Test drive Mercedes Benz S-Class Sedan since 2011 sedan
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Mercedes C-class in free swimming for the fourth year, debuted the last generation in 2007. It's time to upgrade. What's new? Firstly, Tseshka received security systems and all kinds of electronic assistants who were previously available at the Mercedes class and two higher. Secondly, the model gained modernized motors. Thirdly, the appearance and interior became slightly different.
S-class received a new intellectual head optics and a hood of a changed shape, which is now made of aluminum
It was possible to test the updated model in the case at the Spanish Tenerife as part of the test drive of the new SLK relatives. So, engines! There are nine of them. Four gasoline engines and five diesel. Gasoline is a four-cylinder 1.8 with three degrees of force (156, 184 and 204 hp) and a V-shaped 3.5-liter six, developing 306 forces. The gamut of diesel engines is a two -liter turbocharged unit, in different variations developing 120, 136, 170 and 204 horses, and a top V6 with a volume of 3.0 liters, issuing 231 strength.
Also other daily diode light and rear lights. The front bumper found an enlarged air intake
The engineers have significantly worked on the motors worked on the process of mixing and put the Start/Stop system on all versions. It is available, by the way, already in the basic performance. Thanks to all the events, the optimized gear rates in the transmission and aerodynamics of the C-class have become much more economical. For example, C 350 with a 306-horsepower engine consumes 31% of fuel less than before.
During the test drive, two powerful gasoline versions with 350 and diesel C 300 CDI managed to try. Both sixes are good, but the characters are very different. Diesel for phlegmaticians, but it captivates with the crazy traction of a shelf of torque of 540 Newton meters starts at 1600 and ends at 2300 rpm. The seven -speed automatic shuts down the lowered, but the diesel engine does not care what kind of transmission is now, it starts to pull from the bottom. Therefore, C'shka is always assertive, but without a light. The gasoline engine is much more exciting. With a good torque (370 Newtonians at 3700 rpm), the engine pleases with a lively capture closer to maximum speed.
The C-class received a system of intellectual control of the head light. For various conditions of movement, the optics forms an appropriate light spot. The headlights are able to highlight the inner part of the turn, in the city of optics it forms a wider light bundle, and on the highway automatically regulates the range and adjusts to other participants in the movement, so as not to blind them
The seven-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic machine (it received the ending of Plus after processing) at the C-class is even better than on SLK. You stomp on the right pedal, and the box the next moment is already four steps lower. Fabulous. And in the sport mode to the box, there are no complaints from timely excesses, in the priority of low transfers, the engine hangs at increased speeds and is always ready to give you an avalanche of acceleration in response to the pressure of the gas pedal.
Summing up the chassis. The C-class rides confidently, comfortable and even full, if you want. Wanted to be finally? You're welcome. The rolls are moderate, swing zero, thanks to shock absorbers with amplitude -dependent damping characteristics. Optionally, a suspension with adjustable characteristics of shock absorbers is optionally offered. In any case, you swallow turns with great pleasure one after another. It seems that S'Shka feels at home on any roads, she is omnivorous. It is equally good on the back of the head serpentine and on the high -speed autobahn. The brakes are excellent, slowing is regulated by pressing the pedal, as in racing cars. What can not be said about the steering wheel, I want more information in the near -Stolium zone, this is true even for versions equipped with a steering mechanism with a variable gear ratio. It is worthwhile to cross the threshold when slipping begins, the stabilization system immediately begins to push the car into a turn. Bravo!
New materials, new design ...
Safety is above all. The most diverse information is displayed on the on -board computer display.
Signs of speed limit are fixed with a camera located in the upper part of the windshield. Pictograms are displayed on the on -board computer display and duplicated on the large central monitor of the multimedia system. Signs, by the way, are not always recognized. You need to be more careful with this. By the way, the restrictions included in the data of the navigation system are also demonstrated.
Using a pair of cameras located in the bumper (photo below), electronics monitor the marking
A gasoline station wagon with 350, which we got in the AMG package, turned out to be tougher. His suspension is shorter, moreover, 20-inch wheels stood on it. The release system is much tuned here. The station wagon half a center is heavier, but it is better balanced here is already very close to ideal. And if the sedan is more prone to insufficient rotation, then the station wagon pleases with neutral rotation. Prepare the arcs on the mountain serpentine is a continuous pleasure.
Now the interior. Of course, ergonomics is good. The widest set of adjustments. The driver's chair perfectly distributes the load and holds in corners. But tall passengers in C-class are not enough, especially in the longitudinal direction. But that was understandable. What is new here? Motives. It used to be calmer, now more expressive. New steering wheel, front panel and materials. Inside, the C-class has become more expensive and pleasant. Comand multimedia monitor inpatient. Previously, it was registered in the bowels of the front console under the sliding cover and was born as necessary with the help of an electric drive.
