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Mercedes has restructured its C-class trim levels and revised its most frugal BlueEfficiency petrol engine

Mercedes-Benz has bolstered the appeal of its Mercedes-Benz C-Class range with a new trim structure – comprising Executive SE, AMG Sport and AMG Sport Plus models – plus a more frugal BlueEfficiency petrol engine. 

Entry-level Executive SE spec is available on saloon and estate C-class models only and includes 16-inch alloys, a ‘sports grille’ and LED daytime running lights. 

On top of Executive SE spec, customers can add Merc’s Luxury Package (which replaces the old car’s Elegance trim) for £2000. It includes 17-inch alloys and chrome touches to the car’s exterior, as well as the German firm’s three-louvre grille and brown ash wood interior.

The two new additions to the C-class range – AMG Sport and AMG Sport Plus – are available on all C-class models, including the coupé version. 

AMG Sport cars feature 17-inch AMG alloy wheels, plus halogen headlights as standard, while AMG Sport Plus models (which add a £1000 premium) include 18-inch bi-colour AMG alloys and an AMG boot spoiler. The AMG Sport Plus’s interior gets AMG sports seats with contrasting red stitching, red seatbelts and red-piped AMG floor mats. 

Exclusively for the coupé model, buyers can also opt for a £530 AMG Handling Pack, which uprates the model’s steering, engine and throttle responses.

Mercedes’ new 1.6-litre turbocharged BlueEfficiency petrol engine is slightly less powerful than the previous model's 156bhp at 152bhp, but its 184lb ft torque between 1250 and 4000rpm remains. When fitted to the C-class saloon, the new C180 BlueEfficiency engine returns a claimed 47.9mpg and emits 138g/km of CO2. Previously, those figures were 42.2mpg and 162g/km of CO2. 

As part of Mercedes’ restructuring, the firm has also axed its 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine from the C-class saloon and estate. Fitted to the coupé only, the engine’s 302bhp will launch the car to 62mph from rest in 6.0sec and on to a top speed limited to 155mph. 

Prices for the revised C-class range start from £25,915 for the C180 BlueEfficiency saloon. Estate and coupé models cost from £27,115 and £30,090 respectively.

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J400uk 31 July 2012

Artico is signficantly better

Artico is signficantly better than regular fabric seats though, and does genuinelly look and feel like real leather. The fact they are offering it completely standard is a strong selling point IMO.

Randy Cam 30 July 2012

The Moment....

"Do people really want ever sportier (and therefore firming riding and noisier) cars? Manufacturers seem to be veering down the sports path full throttle these days. I much prefer a car with some degree of comfort, and I'm only young! I much preferred Mercedes when they weren't desperately chasing BMW and Audi with all-out sports models. They had much more appeal to me when they were the classy, refined option of the German triumvirate..."

I saw the Burr Walnut, i wanted it.....But did it want Me?

 

Flash Harry 30 July 2012

These new trim levels add to

These new trim levels add to a car that is as desirable,if not more,than the alternatives available.