The GLK is a new Mercedes SUV slight that presents itself as an alternative to Q5 Audi, BMW X3, Tiguan Volkswagen and Volvo XC60.

The price of the more affordable version (GLK 220 CDI, Diesel 170 hp), is € 42,850, while well with this engine, although it already knows the price, not arrive at dealers until the second quarter of 2009. For other versions, deliveries will begin next October. There are two petrol and diesel. The gasoline have 231 hp (GLK 280, € 49,900) and 271 hp (GLK 350, € 52,650). The remaining Diesel gives 224 hp (GLK 320 CDI, € 52,100). All versions have an automatic change of seven speeds, called ‘7G-Tronic.
At least initially, Mercedes-Benz GLK requires the purchase of two packages of optional equipment, that is 2,229 or 1,294 € to join the selling price. These packages are called “Foreign Deportivo Package ‘or’ All terrain aesthetics Package”.

Apart from the above, there are two basic configurations of GLK, exclusive: one is designed for driving on difficult areas of countryside, with steep slopes and slopes (picture left) and another to basically move on asphalt (wet and dry) . It is very important to take good decision about what to choose because they include setting things right once and learned different unity, there is no possibility of change.

The transmission system of Mercedes-Benz GLK available, as happens in Class C 4Matic, a central differential that distributes little more strength to the rear wheels to the front, at a rate 55 to 45. In the case of a loss of traction at any wheel, a clutch acts on the differential to modify the distribution of power between the front and rear axles.

The GLK is not reductive or mechanical locking differentials. The version aimed at use by field has an electronically controlled descent slope (DSR). The clear head to the floor of the body (without the “Package Deportivo Foreign ‘) GLK is 201 mm versions of gasoline and 187 mm in the Diesel. The angle is 23 º and 25 º output.

The GLK measured 4.53 meters long, 1.84 wide and 1.69 high. The weight varies between 1,830 kg of GLK 280 and 350 petrol and 1,880 kg of 320 CDI. With these measures, the GLK is shorter and close to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3; however, is the highest. The battle (2.75 m) is also lower than the Q5 (6 cm) and X3 (4 cm). Its aerodynamic coefficient is 0.35, that of an Audi Q5 is 0.33.

The trunk, including the double bottom, has a capacity of 450 litres. Abat rear backrest forward, the carrying capacity of the GLK increases to 1,550 litres.

Some items of equipment.

The GLK is “Agility Control”, a suspension of adaptive functioning mechanical fits the harshness of the buffer to the surface on which it is moving the vehicle. Thus, the suspension will be firmer and smoother road in driving through the countryside. The “Agility Control” also includes a power steering with a rack of variable pitch.

The equipment package includes two-stage airbags for driver and passenger, knee airbag for the driver, the system NECK-PRO adjustable headrests sensitive to collisions in the front seats, pedals autoplegables in the event of an accident and ISOFIX anchorages, among others elements.

The GLK may also have technology as an option “Pre-Safe” capable of anticipating a collision. So, when it detects that an accident may occur, some active passive safety systems, from pretensioners seat belts until the mechanism that replicates the pedals. In addition the system is set to aid the emergency braking (BAS), which operates in the first moments, where the driver steps on the pedal fully, noting a danger on the road, which reduces the stopping distance.

In the GLK, Mercedes-Benz has increased the space between the bonnet and mechanical elements with the aim of increasing the absorptive capacity of impacts in case of violation.

Other elements of standard equipment are the two zones of climate control ( “THERMATIC 2-zone”), the steering wheel adjustable for height and depth, electrically adjustable front seats, audio equipment, radio / CD and Bluetooth connectivity to mobile phone , Progressive brake lights, chilled glove box, notice of loss of pressure in a tire, the developer of speed and alloy wheels of 17 “with 235/60 tyres.

Among the elements there is an optional three-zone climate control ( “THERMOTRONIC 3-zone”), a multimedia entertainment system for passengers in rear seats, the recognition system orders by voice ( “LINGUATRONIC ‘), alloy wheels up to 20 “, the system helps the car park (” PARKTRONIC “) or an electric panoramic glass ceiling.

Available optionally ‘COMAND APS’, a multimedia system for driver and passengers that includes browser, DVD and a high-capacity hard drive that may be associated with a TV tuner and a digital camera. The browser has a feature specifically designed to move beyond the asphalt, because if the vehicle is on a road or a track that are not registered in the browser, the driver can activate a feature with which to create the route and known throughout how time to return to his starting point.

