The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes to the United States with either a turbocharged 241 horsepower 4-cylinder, two-liter engine that makes 273 lbs-feet of torque (C300 4MATIC) or a 3-liter, 329 hp turbo V6 that makes 356 lb-ft of torque (C400 4MATIC). These are preliminary power figures and may change when production begins.
The 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission is the only transmission available for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Mercedes-Benz no longer offers a manual transmission option. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vanquished up to 220 lbs while beefing up aerodynamics, suspensions and powerplants.
Ola Källenius, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, adds: “The new C-Class embodies Mercedes-Benz’s claim ‘The best or nothing’ in uncompromising style. This is immediately apparent when encountering our new Saloon for the first time, as it creates the impression that one is sitting in a higher class of automobile. I am sure that our customers will be delighted by the high-class appeal and agility of the new C-Class.”
“Mercedes at its best – that’s the new C-Class, which sets new standards for the mid-range segment on many fronts,” says Prof. Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “It is characterised by an emotional yet clear design which is continued in the high-quality and modern interior. Its efficient and high-performance engineering provides the basis for a high standard of driving enjoyment.”
Three suspensions are offered for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The ‘base’ suspension offers a balance of sporty firmness while being comfortable for cruising. The ‘sport’ suspension is beefier with a firm (lowered by .6 inches), sports car-like feel. Mercedes-Benz is the first to offer an air suspension in this class. “AIRMATIC” augments the firmness of the suspension giving the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class multiple ride options.
Check out the video debut of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at the 2014 NAIAS!
Here are the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class dimensions:
“The C-Class has grown to take account of people’s increasing average height. With a 3 inch increase in the wheelbase (112 inches) compared with the previous model, the vehicle is 3.7 inches longer (184 inches) and 1.6 inches wider (71 inches). The resultant additional space benefits first and foremost the rear passengers, who now travel in even greater comfort. The new C-Class also increases its trunk capacity to 17 cubic feet.” – – Mercedes Benz Media
