Super TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - C-Class - C320 CDI sedanMercedes-Benz modelsC-Class 180E sedan 190E sedan 200 C180 Classic sedan C180 Esprit sedan C200 C200 CGI sedan C200K Avantgarde Estate C200K Sports Coupe C220 CDI Classic sedan C250 Bluetec Estate C250 Coupe Sport C300 Coupe C300e C320 Avantgarde sedan C320 CDI sedan C55 AMG sedan C63 AMG Edition 507 C63 AMG S C63 AMG S Estate C63 AMG sedan Cabriolet Coupe Estate range Estate wagon range sedan and wagon range sedan range Research Mercedes-Benz Launch Story31 Oct 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ has appointed a diesel model as its C-class range-topper in Australia. Launched this week, the strong-performing C320 CDI is priced from $92,800, making it the highest-ranked C-class – at least until the tyre-searing C63 AMG model touches down next March. The C320 CDI is the second diesel model in the C-class range, with the C220 CDI part of the initial line-up launched in July alongside two petrol models. While the C220 is a four-cylinder turbo-diesel, the C320 is the latest-generation V6 turbo-diesel. The 3.0-litre common-rail engine, which includes a piezo injection system that pumps fuel in at a maximum of 1600bar, generates 165kW and 510Nm, the latter available between 1600rpm and 2800rpm. Mercedes has replaced the diesel’s traditional heavy cast-iron block with one made from aluminium, although it also has cast grey-iron cylinder liners. The company said that such changes kept the engine weight capped at 200kg. Even so, the C320 CDI is still the heaviest C-class at 1700kg, compared to the 1585kg C220 CDI, the 1555kg C280 and the 1490kg C200 Kompressor. stackmerc.jpgCombined with the standard 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, the new diesel engine enables the C320 to dash from 0-100km/h in just 6.9 seconds. Official ADR81/01 economy figures show the C220 CDI also uses just 7.4L/100km. Mercedes has fitted the C320 CDI with all the gear that comes standard with the petrol C280 model, but has also added three-zone climate-control for extra comfort. Other standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and transmission knob, a multi-function steering wheel (with cruise control), leather trim and power-operated front seats. Like the C280, the new diesel model is fitted with the Command APS premium central information and entertainment system that includes satellite-navigation. Standard safety gear on the C320 CDI includes electronic stability control, eight airbags, Mercedes’ Pre-Safe anticipatory occupant protection system, and anti-whiplash head restraints. Customers can choose between the traditional Elegance styling, complete with gun-sight bonnet emblem, or the sportier Avantgarde specification which includes darker woodgrain trim, a deeper front bumper and more aggressive grille featuring a large tri-star badge. The C-class range now consists of the entry-level C200 Kompressor at $56,990, the C220 CDI at $60,274, the C280 at $84,974 and the C320 CDI at $92,800. All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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