Other options include adaptive lighting system (ILS), which offers five different functions that are activated in certain weather conditions and driving, and the mechanism ‘EASY-PACK’ trunk, which rises or falls with the push of the gate a switch.

For the passenger compartment there are different coating materials (upholstery, wood or aluminum).

The GLK, aesthetically has certain commonalities with other SUVs from Mercedes-Benz M Class, and above all GL. This new SUV, based on the prototype GLK Vision and Vision GLK BlueTec HYBRID, can have two types of “packages” of equipment that alter its outward appearance.

According to Mercedes-Benz GLK acronyms refer to their skills outside the asphalt ( “Gelände” means field in German), luxury (L) and its compact size (K).

Mercedes-Benz put up for sale shortly a range of updated its minivan small. As the model still sells, will be available in two body: three and five doors.

The new model is changing the look of the bodywork, materials and coatings inside the equipment, as well as in some versions Mercedes-Benz has taken various steps to having a lower consumption.

All of the Class A engines are four cylinders. From gasoline there are four alternatives: A 150 (95 hp); A 170 (116 hp), A 200 (136 hp) and A 200 Turbo (193 hp). With diesel engine there are three variants: A 160 CDI (82 hp), 180 CDI (109 hp) and 200 CDI (140 hp) gasoline engines the name refers to the cylinder capacity. In Diesels not, because they have the same block of 2.0 l.

The changes to reduce consumption occur in versions A 150, A 170 and A 160 CDI in the latter, only in the bodywork of three doors. Mercedes-Benz called these versions’ BlueEFFiCiENCY. These versions will be available in autumn, ie, after the launch of the new Class A.

The changes affecting these variants are twofold. The A 160 CDI has BlueEfficiency improvements in aerodynamics (including the bodywork is 10 mm closer to the ground) in weight, rolling resistance and also has an alternator that does not lessen the power to the motor in phases acceleration, only generates energy in phases restraint. These measures makes the A 160 CDI 3p pass l/00 spend 4.9 km to 4.5 litres/100 km.

In versions of gasoline and A150 BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY, there is a reduction in consumption because they have a system that automatically starts and the engine when the car is stopped and the driver puts deadlock (ECOstart / stop). When stepping on the clutch and releases the brake, the engine automatically gets underway. This measure is designed to reduce consumption in the city. Thus, the A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY consumes 5.8 litres/100 km in the cycle approved, instead of 6.2 litres/100 km from the current model.

Mercedes-Benz Class A

There will be three lines of equipment, “Classic”, “Elegant” and “Avantgarde. The last two are standard alloy wheels of 16 “in diameter. Among other things, “Avantgarde” carries a bumper with a more sporting and details brushed aluminium finish with dark. The ‘Elegance’ has details on wood.

There are also improvements in equipment. Thus, if mounted with the most sophisticated navigation system (APS COMMAND ‘), mapping is stored on a hard drive and a slot for SD memory cards. The new Class A players will also have connections for external sound.

The Class A will have a brake light system that, under certain circumstances (such as a strong braking more than 50km / h) makes pilots alike several times per second. The stability control (ESP) now has a feature that facilitates the start pending.

After the launch, may have an automatic parking system ( “parking assist”). This system helps maneuvers parking online. It consists of a series of ultrasonic sensors in the bodywork, first determine if the gap is sufficient parking available and if so, and the driver engages reverse, and the system moves the steering wheel as needed until leave your car parked. The driver only needs to accelerate and stop what is necessary. This system needs to run a minimum gap of 5.19 m, either left or right sense of progress. It is a system similar to that used by the Volkswagen Touran.

Mercedes-Benz in May launched an updated version CLS. The most important changes are in the aspect of the body, where there is a new version and there are small changes in equipment.

The new version is the CLS 280, which has a gasoline engine of 231 hp V6 and will be the cheaper alternative in the range CFA. This engine also what may have other models of Mercedes-Benz.

The remaining models of the new range CFA remain unchanged. With gasoline engine has a 350 CGI (292 hp and direct injection gasoline), a CLS 500 (388 hp), and 63 AMG (engine with eight cylinders and 514 hp). With diesel engine is the CLS 320 CDI with 224 hp.

A equal drive, a CLS spends more than an E-Class, because it weighs more and has more drag to progress.

The CLS 350 CGI has the peculiarity of having direct injection gasoline (more in this version). For now, is the only Mercedes-Benz with a gasoline engine with direct injection system.

