Facelifted Mercedes C-Class Coupe And Convertible Revealed With New Tech And More Power


Mercedes has unveiled the 2019 C-Class Coupe and Convertible ahead of their debut at the New York Auto Show.


Following in the footsteps of the facelifted sedan and wagon, the models have been equipped with new bumpers, a revised grille and updated LED High Performance headlights. The models also have restyled LED taillights and a newly available Night Package on the convertible.


The interior sees a host of minor revisions including the addition of a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Designers also installed a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a turbine-style start/stop button and an updated touchpad controller with haptic feedback.


The changes don’t stop there as the ambient lighting system now offers 64 colors and the updated LINGUATRONIC voice control system can adjust additional settings such as the heated seats. Other changes include revised upholstery and new trims such as open-pore brown walnut and open-pore anthracite oak.


In Europe, there will be new C 200 and C 200 4MATIC variants with a 1.5-liter engine that produces 184 PS (135 kW) and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) of torque. The models also have a 48-volt EQ Boost system which can contribute an additional 14 PS (10 kW) of power when accelerating. Mercedes says this extra boost “bridges the brief moment until the turbocharger has built up its full charge pressure.”


The powertrain enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of up to 239 km/h (148 mph). More importantly, the model consumes as little as 6.1 L/100km (38.5 mpg US / 46.3 mpg UK) and has CO2 emissions as low as 140 g/km.


On the diesel side, there’s a new C 220 d which has a 2.0-liter (1951cc) engine producing 194 PS (143 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 24 PS (18 kW) over its predecessor. Thanks to the extra power, the model can run from (0-62 mph) in 7.0 seconds and top out at 240 km/h (149 mph) in coupe form.


Drivers looking for more performance can opt for the updated C43. The models have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine which develops 390 PS (287 kW) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 23 PS (17 kW). This enables the C43 Coupe to rocket from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and max out at 250 km/h (155 mph).


In the United States, the C300 receives a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 255 hp (190 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque – an increase of 14 hp (10 kW). It enables the coupe to run from 0-60 mph in approximately 5.9 seconds before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).


Likewise, the C43 will be rated at 385 hp (287 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque – an increase of 23 hp (17 kW). This allows the C43 Coupe to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds before topping out at just 130 mph (209 km/h).


The facelifted models will go on sale in Germany this July while a U.S. launch is scheduled for late this year.

Carscoops

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Limited Edition Ford GT 'Competition Series' Is All About The Track

Image
Ford's new GT Competition Series was built with weight-saving in mind, but also with an improved center of gravity for better road-holding. Among its features, you'll notice the lightweight carbon fiber racing stripes, A-Pillars and side mirrors, as well as the unique race-inspired Perspex acrylic engine hatch with integrated venting. Thanks to the manual latch and the carbon fiber prop rod, weight near the roof has been reduced, though Ford engineers went even further in their quest to make the car lighter, by making the bulkhead Gorilla Glass behind the driver about half as thick (and as light) as on other models. "The Ford GT has racing in its blood," said Ford exec Raj Nair, while adding that the Competition Series "was developed with the most hardcore track enthusiasts in mind, providing a tailored set of lightweight features and unique livery to match." There are also plenty of remaining performance features from the production car, such as
Read more

Alpine A110 Hits Geneva With Pure, Legende And GT4 Versions

Image
Renault’s reborn Alpine brand has been getting rave reviews for its new A110 and now, as promised, it’s revealed new versions of its coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the sold-out Premiere Edition, the A110 will now be offered in Pure and Legende trims. The A110 Pure is targeted at driving enthusiasts. It features one-piece Sabelt sports seats that weigh barely more than 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) each and, combined with other weight-saving measures, helps keep the curb weight below 1,100 kg ( 2,425 lbs). It’s not entirely stripped out, though, and still comes with features like air-conditioning and satellite navigation. Buyers can also add upgraded Brembo brakes and an adaptive exhaust system and can upgrade to the adjustable comfort seats. Those come standard on the Legende model, which is geared more towards every day driving and grand touring and comes with leather upholstery. Customers can also choose between two Focal sound systems and two wheel
Read more

Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Is A Crossover For Droptop Lovers

Image
Droptop crossovers have always been rather odd and the T-Roc Cabriolet is no different. It will be the only convertible Volkswagen on sale for the foreseeable future and will celebrate its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Rather than simply removing the roof of the standard T-Roc, Volkswagen has drastically altered the vehicle’s structure and body. In fact, its wheelbase is 37 mm longer than the standard T-Roc while its overall length is up by 34 mm. In addition, the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet features structural strengthening in the underbody, side panels, cross members, doors, and windscreen frame to make up for the lack of a roof. The folding fabric roof developed by Volkswagen retracts in just nine seconds at speeds of up to 19 mph (30.5 km/h) and is similar in operation to the roof of the outgoing Golf Cabriolet. The presence of the soft top reduces trunk space by 161 liters down from the 284 liters of the run-of-the-mill T-Roc. We don’t think bu
Read more