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2006 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS - Photos, Specs, Reviews, Articles, Wallpapers, Pricing WHAT MERCEDES HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS: Source: Daimler Chrysler Media Discover new power and affordable elegance to stimulate your driving senses. Whether you're drawn to the aggressive C-Class sport sedans or the richly appointed luxury sedans, both set new standards for European design and engineering. MONTVALE, NJ - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class features significant interior and exterior enhancements. Launched in mid-2004 to improve both its visual appeal and overall driving experience, the redesign gives the C-Class line-up the most sporty and luxurious feel ever. Joining the C-Class for model year 2005 is the C55 AMG, marking the return of V8 power to the C-Class. Specifically, the C-Class model line includes the C230 and C320 sport sedans, the C240 luxury sedans and wagons, the C320 luxury sedan and the C55 AMG (replaces the outgoing C32 AMG). Interior and Exterior Updates The 2005 C-Class interior features a new dashboard, all-new four-gauge instrument cluster, three-spoke steering wheel, redesigned center console and seats that have been re-contoured for additional comfort and support. All C-Class models have redesigned interior switchgear and chrome accents, while the sport sedan now comes with aluminum trim throughout the cabin for a sportier look. Identified by 17-inch five-spoke wheels introduced with mid-year updates to the 2004 model, C-Class sport sedans now also have standard AMG body styling, while luxury models receive richer wood trim with multicontour front seats that include a new, adjustable lumbar support for the driver. Luxury sedans and wagons receive revised body styling as standard (similar to that found on the 2004 model year sport sedan) that lends a fresh, contemporary look. Every C-Class model also receives redesigned, clear headlights and revised taillights to complement the updated exterior. Engine Performance Accentuates Design The C-Class lineup for the U.S. includes the V8-powered C55 AMG, a normally aspirated V6 for the C320 sport sedan, and a supercharged and intercooled 1.8-liter in-line 4-cylinder engine for the C230 Kompressor sport sedan. Luxury sedans are powered by a choice of V6 engines - a 2.6-liter in the C240 and a 3.2-liter in the C320. All Mercedes-Benz V6 engines provide excellent performance and achieve super-low exhaust emissions. Equipped with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, both the 2.6-liter and the 3.2-liter models are Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV), which can run efficiently on low-emissions E85 ethanol as well as conventional gasoline. A powerful 5.5-liter V8 engine in the C55 AMG delivers 362 horsepower and 376 lb.-ft. of torque for 0-60 mph sprints in an estimated 4.9 seconds. For the C320 sport sedan with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, 60 mph arrives in a brisk 6.8 seconds. The C230 Kompressor sport sedan comes with a supercharged and intercooled 189-hp, 1.8-liter engine, which powers it to 60 mph in approximately 7.5 seconds. Shifting with Pleasure: The Six-Speed Manual Bringing a strong sporty component to the C-Class sport family, the six-speed manual transmission features 20 percent shorter gear throws when compared to last year's model. Standard equipment on sport models, the six-speed manual transmission now has a direct shift rod (instead of the previous cable and rod) for more precise shifting. Mercedes engineers narrowed the gaps between each gear ratio and slightly shortened first gear (as compared to a five-speed manual) for quicker off-the-line acceleration, while maintaining an overdrive sixth gear for quiet and efficient highway cruising. Shift effort is low, thanks to multiple-cone synchromesh, easing cross-gate shifts from second to third and from fourth to fifth. Driver-Adaptive Five-Speed Automatic with Touch Shift Standard on the C240 and C320 luxury sedans as well as the C240 luxury wagon (and optional on the sport sedans) is a driver-adaptive five-speed automatic transmission with Touch Shift. Offering manual-style shifting, Touch Shift allows the driver to select all five forward speeds by tapping the gear lever toward the left or right to downshift and upshift while in Drive - it isn't necessary to move the lever to another gate to make manual gear changes. An in-dash display indicates which gear is currently selected. Though gears can be manually selected, computer control prevents downshifts that would cause the engine to over-rev and will also shift up automatically when the maximum engine speed is reached. If the driver chooses to press and hold the gear lever to the left for approximately one second, the transmission will instantly select the best gear for maximum acceleration from the current speed, even if it requires a downshift of two or even three gears. When it's not being shifted manually, Mercedes' acclaimed electronic five-speed automatic transmission not only adapts to changes in road grade (delaying upshifts on ascents for climbing power and hastening downshifts on descents for engine braking), but also to an individual's driving style while in fully automatic mode. A driver who requires frequent highway merging will find the transmission holds each gear longer for quicker acceleration. The transmission computer adjusts shifting logic