2007 Mercedes C-Class

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In premiera, Ziarul Financiar va ofera primele impresii despre modul in care noile strategii ale Mercedes-Benz au influentat modul in care C-Klasse s-a transformat dintr-o limuzina de clasa medie, axata exclusiv pe confortul deplin al pasagerilor, intr-una care poate fi comparata cu modele mai dinamice din segment.

Intr-un deceniu in care intrebarea esentiala "Ce putere are?" s-a transformat in "Cat de mult polueaza?" si "Cat consuma?", best-sellerul absolut al lui Mercedes-Benz, cu 7 milioane de unitati in 20 de ani de cariera, a beneficiat de o transformare completa pentru cea de-a patra generatie a sa.

Versiunea Elegance ramane fidela strategiei primordiale a constructorului din Sttutgart, dar principala versiune, daca se iau in considerare vanzarile din Europa de Vest - din cele peste 65.000 de automobile comandate, model C-Klasse, aproximativ 50% au reprezentat aceasta versiune -, este Avantgarde, conform declaratiilor oficialilor Mercedes-Benz.

"Pentru piata din Romania s-au inregistrat pana in acest moment 87 de comenzi ferme. Dintre acestea, mai mult de 50% reprezinta versiunea Avantgarde si 75% sunt dieseluri", a declarat Ioana Taflan, Head Marketing & PR la DaimlerChrysler Automotive Romania. "Primele exemplare urmeaza a fi livrate dupa data de 15 aprilie", a adaugat ea. DaimlerChrysler Automotive Romania este importatorul oficial al Mercedes-Benz in Romania. Generatia precedenta, lansata in 2000, s-a comercializat in peste 2.280.000 de unitati pe plan mondial.

Designul dinamic, pune accent pe crearea unei imagini sportive, care inspira putere, dar si eleganta. Spre deosebire de Elegance, care ramane fidela liniei "traditionale", pentru Avantgarde s-a optat pentru amplasarea emblemei in grila radiatorului, care de asemenea a fost modificata, cele trei fante orizontale ale sale fiind trasatura sa principala. "Prin utilizarea unei parti frontale diferite pentru versiunile Avantgarde, respectiv Elegance, s-a dorit o individualizare a modelului, dar si atragerea mai multor tipuri de clienti. Designul face parte din noul ADN in materie de imagine adoptat de Mercedes-Benz", a declarat Marc Boderke, Senior Manager pentru Product Management al C-Klasse. "Pentru aproximativ acelasi pret ca si generatia precedenta dorim sa oferim un automobil mai sigur, mai performant, care consuma mai putin si care imbina confortul specific marcii cu noi sisteme care permit adoptarea unui stil de condus mai dinamic, fara a sacrifica din siguranta", a adaugat Boderke.

Distributia greutatii de 52%/48% fata/ spate pentru versiunile echipate cu propulsoare cu patru cilindri si de 55%/45% pentru cele cu sase cilindri asigura un comportament rutier optim, chiar si cand este parcurs un drum virajat, intr-o maniera mai sportiva.

La exterior versiunea Avantgarde poate fi echipata cu pachetul sport AMG care cuprinde spoilere fata/spate cu design sportiv si praguri laterale pentru un plus de dinamism.

La interior se remarca atentia acordata detaliilor. Gurile de ventilatie de la baza parbrizului, au fost mascate, pentru a nu crea nota discordanta cu restul plansei de bord. Materialele sunt de calitate superioara, placute la atingere si care pastreaza ideea de lux la nivel Mercedes-Benz.

Doar un singur lucru poate fi reprosat inginerilor care au proiectat plansa de bord: pozitia semnalizatorului este mai jos decat la majoritatea automobilelor, aceasta necesitand un timp de acomodare. Pozitia la volan poate fi ajustata pana la cel mai mic detaliu, scaunele si volanul fiind reglabile exclusiv electric. In spatele volanului se regasesc cele doua clapete pentru schimbarea manuala a treptelor, foarte utile atunci cand este parcurs un drum virajat intr-o maniera mai sportiva. Scaunele sport ofera un suport lateral foarte bun, special pentru a nu crea disconfort atunci cand se parcurge un drum cu multe viraje.

