The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is arguably one of the main options many people consider when buying their first luxury brand car. The C200 Avantgarde is the most advanced of c-class models on sale in China, and consumers must upgrade to the C300 AMG Line if they want a more sporty version of the model. The good news is that MBM (Mercedes-Benz Malaysia), the agent distributor of Mercedes in China, has recently added a new C200 AMG Line Class model to the C-Class, priced at RM251,587.
In terms of appearance, C200 AMG Line, contrary to the luxury temperament design of C200 Avantgarde, adopts the same moveable body sets as C300 AMG Line, such as front and rear guard bars and 18-inch five-piece wheel hub design, which make it present a remarkable motion texture. The main difference between C200 AMG Line and C300 AMG Line is the headlamp group. C300 AMG Line adopts Mercedes famous multi-beam automatic headlamp group, while C200 AMG Line retains the traditional matrix lamp group design.
In terms of interior design, Mercedes C200 AMG Line also synchronised with AMG interior design, including AMG moveable steering wheel and carpet design with AMG, which distinguished it from C200 Avantgarde. In addition, The Mercedes C200 AMG Line is also equipped with the latest Mercedes Me intelligent control system, which enables car owners to remotely lock, start and call for emergency assistance through the mobile App.
As a luxury brand, the Mercedes C200 AMG Line is also equipped with standard features such as LCD dashboard, electric adjustable seat with memory function, air-conditioner outlet in the back seat, dual-zone constant temperature air conditioner, etc.
The difference between the new Mercedes C200 AMG Line and C200 Avantgarde is not only reflected in the appearance and the inside. The new Mercedes C200 AMG Line is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine, which can output 204hp horsepower and 300Nm torque when combined with Mercedes 9G-Tronic 9-speed self-propelled gearbox, with a zero hundred acceleration score of 7.1s and a top speed of 250km/h.
The dynamic configuration comparison between C200 Avantgarde and C200 AMG Line is as follows:
Mercedes C200 Avantgarde Mercedes C200 AMG Line
Engine 1.5-L turbocharged gasoline engine 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine
HP to 184 HP to 204 HP
Torque of 280 nm 300 nm
Zero hundred acceleration 7.7s 7.1s
Speed 239 km/h 250 km/h
In terms of safety equipment, Mercedes C200 AMG Line is equipped with advanced active safety equipment, such as AEB automatic emergency brake assistance, FCW anti-collision warning system, ACC adaptive cruise, BSM blind spot detection, RCTA rear traffic flow warning system and so on. Of course, basic safety configurations such as 7 airbags, ABS and ESC are not absent.
Mercedes C200 AMG Line is currently priced at RM251,587 in China, only slightly higher than the entry version of C200 Avantgarde (RM250,283). And the Mercedes – Benz C – Class with all the cars in our country belongs to the CKD (local assembly) models, and thus can enjoy 100% sales tax exemption for CKD models to the government of China, so the price is all in the discount sales tax relief, sale price immunity to 2020 as of December 31, are interested in for yourself or your family to buy a new Mercedes C200 AMG Line consumers might as well get to start now before.
