GALLERY: W205 Mercedes-Benz C180 Avantgarde gets 9G-Tronic, new wheels, reverse cam – RM228,888

GALLERY: W205 Mercedes-Benz C180 Avantgarde gets 9G-Tronic, new wheels, reverse cam – RM228,888

The W205 Mercedes-Benz C 180 isn’t exactly new to the market, having been introduced here since March 2016. With a price tag of RM228,888, it brought the entry price of the C-Class down by RM20k, thanks to local assembly.

However, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia quietly rolled out an updated version of the C 180 last November, bringing about some updates to the car as a whole. Changes include fitment of a new nine-speed automatic (9G-Tronic) transmission, illuminated door sills, ambient lighting, reverse camera and new wheels (twin five-spoke that was previously on the C 200 Avantgarde).

The nine-speeder gearbox was first introduced to the W205 model range in April 2017, but at the time its only recipients were the C 200 and C 250. When updated, both models came with a price hike of RM5,000, but the C 180 here retails for the same price as when it was first debuted. The C 350 e plug-in hybrid is the only C-Class that’s currently sold with the 7G-Tronic.

On the inside, the C 180 Avantgarde gets real leather (in black, grey or beige), as opposed to the man-made Artico leather from before. However, the single-zone air-conditioning remains, and the powered front seats do not include a memory function. It still doesn’t come with keyless entry, as that’s only on the C 250 AMG Line and above.

A basic piano black trim forms the centrepiece, furnished with an Audio 20 CD infotainment system (pre-installed with Garmin Map pilot GPS) with a seven-inch media display screen. The Mercedes-Benz Touchpad on the centre console is also present.

To recap, the C 180 is powered by a 1.6 litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 156 hp at 5,300 rpm and 250 Nm between 1,200 and 4,000 rpm. This enables it to perform the century sprint in 8.5 seconds — a shade slower than the 184 hp/300 Nm 2.0 litre turbo C 200, which performs the feat in 7.3 seconds. Top speed is rated at 223 km/h.

If this piques your interest, find out what we think of the C 180 in our in-depth review. For a detailed breakdown of its specifications and equipment, click here. To compare all C-Class models, head over to CarBase.my.

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Comments

  • thepolygonal on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Wow.. cheaper than Harrier.

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    • dodgeviper88 on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:18 am

      Yeps, paying merely 2.5k mthly instalment for a Mercy is such a good bargain.

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      • Operation Manager on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:43 am

        I beg Mercedes Msia CEO, to further lower the C180 CKD car price to <200k, another milestone to explore & capture new market share(150k-200k), besides in return of contribution to society & community. God bless Merz will definitely achieved another height in FY2018 sales.

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        • Carlos on Jan 11, 2018 at 12:50 pm

          Mercedes Msia should be accorded national car status & enjoy 30% price reductions & other incentives. its CKD in Pekan yo’

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        • Rosli Jumin on Jan 11, 2018 at 3:48 pm

          Still overpriced for Malaysians. Cause the global price of C300 in US is only about US30k (RM120k)

          This lesser C class should cost far less…..but here at RM230k

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          • Tax the rich no problemo

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          • Fact_Correcter on Jan 16, 2018 at 11:35 am

            Dude,

            That would be for a tin kosong spec – try going to MB Germany and build the car identitcal to our local spec variant i.e. this C180.

            For this C180, the price would add up to EUR 47500 – which sums up to RM 229K.

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        • Wait. on Jan 11, 2018 at 4:38 pm

          Possible. Since rm appreciated so much already

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      • 12yrsold on Jan 11, 2018 at 12:15 pm

        This Merc with an added C=Mercy sound sarcastic. It is the most expensive 1.6 liter turbo car in M’sia & it does NOT come with Memory seat. No one can tell the difference between a 7 or 9 speeder unless U want to “split hair”.

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    • british mot legacy on Jan 11, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      Don’t forget that road tax annually only cost hundred ringgit.

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      • 12yrsold on Jan 11, 2018 at 5:19 pm

        Agree. That is the ONLY thing cheaper than a Accordana.

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        • Life Matters on Jan 16, 2018 at 11:58 am

          Same goes for the driver’s life on the Accordana – with exploding airbags sourced by Takata to Honda, they consider human life cheap.

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  • yellow on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Mazda 2 wheels

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  • seancorr (Member) on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:31 am

    Thanks goodness MBM realized the C180 price was absurd compared to fhe 318i and decided to add more kit to be on par with the BMW.

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  • This is good for those rich families who want to buy a second car or for their parents or kids to go college. They don’t need a performance car but a show off car and apart from the lacking of keyless entry, it is just about right. In fact, no point of getting higher cc Merc as they don’t offer advance safety systems than the usual. This C Class is already flooding Bangsar and Damansara Height areas !

