Che Yunqi has been wondering what kind of brand Mercedes-Benz is, and what kind of charm can stand in an invincible position in the Chinese auto market that is so fiercely competitive. In fact, if you think about the past carefully, all this is traceable. In the impression of Che Yun fungus, many years ago Mercedes-Benz was a car brand that was far away from the people, and at that time we mentioned that the first impression of Mercedes-Benz was often "Big Ben", that is, Mercedes-Benz's flagship S-class sedan. However, as Mercedes-Benz gradually cultivates in the domestic market and more models blossom and bear fruit, we have seen the emergence of more diversified Mercedes-Benz models, and some have even become sales responsibilities at their respective levels.
Among the many models that have shined like the trident star emblem in recent years, the most brilliant is probably the C-class. 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. In the Chinese market, from the first introduction of C-class cars in the W204 period into domestic production and entering the eyes of more Chinese people, to the W205 era because of the perfect replacement of the exterior and interior, Mercedes-Benz C-class cars have staged a wonderful drama in the domestic market.
With the passage of time, this year's Mercedes-Benz C-Class has once again ushered in a replacement, and the new Mercedes-Benz long-wheelbase C-Class car has officially launched. For such a benchmark product of the same level, the changes of the new long wheelbase C-class car are all-round, regardless of the appearance of the interior compared to the previous generation has a new look, especially in the interior, like the S-class sedan, the new long wheelbase C-class car is the only model in the entire series of Mercedes-Benz that uses the latest interior design language, and once again proves its "small S" title with strength.
So what is the superiority of such a market segment that claims to break the definition and boundaries of the comfort zone and use its strength to achieve a new benchmark of market segments that does not lie flat and is not anxious? What are the highlights of the new long wheelbase C-Class? In the context of the intelligent era, how does Mercedes-Benz perfectly combine technology and luxury? With these questions in mind, Che Yun fungus has come to explain the new long wheelbase C-class car in detail for you.
Highlight 1: The title of "Little S" once again sits firmly, using the C position to interpret the new luxury design aesthetics
Among the mainstream luxury brands, Mercedes-Benz's design has always been unique and highly sought after by the market, especially the benchmarking position of the S-class has not been broken. At first glance, the new long-wheelbase C-class car, similar to the S class of the small one, on the one hand, maintains the inheritance of the family design language, on the other hand, on the basis of the general recognition of this design style, "small S" can also be said to be a stable strategy. At the same time, in terms of design details, the new long-wheelbase C-class car has also done a lot of innovation.
The new long-wheelbase C-Class has a "double front face" design, of which the sports car for the first time uses Mercedes-Benz's newly designed "Nightfall Galaxy" grille, the grille on the grille 240 shining star emblems decorated like the bright stars in the vast galaxy, the grille added a 10-degree dive angle, the engine compartment cover on the four powerful bulge lines and AMG sports components to show the momentum. The sedan model features a classic landmark design that complements the shield grille derived from the new S-Class.
The short front suspension, longer wheelbase and cockpit rearward movement make the car look more elegant and sporty. Compared with the previous generation, the wheelbase of the new long-wheelbase C-class car has been increased by 34 mm to 2,954 mm. The side abandons the complex line and adopts the "arc to the end" through the waist line, creating a more three-dimensional light and shadow effect. At the same time, the flat body looks more slender and coordinated by moving up the side waistline.
In terms of detail, the "Meteor Shower" digital headlights feature 2.6 megapixel high-resolution illumination that intelligently illuminates the road ahead with a clear and precise beam distribution, thereby 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 rear of the car is sneaky style, as well as large double exhaust, spoiler, etc., is definitely a favorite of young people.
In terms of interior, it also did not disappoint. The 12.3-inch digital instrument screen and 11.9-inch high-definition central touch screen that are standard in the whole series are eye-catching, the central control adopts a suspension design, and the overall design is driver-centered, and the central control screen is tilted 6 degrees to the driver. Compared with the previous Mercedes-Benz dual screen, it is directly upgraded to the latest design, and the operation is more friendly and convenient.
In terms of interior materials and workmanship, the new long-wheelbase C-class car has also maintained the high standard it deserves. The large leather-wrapped dashboard, the "Star String" black perforated wood inlaid aluminium trim, on a wood trim panel of only 0.5 mm, plunges aluminum foil into the grooves of the wood trim, creating a luxurious texture like the texture of the yacht's deck. These details are all about the new long-wheelbase C-Class, the benchmark model of the luxury brand.
