The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the most famous models in luxury mid-size cars, and the domestic replacement model was launched in August last year. There is no small competitive relationship between its entry-level version C200L Sport Edition (325,200) and Lincoln Z's mid-range model iku/i Enjoy Premium Edition (299,800), and a contest is imperative.
Appearance: All are exquisite and fashionable appearance, and the sense of grade is strong
Both cars have coordinated and elegant sides. The Lincoln Z, with its slip-on shape and sharp body lines, is more dynamic, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class side design is a familiar feeling, revealing a little sporty flavor in the elegance and peace.
Lincoln Z's hidden door handle will be inducted when the owner approaches, and the 1.8-meter giant welcome light blanket is simultaneously projected, combined with the welcome/farewell light language of the front and rear headlight groups, Lincoln Z is a complete transgression performance in the creation of the sense of ceremony in the whole car.
The Lincoln Z and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have their own designs, both with plenty of style, aura and fashion sense. For the appearance of each person's aesthetic preferences are different, it can be said that "turnip cabbage has its own love". Having more ceremoniality is the strength of lincoln Z.
Interior: Stunning luxury and technology
Lincoln Z gives people a sense of surprise from the outside to the inside, its interior is filled with luxury and high-tech atmosphere, the first time you sit in the car will be attracted by its 12.3-inch LCD instrument + 27-inch panoramic through-screen advanced technology combination, the interior of the workmanship is also very exquisite; Mercedes-Benz on the interior of the luxury technology atmosphere to create a very experienced, The 12.3-inch digital instrument screen and the 11.9-inch high-resolution central touch screen adopt a smooth suspension design, with a 64-color ambient lighting system, showing the grade and technology fashion sense is also very impressive.
With advanced car-machine software/hardware, Lincoln Z has a foundation to make a big fuss at the software level, such as its unique "Lincoln Nebula" human-computer interface design. Inspired by the vast universe, this design presents the mysterious, deep and unpredictable quality of the universe's interstellar worlds on the screen, so that the oversized and ultra-high-definition characteristics of the through-view screen can be fully utilized.
The mercedes-benz C-class central control screen is built into the second generation of MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, providing a rich interactive menu, and the functionality is equally powerful. In terms of speech recognition interaction system, it supports 27 languages.
Obviously, the interiors of the Lincoln Z and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are injected with extremely high technology content, and the technology experience can be called leading the same level. In addition, the meticulous selection of materials and workmanship of the two-car interior also ensures a strong enough sense of luxury grade.
Configuration: Lincoln Z is more comprehensive and rich
◆ Comparison of comfort and convenience configurations
As can be seen from the configuration table, the Lincoln Z i Cool Premium Edition as a part of the car series has been quite rich in comfort and convenience configuration. Mercedes-Benz C200L is inferior, but it is the entry-level version of the car series after all, and there is such a configuration level that is enough to satisfy most users.
Both sides are equipped with seats with very exquisite material selection and support, and the functionality of the seats is at the forefront of the same level, supporting a number of electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and other functions.
◆ Intelligent driver assistance configuration comparison
In terms of driver assistance configuration, Lincoln Z i Cool Zunya Edition is equipped with a set of Lincoln Co-pilot360 2.0 intelligent driver assistance system, covering PCA anti-collision assistance, iACC intelligent adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, lane middle leading driver assistance configuration, to achieve L2 level intelligent assist driving, but also through subscription to upgrade L2+ level ActiveGlide active driving assistance (higher equipped with Lincoln Z Premium Edition) and one-click parking and other functions. High intelligence is obviously a big label for Lincoln Z.
The Mercedes-Benz C200L Sport is equally satisfactory in this regard, but it lacks ESA emergency avoidance assistance, full-speed adaptive cruise and road traffic sign recognition compared to the Lincoln Z i CoolEr.
◆ Multimedia configuration comparison
Regarding the two sides of the car machine system, the front interior part is introduced: the 27-inch through-view panoramic central control screen jumps out of the current car screen configuration, the fourth generation lincoln SYNC+ Intelligent Travel interconnection system provides a large number of advanced features, as well as a novel and easy-to-use human-computer interaction mode/operation mode.
The technology experience is also the advantage selling point of this generation of Mercedes-Benz C-class, and the second generation of MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system is quite outstanding in terms of interface beauty and fashion, functionality and operation logic.
Power: Larger displacement, stronger horsepower, Lincoln Z advantage is significant
The power configuration is one of the main selling points of the Lincoln Z, and the power system of the whole series of high-power 2.0T+8AT shows the full sincerity of the manufacturer. This 2.0T engine can burst out 246Ps and 376N·m, which has a crushing advantage of up to 76Ps and 126N·m over the C200L's 1.5T engine.
Power performance is not the focus of this generation of domestic Mercedes-Benz C-class, the use of 1.5T high-power tuning C260L is already the highest power version of the whole series, the 1.5T to 204Ps, 300N ·m, has been able to and many mainstream 2.0T engine data level.
The huge advantage of Lincoln Z power data is fully reflected in the acceleration time, the official said that 0-100km/h acceleration only takes 6.8s to achieve, while mercedes-Benz C200L and C260L need 9s and 7.7s respectively. In terms of low torsion performance and acceleration ability in the middle and rear sections, the Lincoln Z, which has a larger displacement and significant power output advantage, will inevitably have a stronger performance.
epilogue
Compared with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Lincoln Z has shown great strength in many aspects. At a lower price, the exterior interior of the Lincoln Z is as luxurious as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the sense of ceremony and the richness of all aspects of the configuration are superior. In addition, the much stronger momentum also adds a lot of points to it. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the brand effect and the creation of a luxurious atmosphere in the car will be the main reason for people to pay. If you're looking for more comfort, more power and better price/performance, the Lincoln Z is the perfect choice; if you need stronger brand recognition, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the choice you can't avoid.