The Mercedes Benz C-Class has secured its position as the most reliable medium-class car on the market.
Figures produced as part of Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club’s (ADAC’s) latest breakdown report place the Mercedes Benz C-Class first in its segment when it comes to reliability.
Based on testimonies supplied by ADAC members, the survey was able to demonstrate how reliability data produced by manufacturers translates into everyday experiences.
Cars which were registered between 2003 and 2008 were assessed, with incidents of breakdowns caused by technical reasons recorded.
From this, the ADAC was able to deduce that the Mercedes Benz C-Class is the least likely car to break down in its sector.
The new Mercedes Benz C-Class has also been described as the most efficient C-Class ever thanks to its three newly-developed engines with direct injection.
With 15,290,614 members as of August 2005, ADAC is Europe’s largest automobile club.
Used car owners currently unsure of what vehicle to opt for under the new government scrappage scheme could take advantage of a saving on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
All vehicles under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella will be participating in the voluntary scrapping scheme, it has been revealed, alongside selected models in the smart range.
Among the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is that it is a part of the BlueEFFICIENCY range, meaning that motorists can profit from the introduction of a host of environmentally-friendly measures.
These include developments in the aerodynamics of the models, alongside start-stop technology and more efficient engines to help keep money in the pockets of motorists.
Simon Oldfield, sales director at Mercedes-Benz Cars, said: "We welcome the government’s objective of the scrappage scheme to replace older, more polluting vehicles with clean new cars.
"Mercedes-Benz has a new range of low-emission BlueEFFICIENCY models available this year, all of which take another step to ever-cleaner cars."
Motorists choosing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the choice of three types of trim on the interior – High-Gloss Black, wood and aluminium.
Used Mercedes C-Class fans could delve into the world of the unknown when stepping into the latest new model of the range, it has been stated.
Writing for Exec Digital Lifestyles, Jade Sermon argued that "any similarity to a standard C-Class ends as soon as you enter the snug suede and leather racing seats".
The new flagship C-Class has been revamped to increase its likeness to a vehicle from the Mercedes AMG brand, especially in terms of bodywork.
Ms Sermon added that although the vehicle can more than adequately cope with completing general everyday tasks such as doing the shopping, it is more at home when used for "pure unadulterated fun".
The C63 AMG is a vehicle that "wants to reward the talented driver with as many thrills as it possibly can", according to Ms Sermon.
Overall she concluded that the vehicle is one that has been made for driving, offering "pinpoint accuracy, power and brakes."
More typical features of a standard Mercedes C-Class include safety attributes such as Neck-Pro active head restraints, seat belt pretensioners and a host of airbags.
The Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) organisation has branded the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class one of the safest cars available on the market.
This comes after the saloon has received five stars for passing the European NCAP crash tests "with flying colours", the car maker has said.
Euro NCAP’s website states as the organisation’s aim the provision of "a realistic and independent assessment" of a vehicle’s safety performance to consumers and the automotive industry.
According to Mercedes, there is a high level of protection in case of an accident, thanks to seven airbags, belt-force limiters and seatbelt tensioners.
These features, along with Neck Pro crash-responsive head restraints which are fitted as standard, further serve to improve the vehicle’s safety rating.
Bodywork and structure also work together to protect passengers in the event of a collision, with 70 per cent of panels made from steel alloys that minimise weight and maximise safety, Mercedes said.
The manufacturer adds: "The C-Class safety systems are based on a tried-and-trusted Mercedes concept that takes a holistic approach towards passenger-car safety, with the emphasis firmly on accident avoidance and anticipatory occupant protection."
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the prices for which consumers can get behind the wheel of its C-Class flagship models.
The firm is now taking orders for the saloon and estate models for £51,317 and £52,567 respectively, with costs up by four and 4.5 per cent on its previous generation of cars.
Motorists can pay extra to improve the model, with top speed increased by the AMG driver’s package and front brake disc and suspension upgrades available in the performance package.
"The latest AMG models are more clearly differentiated than ever before, with a wide road hugging stance accentuated by flared wheel arches and two prominent power domes on the bonnet signalling the cars’ latent power," the company commented.
Mercedes-Benz was founded in 1871 and develops cars, coaches, buses and trucks.
Its headquarters is located in Stuttgart in the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany.
The road-going Mercedes AMG C-Class has been unveiled and is heavily influenced by its racing counterpart, according to the manufacturer.
Powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine that delivers a peak output of 457hp, the car is capable of reaching 62mph from a standstill in 4.5 seconds and has an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph.
An all-new front axle has been incorporated into the C-Class, along with a speed-sensitive AMG sports steering setup.
The car will also utilise sports suspension which, according to Mercedes, will ensure "outstanding" driving enjoyment and "exemplary" handling dynamics.
On the outside, 18-inch light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design will come as standard, with 19-inch wheels available as an additional option.
The design of the new C-Class differentiates it from the standard models in the range, Mercedes claims, with a new bonnet characterised by two "power domes", fog lamps with chrome surrounds, flared front wheel arches and a spoiler lip on the boot lid.
An AMG interior will be found inside the vehicle, along with new sports seats and a performance steering wheel with gear-shift paddles.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is set to offer motorists a more "stylish" drive without denting their finances, according to a spokesperson for the car manufacturer.
Speaking at the international launch of the new model, Dermot Kelly, managing director of Mercedes in the UK, said that despite improvements in "quality and technology", the new C-Class entry level model only costs £80 than the previous model.
Set to be available to purchase for an expectant British public in June, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, to be known as Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde in Europe, has a number of new features.
These include new grilles with a higher bonnet to improve the pedestrian safety rating of the car.
Traditionally shaped units will also be used for the front lights instead of the previous teardrop shape.
The price range for the new C-Class saloon will commence at £22,950 for the C180 Kompressor.
Meanwhile the C350 Sport model will be going onto the market at £35,475.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has become the first car in its segment to receive an environmental certificate.
Advances in various areas of the vehicle’s performance, including fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and material selection, were recognised with the award, which was given by the TUV Sud Management Service.
According to Mercedes, it is the only automotive brand to have an environmental certificate which meets ISO standards.
Since the S-Class was introduced in 2005, the new C-Class model is the second Mercedes car to have its development process reviewed and ratified by an independent group.
Professor Herbert Kohler, chief environmental officer of DaimlerChrysler, said: "The new C-Class is a further milestone on our way towards sustained mobility.
"The environmental certificate confirms our longstanding commitment to environmentally compatible product development."
Fuel savings of up to six per cent are reportedly achieved in the new C-Class, owing to the development of its four-cylinder engine, and emissions of nitrogen oxides are up to 90 per cent below current Euro IV limits.
The new C-Class model from German automaker Mercedes is set to be more reliable than ever, owing to the unusual conditions in which it is being tested.
Hostile road surfaces, with potholes, gaps in tarmac and cobbles, are being used as the manufacturer attempts to equip its new vehicle to cope with the most adverse of driving conditions, Auto Express reports.
The company is believed to have modelled the unusual trial conditions on Heide Road in Germany, where its vehicles were originally tested some 50 years ago.
Trials that have been taking place have occasionally lasted four weeks, simulating how the car would hold up over 186,000 miles worth of everyday driving, and have used orthopaedic seats to protect the drivers.
Mercedes’ efforts to prepare its car for every eventuality do not appear to have stopped here, however, as it has also completed a 15-million mile, global testing programme, with 280 disguised prototypes on the road in Tokyo, Namibia and Dubai.
The new C-Class is set to be available to British drivers when it arrives in showrooms in June.
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