A year on from the international launch of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Merc is expanding the range of the premium sedan. Both the sedan and estate will benefit from the extended model range.

Entry Level C-Class

The new entry model will be called the C160 and is actually a 1.6-Litre unit. It puts out95 kW and 210 Nm. It’s not horribly slow either as Merc claims it will accelerate from 0-100kph in 9.6 seconds with a six-speed manual gearbox. The C160 will also use just 5.2L/100km.

The C200 and C220d models will be made available with 4Matic – Merc’s four-wheel drive system. No engine changes are made to these models though.

The four-cylinder engines will have a new most powerful model added to the range with the C300. The 2-Litre turbo has had the wick turned up to180 kW and it can get to 100kph in 5.9 seconds. Fuel consumption comes in at 6.3L/100km.

C450 AMG

For those who have been wondering if Mercedes was ever going to produce a high powered C-Class, the wait is over. Thanks to a petrol V6, the C450 AMG can churn out 270 kW and 520 Nm. To put that power down on the ground Merc has decided it will be fitted with 4Matic. Zero to 100kph flashes up in 4.9 seconds and fuel consumption is claimed at 7.6L/100km.

The new C-Class models can be fitted if required with new options such as a head-up display and a touchpad. Mercedes-Benz has also very recently extended the range of equipment and appointment options, which now include a heated steering wheel and a revised choice of trims.

Lets hope that some of these new models make their way to South Africa, especially the C450.