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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

Overview

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

body style
manufacturer	Daimler AG
model code	W205 (sedan) S205 (station wagon / estate) C205 (coupé) A205 (cabriolet) V205 (long-wheelbase sedan)
production	February 2014 – June 2021‡R1R‡ 2016–2023 (coupé and cabriolet)
model years	2015–2021 2017–2023 (coupé and cabriolet)
assembly	Germany: Bremen United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI) South Africa: East London Brazil: Iracemápolis India: Pune (MBI) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM) Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP) Indonesia: Bogor (MBDI) Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV)
designer	Volker Leutz (exterior: 2010)‡R2R‡ Robert Lešnik (design manager: 2010, 2011)‡R3R‡ Michele Jauch-Paganetti (interior: 2011)
class	Compact executive car (D)

The Mercedes-Benz W205 is the fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class which was produced by Daimler AG between 2014 and 2021. The W205 C-Class was preceded by the W204 C-Class and superseded by the W206 C-Class. The fourth-generation C-Class was available in sedan (W205), station wagon/estate (S205), coupe (C205), cabriolet (A205) and long-wheelbase sedan (V205) body styles.

The W205 was the first vehicle to use the all-new Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform. The new structure is significantly lighter, using aluminum extensively throughout the body, resulting in a 100 kg weight decrease.[9] According to Mercedes-Benz, the structure is much more rigid than other vehicles in its class.[10]

Development and launch

The car was presented on 16 December 2013 and at the 2014 North American International Auto Show.[11]

engine

Petrol: 1.5 L M264 turbo I4‡R4R‡ 1.6 L M270 turbo I4 2.0 L M274 turbo I4 3.0 L AMG M276 twin-turbo V6 4.0 L AMG M177 twin-turbo V8 Petrol hybrid: 1.5 L M264 MHEV turbo (EQ Boost) I4 2.0 L M139 MHEV turbo (EQ Boost) I4 2.0 L M264 MHEV turbo (EQ Boost) I4 2.0 L M274 PHEV turbo I4 Diesel: 2.1 L OM651 BlueTEC I4 (turbo) 1.6 L Renault OM626 BlueTEC I4 (turbo) 1.6–2.0 L OM654 I4 (turbo) Diesel hybrid: 2.0 L OM654 I4 PHEV (turbo)

motor	27 hp 120-volt compact electric motor (BlueTEC HYBRID) 16 kW BorgWarner 48V eBooster Electric Starter-Generator Motor (EQ Boost) 65 kW Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (C350 e) 122 PS Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (C300 e/C300 de)

AMG models

C 450 AMG Sport 4MATIC (2015–2017), AMG C 43 (2017–2023)

The C 450 AMG 4MATIC has the same engine as the C 400 4MATIC. It has a more powerful version of the twin-turbo 3.0 litre V6 producing 362 hp and 384 lbft of torque. Some components, such as the front axle, steering system and suspension are shared with the C 63. It has all-wheel drive and is paired to a 7-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.[21]

For the 2017 model year, the C450 AMG was renamed to AMG C 43. It retains the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo but is now mated with a 9-speed automatic transmission and some cosmetic changes as well as becoming available in a coupé rather than sedan. 2017-2018 AMG C 43/63 had the option to add the AMG Performance Exhaust (PE), which allowed the driver to open and close the flaps on the factory-valved exhaust with the touch of a button within the cabin. This allowed the ability to operate the car in a quiet and docile manner but also the ability to unleash an aggressive exhaust note with pops, bangs, and burbles. 2019+ AMG models equipped with the PE had the exhaust muted significantly due to noise and emission regulations making 2018 the final year of its aggressive nature.