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  • IdontcareIwantmecedis on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:50 am

    To the people who desperately wants a mecedis..
    #ihvmadeitinlife #mecedisislife

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  • KontiKinte on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:52 am

    No keyless entry and 1.6 litre only but with the price of 200K++
    Like the car but certainly not for ppl like me

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    • Sure Is on Jan 16, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Damn right bro – stick to local cars mate. Easier on your wallet LOL.

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  • I hope for the future model they gonna removed the gear lever back to between the front seat. So many time I confuse the gear with signal stalk.

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    • Oh, that’s best part from Merc, the gear at the right of the steering is so convenient once you get used to it, one should find why other’s not following. So far I know Tesla having the same. Every gear change from P to R to D any combination you can think of, just one step/press. Signal is at left for conti car anyway.

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      • themechanic on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm

        Tesla sourced from Mesidis..

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      • No Nonsense Car on Jan 16, 2018 at 11:56 am

        Exactly man – literally, this is what I do daily :-

        1) Enter car and put on seat belt
        2) Depress Brake and Push Start
        3) Depress Brake and select D on stalk
        4) Drive until destination
        – Parking brake is released automatically upon pressing the accelerator
        5) Push Stop
        6) Release seat belt and exit car
        – Gear is set to P and parking brake are applied automatically upon opening driver’s door

        For a normal car, it would be as follows :-

        1) Enter the car (and put on seat belt)
        2) Depress Brake and Push Start
        3) Depress Brake and Move Gear to D
        4) Release Hand Brake (or Pull, if electronic)
        5) Drive until Destination
        6) Depress Brake and Move Gear to P
        7) Pull-up Hand Brake (or Press, if electronic)
        8) Push Stop
        9) Release seat belt and exit car

        Three extra steps which takes up time and effort – this system is truly for the lazy man like me.

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    • heybadigol (Member) on Jan 11, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      You’ll get used to the gearshift stalk in no time. I myself prefer a central gearshifter as it makes the dash look complete, but the stalk design does free up a lot of space for putting stuff. But it does make the left stalk having to do many tasks – confusing at first. But you do get used to it in the end.

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  • Those rims look like Accord

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  • apamau on Jan 11, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Reverse Camera ? is that a feature,i thought all luxury brand come with 360 camera, reverse camera should not be highlighted even if it is included, it is something suppose to hv.

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  • Teddy on Jan 11, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    C180 AMG LINE would definitely sells well with 228k

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  • german taxi cab for that price? lol…typical 3rd world people, need to look good but take loans for a depreciating junk..

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    • nosushi on Jan 11, 2018 at 10:05 pm

      Your hellfire and alpad also cabs in jepunis

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      • Nope i dont have alphard but an w207, with stupid camshaft sprocket and cha ins which broke pematurely. A very well known defect mercedes hasnt bothered to fix.,

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  • Still Benz? on Jan 11, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Hm, bmw was selling its 330e at rm228k back in Nov, how la

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  • Johnnylow on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    RHD model not as good as LHD model. Driver suffers from small legroom compared with passenger.

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  • SSLow on Jan 12, 2018 at 8:26 am

    The footwell on the driver side is rather too cramped for the left foot to rest / stretch comfortably. On longer road trips, this becomes very irritating and so uncomfortable for the driver. Simple niggles like that becomes a deal breaker for me.

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  • Add A Comment on Jan 12, 2018 at 8:32 am

    A poor man Merc? Anyway, that poor man still richer than me…

    – I Have Just Added A Comment –

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  • If you have money, buy a better spec. No point to force yourself to buy a poor man Merc!

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    • Head Examiner on Jan 16, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Man,

      If C180 is a poor man’s Merc? Then what makes of a A-class – a beggar’s Merc? Do your self a favour a keep your comments to yourself.

      In today’s Merc, it’s all simplified as the ACES now – A-class, C-class, E-class & S-class;
      Subcompact Luxury
      A-class is for the young-sprited driver who want’s the Urban feel on a Merc. A slight compromise of comfort and luxury for a more rugged and sporty feel.
      SUV variant – GLA.

      Compact Luxury
      C-class is those who have achieved success and want to go for the finer things in life – exudes Merc’s luxuriousness without compromising on looks and agility.
      SUV variant – GLC.

      Mid-size Luxury
      E-class is the true driver’s machine which has all the bells and whistles available to them – Merc’s perfect all-rounder.
      SUV variant – GLE.

      Full-size Luxury
      S-class is for those who have reached the pinnacle of success and want to take the back seat after a long journey in life.
      SUV variant – GLS.

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