The cleaner dashboard layout is dominated by a huge 11.9-inch infotainment screen, while a 12.3-inch digital instrument display is standard for all models. Plush materials and a first-class fit and finish to the cabin feel suitably premium, while the view forward from the driver’s seat is like sitting in a junior S-Class limo. It’s the interior where the real improvements are clear to see. For semantics, the C300 sprints from 0-100km/h in 6.0 seconds flat, while the C200 accomplish the same feat in 7.3 seconds. But that is all minutia and the fact is the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an enjoyable car to drive in a widespread of circumstances.
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Keen drivers will find that the brakes don’t offer fine detail and feel, and the steering could be more communicative, despite the various drive modes on offer. Mercedes has managed to improve the C-Class’s dynamic performance too, but it isn’t tailored to enthusiasts in the way that an AMG is. The nine-speed automatic transmission, which has been rejigged, works intuitively and isn’t caught out either. Switching to Sport and Sport+ means you’ll benefit from sharper steering and throttle responses, along with a firmer suspension set-up a better option if you’re taking on a twisty B-road which we experienced on a drive north of Melbourne, and enjoyed. Eco mode adjusts the throttle, climate control and other settings to help reduce overall fuel consumption, while also automatically shutting off the engine when you come to a standstill. Each mode is tailored to suit a particular driving preference, with the softer Comfort setting being our choice for everyday driving.
There are five individual driving modes to choose from: Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport+ and Individual.
This set-up also supports the new luxury S-Class, with the smaller compact executive benefitting from an overhauled suspension system and improved ride comfort that is more in line with its larger comfort-oriented sibling.
Underneath, this new generation Mercedes C-Class uses a heavily revised version of the previous model’s MRA architecture, called MRA2. In a world of hybrid cars, the system is not terribly complicated, but the tech works away unobtrusively out on the road, allowing you to focus on driving. The 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance uses an integrated starter/generator that recoups energy lost under braking and then uses a small electric motor to help boost the efficiency of the combustion engine when you accelerate.
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The entry C200 has a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing a healthy 150kW and 300Nm, although you can upgrade to the more potent 2.0-litre C300 with 190kW and 400Nm.
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Both feature new 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, F1-derived ‘segment’ turbocharging and an integrated starter generator that now sits between the engine and the nine-speed auto. The new C Class launches in Australia with just two models, for now, being the C200 and C300. Exterior styling, on-board tech, ride and comfort have all been thoroughly revised. High-riding SUVs continue to capture the hearts of buyers, and it’s a trend that hasn’t been lost on Mercedes-Benz because it has redoubled its efforts with the latest C-Class to deliver improvements across key areas to help it stay competitive. Over recent years, the popularity of traditional petrol and diesel sedans like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been on the wane. A quality interior, terrific comfort and strong on-board tech mean that the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is deeply impressive.
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