2015 Mercedes C-Class Estate officially unveiled

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Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the new C-Class Estate today. The new estate model will join the C-Class family starting September 2014.

The dimensions of new C-Class Estate have grown considerably. With an 80?millimetre increase in the wheelbase (2840 millimetres) compared with the previous model, the vehicle is 96 millimetres longer (4702 millimetres) and 40 millimetres wider (1810 millimetres). The resulting increase in space primarily benefits the rear-seat passengers who now enjoy 45 millimetres more legroom. There is also more shoulder room, elbow room and headroom than in the previous model.

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The moderate growth spurt also involves the load compartment, with the volume behind the rear seats increased by 5 litres over the previous model to 490 litres. With the rear seats laid flat the new C-Class Estate provides a maximum load capacity of 1510 litres, 10 litres mode than its predecessor.

The new model also boasts improved variability and consequently functionality. The rear seats now have a 40 : 20 : 40 split instead of the 60 : 40 split in the predecessor. This opens up a wide range of possibilities to use the interior as five-seater, four-seater, three-seater or two-seater.

The rear-seat backrests can be unlocked and folded electrically at the push of a button to create a enlarged level load compartment.

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Loading convenience can optionally be further enhanced with the EASY PACK power liftgate and the likewise optional HANDS-FREE ACCESS system. It allows opening and closing the liftgate without touching it. All it takes is a motion of the foot in the area of the rear bumper.

The touchpad in the new C-Class Estate marks an evolutionary step. As on a smartphone, all the head-unit functions can be operated using finger gestures. The 65 x 45 millimetre control surface of the touchpad is built into the handrest on the central control panel and bordered by a high-quality metal support.

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Despite growing in size, the new C-Class Estate is 65 kg lighter than the previous model thanks to lightweight construction with extensive use of aluminium content in the body shell and chassis.

Engine lineup is expected to be carried over from the C-Class sedan. It starts with the C220 BlueTEC with a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel developing 125 kW and a healthy 400 Nm of torque. The C180 is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering 115 kW and 250 Nm. Next up the line is the C200 with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine outputting 135 kW and 300 Nm of torque.

New economical petrol and turbo engines will join the line up further down the track with output ranging from 115 kW to 175 kW. In addition, there will also be a hybrid in the form of C300 BlueTEC Hybrid encompassing a 4-cylinder diesel with 150 kW supported by a 20 kW electric motor. The powertrain yields an average fuel consumption figure of just 3.9L/100km.

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All models of the C-Class family will in future feature the electromechanical Direct-Steer system as standard. It combines road-speed dependent power assistance from the speed-sensitive power steering system, with a steering ratio that varies according to the given steering angle. The power steering assist provided by the rack-and-pinion steering gear is controlled as needed, thereby contributing towards efficiency.

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