Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for the C-Class Coupe in Germany, with the first models to reach dealerships in December 2015.
Pricing for the new model starts from €35,581 ($40,340) for the base C 220 d variant (including 19 percent VAT). At launch, the C-Class Coupe is offered with a range of two diesel and four petrol engines, in addition to the range-topping Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63 S.
All engines are compliant with the Euro 6 emissions standard and are fitted with ECO start/stop function. Combined fuel consumption is reduced by up to 20 percent compared to their predecessors.
Power outputs of the petrol engines range from the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine in the C 180 with 156PS to the 4.0-liter Mercedes-AMG C 63 S with an output of 510PS. The two diesel models are equipped with an enhanced four-cylinder unit developing 170PS or 204PS.
The C-Class Coupe comes with steel suspension as standard, offering two variants with selective damping system: the comfort-focused Agility Control suspension and a sports suspension with firmer springing and damping including Sports Direct-Steer system.
Mercedes-Benz also offers an optional Airmatic air suspension on the front and rear axle with five driving modes: “ECO”, “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport +” and “Individual” (the latter allows the driver to customize the vehicle settings).
Standard safety technologies include Attention Assist, Collision Prevention Assist Plus and Adaptive Brake Assist, while optional systems include the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control system with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot, BAS Plus brake assist system Pre-Safe Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Pre-Safe Plus and many more.
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