Versiunea testata a fost modelul C350 Avantgarde Sport echipat cu un V6 de 3.498 cmc, care furnizeaza 272 CP la 6.000 rpm si un cuplu de 350 Nm, valoare disponibila intre 2.400 si 5.000 rpm. Motorizarea este disponibila exclusiv cu transmisia automatica 7G-Tronic, cu sapte trepte. Acceleratia 0-100 km/h se realizeaza in 6,3 secunde, iar viteza maxima este limitata electronic la 250 km/h. Atunci cand se ruleaza in modul automat, cutia 7G-Tronic schimba treptele aproape insesizabil. In kick-down (atunci cand se apasa la maximum pedala de acceleratie - n. red.) propulsorul ofera un raspuns extrem de prompt, putand fi comparat cu succes cu unul al unui automobil din clasa sport. Pe parcursul drive-testului, consumul mediu de combustibil inregistrat, a fost de 9,8 litri/100 km, valoare optima daca se iau in calcul performantele sale dinamice.

Agility Control este sistemul inovativ care gestioneaza sistemul de franare, cel de directie si suspensia. Pentru cei ce doresc un stil mai sportiv, dar fara sa decupleze ESP-ul (sistemul electronic de stabilitate - n. red.), poate fi activat modul "Sport" prin simpla apasare a unui buton de pe consola centrala. Astfel se pot realiza chiar si derapaje controlate, sistemul de stabilitate si cel de tractiune intervenind doar pentru a corecta traiectoria automobilului, si nu pentru a influenta stilul de condus.

Un alt detaliu care iese in evidenta sunt oglinzile retrovizoare de dimensiuni generoase, care confera o vizibilitate foarte buna, foarte utile mai ales in traficul urban.

Un optional aproape nelipsit de pe orice automobil din Europa de Vest, GPS-ul, sau sistemul de navigatie, a fost semnificativ imbunatatit in comparatie cu generatia precedenta.

Display-ul sau este amplasat deasupra consolei centrale, si atunci cand automobilul este parcat, acesta se retrage intr-un compartiment special. Imaginea este impartita in doua sectiuni, una in care este afisata imaginea de ansamblu si una in care este afisata cea mai apropiata intersectie si ruta care trebuie urmata.

Cel de-al doilea model testat a fost versiunea C320 CDI Elegance, echipata cu dieselul V6 de 3,2 litri. Acesta dezvolta 224 CP la 3.800 rpm si un cuplu maxim de 510 Nm disponibil intre 1.600 rpm si 2.800 rpm. Spre deosebire de versiunea Avandgarde, Elegance dispune de grila clasica a radiatorului cu emblema constructorului german amplasata pe capota.

La capitolul performante dinamice, C320 CDI accelereaza de la 0 la 100 km/h in 7,7 secunde si poate atinge o viteza maxima de 250 km/h. Acest model se doreste a fi un echilibru intre un automobil care poate oferi atat performante dinamice optime, dar si un consum de combustibil redus. Consumul mediu inregistrat a fost de 7,2 litri/100 km.

In traficul urban C-Klasse s-a dovedit a fi foarte manevrabil, dimensiunile sale permitand parcurgerea in conditii bune chiar si la ore de varf. Atat C350 Avantgarde Sport, cat si C320 CDI s-au dovedit a fi extrem de stabile atunci cand s-au abordat viraje stranse intr-o maniera mai dinamica, sistemele de tractiune respectiv cel de stabilitate intrand in functiune exact in momentul in care puntea spate pierdea aderenta.

Pretul de baza in Romania al motorizarii C350 este de 37.500 de euro fara TVA. Versiunea de baza, C180 Kompressor pe benzina, porneste de la 25.500 de euro. Modelul C320 CDI are un pret de pornire de 33.870 de euro, fara TVA.