To sum up, after Mercedes-Benz tasted the sweetness of the "Little S" strategy, the new long-wheelbase C-Class car continued to follow the interior design of the family's flagship S-Class sedan, applied the latest design language of the Mercedes-Benz family, and comprehensively covered from the outside to the inside. And compared with the previous generation, a more accurate "reproduction" of the many highlights of the new S-class, while once again improving the luxury attributes, fully meet the consumer's pursuit of "value".
Highlight two: the luxury and comfort of the interior have been upgraded again, and there is still no opponent at the same level
Today's first-tier cities are getting bigger and bigger, and the cost of commuting time for people is getting higher and higher. Correspondingly, many people's car time has also increased significantly. With the complexity of travel scenarios and the expansion of car time, the role of cars in our daily lives is gradually changing from a simple travel tool to a third space of life.
Because of this, the experience provided in this space is directly related to people's quality of life and happiness. The new long-wheelbase C-Class is dedicated to creating a comfort zone for users to completely relax in the busy life. The new car is not only still the benchmark product of the luxury brand medium-sized car, but also the "third space" for creating life with intelligent luxury.
First of all, in terms of configuration, the new long-wheelbase C-class car is equipped with HUD head-up system, real-life cross-view navigation, Burmester 3D sound system, intelligent four-zone air conditioner that can filter PM2.5, fragrance system, and a new generation of intelligent driver assistance system. At the same time, the rear row has also carried out 7 exclusive luxury upgrades in the Chinese market, including the rear boss key, the headrest cushion and comfort rear headrest derived from Maybach, the more comfortable and thick rear seats, the more spacious rear space, the integrated rear central armrest, the sunroof sunshade rear adjustment button, etc.
At the same time, the whole car is equipped with leather-wrapped seats for a comfortable ride, the front seat flanks can provide a good sense of wrapping, and the leg rest can be individually adjusted to support the thighs. The rear seats are more comfortable, thanks to the 2954mm wheelbase, which offers more legroom and comfort. In addition, the new long-wheelbase C-class has taken "quiet and pleasant" as the core experience label of the model since the beginning of development. Sound insulation materials such as environmentally friendly liquid damping are used on the surface of the chassis and frame. Compared with the previous generation, the area covered by sound insulation materials has increased by as much as 50%, and a variety of measures have been taken to improve the noise source and strictly control noise transmission, which has raised the quietness of NVH vehicle interiors to a new level. Imagine when you're in a car. The front integrated seats of the new long-wheelbase C-class car can provide good support and wrapping, the six-way adjustable headrest can greatly relax the neck; the rear seat is exclusively optimized for the Chinese market: the seat cushion is 14 mm longer and thicker than the previous generation of long-wheelbase C-class cars, and the comfortable headrest is also equipped with a soft pillow derived from Maybach, plus the widened armrest and the rear boss key that are both beautiful and practical, making the whole space comfortable and decent.
And when you sit comfortably, the entertainment needs can also be greatly satisfied: 11.9-inch touch-type HIGH-definition screen, screen resolution is close to 2K, and the display area is doubled compared to the previous generation. With 15 speakers and a maximum power of 710 watts, the 3D surround sound system of the top brand Sound of Berlin allows you to sit in the car surrounded by acoustic stereoscopic sounds, and also set personalized sound preferences for a top-notch listening feast.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz's unique refreshing function can fully mobilize the hardware in the car to create a truly multi-dimensional and comfortable space, such as the beautiful car machine picture of the Impressionist oil painting, with the pure and quiet sound from nature, accompanied by a fresh and pleasant fragrance, bringing all-round, multi-sensory comfort. At the same time, the new long-wheelbase C-class car is equipped with a smog terminator 3.0 as standard, and for the first time equipped with an enhanced filter that can filter PM0.3 particles, two high-precision sensors can display air quality information inside and outside the car in real time, and automatically start the filtration function, and the enhanced filter element makes the new long-wheelbase C-class car achieve the best air filtration efficiency in the current Mercedes-Benz products. If you have been attracted by the super-high appearance of the new car, then when you sit in the car, your determination to take it down will be stronger. It can be said that the interior of the new long-wheelbase C-class car has been greatly strengthened again in terms of luxury, configuration and space, and the new model still has no opponent in the same level.
Highlight three: the comprehensive evolution of intelligence and technology, the inventor of the car once again led the era
Although the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has always been handy in creating a sense of luxury, with the development of the times, smart cockpits and technological interiors have begun to become the mainstream. The new long-wheelbase C-Class also leads the way in this regard. In particular, the second generation of MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system has helped the new long-wheelbase C-class car build the current very advanced intelligent cockpit. Under the diversified scenarios, this intelligent car-machine system can cover almost all daily application scenarios, and comprehensively surpasses the opponent in voice control, entertainment experience, driving assistance, human-computer interaction, intelligent travel and other aspects, reaching the head level of mainstream intelligent cars.