With this engine CLS it consumes less and is faster than the equivalent Class E (E 350, 272 hp). At the time of launching the current CFA, had a version called CLS 350 with 272 hp, who later replaced by the current Mercedes CLS 350 CGI.

All versions have a standard automatic transmission speeds of seven (7G-Tronic “). For the CLS 63 AMG this box is called ‘AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic. ”

The new CLS 63 AMG this gearbox has the peculiarity that slightly increases the engine speed between march and march during the reductions (in a manual shifter, this is called ‘heel tip).

Mercedes-Benz CLS

The change in aspect of the new version is in the bodywork and the interior. On the outside change lighthouses, pilots, grilled, paragoles, style tires and exhaust outlets. The mirrors are larger, which may affect safety. Pilots have LEDs for the functions of intermittent, position and braking.

In the interior there is now a three-wheel spokes with several commanders and a new design for indicators of the instrumentation.

What changes in equipping the new CLS is that you have a new device and a new screen from which handles the sound system, the browser and the phone (have ‘Bluetooth’ series). Mercedes-Benz has included in the new CLS a feature that automatically shuts off the lights short-range when contact is removed.

Optionally, the CLS 63 AMG version it can add a package of options that includes a wheel rim with a smaller oblate and for its bottom and has the buttons on the shifter silver. To the outside tires are planned around 19 “forged aluminum, dark and polished finish.

In other versions CLS them can add a set of elements for the body (they do seem to be the version “AMG”) and tires 19 “.

A Mercedes-Benz CLS is a Class E mechanically, with a different body, and less variety of engines.

The CFA has four seats and four doors. His body has a profile of coupe with certain characteristics, influencing it less spacious and less functional than a Class E.

Mercedes-Benz put on sale a version of the S-Class with a diesel-engined eight-cylinder 4.0 litre engine capacity and maximum power of 320 hp, is the engine of the E 420 CDI.

There are many models on the market of similar characteristics to S 420 CDI. With a size and maximum power are like the Audi A8 4.2 TDI and the Volkswagen Phaeton V10 TDI. As can be seen in the data sheet comparison, the Audi is the one with better relationship between consumption and benefits, spends the same as the Mercedes-Benz but is faster. The Volkswagen, which weighs 2,454 kg, is the worst in benefits and consumption.

In the card’s comparative price and equipment can also see that the Mercedes-Benz is in an intermediate position between the Audi and Volkswagen. The A8 costs less and takes some series of elements that are optional on the S 420 CDI (xenon headlamps or charger discs, for example).

Mercedes-Benz S 420 CDI

The Phaeton is the most expensive of the three, partly because it has more standard equipment, some of the elements that have serial and are optional in the other two are the seats with massage function, the leather upholstery or Metallic paint (which costs € 1,245 in the A8 and € 1,345 in the S 420 CDI).

The S 420 CDI is available with the two bodies of the Class S (regular or elongated), only to pull back (no 4Matic version) and the automatic transmission speeds of seven forwards (and two backwards). In the test of S 500 there on the Class S ratings that are applicable to the S 420 CDI (except those of the dynamic qualities), such as night vision system or the programmer speed active.

The engine bearing the S 420 CDI is similar to the E 420 CDI. It is an eight-cylinder with two turbocharger feeding through common. As the angle of the cylinder is 75 º instead of 90 degrees, you need a balance shaft to keep the vibrations below a certain threshold.

This engine gives high values of maximum power and maximum torque, compared with its engine capacity. His actual average pressure is very high: 22.9 bar (19.7 in the engine of A8 and 19.1 in the Phaeton) and surge pressure reaches 175 bar. In the first information on the range there is a description of the mechanical elements characteristic of Class S.

Already on sale the new Mercedes-Benz SL. This is not a new model but a renewal of the previous SL. It is a convertible of 4,562 mm long, two seats and folding hard roof.

It is on sale from € 92,300. All prices SL. In addition, on the SL Mercedes-Benz has made two versions of high-performance AMG SL, we treat separately in this article.

The SL is available with six-cylinder engines (SL 280 and 350), eight (SL 500) and twelve cylinders (SL 600), the latter with turbocharger.

The most significant development in the range of engines is that the SL 350 now has a 3.5 litre engine 316 hp, which replaces the previous 272 hp. With this new engine, the SL gets better performance (acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h is 6.2 s (formerly 6.6 s) and consumption 0.4 litres/100 km lowest, now 9.9 litres/100 km, which is a figure for a car under its weight, size and power.

