2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: All You Need To Know

The new-gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been launched in India and it's quite a leap over its predecessor. In terms of looks, it has evolved to adore the new family design language, in fact quite reminiscent of the flagship S-Class and even on the inside, you get that "baby S" sense quite strongly. Moreover, it is also longer and wider than before and offers better space on the inside. The German carmaker has launched the new-generation C-Class, with prices starting at Rs. 55 Lakh, Rs. 56 lakh for the C 220d and going up to Rs. 61 lakh for the top-spec C 300d variant. Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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1. Mercedes will offer three engines on the new C - a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel engine in two states of tune.
2. In addition, all-three engine options get an integrated starter generator (ISG) with EQ Boost, which provides a significant 15 bhp of extra power and up to 200 Nm of extra torque.
   

   All-three engine options get an integrated starter generator (ISG) with EQ Boost, which provides a significant 15 bhp of extra power and up to 200 Nm of extra torque.

3. Mercedes says that the C 220d in particular is one of its most fuel-efficient cars, with a claimed mileage of 23 kmpl. For its size, the C 200 petrol too offers an impressive 16.9 kmpl, while the C 300d gets a claimed fuel efficiency of 20.37 kmpl. Full specifications given in the table below.
4. In terms of dimension, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class grows 10 mm wider, the wheelbase increases by 25 mm, with 21 mm increased between the front and the rear seats. The overall length of the sedan increases by 65 mm.
   

   It gets an 11.9-inch infotainment system screen

5. The cabin layout takes inspiration from the S-Class and it gets a new 11.9-inch vertical touchscreen which gets the latest generation of the MBUX based on NTG 7. It is a connected car, along with a bunch of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) features like active brake assist and active parking assist.
6. The new C also gets a feature called 'Car-to-X', which is similar to a social network of cars, where Mercedes cars with MBUX can communicate with each other and share information on a real-time basis. The top-spec C 300d also gets Mercedes' smart digital lights which use up to 1.3 million pixels for lighting and can be configured according to the direction of traffic.
   

   The C-Class becomes the third car to get MBUX NTG 7

7. The touchscreen has almost all in-car controls and therefore, giving the dashboard a clean, sophisticated look. Another highlight is the HD instrument panel, with different themes and settings. The touchpad controls on the steering are now more flush.
8. You get the Burmester sound system, ambient lighting, a connected car telematics suite that works with the Mercedes me app, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and either Alexa or Google home integration. Do note, that some of these may be available only on the C 300d.
   

   The new-generation C-Class is expected to be pricier than the outgoing version and despite that, we do think it will be the most successful yet in India and the world.

9. There are a few features that are missing on the new C though. The car doesn't get ventilated seats, the controls for the rear AC are missing and the rear passengers do not get USB chargers, although there are two in the elbow box and one on the dashboard.
10. The new C-Class goes up against established rivals such as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and the Volvo S60.