Race-proven CK35 performance kit with 217 kW (295 bhp) and 385 Nm

Dynamic and striking Carlsson aerodynamic parts of high-grade PUR

Luxurious interior using top-quality materials

Carlsson 1/11 Brilliant Edition 19" wheels

With the new C Class, Mercedes Benz continues the successful story of this compact executive car. Nevertheless, Carlsson has already devoted considerable attention to the saloon resulting in a new automotive dimension in both visual and dynamic terms. The company achieved these goals through a variety of measures including elegant aerodynamic parts, a performance kit, new wheels and improved interior appointments. The result is a vehicle that meets the highest expectations of driving pleasure and active safety – not a dazzler but a car with race-track engineering that meets the promise of looks and paper form.

Race-proven CK35 performance kit

Carlsson has been a successful competitor in the VLN Long Distance Trophy at the Nürburgring for many years. At the world's most demanding race-track for both driver and technology, Carlsson tests parts that are later to be found in its range of parts and accessories. The company currently uses the CK35 performance kit based on the 3.5 litre V6 for long-distance racing in an SLK. In other words, every Carlsson CK 35 customer participates in Carlsson's racing success. "The concept of taking developments 'from the race track to the highway' applies to the CK35 more than any other engine", says CEO Rolf Hartge proudly explaining how this piece of high-tech engineering has been breathed on to ensure durability and great efficiency.

Developed in motor racing for absolute reliability and superior performance, the CK35 kits give customers the assurance that they, too, could win races with this engine. The Carlsson unit produces 217 kW / 295 bhp and presses maximum torque of 385 Nm onto the crankshaft.

Also part of the CK35 kit, the stainless-steel sports rear silencer with four oval tailpipes hints clearly but not too loudly at the increased engine output. Carlsson also modifies and significantly improves the engine's electronic control system while a sports air filter ensures that the V6 has no trouble in taking a deep breath.

The increased output coupled with effortless power delivery result not only in a better paper form but also significantly improved flexibility and, therefore, greater driving pleasure. The top speed of the CK35 is 270 km/h. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes just six seconds, four tenths faster than the standard car. At the same time, the sound emitted from the four tail pipes is certain to set the pulse of every racing enthusiast.

Carlsson aerodynamic kit: the dynamic and striking alternative

Without making the car look flashy, Carlsson fits an aerodynamic kit that not only reduces lift at the same time as making the car more elegant and powerful looking but also lends an individual touch and, of course, the sporting flair so typical of Carlsson. The aerodynamic kit consists of a front apron, a diffuser-look apron at the rear, side mouldings and a rear spoiler that stabilises the car at higher speeds. In this connection, too, Carlsson underscores its close association with motor racing. All parts are made of high-grade PUR and, in addition to fitting exactly, distinguished by top surface quality. The kit also includes an electro-polished grille insert and double-headlight units with fog and driving lights for improved light output and, therefore, greater safety. These parts are also available separately for fitment in combination with the standard bumper.

Suspension components for optimum road-holding and a more dynamic look

In common with all suspension components, the sports springs used to lower the car also are derived from motor racing. Their racing equivalents have been well proven in thousands of kilometres around the Nürburgring race track. For Carlsson customers, they not only offer significantly improved handling but also give the car a more dynamic look.

B for Brilliant Edition - exclusive wheels from Carlsson

Wheels are the easiest and most expressive way of giving a car a personal touch. If they should also combine high technological qualities with sporting elegance, then Carlsson 1/11 Brilliant Edition wheels are the obvious choice. The front wheels measure 8.5x19" and are fitted with 225/35 ZR19 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres while the rear wheels come in the dimension 10x19" and 255/30 tyres. These single-piece, 11-spoke wheels are characterised by an exclusive surface finish unparalleled in the Mercedes Benz tuning sector. The polished brilliant silver rim base and the painted brilliant silver centre, which makes the wheel virtually unmatched in visual terms, form an interesting contrast.

Unadulterated luxury inside

For the interior of the CK35, Carlsson uses on the very best materials that turn the C Class into a small S Class. The very attractive yet restrained components, which can be combined in accordance with customer wishes, make sitting in the car a great pleasure. With the ergonomically designed Carlsson sports steering wheel in leather / Alcantara or leather / wood, the driver always has a firm and extremely pleasant grip on the car.

mai baieti eu am o nelamurire....azi am vazut un c 220 cdi pe strada in galati....cum lansarea e maine????

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