It is not the only engine with decreasing consumption, as the 500 and 600 versions have it reduced by 0.4 litres/100 km respect to the previous equivalent versions of FS.

All the versions of FS have an automatic transmission speeds of seven, (7G-Tronic “), except for the SL 600, which has five.

Mercedes-Benz SL

The most significant developments of equipment that is now the SL may have bixenón headlamps with adaptive lighting (Lighthouses smart “ILS”, a system that premiered on E-Class; more information on this device), browser with hard disk to store maps and music and iPod connection.

For the first time, the SL may have the system “Airscarf” that expels hot air at the height of the neck. This element premiered on the SLK 2004. Although it has the same purpose, the system used in Mercedes-Benz SL is different now, the headrest includes two fans and a system that allows electrical resistors heat faster air (image, image). Moreover, now may optionally purchased with the direction of hardness variable depending on the speed and variable zipper (Address parametric), which recently Mercedes-Benz is adding to some of its models. This system makes the desmultiplicación has a different direction in his journey: more at the end of the trail and less near the center.

Continue taking control system active movements of the body ‘ABC’ ( ‘Active Body Control), now with some new adjustments. This device is standard on versions 500 and 600.

The tyres of the SL 280 and SL 250 have some measures 255/45 R17; FS 500, 255/40 R18. The only with varying degrees front and rear is the SL 600: 255/40 R18 the front and 285/35 R18 rear.

Regarding the previous model, the new SL has design changes from the outside, inside and in the range of engines. On the outside, there are changes to the bumpers, grille, headlamps, pilots and exterior mirrors (which housed the intermittent side), among other touches. In the interior, there are changes in the instrument panel, steering wheel, upholstery and decorative moldings.

Optionally the SL may have a package of decorative elements, which gives an image similar to that enjoyed AMG versions. This option is called “aesthetic package AMG.

Mercedes-Benz has updated its Class G with slight changes in the design and equipment; has also replaced the engine of 298 hp V8 by one of 388 hp (500 G “). Maintain the G 320 CDI, which has a diesel engine of 224 hp. These two versions are identified by an automatic change of gears 7 (7G TRONIC ‘).

There are also changes in the version G 55 AMG (507 hp), treated separately in this article. This version carries a five-gear automatic gearbox, instead of seven.

From Class G there are three different body types, three doors (4,212 mm), convertible (4,257 mm) and five doors (4,662 mm). The G 55 AMG bodywork is available only with five doors.

Prices vary depending on body and engine. The new G 320 CDI is available from € 75,400 in the short version, € 80,750 in option long and € 82,000 convertible with the bodywork. The G 500 costs € 93,550 in its shortened version, € 99,350 with the longest body and € 100,100 if convertible. The G 55 AMG costs € 130,000. All prices Class G.

Aesthetics, the new Class G is distinguished by a grid consisting of three horizontal sheets, the same style as the other models from Mercedes-Benz. The G 500 carries tires of 18. “Among the equipment to become standard across the range emphasizes the connection ‘Bluetooth’ for the phone.

Optionally, the Class G can have an input for connecting external players to home stereo of the vehicle.

The G and G 55 AMG 500 had their equipment between the series’ COMAND APS ‘, a multimedia system for driver and passengers including browser and charger for six DVD discs. This device may be associated as an alternative to a TV tuner and rear camera which facilitates parking maneuvers.

Mercedes-Benz Class G

The ‘COMAND APS’ integrated system ‘LINGUATRONIC’, which allows certain devices to handle voice. For example, you can make a phone call to say only the number with which it wants to contact, control the audio system, the agenda of the phone or enter a full address in the browser. Video, (32 seconds) this function in a Class C.

In Class G, the browser is a feature designed specifically to travel outside the asphalt: If the vehicle is on a road or a track that are not recorded on the hard drive, the driver can activate a function with which this is saved journey. This feature may prove useful for instance for not getting lost in the countryside, as it facilitates return by the same path.

Among the optional elements of the new Class G also highlights the system of Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound with 12 speakers and 450 watts of power.

Here is a list with more items of equipment that can have the Class G, either serial or optional.

The Class G is marketed with almost no changes in design since 1979. It is a 4×4 design classic, which has a chassis of stringers and cross-axle suspensions and rigid, with great journey. You can block all three differentials mechanically using a cable remote control. The address is recirculating ball, as happens in other SUVs “pure”, as the Jeep Wrangler.

