New C-Class price and spec released
UK range starts at just under £27K, plenty of diesel options following soon
The range starts at £26,855 for the C200 SE but that's slightly misleading because that's the price for the manual car and, let's face it, very few C-Classes will be sold without the auto. The C200 with Mercedes' 7-speed auto costs £28,355.
The diesel range starts with the C220 Bluetec SE manual at £29,365 (auto £30,865, a £1,500 extra). Both launch models are available with Sport and AMG Line spec options; Sport is another £1,995 over the SE and the AMG Line another £1,495 on top of that. Upgrading to Sport takes the wheels up an inch to 17s and includes LED headlights, Garmin nav and 'lowered comfort suspension'. The AMG Line brings 18-inch wheels, AMG bodystyling and sports suspension.
The diesel will be the biggest seller in Britain, with the AMG Line sure to prove popular too. At £34,355 for the auto, it's a fair bit costlier than an A4 2.0 TDI 177 S Line (£31,935) and more also than a 320d M Sport at £33,325.
Every C-Class will get a standard touchpad for the infotainment and a seven-inch display plus an Agility Select system allowing a choice between Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport+ and individual modes.
But then there are options to consider, of course. An Air Balance Package (yes really) uses the air filtering tech from the S Class and offers a choice of four fragrances for £350. Bargain. A Premium Pack (£1,595) on Sport and AMG Line cars includes a panoramic sunroof, memory seats and keyless go; Premium Plus is £2,795, for which Comand Online and a Burmester stereo are added.
Perhaps the most interesting option from a PH perspective is the Airmatic Agility Package, the variable self-levelling air suspension. At £895, it seems one of the best value extras.
The first versions of the new C-Class will reach customers in June. A C200 and C250 diesel, plus the C300 Bluetec Hybrid, will follow later in 2014. Watch this space for some driving impressions as soon as we have them.
Didn't realise thats how these things are now seling for new...
I'm pretty sure the amount of kit you get as standard will be pretty good.
Buggers up my negotiations on a new current C-Class estate....!
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