Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)


The Mercedes-Benz W205 is a compact executive car which is being produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 2014, under the C-Class model names. The W205 was preceded by the W204. The W205 is available in sedan, station wagon, coupe, and cabriolet configurations.
The W205 is the first car to use the all-new Modular Rear-wheel drive Architecture platform. The new structure is significantly lighter, using aluminum extensively throughout the body, resulting in a weight decrease. According to Mercedes-Benz, the structure will be much more rigid than other vehicles in its class.

Development and launch

The car was officially unveiled on 16 December 2013 and debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. W205 production commenced on 4 February 2014 at the Bremen plant. European sales began in March 2014, while the vehicle went on sale in North America in September 2014, and in South Africa in March 2015.
As the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class took the mantle of being the new entry-level sedan in Mercedes' line up of cars, Mercedes decided to make the W205 C-Class larger than its predecessor and more like the W222 S-Class, thus making it a "mini-S-Class".
The W205 includes Sport and Luxury trims with 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 engine and 3.0-liter bi-turbo V6 engine options. Mercedes all-wheel drive 4MATIC is standard across the initial offering. The car is about longer and wider than the W204.
Based on the new modular MRA rear-wheel drive platform, it features front axle four-link and rear axle five-link suspension.

Equipment

C 350 e Plug-in Hybrid (2015–present)

A plug-in hybrid version was introduced at the January 2015 North American International Auto Show, and it will be available in both Saloon and Estate variants. The C 350 e plug-in hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine, in conjunction with a 60 kW electric motor, delivering a total system output of 205 kW and torque of 600 Nm. The motor is powered by 6.2 kWh lithium-ion battery expected to deliver an all-electric range of, emissions of 48 g/km and a fuel consumption of under the New European Driving Cycle. Sales are scheduled to start in Europe in March 2015. The C 350 e has a haptic accelerator pedal.
In 2018, Mercedes-Benz released another plug-in hybrid C 350 – but this time it is a variant with a diesel engine.

C-Class Coupe (2015–present)

Debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, the appearance of the C-Class coupe leans heavily on that of the 2014 C-Class saloon. The two cars share the same basic front-end styling treatment through to the leading edge of the doors. From the back, the second-generation C-Class Coupé closely mimics the design of the 2014 S-Class Coupé.
The interior uses the same dashboard and switchgear as the 2014 C-Class saloon, but the C-Class coupe receives unique front sports seats with integral headrests as well as two individual rear seats. There is also a standard automatic belt feeder similar to that used by the 2014 E-Class coupé.
A Bluetooth-compatible entertainment system allowing internet capability through a mobile phone will be standard. Also included is the Attention Assist function, which warns the driver of inattentiveness and drowsiness. It is joined by Collision Prevention Assist, which can carry out autonomous braking at speeds up to 124 mph in combination with a further standard system called Adaptive Brake Assist.
As part of Mercedes-Benz's efforts to establish itself at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, the 2015 C-Class Coupé also comes with an optional Distronic Plus system. It enables the Coupé to autonomously steer in order to remain in its lane at speeds between.

C-Class Cabriolet (2016–present)

Mercedes-Benz’s first-ever C-Class Cabriolet was revealed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the C-Class Coupé, the four-seat soft-top keeps the same basic dimensions as the coupé, but is marginally taller. Its fabric roof can be opened or closed in 20 seconds at up to. When closed, the roof is stored in the boot.
The interior of the C-Class Cabriolet is almost identical to that of the coupé but includes heat-reflecting leather and a switch on the centre console to open and close the roof. The sports seats also include Mercedes’ Airscarf heating system, while the Aircap system stops draughts inside the cabin.

Engines

Saloon (W205)

ModelYearDisplacementFuel TypePowerTorqueCO2 Emissions
C 220 BlueTEC2014–Diesel8.1 s103 g/km
C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS2014–Diesel7.8 s109 g/km
C 250 BlueTEC2014–Diesel6.6 s109 g/km
C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID2015–Diesel6.4 s99 g/km

Estate (S205)

ModelYearDisplacementFuel TypePowerTorqueCO2 Emissions
C 220 BlueTEC2014–Diesel7.9 s108 g/km
C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS2014–Diesel7.6 s114 g/km
C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC2015–Diesel7.2 s131 g/km
C 250 BlueTEC2014–Diesel6.9 s117 g/km
C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID2015–Diesel6.7 s99 g/km

Coupe (C205)

ModelYearDisplacementFuel TypePowerTorqueCO2 Emissions
C 220 BlueTEC2016–Diesel8.1 s103 g/km
C 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC2016–Diesel7.8 s109 g/km
C 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC 4MATIC2016–Diesel7.8 s109 g/km
C 250 BlueTEC2016–Diesel6.6 s109 g/km
C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC2016–Diesel6.6 s109 g/km

Cabriolet (A205)

ModelYearDisplacementFuel TypePowerTorqueCO2 Emissions
C 220 BlueTEC2016–Diesel8.1 s103 g/km
C 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC PLUS2016–Diesel7.8 s109 g/km
C 250 BlueTEC2016–Diesel6.6 s109 g/km

Safety

AMG models

AMG C 63/C 63 S (2015–present)

The AMG C 63 uses a similar 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 to the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car. Mercedes offers it with two outputs: and of torque for the C 63 and and of torque for the more potent C 63 S. By moving to the downsized and turbocharged engine, Mercedes claims the W205 version consumes 32 percent less fuel than the model it replaced.
The C 63 should also be able to complete the 0-62 mph sprint in 4.1 seconds with a top speed limited to, and 4.0 seconds in the S with a top speed of with a special request from AMG to raise the speed limiter. The car still uses a seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels and gets three-stage adaptive dampers specific to AMG models along with speed-sensitive variable steering. High-performance brakes are also a part of the package with discs in front and discs in the rear. On both ends of the car there are red AMG-branded calipers. Its first deliveries took place in early 2015 for the European market with a U.S. debut later in the year.

C 450 AMG Sport 4MATIC or Mercedes-AMG C 43

The C 450 AMG Sport 4Matic replaced the C 400 4Matic. It has a twin-turbo 3.0 litre V6 generating and of torque. Some components, such as the front axle, steering system and suspension are shared with the C 63. It is all-wheel drive with a 7-speed or 9-speed automatic transmission. It reaches in 4.9 seconds.
The model is referred to as the Mercedes-AMG C 43 in European markets and in Southeast Asian markets.
For the 2017 Model year, The AMG C 43 has been released in North America. It has the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo but is now mated with a 9-speed automatic transmission, larger brakes and some cosmetic changes.

AMG C 63/C 63 S Coupe (2016–present)

Mercedes-Benz also revealed the high-performance C 63 coupe from Mercedes-AMG at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The C 63 coupe features many distinct design elements to set it apart from its tamer sibling. The most obvious is the aggressive front bumper, which features larger scoops to feed more air to the car's twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 as well as to its high-performance brakes. The grille is also unique, and the hood features some muscular ripples that the regular C-Class Coupe doesn't.
The C 63 coupe also benefits from a wider track, as evidenced by the pumped wheel arches. The wheels are also bigger on the Mercedes-AMG model with 19 inches in diameter. The C-Class Coupe comes with 18-in wheels as standard.
The mechanical package is almost identical to the C 63 sedan. This means in the C 63 coupe and for the S-badged model. Drive will be to the rear wheels only, via a paddle-shifted, seven-speed automatic transmission.

AMG C 63/C 63 S Cabriolet (2016–present)

2019 facelift

The facelift versions were released in 2018 for the 2019 model year. Changes include:

Transmissions (2018–present)