Mercedes-Benz Class G

All variants are reductive; Mercedes-Benz has just given the fact that reduction has 320 CDI version, which is 2.16 to 1, which is normal for a genuine SUV.

The drive system of Class G is continuing to all four wheels. The drive system is integrated with the stability, which favors progress on slippery surfaces. The Class G also offers ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD) and emergency servofreno (BAS). These systems are standard on all versions.

According to Mercedes-Benz G-Class can overcome the unevenness of up to 80% depending on the surface, and can tilt sideways to a maximum of 54%. For the Class G three doors, the angle is 36 º and the departure of 27 degrees. In the five-door version the angle is 34 º and 29 º. Mercedes-Benz does not give the figure of ventral angle.

The clear head to the floor of his body-at any of the three alternatives-is 205 mm, which is not a very big figure for a genuine SUV. The clear head to the floor of the bodywork of Class G can not vary. Other SUV, as the Volkswagen Touareg and Land Rover Range Rover, have a system of springs that allow for change tires the headroom of the body depending on the conditions of movement.

The boot capacity also varies depending on whether the body is short, long or convertible. Thus, the Class G Long has a trunk volume of 480 liters which can reach 2,250 liters rest if the rear. The G Short stays in 250 litres and the G convertible into 238 litres.

The G 320 CDI weighs 2,260 kg in its convertible variant, with 2,275 kg and 2,445 kg body short in the long version. Meanwhile, the G 500 weighs 2,250, 2,265 and 2,400 kg in convertible versions, long or short respectively. The G 55 AMG reaches 2,550 kg.

Mercedes-Benz has sold 200,000 units of Class G in its 29 year history. It is produced in the factory Mercedes-Benz has in Graz (Austria).

Mercedes-Benz R-Class has renewed with new variants of rear traction (so far all the R-Class had traction at all). Now, has five seats as standard (instead of six) and can optionally have seven seats. There are also changes in light variations of engines and exterior design.

Already orders are accepted from € 50,500, although the first deliveries will not be made until July 2007. The cheapest version of the R-Class carries a diesel engine of 190 hp. There are not many people carriers with a diesel engine of this power, and that there are cheaper , but are not as luxurious as Class A.

The R-Class is more a minivan that a car made for driving off the road. There are two bodies that are differentiated by their length, five squares series and a range of five engines (diesel and petrol six eight cylinders). All R-Class are pulling back or permanent total and an automatic change ‘7G-Tronic’ seven speeds.

The models of the new range also have small changes in the outside world. Now, all carry a kit exterior design ‘AMG, with bumpers and a specific alloy wheels of 18 “in the V6 models and 19″ in the V8.

The R short measured 4.92 meters long, 1.92 m wide and 1.66 m high, their battle is 2.98 m. The long version measuring 5.16 m long and has a battle of 3.22 m. The version with long body is characterized because it has more space for the occupants of the rear rows of seats, and little more cargo space.

The volume of the trunk (measured up to the ceiling) is 939 litre option shortest and 1,118 l in the long run. Folded seats of the second row, the trunk rises to 2,001 l in the R-Class and up to 2,436 l short in length. Under the floor of the trunk compartment there is a slide.

You can buy with three petrol engines and two diesel (benefits and consumption of the entire range). The gasoline is a 3.0 l V6 231 hp (R 280), a 3.5 l V6 272 hp (R 350) and a 5.5 l V8 388 hp (R 500). The engines of 231 hp and 388 hp in the new R-Class, but are available in other models of Mercedes-Benz.

The two diesel remain unchanged: they are a 3.0 l V6 190 hp (R 280 CDI) and a 3.0 l V6 224 hp (R 320 CDI). These two engines are mechanically the same, they differ by electronic engine management.

All are linked to an automatic change of seven relations “7G-Tronic with” Direct Select “, which is like Mercedes calls the electronic control system of changing gears (it has a lever on the column address and buttons on the steering wheel).

Now, all engines can be combined with the bodywork short and long. Versions R 280 and R 280 CDI are only available with rear traction. Versions R 500 and R 320 CDI can only be purchased with traction total’4-Matic. ” Finally, the R 350 version is available with rear traction or traction total.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

The traction permanent total’4-Matic “has an electronically controlled traction to make the functions of limited slip differential (4ETS). It has stability control and pneumatic rear suspension in all versions.

In the event that bears the optional air suspension ‘Airmatic DC (more), the headroom to the ground is 195 mm, 30 mm more than the R-Class versions of which have no such suspension. While the R-Class 4-Matic can go through places where not pass a Class E or S with traction total, has about angles of attack, output and ventral scarce for use outside dirt roads.

