The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will go on sale for £ 38,785 Car News

The Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team worked with the C-Class development team to introduce a new turbocharger with better responsiveness and efficiency. Combined with electric assist, this helps the gasoline-powered car achieve a WLTP average of between 36 and 46 mpg, depending on specification, while emitting 141 to 180 g / km of CO2.

There are three diesel options, each using an updated version of Mercedes’ 2.0-liter engine, the capacity of which has been increased by 42 cc. The entry-level C200d produces 161 hp, the mid-level C220d produces 197 hp, and the top-of-the-line C300d has 261 hp while being the fastest variant from rest at 62 mph, at 5.7 seconds. The diesel car is capable of an average of 57.6 mpg and emits 131 to 152 g / km.

The C200, C300 and C220d are each available with Mercedes’ 4Matic four-wheel drive system. This can send more torque to the front axle than before for improved dynamics, weighs less and is more fuel efficient, thanks to reduced friction in the transfer case.

A nine-speed automatic transmission is now standard on all models, in line with Mercedes’ plan to phase out manual transmissions, and would be lighter and more efficient than the previous unit.

The ‘considerably more electric’ C300e plug-in hybrid will be reintroduced to the lineup shortly after launch, pushing the WLTP-certified-only electric range from 34 miles to 62 miles with a new 25.4 kWh battery, up from 13. 5 kWh, which is mounted under the trunk floor.

Using a 126 hp permanently excited synchronous electric motor and 198 hp gasoline engine, the C300e delivers a combined output of 304 hp and 406 lb-ft, making it “not only very efficient but also decidedly sporty.”

It can run on electricity only at speeds of up to 87mph and can be charged in as little as 30 minutes with a 55kW fast charger (although an 11kW device comes standard). It also benefits from an adjustable energy recovery system that can recharge the battery up to 100kW in coasting or deceleration.

This PHEV also benefits from a hybrid-specific route planning feature that uses satellite navigation, topography and traffic data to plot the most efficient route, allowing, for example, automatic prioritization of the route. electric motor in urban areas.