AMG C 63/C 63 S (2015–2021)

The AMG C 63 uses a similar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 to the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car. Mercedes offers it with two outputs: 469 hp and 650 Nm of torque for the C 63 and 503 hp and 700 Nm of torque for the more potent C 63 S. By moving to the downsized and turbocharged engine, Mercedes claims the W205 version consumes 32 percent less fuel than the model it replaced.[22]

The C 63 should also be able to complete the 0–100 km/h sprint in 4.1 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h, and 3.9 seconds in the S variant with a top speed of 290 km/h with a special request from AMG to raise the speed limiter.[23] The car still uses a seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels and three-stage adaptive dampers specific to AMG models along with speed-sensitive variable steering. High-performance brakes are also a part of the package with 390 mm discs in front and 360 mm discs in the rear. On both ends of the car, there are AMG-branded calipers. Its first deliveries took place in early 2015 for the European market with a U.S. debut later in the year.[22]

The Estate variant served as the official Medical Car of Formula One between 2015 and 2021, and has since been replaced by the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé.

AMG C 63/C 63 S Coupe & Cabriolet (2016–2022)

Mercedes-Benz also revealed the high-performance C 63 coupe from Mercedes-AMG at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The C 63 coupe features many distinct design elements to set it apart from its tamer sibling. The most obvious is the aggressive front bumper, which features larger scoops to feed more air to the car's twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 as well as to its high-performance brakes. The grille is also unique, and the hood features some muscular ripples that the regular C-Class Coupe does not.[24]

The C 63 coupe also benefits from a wider track, as evidenced by the pumped wheel arches. The wheels are also bigger on the Mercedes-AMG model with 19 inches in diameter. The C-Class Coupe comes with 18-inch wheels as standard.[24]

The mechanical package is almost identical to the C 63 sedan. This means 469 hp in the C 63 coupe and 503 hp for the S-badged model. Drive will be to the rear wheels only, via a paddle-shifted, seven-speed automatic transmission.[25]

2018 facelift

The facelift versions were released in 2018 for the 2019 model year. Changes include:

LED headlights plus LED DRLs as standard. Option for the LED High-Performance headlamps or the Multibeam LED headlights with Ultra Range High Beam units.
Can be equipped with the 12.3-inch infotainment display and a 10.25-inch free-standing infotainment display. Smartphone integration was also added, such as Apple CarPlay.
Semi-autonomous features such as Active Lane Assist, Active Emergency Stop Assist and Active Steering Assist. Mercedes's DISTRONIC feature uses satellite data to control the cruising speed.
An updated interior design, with silver elements. The car also got new colour options for the interior, namely, Magma Grey, Black and Saddle Brown.
The steering wheel now features touchpads for controlling both displays, and the optional centre console touchpad now features haptic feedback.[26]
New Energizing comfort control system that links the climate control, air fragrance and seat heating, ventilation and massage functions.[26]
Three diesel models: the 148 hp C 200d, 192 hp C 220d (which arrived first) and 241 hp C 300d. Each runs Mercedes’ latest 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.[27]
Three petrol models feature in the line-up: the C 180, C 200 (the first to go on sale) and C 300. The C 180 uses a 1.6-litre turbo engine that produces 154 bhp in the SLC 180. The C 200 and C 300 both have Mercedes’ new four-cylinder petrol engine.[27]
In the C 200, the mild hybrid with EQ Boost badging, the engine delivers a nominal 181 hp, with an added 13 hp available on kick down when the alternator acts as an electric motor to boost performance.[27]
In the C 300, the engine is in a higher state of tune, at 255 hp, but does not have electric assistance.[27]
A nine-speed 9G-TRONIC transmission is expected to remain standard on all but the most basic of models.[27]
Due to emissions and noise regulations, the factory AMG Performance Exhaust (PE) was muted significantly on AMG C 43/63 models worldwide.[27]
The Mercedes-AMG C 43 uses the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, but gets larger turbos. Power now stands at 385 hp (23 hp more than before).[28]
The Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe' 4MATIC Special EDITION is the Limited Edition for Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Produced 120 Units in Thailand.[29]

Engines (2018–2021)

Transmissions (2018–2021)