The new Mercedes C-Class is based optically thick at the much larger S-Class. The design is characterized elegant than in its predecessor. The mid-size sedan has grown by 10 centimeters to 4.69 meters now, mainly the interior benefits. For the first time in the C-class air suspension available that provides comfort fitting gliding, but the sedan can act sedate. Together with the comfortable seats and the soft interior can also be overcome long distances hassle free. If you drive a lot, but should definitely order the optional 66-liter fuel tank - standard because there are only a 41-gallon tank.
New Engine Technology in the BMW 520d
With the built-in 520d engine technology Bayern could finally of the out-years of turbo diesel goodbye with six cylinders, which had almost ten years dominated the diesel program in the 5 Series. In the BMW 520d, the manufacturer began now to the more modern common-rail technology with lower fuel consumption at the same time allowing more power. The first generation of the finished until 2004 base Diesels received a four-cylinder engine and 2.0 liters, which could obtain a maximum power of 100 kW (136 hp).
Expensive Equipment Lines of Mercedes C220
The new version of Mercedes C220 has offered expensive equipments. Much has been done under the paint: Both the hood and the front fenders and door modules are now made of aluminum. The car also gives the choice of three trim levels: series, Elegance and Avant-garde. Who orders Elegance or Avant-garde; get something fancier wheels and a little decoration in the interior. Since both lines over 2000 euro cost extra, will be carefully considered this step.
The BMW 520d is Available as a Sedan as Well as Wagon
The 520d ran after its launch as the smallest diesel engine in the BMW 5 Series in two different body styles as sedan and station wagon from the tape. According to their tradition in the name of the station wagon Bayern marketed under the name of the model BMW 520d touring. The BMW 520d sedan was among the first 5 Series models, the producer, which remained just short of six liters per 100 kilometers in combined fuel consumption. In touring the manufacturer gave a value of 6.1 liters.
Classy inside of Mercedes C220
The interior of the C-Class has come in for some criticism in recent years. At this point, Mercedes has the facelift attaches: The interior is much higher quality than before. The navigation display is now sitting under a square binnacle, which extends the instrument glare shield almost to the center console. The steering wheel is standard with leather. In the Elegance model matt wood finishes are installed in the avant-garde version trim with a galvanized finish. These surfaces are coated with a thin metal layer. The seats of the new C-class are excellent: adequate lateral support, not too soft, especially with a very wide adjustment range.