![]() ![]() Ergo, a theoretical tank of range of 1 000 km on the button. How far can it go on one tank of diesel? Mercedes-Benz claims are rather conservative, 6.6 l/100 km on a combined cycle. With that out the way, we wanted to take on the good-old one-tank challenge. Braking wise, the SA-built sedan pulled up from 100 km/h in an impressive 2.62 seconds in 35 metres. Picture: Ray Leathern.įirst things first, we strapped our testing gear to the C220d and were pleased to record a real-world zero to 100 km/h sprint time of 7.34 seconds, which is only a few hundredths slower than the claimed sprint of 7.30. MERCEDES-BENZ C220D: PERFORMANCE Diesel sedan at Diesel & Creme. And the interplay with the 9-speed automatic transmission is seamless, with the EQ Boost augmenting low-down torque gaps to ensure overtaking manoeuvres are brisk and effortless. On the move, the engine is as refined and effortless as a turbocharged petrol. The result is, for a 2.0-litre diesel unit, it punches well above its weight and there is little vibration or noise you’d expect from a four-cylinder common-rail unit. EQ Boost is also able to harvest kinetic energy from braking and coasting and provide an additional 17 kW and 200 Nm, under certain conditions A rear-mounted 0.9-kWh lithium-ion battery is combined with a starter, alternator and electric motor. Unlike a full hybrid, it doesn’t provide standalone propulsion but rather supplements the engine during acceleration and cruising. Indeed, the 2.0-litre turbodiesel produces 147 kW and 550 Nm of torque, but this is aided by a clever EQ Boost 48V mild-hybrid system. Starting off at R961 099, but it will pip R1 million once you’ve specced a few optional packages like we have in our test unit, the C220d will quite rightly make up the majority of the W206s in local dealerships. TELL US ABOUT THE DRIVETRAIN C-Class engine bay. It’s as near-as-makes-no-difference identical to the cabin you get on the exquisite S-Class … only a million Rand less. There’s soft-touch trim and stitched leather, all coming together in a fusion of tradition and tech. The best detail regarding the 11.9-inch screen is its slight angle towards the driver we’re talking a couple of degrees, a squint-or-you’ll-miss-it tilt, but it’s enough to better physically align with the driver.Ĭrucially, it’s put together in a pleasingly solid fashion, a welcome departure from occasionally creaky Merc interiors of yore. Your view is dominated by the tablet-like MBUX infotainment screen, crowned by a trio of air vents and digital instrument panel in front of the driver. Barring the ignition, climate control and steering wheel controls, there are no physical buttons to speak of. With colours and smooth surfaces, this cabin does not want for a sense of occasion. ![]() Inside, the first thing that strikes you is just how clean the facia is. A CABIN TO DIE FOR C-Class cabin with MBUX and digital driver’s display. ![]()
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