Still looks handsome after so many years, doesn’t it? The W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been with us since December 2013 (Malaysian launch happened 10 months later), and the facelifted compact exec surfaced in Geneva 2018, with the Malaysian debut happening in November that year.
The W205 facelift introduced a new 1.5 litre turbo engine for the popular C 200 variant. The 181 hp/280 Nm unit was combined with an EQ Boost 48-volt electrical system incorporating a belt-driven starter/alternator, which is able to support the engine with 13 hp (10 kW) and 160 Nm of boost when needed. 0-100 km/h is done in 7.7 seconds and top speed is 239 km/h.
But the 1.5L EQ Boost-powered C 200 Avantgarde didn’t live a very long life. Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia rolled out the new C 200 AMG Line, priced at RM251,587 with the 2020 sales tax exemption. AMG Line’s sporty presentation aside, the big news here is that the C 200 will revert to a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
The mild hybrid’s replacement makes 204 hp and 300 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 4,000 rpm. That’s 20 hp and 20 Nm more than the 1.5L EQ Boost, with peak torque available much earlier than the 1.5L’s 3,000 to 4,000 rpm delta. The new C 200 AMG Line does 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 0.6s faster, and top speed is 11 km/h higher at 250 km/h.
Not much penalty in the fuel consumption department either, so it’s only the annual road tax, which is slightly over four times the 1.5L’s RM90 per year. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox.
Kit wise, the C 200 now gets the desirable AMG Line treatment, which includes things like chrome pins on the grille, AMG Line-specific front apron and rear bumper with diffuser fins, and 18-inch AMG star-spoke alloys. Bootlid badge aside, the rims are how you tell C 200 and C 300 apart – the latter wears 19-inch five twin-spoke AMG items. Also included is sports suspension, which is a stiffer version of the Agility Control set-up from the C 200 Avantgarde.
Inside, the C 200 AMG Line gets a fully-digital 12.3-inch LCD screen with three themes, while the main infotainment display is a 10.25-inch screen. Mercedes me connect allows drivers the convenience of accessing several vehicle functions remotely – see how it works here.
Being an AMG Line variant, the interior is decked out in anthracite headlining and open-pore oak wood trim, partly perforated Nappa leather steering wheel with metallic surface pads (was gloss black on the previous C 200), galvanised shift paddles, AMG sports pedals and Artico faux leather upholstery. The latter is seen here in a nice tan brown, but black is of course available.
It’s status quo, safety-wise. The C 200 gets active parking assist, a reverse camera, Speedtronic cruise control, blind spot assist (works from 10 km/h to 200 km/h), seven airbags, active brake assist, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard. To check out the spec list in detail, and to compare the entry-level W205 C-Class with its rivals, visit CarBase.my.
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(Like) W205 Mercedes-Benz C200 204hp.
(Dislike) G30 BMW 320i M-Sports184hp
This kind of interior quality, better buy a Proton X70.
Speedtronic is just a glamor name for the passive cruise control.
Missing adaptive cruise control/dream radar cruise control like Toyota Camry which function like Tesla3 level2 semi-autonomous
U think the X70 quality is that good? It has more hard plastics as befitting it’s price range which is more than 100k lesser compared to this Benz. Adaptive cruise control nice to use? Nah I barely used mine. Car keeps braking coz here in Malaysia a lot of sohais cut in front of you because your active cruise control keeps a few meters of distance from the front vehicle.
Right. The same dude that complaint about gearbox problems happening 3 years later on barely 2 year old CBU X70. Sure mate. You’re turning to sound like a particularly irritating troll.
Many C200 1.5L owners heaved huge sigh of relief becoz RM90 roadtax then 2.0L RM360…
I used to see my Grab driver using the ‘dream radar cruise control’ Tesla3 level2 semi-autonomous eqv cover both traffic jam/highway.
the reason to use:
1. controlled braking and safe distance.
2. improve fuel economy.
3. reduce drivetrain strains.
4. improve passenger’s comfort.
5. complied to driving regulation’s safe distance.
but come on, even X70 good to have the highway adaptive cruise control, u get the benefits above and can relax your leg. Balik kampung can be more relax
now beemers dont have? how to balik kampung in-style?
Technology and Features are the key for pushing the Mass Market car industry.
Vice Versa. How do u enjoy your 7s+ to 100km/h or Top Speed in Klang Valley Traffic? masuk Sepang this speed and hard cornering instability – you will be behind as well. With stricter regulations, this performance has no meaning for daily drive – nor it’s meaningful for a circuit run. and worse that you still dont have the technology and features like the Chinese and Japanese cars.
Your profile photo car dont have adaptive cruise control, how to activate?
Better work harder to convert X70 to crv or cx5. After sushi, thinks of upgrade to German
C200 or A250 sedan better?
Disgusting… Even the Mazda 2 have projector LED’s
id have the s60 instead, thanks
Eventhough outgoing model…can still be comparable to G20 320i. Doesn’t lose out much to BMW. This will be my pick.