strips, create a first-class leapfrog experience. The sunroof sunshade rear adjustment button and the rear gentleman button fully meet the unique needs of Chinese customers for rear comfort.
In addition, the new long-wheelbase C-Class cars attach more environmentally friendly sound insulation patches to the chassis and frame surface, covering an area of 50% more than the previous generation; under the engine compartment and A-pillar, the enhanced engine noise isolation components further block the vibration noise of the powertrain; the resonant block is added to the positions of the gearbox and the drive shaft; and the acoustic foam filling for the rear cockpit is further added to the already quiet and pleasant overseas standard shaft version. In addition to the strict control of the noise transmission path, the new long-wheelbase C-class car also optimizes the internal components and bracket structure of the engine, actively reduces the vibration generated during the power transmission process, and comprehensively improves the noise source.
The handling performance of the new long-wheelbase C-Class has also been further improved, with a more flexible direct steering system that makes driving easier and easier, and special chassis tuning according to Chinese road conditions to reduce the damping of the suspension at low to medium speeds and reduce the feeling of bumps in urban sections.
In terms of power, the new long-wheelbase C-class is equipped with an in-line four-cylinder engine, the M254, which uses ISG integrated start-up generator technology. At the moment of vehicle start-up, ISG responds quickly, greatly reducing jitter and noise at start-up; during the acceleration phase, ISG is converted into a booster motor, which works with a turbocharged engine to provide additional power output for the vehicle and brings a smooth acceleration experience; when slowing down and coasting, ISG is converted into a generator, recovering energy to charge the battery, resulting in excellent fuel economy. The new engine has two power outputs, the C200 L sports sedan has a maximum output of 125+15 (ISG) kW and a maximum output torque of 250+200 (ISG) nm; the C260 L sport sedan/sedan and C260 L Haoye sports sedan have a maximum output of 150+15 (ISG) kW, a maximum output torque of 300+200 (ISG) nm, and an acceleration of only 7.7 seconds per 100 km/h.
In addition, the new long-wheelbase C-class car is equipped with a new generation of intelligent driver assistance system derived from the S class, covering seven daily driving scenarios: high-speed follow-up, lane change assistance, lane keeping, active braking, steering assistance, blind spot warning, and intelligent parking.
Since its inception in 1982, the C-Class has evolved through 6 generations, each of which defines the luxury standard of the market segment with leapfrog innovation. The new long-wheelbase C-class car will continue to make progress and change with C-bit appearance, C-bit wisdom and C-position driving, and achieve a new "comfort zone" with strength.