the engine range has only four-cylinder units
from the current modular FAME Mercedes-Benz engine family
in addition to turbocharging both the diesel and the petrol engines
now have an integrated starter-generator (ISG)
for intelligent assistance at low engine speeds as a mild hybrid of the second generation
the ISG uses a 48-volt onboard electrical system
that ensures functions such as gliding boosting or energy recovery
and makes significant fuel savings possible
the engines also start very rapidly and comfortably
the 9G-TRONIC transmission was developed further for adapting the ISG
and is installed in all C-Class models
the electric motor, power electronics and transmission cooler have now moved into or to the transmission
the 4MATIC drive system of the all-wheel-drive models has been advanced
the new front-axle drive allows higher torque levels to be transferred
with an ideal axle load distribution for driving dynamics
fourth-generation plug-in hybrids will follow soon after the launch
the key components of the new dynamically configured suspension
are a new four-link axle at the front and a multi-link axle at the rear-mounted to a subframe
the new C-Class is optionally also available with continuously adjustable damping and a sport suspension
air suspension at the rear is standard for both the Saloon and Estate models of the plug-in hybrids
Like the new S-Class the new C-Class is equipped with the second generation of Mercedes-Benz User Experience
a color head-up display can be ordered as an optional equipment
the driver sees a virtual image measuring 9 x 3 inches floating above the bonnet
at a distance of about 4.5 m
the new C-Class is equipped with LED High-Performance headlamps as standard
the DIGITAL LIGHT system familiar from the new S-Class is available as an option