Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206)
Mercedes-Benz C 220d sedan
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG (2021–2022)
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
(2022–present)
ProductionMarch 2021[1]–present
Model years2022–present
Assembly
DesignerBalázs Filczer[2] under Gorden Wagener
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door estate
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic)
PlatformMRA2
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) (C200d)
  • 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) (C180 / 200L)
  • 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) (C220d)
  • 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) (C200 / 260L / 200 4Matic / C300e / C350e; Engine only)
  • 190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) (C300)
  • 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) (C300d)
  • 230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) (C300e / C350e; Combined)
  • 300 kW (408 PS; 402 hp) (AMG C43)
  • 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) (AMG C63 S E-Performance; Engine only)
  • 500 kW (680 PS; 671 hp) (AMG C63 S E-Performance; Combined)
Transmission9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic
Hybrid drivetrainEQ Boost MHEV
Plug-in hybrid (C300e/350e, C63 S AMG E-Performance)
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,865 mm (112.8 in) (sedan/estate)
  • 2,950 mm (116.1 in) (V206 LWB sedan)
Length
  • 4,751 mm (187.0 in)
  • 4,880 mm (192.1 in) (V206 LWB sedan)
Width1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height
  • 1,438 mm (56.6 in) (sedan)
  • 1,455 mm (57.3 in) (estate)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) is the fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class which is produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly known as Daimler AG) since 2021. It replaces the W205 C-Class which has been produced since 2014.[4] The fifth-generation C-Class is available in sedan (W206), station wagon/estate (S206), and long-wheelbase sedan (V206) body styles. The W206 C-Class is based on the Mercedes MRA II rear-wheel drive modular platform also used by the W223 S-Class.[5]

Design

All W206 C-Class models are equipped with four-cylinder engines that have an integrated starter generator (15 kW electric motor) and a 48-volt electrical system. Daimler does not offer the W206 with halogen headlamps.[5]

The W206 has independent front and rear suspension. The front axle is a four-link axle, the rear axle is a multi-link axle. Rear axle steering with a steering angle of 2.5 degrees is available as a factory option; the turning circle is reduced by 0.4 m to 10.6 m with the rear axle steering option.[5] The interior styling is related to the S-Class (W223). The C-Class also has a central LCD display with a screen diagonal of either 9 in (230 mm) or 11.9 in (300 mm).[5]

The C-Class All-Terrain was released as the crossover-styled estate model.[6] Bearing the X206 codename, it received external body cladding, a 40 mm increase in ride height, 4Matic AWD and additional drive modes.

Powertrain

The smallest available petrol engine is the 1.5 liter M264 engine offered in the C 180 model (rated power 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS)),[7] and in the C 200 model (rated power 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS)).[7] The C 300 model is powered by a 2.0 liter M254 petrol engine rated 190 kW (255 hp; 258 PS). The M254 is equipped with a twin-scroll "segmented" turbocharger featuring an overboost function that allows it to produce an additional 26 kW for up to 30 seconds, as well as a 48V electric supercharger that provides assist at low engine speeds.[5]

Daimler initially offers two Diesel models, the C 220d, and the C 300d. Both models are powered by the same 1992 cm3 OM654 engine, rated 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) in the C 220d, and 195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS) in the C 300d. Compared with the preceding Diesel engine, the OM654 has a new crankshaft that increases the stroke to 94.3 millimeters, and a water-cooled, variable turbine geometry turbocharger.[8] In July 2021, the C 200d was introduced with a detuned version of the above engine, now producing 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) of power and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque.

Daimler has announced that it will be offering a plug-in hybrid model with a petrol engine, the C 300e, as well as a plug-in hybrid model with a diesel engine, the C 300de. The "4MATIC" all-wheel drive system will be offered as a factory option on both the C 300e and C 300de types. The plug-in hybrid models are supposed to have an all-electric range of 100 kilometres.[9]

As of April 2022, AMG offers a new engine in the C 43 4MATIC: a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder M139 engine + 48V electric motor, rated a combined 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS).