The new R-Class has two rows of seats and five squares series (formerly had three rows with two seats each). In the second row has three individual seats which have longitudinal adjustment. The Central seat is much narrower (picture) and can be folded (picture).

Alternatively, you can have two seats on the third row. The configuration of seats from the previous range of class R (2 +2 +2) remains available optionally.

It has four seats very comfortable and spacious (the first two rows of seats, if not central to the seat travels nobody). The seats of the third row of seats have a somewhat complicated access for people with little mobility to move because the site is small feet. Once seated, there is enough space to feel comfortable (is greater than in an Audi Q7).

The equipment can become very abundant. From series, brings stability control (which includes a control function of tire pressure), six airbags, air conditioning ( “Thermatic”) in two zones, electric seats, programmer speed connection automatic lights and wipers, among others elements.

Alternatively, it can have side airbags for passengers on the second row and the device “Pre-safe”. This device, when it detects the possibility of an accident occurring, tense belts front, away from the front seats and dashboard puts their backs in a more favourable position and, if it considers that will produce a turnaround, closes the sliding roof (in the case of who has and is open).

You can also have bixenón with headlights and lateral bending, air conditioning ( “Thermotronic) three areas, air conditioning for the third row of seats, keyless access and start, contour seats with variable DVD for the squares second row and a package ‘Off Road’, among many other elements.

The family of bodywork Class C is available with the same petrol and diesel engines that the Class C bodywork with four doors. Prices range from 34,200 to 53,050 € €. The 63 AMG version (77,300 €) try separately.

Not a car larger than the saloon-there are only 15 mm difference in their lengths with a trunk-or much higher if loads up to the bumper covers luggage has only 10 litres more (485 compared to 475 l). If you use all the space up to the ceiling, it is possible to carry bulky items that do not fit within the four gates.

Nor is a large car in absolute terms since the space for their legs in the rear seats is not generous. A Volkswagen Passat Variant is preferable if needed site behind.

The best thing about this model is the suspension: the Class C Estate is a comfortable car, easy to drive and very safe for their reactions. There are more agile and there were so comfortable like him but no niguno satisfying so well in two respects.

A Family Class C 200 CDI, 136 hp, costs € 34,200, more than any other car of its size and power. An Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (140 hp) or a Volvo V50 2.0 D Kinetic cost less. The BMW 320d Touring costs almost the same thing (36,700 €).

In Diesel there is a 200 CDI (136 hp), a 220 CDI (170 hp) and 320 CDI (224 hp). In petrol variants are: 180 K (156 hp), 200 K (180 hp), 280 (204 hp), 350 (272 hp) and C63 AMG (457 hp). All versions.

Since May 2008 there were two new versions, called 180 K BlueEfficiency and 200 CDI BlueEfficiency, which are distinguished because its consumption is lower due to changes in the engines, gearboxes and aerodynamics .

Versions of gasoline with the name ‘K’ are four cylinders and have volumetric compressor. Versions of 280 and 350 petrol engines have six cylinders atmospheric; C63 AMG version has a naturally aspirated engine from eight cylinders (more of this version with four-door body).

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

All versions have a standard six-speed manual shift, except the C 350 that has a seven-speed automatic gearbox ‘7G-Tronic. ” It’s automatic gearbox is optional for the other six-cylinder versions (petrol or diesel).

The C 320 CDI Estate is also available with the system of permanent total traction that premiered on Class C saloon.

The body versions have a family and consumer benefits something worse than the saloon equivalent. This is because the weight and aerodynamic differences that exist between the two: the family weighs 50 kg more than its equivalent version of four doors and has an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.32 versus 0.29.

There are several systems expected to bear the burden either subject and properly distributed inside the trunk, as nets, hooks, rings or bars telescopic.

The endorsement of the rear seats can reduce (in the four-door is an option), and when it does, is a surface load completely trimming the floor of the trunk while not completely horizontal . Under these conditions, the volume grows to 1,500 l. There is a suspension system autonivelante rear gate and can have a system of automatic opening and closing.

Among the elements of hardware that has series of seven airbags (including one kneeling for the driver), belts with emergency tensor and limiting tension in the four outer seats, active head restraints and automatic connection of lights.

Among the options there are two types of xenon headlamps, an air conditioner as three zones, two glass ceilings or a voice recognition system (Linguatronic) outstanding performance.