[TusharK]

Mercedes-Benz today launched the C-Class 'Edition C' in India. The Edition C comes with a host of interior as well as exterior upgrades and is available in three variants - C 200 Avantgarde Edition C priced at Rs. 42.54 lakh, C 220 d Avantgarde priced at Rs. 43.54 lakh and C 250 d Avantgarde Edition C costing Rs. 46.87 lakh (ex-showroom, India).



As part of this package, designo Hyacinth red exterior paint is available on the C-Class for the first time. Mercedes-Benz has added a contrasting black front lip spoiler and a rear spoiler painted in black. The car also gets the Night package, which adds black painted front twin louvers, ORVM housings, beltline and side skirts. The car rides on 10-spoke lightweight alloy wheels painted in gloss black and comes with unique 'Edition C' exterior badges. It also gets LED logo projector lamps underneath the ORVMs that project the Mercedes-Benz logo on to the road. Inside, the C-Class 'Edition C' gets open-pore black ash wood trim, stainless steel pedals with rubber studs and Garmin navigation system.



The C-Class 'Edition C' is offered with one petrol and two diesel engine options. The C 200 is powered by a 1,991 cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 181 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque @ 1,200-4,000 rpm. The C 220 d comes with a 2,143cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 168 BHP @ 3,000-4,200 rpm and peak torque of 400 Nm @ 1,400-2,800 rpm. The top of the range C 250 d uses a 2,143cc, 4-cylinder diesel unit that is rated for 201 BHP @ 3,800 rpm and 500 Nm of torque @ 1,600-1,800 rpm. All engines come paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox.

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[manishk123]

Nothing really exiting.. 201 BHP doesn't sound like much for the premium pricing. Would be interested in knowing 0 - 100 figures considering 500 nm of torque.

[Reinhard]

So basically M-B's answer to Maruti's ALTO UTSAV edition that was also just launched?

This doesn't sound too fascinating to be honest. I didn't quite understand whats the significance of "Edition C". What does the "C" stand for? Perhaps I'm too naive. Just paint job and cosmetic changes?

The C Class is really losing out in volumes to the Audis and BMWs. Not exactly because of the pricing but because Mercedes has lost its way in making cars that "LOOK" exciting.

[sriramv.iyer]

Originally Posted by manishk123

Nothing really exiting.. 201 BHP doesn't sound like much for the premium pricing. Would be interested in knowing 0 - 100 figures considering 500 nm of torque.

I don't know about this Edition C, but I have a regular C250d. Claimed 0-100 is 6.6 seconds.

But one thing I know - One will scream or grin ear-to-ear when you push the pedal to the metal. 500 NM of torque in a highway drive is bliss

I'd have loved to have this red color though (I have a blue one)

[patron]

Got my Edition C delivered today. Will try to post a review soon.