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Beijing Benz debuts Mercedes C 180 K Classic

By Zhao Ying (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-06-14 11:14
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On June 1, Beijing Benz Automobile Co Ltd released the recommended price tag for its Mercedes C-Class entry-level model - the C 180 K Classic - pegging the retail sticker at 308,000 yuan.

Beijing Benz debuts Mercedes C 180 K Classic

Beijing Benz's Mercedes C 180 K Classic. [PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY]

After its debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April, the model has been at the center of attention for a couple of reasons - it is the first 1.6-liter displacement vehicle in China produced by a luxury brand and is also the only sedan in its segment to qualify for the government's vehicle sales tax discount.

Equipped with a Mercedes-Benz Kompressor engine, the C 180 K Classic delivers 115 kW in power and 230 Nm of torque, powering it to a top speed of 223 km/h.

The C 180 K Classic is delivered from the showroom with state-of-the-art technologies including Mercedes-Benz's latest agility control system that can automatically adjust suspension settings to the road conditions.

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Like the S-Class and E-Class, the C-Class is also equipped with a new generation of the luxury icon's system that automatically brakes the car before an impending rear-end collision.

The C 180 K Classic also offers Mercedes-Benz's "BlueEfficiency" technology that reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions while enhancing the performance, resulting in fuel consumption of 7.7 liters per 100 km.

The C 180 K Classic reflects carmaker's insight into the Chinese market and commitment to the demands of young consumers through its promotion of the C 180 K Classic.

The carmaker said it has high expectations for the C 180 K Classic due to the excellent quality and technologies, premier image and highly engineered approach to energy conservation.