for leisurely driving with smooth upshifts to optimize fuel efficiency. In addition, a 'Mode' selector switch beside the shift lever allows the driver to manually select 'Comfort' or 'Sport' settings. Comfort mode engages second gear from a standstill and instructs the transmission to upshift at lower engine speeds, enhancing traction in slick conditions. The C55 AMG features a five-speed automatic transmission with SpeedShift logic that can select the perfect gear for every driving situation, providing sports-car-like acceleration with gearshifts approximately 0.35 seconds quicker than standard. (cut & paste from source document or type in box) Grip Aplenty - 4MATIC All-Wheel-Drive For unparalleled grip in any weather, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class luxury sedans and wagons offer the optional 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, a full-time adaptive all-wheel-drive system that uses a standard 40/60 front/rear torque split and requires no driver intervention. Advanced four-wheel electronic traction control is used to vary torque distribution to individual wheels under slippery conditions. Even if three wheels lose traction, 4MATIC can direct power to just one wheel - front or back, left or right - to keep the car moving. The system is lightweight and compact, so passenger and cargo space are unaffected. The widely acclaimed 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is offered in a special "value package" along with heated front seats for just $1,200. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Mercedes-Benz was first to introduce a true automatic stability system in 1996 with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and every 2005 Mercedes-Benz automobile comes with ESP. Tailored to each specific model, the safety system helps drivers maintain directional stability - especially on slippery or gravel-covered roads - by preventing oversteer (rear-end "fishtailing") or understeer (front-end "plowing"). ESP can sense impending loss of control - at the front or rear end - and momentarily apply the brake on only one wheel to restore stability, something that even a skilled driver cannot do. Using electronic sensors and computer logic, the system constantly monitors a vehicle's actual path against its intended path. If there's an appreciable difference between what the driver is "asking" (through the steering wheel) and what the vehicle is doing, the system works to correct with split-second speed by braking individual wheels and/or reducing engine power, even before the driver may sense any changes. (cut & paste from source document or type in box) Lightweight, Energy Absorbing Front Suspension The C-Class suspension
blends several innovations with proven Mercedes-Benz engineering triumphs.
At the front, the C-Class combines two separate lower links with a strut,
coil springs, twin-tube gas shocks and a stabilizer bar. By using two
lower links rather than one large link (or control arm), the car can
provide better impact absorption in the case of a frontal impact. In
addition, sensitivity to potential wheel imbalance or brake fluctuation
is minimized. Rack-and-pinion steering is finely honed to deliver precise,
direct feel and response. Like the front suspension, the steering rack
provides a safety benefit. Mounted ahead of the front wheels on an aluminum
subframe, the rack does not impede absorption of crash energy. (cut
& paste from source document or type in box) Proven Multi-Link
Rear Suspension At the rear of the C-Class, the proven multi-link independent suspension (pioneered by Mercedes-Benz) is tailored specifically to each C-Class model. Engineers redesigned the track links, hub carriers and the subframe as well as all the elastokinematics - the engineered wheel deflection under extreme load - to ensure optimum predictability while driven hard. All 2005 C-Class vehicles also feature increased track width and suspension enhancements that further improve vehicle handling and responsiveness. For luxury sedans
and wagons, seven-spoke, 7 x 16-inch alloy wheels wear 205/55 R16 tires,
while sport sedans feature staggered-width 7.5 x 17 front and 8.5 x
17-inch rear alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 and 245/40 R17 high-performance
tires. The C55 AMG rides on staggered-width 7.5 x 18 front and 8.5 x
18 rear alloy wheels with 225/40 ZR18 front and 245/35 ZR18 rear high-performance
tires. (cut & paste from source document or type in box) OUR TAKE ON THE 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS: The 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class is the German Luxury automobile companies entry level sedan. The Mercedes Benz C Class is full of amenities found on the upper end models such as leather seating, smart key access, 4matic, head curtain airbags and more. Companied with a 2.5 Liter 201 Horspower engine and a very modest price tag under $30,000, the Mercedes Benz C Class is a surefire hit. The Mercedes Benz C Class is also availible in sport and luxury versions as well as AMG and 3.5 Liter versions. THE MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS COMPETES WITH: BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Honda Accord, Acura TL, Infiniti G35, Lexus IS 350 Other Mercedes Benz Models: 2006 C Class, 2006 CLK, 2006 E Class, 2006 R Class, 2007 Mercedes GL 430, 2007 S Class , 2007 S65 AMG RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES:
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