After the 2018 C Class conference of the minor facelift, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also held a test drive event to Cameron to let us experience the evolution of the facelifted C Class, which is equipped with a 1.5L turbo engine and a 48V light version. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C200 with hybrid system performed very well and became the biggest surprise of this small facelift!
C Class is a very important model for MBM. Therefore, it is not only the best-selling model of MBM, but also the second place among the luxury cars of the same level in China. Therefore, this time MBM is very important to the slightly modified C Class. First of all, in the design of the appearance, the Mercedes C200 that we tested this time was very different from the small change before. The headlight set adopts a newly designed LED headlight set, but it is a pity that MultiBeam LED Only the models above C300 will appear. As for the rear lights, the original designers have also re-arranged the internal LED light sets. Therefore, as long as you see the slightly modified C Class at night, the recognition is very high, almost Will not admit mistakes.
As for the interior decoration, the original factory has only made minor upgrades, including replacing the traditional instrument panel with a digital instrument, which brings a more gorgeous display effect and more information displays. The screen of the car host has also been upgraded. The resolution and brightness are good, and it can be seen clearly even under strong light, but the problem is that it still does not support touch screens, and the last change I like very much is Steering wheel. I personally like the design of this steering wheel. In addition, it integrates a lot of buttons, which is good for control. In addition to maintaining the original frontal collision warning system, the C200, with its safety equipment, has a small facelift. It also adds reversing blind spot detection and side blind spot detection.
In terms of engine, the slightly modified C200 uses a new power configuration, with a gasoline engine displacement of 1.5L, and a 48V mild hybrid system called EQ Boost. In terms of gasoline engine, the maximum horsepower performance is 184 hp and the peak torque is 280 Nm. Under the combination of light mixing system and 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, it can accelerate from 0-100 in 7.7 seconds. The top speed is At 239 km/h, the main advantage of this new power system is that it can reduce emissions and have better fuel consumption performance.
In fact, we tested the C300 and C200 during the entire test drive, but we feel that the change in C200 is even greater, so we give priority to introducing C200. First of all, I personally think that the C200 is very friendly to the car environment in the local market, because most local consumers are more likely to drive in the urban area, and because of the 48V mild hybrid system, the C200 The performance of the entire starting acceleration is very light, and the impulse of the original C200 2.0 turbocharged engine has been changed from very sharp to very linear. Basically, you will rarely feel frustrated. If the basic speed does not exceed 60 per hour. There is not much difference between the C200's 1.5L engine and the 2.0L turbocharged engine before the minor facelift.
On the highway performance, although the original factory claims that the acceleration performance of the 1.5L turbo engine and the 48V mild hybrid power is 7.7 seconds, this performance must be achieved when the battery is fully charged, so on the highway It is really a very ordinary 1.5L turbocharged car. If you are just cruising at high speeds, it can easily reach a speed of about 140 per hour, but when the speed rises further, you will find that the engine has actually begun to pant. , So the feeling of this car will make you feel very soft when overtaking, but for me this kind of power performance is enough, and because it is a 9-speed automatic transmission, it is cruising on the highway. It's very low, so the C200's fuel consumption performance surprised me.
Speaking of handling performance, although the C200 and C300 may seem to differ only in engines at first glance, in fact, to be honest, C200 is easier to drive. Because the test drive this time is in Cameron, I am very particular about the flexibility of the vehicle and the ability to cope with tricky corners. Perhaps because of the difference in engine weight, you will think that the front of the C300 is obviously heavier. , And the C200 has a better counterweight, so it is more flexible and the steering wheel directivity is faster. Therefore, the C200 appears to be comfortable in the downhill section of Cameron. You will even like the C200 when you open it. Its performance is already It makes me feel that the BMW 330e is not too far away from its rivals in the same class. Although the suspension comfort is a little bit inferior, I still think the C200 is quite a recommended car.
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