1^st November, 2000

New C-class on its way to Australian showrooms

After about four years of development and a total investment of more than $A1billion, the new Mercedes-Benz C-class debuts in Australia this month.

An extensive package of technical innovations is being phased in, on an unprecedented level for this market segment.

Mercedes-Benz claims that so much attention has never before been paid in this vehicle class to the aspects of safety and comfort as in the development of the new C-class, which top-class technology guaranteeing a maximum of dynamic driving pleasure.

With its modern interpretation of the twin headlamp face, the attractive design expresses two of the key features of the new C-class, namely dynamism and elegance.

The sedan is a youthful, progressive car that is characterised by newly developed chassis technology, powerful engines, the latest technical innovations and, in particular, sporty agility, combined with traditional Mercedes qualities such as the maximum possible safety, top quality, exemplary comfort and superb reliability.

A full list of features
Standard equipment of the new sedan includes pioneering technical innovations that were previously only available in the flagship models bearing the 3-pointed star: windowbags, adaptive airbags for driver and front passenger, darkness-activated headlights, the multifunction steering wheel and fibre optics are only a few examples of a whole host of new developments that make the C-class a technological trailblazer in its market segment. Overall, more than 20 technical innovations from the Mercedes flagship models are included as standard in the new C-class.

In addition, maximum safety is ensured by standard-fitted systems such as the Electronic Stability Program (ESP^®), Brake Assist, seat belt tensioners and belt force limiters for the front seats and rear outer seats, head restraints for all seats and side impact airbags in the front and rear doors. The SPEEDTRONIC electronic speed limiter and the driver adaptive five-speed automatic transmission are also fitted as standard.