The so-called intelligence in the new era is to provide audio-visual, communication and various vehicle information and vehicle control, but also have other additional services and functions. Mercedes-Benz's first generation of MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system took the lead in introducing an intelligent voice control system, such as as as long as you speak the spoken language such as "I feel cold", the system will automatically increase the air conditioning temperature.
To the second generation of MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, that is, the version of the new long-wheelbase C-class car series, the intelligent voice control command is further improved, the more powerful Ai artificial intelligence and a larger database, not only greatly improving the accuracy of the interpretation voice control, but also accepting more colloquial instructions without having to say complete sentences. This will be smoother when used, making people more willing to use it. For example, opening windows, turning on air conditioning, turning on music, setting navigation, etc. can be controlled by voice, and even life-related activities such as food, clothing, housing, and entertainment can also be used to help MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system do the work, just like having a personal assistant with the car, to help you solve the big things in life.
In addition, on the intelligent level, the new long-wheelbase C-class car is not just as simple as having a large screen. Around the vehicle can be with your smart home, smart devices to establish an independent "ecosystem", to achieve a true sense of comprehensive intelligence. For example, when you are ready to go out at home, if you forget whether you need to refuel, you can ask how much oil is still in the car through the smart speaker, and get an answer that is accurate to the number of liters, which can make you more relaxed to arrange your travel plan. Similarly, with the smart home function, when you drive a new long-wheelbase C-class car home, you can remotely start and set up smart home devices, such as turning on the air conditioner in advance to preset the pleasant room temperature, remote control sweeping robot automatically cleaning the room, and so on. In the past, we thought that domestic brands were relatively leading in terms of intelligent networking, but now, when the car inventor Mercedes-Benz began to exert its strength, all this seemed so elegant and calm.
Not only that, the strength of this car machine system has subverted the cognition of intelligence of Che Yun Bacteria. You no longer need to wake up your car with the regular "Hello, Mercedes", just say "Answer the phone" to answer the call and ask "Do you want to wear a down jacket tomorrow?" "You can check the weather as naturally as if you were chatting with a friend." Although in the era of intelligence, some functions are not uncommon in many models, but the highlight of the second-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system equipped with the new long-wheelbase C-class car is that many applications have been deeply customized, not only can be touch operation, but also through voice to wake up and continuous operation.
For example, if you are an elite and forget to eat well after a busy day, you can order takeout through the car machine before driving. Just say "I want to order takeaway", then "select XX restaurant", "choose XX dish", and finally use the corresponding APP to scan the code to pay. This way, when you arrive at your destination, you can eat a delicious meal.
In addition, when you feel tired and take a nap in the car, in addition to using news and music apps to relax, you can also watch videos and even play games. At the same time, it is gratifying that in addition to its own powerful car networking system, it still retains a very good wireless Carplay, placed on this square large screen, the picture effect is more pleasing to the eye.
In addition, like the "real scene through navigation" that we are more familiar with, this system can superimpose virtual indicators, road information and the actual road environment, displayed on the central control screen, combined with 3D maps, dynamic models and clear text and stereoscopic icons, and the three-dimensional road conditions will not be silly and unclear, which is particularly practical for some first-tier cities Complex traffic conditions. That's what the new long-wheelbase C-Class brings to life. In the "third space" that Mercedes-Benz has built for us, life is no longer a monotonous and repetitive day, but every moment worth feeling and being warmed. Perhaps this is the best answer to the combination of luxury and intelligence.
Che Yun summary
Compared with the previous model, the new long-wheelbase C-class car will implement the title of "small S-class" more in place, in the appearance and interior of the luxury to create, the strength of Mercedes-Benz is beyond doubt, coupled with 7 exclusive luxury upgrades for the Chinese market, greatly improving the sense of space and comfort. The intelligent configuration of the whole vehicle and the rich APP application completely make the new long-wheelbase C-class car have the top sense of technology and intelligence in the luxury car camp. With the development of the times, the mid-sized cars in the luxury camp no longer pursue the so-called "sport and performance", but pay more attention to the sense of luxury and technology. Such a new long-wheelbase C-class car, which is more versatile and more able to meet the diversified consumer needs of China's younger generation, once again defines the luxury standards of the market segment, and meets the diverse needs of consumers with the strength of different dimensions.