Picture update: Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde

Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY: €33.052,25

Engine specifications:

Engine: M 271 DE 18 AL red (4-cylinder / petrol / turbocharged / 1796 cm³)

Performance: 156hp (115kW)

0 - 100km/h: 8,9 seconds

Topspeed: 223km/h

CO2-Emission: 148–160 g/km

Transmission:  7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission



Avantgarde Package: €2.201,50



Avantgarde Exterior

• Three-louvre radiator grille with central star
• Chrome accents
• Agility Control sports suspension
• B-pillar high-gloss black
• Exterior lighting in the rear-view mirror
• 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels

Avantgarde Interior

• Lighting package
• Trim brushed aluminium
• Attention Assist
• Avantgarde-badgje below the automatic airconditionin
• Multifunction 3-spoke steering wheel with a 11,4cm multi-function display in the instrument panel
• Instrument panel with 3 analog instruments with chrome rings and a silver clock face

Automatic Package: €2.499,00

• Automatic Transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS
• Cruise control "Speedtronic"

7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission: see automatic package

Calcite white non-metallic paint: €0
Trim brushed aluminium: €0

Cloth/Artico artificial leather upholstery: €0

• 2-Zone automatic airconditioning "Thermatic": €0
• Front seats heated: €380,80
• Through loading rear seats: €309,40 
• Telephone pre-wiring with hands-free facility: €523,60
• Comfort Telephone: €416,50
• Becker® MAP PILOT: €892,50
• Parktronic: €833,00
• LED daytime running lights: €351,05
• Audio 20 and 6-disc CD changer: €357,00
• Media Interface including Consumer-Cable Kit (iPod-, USB- and Aux-cable): €261,80 

Total price: €42.078,40

Prices are for the German market, June 2012

Some pro's and con's on the Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde:

Pro:

• Petrol engine runs smooth
• Shifting of the 7G-tronic Plus transmission is good
• The Avantgarde Package is an excellent upgrade of both the exterior and interior
• The Mopf (or Facelift) was a major quality upgrade for the interior, which gives it a more refined and luxury feeling

Con:

• Parktronic only sounds when the object is near, otherwise only a visual warning is given
• The engine consumes too much fuel even when driving at moderate speeds
• Becker® MAP PILOT does its navigating job satisfactory, but its interface seems outdated and not the most user friendly

For the complete folder of the Mercedes Benz C-class Facelift (with several different cars), please click here.