Mercedes-Benz Thailand - 2011 Press Release

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The perfect shape: the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé Edition 1

The expressive C-Class Coupé sees Mercedes-Benz, now in its 125th year of corporate history, entering a new market segment and for the first time offering a compact, classic coupé. This sporty two-door car deploys the progressive technology featured on the recently launched new generation of the C-Class to deliver an impressive coupé format that combines pure fun at the wheel with exemplary efficiency. In terms of attitude, this debuting model is tailored to a customer group for whom professional success, love of life and a strong sense of responsibility are all important.

The design: dynamic with classic coupé proportions

From the side, the new coupé beguiles the onlooker with its compact proportions, low silhouette with powerful shoulders and a narrow C-pillar in a classic three-box design. Typical coupé features include the short front overhang, long bonnet, steeply raked windscreen and long, stretched out roof. The unique highlight of the C-Class Coupé, not found in the saloon version, is the panoramic glass sliding sunroof that opens up to new ambience at the touch of a button.

At the front, the new coupé shares the same styling as the latest C-Class and yet still has its own twist. Exclusive to officially imported C-Class Coupé is the Edition 1 package which include AMG bodystyling (front and rear bumpers plus side skirts) and AMG 18-inch lightweight alloy wheels. From the rear, the new C-Class Coupé looks sportily short because the roof flows beyond the rear axle with the steeply raked rear window and fluid C-pillars. Edition 1’s brushed finish stainless steel exhaust tailpipe flank the left side of the rear diffuser.

The interior: highest quality with exclusive colour accents

The dashboard instrument panel features a strong, sporty and high-quality design. The coupé comes with the new generation of three-spoke, multi-function steering wheel with its chromed central spoke that first appeared on the new CLS. The steering wheel is wrapped in two-tone Nappa leather and feature F1-style gearshift paddles. For the first time in automotive engineering, the trim parts are in a porcelain piano-lacquer look for the Edition 1 to complement the car's exclusive interior feel. The C-Class Coupé is a fully fledged four-seater featuring four sporty, comfortable integral seats in black ARTICO leather with Porcelain coloured contrasting stitching.
The new telematics generation: enhanced ease of operation and attractive good looks
The C-Class Coupé features a new telematics generation which offers greater operating convenience, larger displays, phone book transfer, display of SMS messages, wireless music reproduction via Bluetooth and a USB interface. The multimedia system COMAND Online now provides internet access* (depending upon mobile phone model) for the first time and includes a 4.5-inch 3D display.
The drive system: plenty of performance, low fuel consumption
The C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé Edition 1 is powered by a petrol four-cylinder turbocharged 1.8-litre engine that delivers 204hp or 150kW of power and 310 Nm of torque. This enable the car to sprint to 100km/h from standstill in 7.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 240 km/h. Thanks to the new, efficient 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission, average fuel economy is 14.3 to 15.4 km/L while CO2 emissions are only 152-163 grams per kilometre.

Chassis: agile handling and a high level of comfort

The AGILITY CONTROL suspension, which is standard equipment, complements the dynamic engines to perfection. This feature an amplitude-dependent damping system that automatically varies damping levels in real-time according to driver’s inputs. The suspension feature three-link front axle with McPherson spring struts and five-link in the rear. This is further enhanced with 15 mm lower sports suspension with firmer springs, tauter shock absorbers and stronger torsion bars. Cross-drilled ventilated brake discs with callipers emblazoned with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering plus speed-sensitive sports steering complete the Edition 1 package.
Driver assistance systems provide warnings and intervene
With six airbags as standard, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for all seats, the C-Class Coupé has extensive safety features. The airbags, which can deploy in milliseconds in the event of an accident, include front airbags and sidebags for the driver and front passenger. To protect pedestrians, the coupe has an active bonnet made of aluminium. Assistance systems include Anti-lock braking system (ABS), ATTENTION ASSIST, Electronic Stability Program ESP®, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Intelligent Light Systems (ILS), PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance and PRE-SAFE®.

“In terms of attitude, this youthful, stylish and dynamic C 250 Coupé is tailored to a customer group for whom professional success, love of life and a strong sense of responsibility are all important,” said Prof. Dr. Alexander Paufler, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand). “What we are offering is an exceptionally sporty way to enter the world of the Mercedes-Benz coupé which you can inspect for yourself at our StarFest event during August 19-21st at ARENA 10, Soi Thong Lor.”

The C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé Edition 1 is available only at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers and include the following exclusive factory-installed equipments:

1. Steering-wheel gearshift paddles with manual mode.
2. Speed-sensitive sports steering.
3. 3-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel covered with two-tone Nappa leather (black and Porcelain coloured).
4. ARTICO leather upholstery in black with constrasting Porcelain coloured stitching.
5. Piano-lacquer-look trim in Porcelain with Edition 1 badge on front passenger-side trim.
6. Door, gear lever surround and centre console in black leather upholstery with constrasting Porcelain coloured stitching.
7. Black floor mats with contrasting Porcelain piping.
8. AMG bodystyling – front, rear bumpers and side skirts.
9. 18-inch AMG light alloy wheels with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 255/35 R18 rear tyres.
10. Sport suspension package with 15mm lower ride height.
11. Cross-drilled brake discs with Mercedes-Benz lettering on brake calipers.
12. Brushed stainless steel exhaust tail pipe.
13. Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs.
14. Black roof lining.
15. 4.5-inch colour display inside the instrument panel.

The all-new C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé Edition 1 is priced at 4,269,000 Baht only from authorized Merceded-Benz showrooms nationwide.

**Depending on mobile phone model used.