It’s wet and slippery, uphill at 50 percent. And that’s not all. Halfway through, the “crazy” Mercedes man in the passenger seat asks to stop. As expected, after the standstill we slide down again by 1.5 meters. And now, Mr. Mercedes? Just start again. With 40 millimetersmore ground clearance and standard All-wheel drive offers the new Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain significantly more climbing talent than expected. (Important tips for buying a new car on the Internet)
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the Force distribution is rigid: 45 percent go to the Front axle, the rest to the rear axle. Two new ones Driving programs (Offroad and Offroad +) should help the High seat combination Can also be moved safely away from the paved roads. The DSR system (Downhill Speed Regulation) is one Hill descent assistancethat have speeds of up to 18 km / h enables. Forwards and backwards, by the way. Those who choose the “Digital Light” option receive a special one Off-road lightthat includes maximum illumination of the area directly in front of the vehicle. The expedition can start.
Hilly terrain and poor subsoil are not an issue. But there is no real underride protection for the right terrain.
The add-on parts are just ornaments
Basically he builds All-terrain always on the avant-garde line. About the MBUX operating system Off-road content such as incline, incline and steering angle are available to the driver Geographic coordinates or a compass. The aprons and wheel arch linings are kept in an emphatically rustic style. Nevertheless, formulations such as “optical underride protection”, which means something like “looks like this, but can’t do anything”, reveal the true friend of the road. Like the one presented in 2017 E-class in rustic All-terrain trim The little brother who is now appearing also feels most comfortable on firm asphalt.
Little choice: in the front of the higher C-Class either a 204-hp petrol engine or a 200-hp diesel engine works.
The T-model grows through the gray add-on parts – the limousine does not exist as an all-terrain – up in length by four 4755 millimeters and in width by 21 to 1841 millimeters. In the interior, apart from that, something changes elevated seating position, actually nothing. The stern still holds 490 to 1510 liters, the bench folds in a 40:20:40 ratio.
There are only two motors to choose from
On the track, you are more happy about that Comfort chassis with passive dampers and taker qualities. the Noise level is low, the impression of quality is high. With trailer ESP, maneuvering assistant and Towing loads of up to 1.8 tons the all-terrain is also ideal for every riding stables. In that case, however, we recommend the powerful diesel. The all-terrain will only be available in the future two engines give. The gasoline engine that C 200 4Matic, perform 204 hp; Thanks to the integrated starter generator, it can briefly with an additional 20 hp boost electrically. A pleasant fellow with high Driving culture with little use. But whoever challenges it, experiences it 1.5-liter four-cylinder from his other side.
Gray wheel arch linings and more ground clearance create a distance to the “ordinary” C-Class T-model.
As is typical for Mercedes, the price is generous
Then it works high weight of the all-terrain noticeable, the standard automatic thunders the machine to high speeds, makes it loud and the consumption of 6.8 to 7.6 liters to the gray theory. The runs significantly more powerful and confident diesel in the C 220 d 4Matic With 200 hp. He is also busy recuperating and can briefly gallop with 20 extra electric horses. With 4.9 to 5.6 liters it should always be a good two liters under the gasoline engine, with the driving aesthetics it drives it up and away quite easily. Unfortunately, this also applies to the checkout. the C 200 starts at 53,015 euros, for the C 220 d will 55,395 euros due – and there are plenty of extras to tempt you. The way to the star is just a steep one. (Calculate maintenance costs? To the car insurance comparison)
Mercedes C-Class in the AUTO BILD used car market
Technical data Mercedes C 200 4Matic All-terrain • engine: Four-cylinder, Turbo, v. lengthways • Displacement: 1496 cm³ • Power: 150 + 15 kW (204 + 20 PS) • max. Torque: 300 Nm • drive: all-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic • length / width / height: 4755/1841/1494 mm • empty weight: 1795 kg • trailer load: 1800 kg • trunk: 490-1510 l • 0 -100: km / h 7.5 s • Vmax: 231 km / h • consumption: 6.8 l / 100 km (super) • exhaust CO2: 155 g / km • price from 53,015 euros.
