One Mercedes-Benz that’s had extraordinary success in this country is the C-
Class sedan. Arriving this year in its fifth generation the C-Class has achieved
over 10.5 million sales globally. Some years back it was one of our top selling
sedans although today the appeal of SUV’s has dampened its sales. Pricing too
has jumped considerably not helped by rising material costs and transportation
logistics. The entry C200 rose $12,000 or 18 percent to $78,900, I’m behind the
wheel of the C300 today – now 20 percent dearer at $90,400. However, this latest
C-Class has all-new underpinnings linked to the S-Class flagship, a huge amount
of new technology with a new generation mild hybrid four-cylinder drive- train
and a more accommodating interior. Visually, it exudes class, now on a 25mm
longer wheelbase with a wider track with more elbow room. The C300 now with a
2.0-litre turbo with mild-hybrid technology adding an extra 15kW and 200Nm of
torque, the twin scroll turbo adding 20kW of over boost linked to a nine-speed
automatic. The new dash and controls are a highlight, especially the 11.9-inch
infotainment touchscreen, set low and very user friendly. Yes, the new C-Class
may be much dearer, but this is a totally different car to its predecessor. Drive
details next segment. I’m David Berthon.

One Mercedes-Benz that’s had extraordinary success in this country is the C- Class sedan. Arriving this year in its fifth generation the C-Class has achieved over 10.5 million sales globally. Some years back it was one of our top selling sedans although today the appeal of SUV’s has dampened its sales. Pricing too has jumped considerably not helped by rising material costs and transportation logistics. The entry C200 rose $12,000 or 18 percent to $78,900, I’m behind the wheel of the C300 today – now 20 percent dearer at $90,400. However, this latest C-Class has all-new underpinnings linked to the S-Class flagship, a huge amount of new technology with a new generation mild hybrid four-cylinder drive- train and a more accommodating interior. Visually, it exudes class, now on a 25mm longer wheelbase with a wider track with more elbow room. The C300 now with a 2.0-litre turbo with mild-hybrid technology adding an extra 15kW and 200Nm of torque, the twin scroll turbo adding 20kW of over boost linked to a nine-speed automatic. The new dash and controls are a highlight, especially the 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, set low and very user friendly. Yes, the new C-Class may be much dearer, but this is a totally different car to its predecessor. Drive details next segment. I’m David Berthon.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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