The C-Class Coupé: The Perfect Shape

In a class of its own: expressive, dynamic Coupé design

Help at hand: numerous assistance systems available

New generation of telematics

What more dynamic way to celebrate the invention of the automobile? The expressive C-Class Coupé sees Mercedes-Benz, now in its 125th year of corporate history, entering a new market segment and for the first time offering a compact Coupé with classic proportions. From the side, the new Coupé beguiles the onlooker with its flat silhouette with powerful shoulders and narrow C-pillar in a classic three-box design. Typical Coupé features include the short front overhang, long bonnet, steeply raked windscreen and long, stretched-out roof. The greenhouse extends far beyond the rear axle over the low-raked rear window to a sportily short tail end. At the front, the new Coupé shares the same styling as the latest C-Class and yet still has its own twist. The radiator grille has the double-louvre style typical of a Coupé. Two chrome louvres extend left and right either side of the central star, tapering off at the outer edges and creating a sporty, arrow-shaped horizontal sweep at the front end.

A highlight in the interior is the Coupé seats with integral head restraints and single seats in the rear, thereby demonstrating the car's sporty credentials to the driver. The dashboard reveals a strong, sporty and high-quality design including three tube rings with a galvanised finish. A large section of trim is a high-quality part of the dashboard instrument panel. This extends from the centre air vents across the front passenger side to the outer air vent, emphasising the interior's generous proportions.

There is a choice of three petrol and engines to power the C-Class Coupé. All are equipped with direct injection. C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY and C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY are offered for the Malaysian market. The C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is available as special order.

The BlueEFFICIENCY designation indicates that they are particularly efficient in their use of fuel. All automatic versions feature the further-enhanced 7G-TRONIC PLUS seven-speed automatic transmission.

Chassis: agile handling and pure fun at the wheel

The AGILITY CONTROL suspension, which is standard equipment and has a sporty configuration, complements the dynamic engines to perfection. This is based on an amplitude-dependent damping system: when driving normally with low shock absorber impulses, the damping forces are automatically reduced for a noticeable improvement in road roar and tyre vibration characteristics – but without any compromise in handling safety. When shock absorber impulses are greater, for example when cornering at speed or performing evasive manoeuvres, the maximum damping forces are set and the car is effectively stabilised. The AGILITY CONTROL suspension is complemented by a rack-and-pinion steering system. Speed-sensitive steering with variable centring and a constant steering ratio is also standard.

Driver assistance systems provide warnings and intervene

With nine airbags as standard, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for all seats, the C-Class Coupé has extensive safety features. The airbags, which can deploy in milliseconds in the event of an accident, include front airbags for the driver and front passenger, a kneebag on the driver's side, sidebags and pelvisbags in the front, as well as windowbags for the driver and the front and rear passengers.

With a number of driving assistance systems ranging from ATTENTION ASSIST, the Coupé provides a comprehensive level of driver support and protection. The assistance systems are based on the latest radar, camera and sensor technology, and cover frequent accident causes such as driving too closely, fatigue and darkness.

The included AMG Sports package in the C 180 Coupé combines attractive and exclusiveness, thus giving the Coupé a sportier look. Package contents include the three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel with flattened bottom section, AMG seven-spoke light-alloy wheels, sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, and the AMG Styling package comprising front apron, side sill panels and rear apron. The lowered sports suspension and speed-sensitive sports steering afford more fun at the wheel. Combined with the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission, the AMG Sports package also gets you shift paddles on the steering wheel for changing gears manually.

New generation of telematics

The COMAND Online system is equipped with hard disc navigation system featuring map function and internet access. It has a colour display with a 17.8 cm screen and serves as a central control interface for all telematics components. Voice-operated control for audio, telephone and navigation system are made possible with LINGUATRONIC.

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180 Coupé & 250 Coupé are priced at RM305,888.00 and RM388,888.00 respectively

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