What we like
Great design Superb dynamics Excellent interior
What we don’t
High entry price Downsized turbo petrol engine needs more oomph Annoying dash rattle
What we like
Great design Superb dynamics Excellent interior
What we don’t
High entry price Downsized turbo petrol engine needs more oomph Annoying dash rattle
The Mercedes-Benz C200 is the entry-level model in the sedan-only W206-series range, and is powered by a 150kW/300Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, driving the rear wheels via a nine-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Standard C200 features include electric front seats, satellite navigation, automatic parking, dual-zone climate control, artificial leather, digital radio, remote boot lid closing, 18-inch alloys, as well as an AMG Line body kit and interior trim, adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep assist, a 360-degree camera, auto high-beam headlights, keyless entry/start, fingerprint scanner ID tech for the new 11.9-inch media display and a 48V mild-hybrid system to help cut fuel consumption and emissions.
On the safety front, there are now 10 airbags fitted (including dual-front combined pelvic/thorax airbags, front centre airbag, rear side airbags, window airbags and driver’s knee airbag), Autonomous Emergency Braking front and rear (including for cyclists and pedestrians, at speeds from 7km/h to over 200km/h), adaptive cruise control with active stop/go, a 360 degree camera, Active Parking Assist, drowsy driver monitor, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, ABS anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, Adaptive Brakes with Hold function, brake drying and Hill Start Assist, electronic stability control, traction control, dusk-sensing LED lights, rain-sensing wipers and runflat tyres with tyre pressure warning.
These go a long way to offset that $12,000 price hike at launch over the old, fifth-generation C-Class sedan equivalent. Read the full 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
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