The driver and passenger tall 190 centimeters will be sustained one after another, but the passenger will be crowded. The knees of the basketball players support the back of the driver's seat. Medium -tall riders and a little higher in the car is comfortable
But berries are electronic assistants. The Attenation Assist system watches how tired the driver is. If she understands that the driver began to peck her nose, she will begin to wake him up. Of course, a system of monitoring of dead zones and intellectual parking sensors migrated here (it will not be able to automatically shoot a car, but please tell me if the car is always enough for a car). I liked the work of the active cruise control of Distronic Plus, which works in the speed range from 0 to 200 km/h. It allows you to regulate the interval and quickly reconfigures to new goals. In addition, the cruise works under the auspices of the PRE-SAFE preventive security technology (in a critical situation, it prepares the car pulls the belts for the blow, covers the glass and the hatch) and automatically slows down the car before the obstacle until they stop.
The C-class now knows how to monitor the marking. If the car has become a walk smoothly, the Active Lane Keeping Assist system will understand that the driver lost his vigilance and began to doze. A couple of moments before crossing the marking (with the turning point turned off), the driver’s electronics will first try to wake the steering wheel with twitching (a vibrator is built into one of the knitting needles). If the warning was ignored, the assistant will independently correct the trajectory by involving the brakes of the wheels of one of the sides.
Drestyling C-class on the left, updated to the right
Now about prices. The cost of C 180 CGI with a sedan body and a manual box will start from a mark of 1,370,000 rubles. A similar version with the station wagon and execution with 200 CGI sedan (1.8, 170 hp) will cost one hundred thousand more. With 220 begins with 1,570,000 rubles. The 250th can be purchased for 1,670,000, and all-wheel drive from 300 for 1,900,000 rubles. Prices are quite comparable with the closest competitors of the Audi A4, BMW of the third series, Infiniti G and Lexus IS. Orders for an updated C-class are already accepted, but the first cars in Russia will appear at the end of June early July. Then a version with a body compartment will become available in the salons.
Vitaly Kabyshev
Photo: Vitaly Kabyshev and Mercedes
STORY
In 1982, Mercedes brought the first model with a compact layout of 190 (W201). Initially, the 190th was offered with a carburetor and an injection motor (190e). Later, diesel versions and more powerful gasoline motors with four valves per cylinder appeared. On the conveyor, the W201 lasted 11 years, in total 1.8 million cars were produced during this time.
The successor was born in 1993 and received the designation of the C-class (W202). He was larger than his predecessor and was immediately offered in four execution options. In 1996, a version with a station wagon (S202) appeared. The W202 conveyor lasted until 2000, and it was no less successful than the W201 1.83 million copies of the issued
The second generation of C-class (W203) debuted in 2000, in 2001 with a little late, the gamut was complemented by a modification with a universal body and a three-door CL203 SPORTCOUPE. The latter, after the W203 was discontinued, received a changed appearance and the new CLC designation.
The last generation of C-class (W204) appeared in 2007. Produced in three execution lines
Competitors
Audi A4 from 1,113,600 rubles
In 2010 3343 cars were sold
2 years warranty without mileage restriction
The model from Ingolstadt offers a rich line of modifications, which is opened by the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI MT (120 hp) for 1,113,600 rubles. Such a machine flaunts all kinds of electronic assistants (there is ABS, ESP, EBD, ASR), a two-zone climate control, good music and a rather impressive electric packet. Those who are not enough for such a set of equipment will be offered a machine gun (70 thousand rubles need to pay for it) and a rich set of additional equipment (both packages and separately). You can choose the engine more powerful, gasoline or diesel, up to the 265-horsepower unit 3.2 FSI (from 1,762,800 to 1,846,800 rubles), and this motor is installed on the front and all-wheel drive fours.
BMW 3 from 1,204,000 rubles
In 2010, 2360 cars were sold
2 years warranty without mileage restriction
There are no less variations of three! The most affordable is BMW 318i MT for 1,204,000 rubles. It will be a little expensive, given that the buyer is offered to be content with the air conditioner! However, the disadvantages of the basic configuration are redeemed by the richest selection of options and packages, although a packaged threek comes out somewhat more expensive than competitors. By tradition, BMW marketers offer to think about choosing an engine and transmission, posterior or all-wheel drive.
Infiniti G from 1,515,000 rubles
In 2010, 744 cars were sold
Warranty 3 years or 100 thousand km
Whether the case is infiniti! Two gasoline engines (2.5-liter 222-horsepower and 3.7-liter 330-horsepower) and several fixed configurations. Moreover, even the basic G25 for 1,515,000 rubles is well packed: there is Bose music, rain and light sensors, cruise control, bixenon headlights and other joys of life. For a more powerful engine, 303 thousand will be paid, although the equipment of the basic G25 and G37 is exactly the same.
Lexus is from 1,497,500 rubles
In 2010, 271 cars were sold
Warranty 3 years or 100 thousand km
The torment of choosing the future owner of Lexus IS also does not threaten. Since the only engine (2.5-liter 208-horsepower) is proposed for the sedan, only a suitable set of five possible ones will have to be selected. Starting Comfort for 1,497,500 rubles already has the majority of bells and whistles necessary for such a car, including the CD changer, windshield heating, front and rear parking sensors and bixenon lighting equipment. What else to wish for? Unless 14 speakers, a video system and the decoration of the salon with wood and skin. Then it is better to choose the Luxury version for 1 937 500 rubles.
Competitors Alexei Kovanov
Source: Auto.mail.ru