Model Years Engines Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Top speed (km/h) Fuel consumption/efficiency (NEDC)
Petrol engines
C 180 / C 200 L 2021– 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 (M254 E15 DEH LA) + 48V Electric Motor (MHEV) 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) + 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) at 5,500–6,100 rpm
 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–4,000 rpm
200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 		8.6 seconds 231 km/h (144 mph) 6.5–6.2 L/100 km (36–38 mpg‑US)
C 200 / C 260 L 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) + 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) at 5,800–6,100 rpm 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) + 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–4,000 rpm 7.3 seconds 246 km/h (153 mph) 6.6–6.2 L/100 km (36–38 mpg‑US)
C 200 4MATIC 7.1 seconds 241 km/h (150 mph) 6.9–6.5 L/100 km (34–36 mpg‑US)
C 300 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 (M254 E20 DEH LA) 190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) at 5,800 rpm 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,800 rpm 6.0 seconds 250 km/h (155 mph) 7.0–6.6 L/100 km (34–36 mpg‑US)
C 300 4MATIC 7.3–7.0 L/100 km (32–34 mpg‑US)
AMG C 43 4MATIC 2023- 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 (M139) + 48V electric motor (MHEV) 300 kW (408 PS; 402 hp) 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) 4.6 seconds 250 km/h (155 mph)
Diesel engines
C 200d 2021– 1,992 cc (121.6 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 (OM654 DE20 R SCR) + 48V Electric Motor (MHEV) 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) + 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) at 4,200 rpm 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) + 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,800 rpm 7.7 seconds 226 km/h (140 mph) 4.5–4.2 L/100 km (52–56 mpg‑US)
C 220d 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) + 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) at 4,200 rpm 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) + 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,800 rpm 7.3 seconds 245 km/h (152 mph) 5.2–5.0 L/100 km (45–47 mpg‑US)
C 220d 4MATIC 7.4 seconds 237 km/h (147 mph) 5.4–5.2 L/100 km (44–45 mpg‑US)
C 300d 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) + 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) at 4,200 rpm 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) + 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,200 rpm 5.7 seconds 250 km/h (155 mph) 5.3–5.0 L/100 km (44–47 mpg‑US)
C 300d 4MATIC 5.9 seconds
Plug-in hybrid engines
C 300e /C 300e 4MATIC
C 350e /C 350e 4MATIC 		2021– 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 (M254 E20 DEH LA) + Electric Motor (PHEV) 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) at 6,100 rpm (Engine) + 95 kW (129 PS; 127 hp) (Motor)
230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) (Combined) 		320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–4,400 rpm (Engine) + 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) (Motor)
550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) (Combined) 		6.1 seconds 245 km/h (152 mph)
C 400e 4MATIC 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 + Electric Motor (PHEV) 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) at 6,100 rpm (Engine) + 95 kW (129 PS; 127 hp) (Motor)
265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp) (Combined) 		5.4

seconds

250 km/h
AMG C 63 S E Performance 2023- 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) turbocharged 16V I4 (M139L) + Electric Motor (PHEV) 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) (Engine) + 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) (Motor)
500 kW (680 PS; 671 hp) (Combined) 		545 N⋅m (402 lb⋅ft) at 5,250–5,500 rpm (Engine) + 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) (Motor)
1,020 N⋅m (752 lb⋅ft) (Combined) 		3.4 seconds 250–280 km/h (155–174 mph)

References

  1. ^ https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/447706c9-b3c2-4f1f-882e-fc214aebe04c
  2. ^ "MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS, "THE MOST SENSUAL"". autodesignmagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  3. ^ Smith, Sam D. (23 February 2021). "2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: All You Need To Know About The Sedan And Estate". Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  4. ^ Markus Jordan (2020-12-31). "C-Klasse Weltpremiere am 23.02.2021". Mercedes-Benz Passion.
  5. ^ a b c d e Holger Wittich, Patrick Lang (2021-02-22). "Neue Mercedes C-Klasse (W206)". auto motor und sport.
  6. ^ "2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain revealed – new X206 wagon gets SUV looks, rides 40 mm higher - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
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