C-Class test drive!

When we arrived at the parking lot, a C-Class was already standing by. It had just undergone minor changes last fall.The design of the back light is a little newer than the previous model.In addition, it has become aMulti-beam LED headlightswas mounted.

Also, since this model is from the AMG line, the tires are larger than usual at 18 inches.(Usually 17 inches, he says.)

Below, I would like to write about my impressions of the C-Class on a test drive.

interior

As I expected, the interior of Mercedes-Benz is of high quality. I thought it was a quintessential Mercedes-Benz interior.

The BMW 320i I usually drive has a simple, slightly plastic interior, but the C-Class has a luxurious feel. "Does it have a high quality interior because of the AMG line?I asked, "What is the standard interior?" He said that it is not.

Nevertheless, the interior of the new A-Class is said to be designed to be more stylish and luxurious. For example, the meter section of the C-Class is not LCD except for the center section, while theNew A-Class has full LCDThe company is in the process of becoming a

Also slightly different from the interior, this model hasAMG-spec door projectoris installed, so when the door is opened, AMG design graphics are projected on the ground.

These things get me excited at first, but I wonder if I would think "I don't need it" if I rode it every day...or if it would be useful, I wonder.

engine

The conventional C-Class had a 2L turbo engine, but after minor changesDisplacement down to 1.5L turboThe company has been working on a new project. And the new "BSG(belt-driven starter generator)A hybrid system called

."What! This is a hybrid car?When I hear the word

Mercedes does not call this a "hybrid vehicle", only aCars equipped with a mild hybrid system that uses electricity to assist power output at low speeds and during acceleration.The company has been working on this project for a number of years. Therefore, the Prius(Strong Hybrid)It is not possible to run only on the motor, as in the following example.

The staff member told me.

The mild hybrid mechanism allowsIt can have the effect of quickly matching the RPMs when shifting gears.It is said that the C-Class has a max. Also, the C-Class has a maximum output of 184ps and a maximum torque of 280Nm, but when the motor is added, it is calculated to exceed that of a conventional 2L turbo.

Let me preface this by saying... we started the engine.Almost no vibration and soft soundI received a When I said to him, "It's very quiet..." he said, "No, but it has an engine, so it does make engine noise..." I was surprised.

Perhaps the engine sound just seemed quieter because I am used to the sound of the GT3 and Panamera Turbo engines on a regular basis (explosion).

one's feeling while riding

What surprised me was the ride. I stepped on the gas pedal and started off.

Nah, smooth. ！！！！

I couldn't help but shout. It was as ifIt's extremely mild and smooth, as if it's going on rails.The C-Class is sleeker than the A-Class because of its longer wheelbase, and thisC-Class equipped with air suspensionIt was, so it must have been even smoother.

I asked, "Would the ride be much different if it weren't for the air suspension?" I asked.

It's a smooth ride to begin with.There is no such thing as "the ride quality will be worse because the car is not equipped with air suspension.If you use 17 inches and adjust the air pressure, etc., you can get a pretty good ride.

This was the case.

Steering/Handling

The steering wheel is slightly thicker than usual for the AMG line.

Even though it was thicker, it fit perfectly in my hand and was easy to hold. The steering wheel felt heavier than the A-Class, but it felt lighter than I had expected, and theIs the handle a little light?I asked.

'No, it's not like that, it's the one with the proper weight.

He said, "I am very happy to be able to drive a Porsche. I guess I feel light because I usually hold the steering wheel of a Porsche (-_-)

The handling cuts out quite well, and the "I wonder if this will be a big turnaround...The C-Class C turned in a sharp turn even in a situation where the steering wheel was too sharp. The staff said, "The C-Class steering wheel is quite sharp, so be careful not to turn it too far.

Gas pedal / Brake

The pedal of the C-Class was much easier to step on than the A-Class. It went as far as I stepped on the gas pedal, and I felt no discomfort. In fact, about 5 years ago, I went to test drive a used E-Coupe and was surprised at how much the accelerator pedal was too skidding.

My husband is as good as it gets.Mercedes axles are not really like this. This E-Coupe is terrible.He said. That image remained in my mind, but this C-Class was not like that at all. The staff said.

The A-Class had a suspended pedal."Class C is organisedTherefore, it is designed to be easy to apply force starting from the heel and easy to pedal.

He said, "I'm not sure. Even though they are the same Mercedes, A-Class and C-Class are different.

The brakes were not as heavy as those on a Porsche, but they were firm enough to be effective when I stepped on them lightly.

transmission

Regarding the transmission, I test-drove it before.The A-Class had a 7-speed DCT, but the C-Class has a 9-speed torque converter ATIt was. It was really smooth again, so smooth that I couldn't even consciously try to sense when the gear was shifting.

In addition, the conventional model has a "Large body shaking vibration when engine starts after idling is stopped.The "Mere Old Man" was told that there had been a "Mere Old Man," but this time that had been completely improved and it was very quiet.

And I've been on a manual kick lately, so I thought I'd share some of my thoughts on the "what if...?"After all, Mercedes doesn't bring MT versions into Japan, right?I asked him about it just to be sure, but he replied, "There is almost no demand for it in Japan, so it doesn't come into the market at all. Well, I guess that's true.

Certainly such a smooth ride and a very smart AT.There is no need to dare to drive with a manual.However, in Europe, many people in the C-Class and E-Class also choose the manual version.

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