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New Mercedes C-Class vs E-Class and S-Class

Das new Mercedes C-Class is officially revealed. Actually, it was officially revealed couple of years ago but we didn’t realise it was the new C-Class. Why I said this? The reason is very simple, Mercedes design language did a time travel and brought their photocopy machine from 1990s. The latest vehicle range of Mercedes cannot be diversified between each other. New C-Class Avantgarde model looks exactly the same as the new E-Class and the Elegance models looks exactly the same as the new S-Class.
This is a good way to secure the sales figures by the help of popular designed. But the problem occurs when the C-Class goes to market! People won’t be able to identify whether it is C-Class or E-Class or S-Class. This happened before with BMW and Mercedes in 1990s. BMW left this trend and Mercedes as well. But I don’t know why, Mercedes went back to warehouse and started the photocopy machine. 
Yes, the interior of the new Mercedes C-Class is amazing but will it look that good in real life? Don’t know! The safety features, especially pre-crash feature of the new C-Class will be market pioneer but that’s all. I won’t be excited to buy or drive a C-Class but I will feel safe inside it. Especially for the first time, Mercedes offers AirMatic suspension on C-Class and this will improve the ride as well. 
In addition to this, similar faces of C-Class will bite the sales figures of E-Class and S-Class. It may not happen in Western Europe but it will happen many other emerging markets. If the C-Class looks exactly the same a S-Class, why I should pay more? End of the sentence!
Technical details: The new C-Class is powered by 2.2-lt turbo diesel with 170 HP and 440 Nm of torque (C220 CDi), 1.6-lt turbo petrol engine with 156 HP and 250 Nm of torque, 2-lt turbo petrol with 184 HP and 300 Nm of torque. Unfortunately, engine figures did not improved with the new model but don’t worry, Mercedes will revise in one-year time. Also, there will be a 1.6-lt turbo diesel with 115 HP/280 Nm and 136 HP/320 Nm. All engines are coupled with 7G-Tronic Plus and four-wheel drive 4MATIC will be available. However, Mercedes may replaced the automatic gearbox with 9G-Tronic soon.
Will I buy it? Yes and no. 


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New Mercedes C-Class with Michael Schumacher | Intelligent Drive

New Mercedes C-Class with Michael Schumacher. Don’t worry, Schumacher is not trying achieve sub 7-min Nürburgring lap or burnout. Actually, Schumacher is empashsing the new Intelligent Drive technology of Mercedes C-Class.
Mercedes is notorious of making dull looking cars packed up with highest technology. In terms of gadget world, we can call them ugly and useful gadgets. And the new C-Class follows the rule. The new C-Class looks exactly the same as the E-Class but packed up with the S-Class safety technology.
Long story short, the new C-Class is capable of identifying what is going around the vehicle and has the capability to drive by itself, stop by itself, steer by itself. I think the new Mercedes C-Class will be the most developed vehicle on its segment. 
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New Mercedes C-Class Interior Photos

Mercedes released the photos of the upcoming new C-Class. And Mercedes strongly emphasise that, new C-Class will have the best interior in its segment. Prior to photos, I didn’t believe this, however if they manufacture the new C-Class with this interior they will create a new path for C-Class.
Until now, C-Class always had the poor interior quality. I never experienced a true Mercedes production quality inside the C-Class. Therefore, Audi A4 dominated the market. I think Mercedes realised this and they decided to change the perception. The new C-Class looks like the new S-Class interior. 
I hope Mercedes will manufacture the same interior and all world will stand still.


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Mercedes with Illuminated Star: Really Necessary?

Mercedes with illuminated central grill star. Mercedes recently started to offer illuminated star with M, GL, C, CLS and E-Class models. Unfortunately, this feature is not available with A, B and GLK-Class models. Basically, if you are wealthy, you can blind your star. 
Actually, I was planning to write something funny about this feature but I changed my mind. Because, I was trying to understand why Mercedes offers a feature, which is mainly aimed for posing. I am sure illuminated star is a part of the design element but customers will not perceive in the same way. Therefore, identify of the feature will not match with the image.
Does Mercedes need brand awareness? I really don’t think so, everyone on this planet knows Mercedes. There is always a Mercedes in everywhere on this planet, so the three-point star does not have any problem with brand awareness. So, why people should need to represent their Mercedes even at night? Actually, is it necessary to do? Even at night, we can understand a Mercedes very easily, it is not like Pagani only few people know the brand name. 
I know after this post some people will say, there are brands doing this as well. But Mercedes is a cult, an icon. It is associated with wealth and success. Yes, other brands also mean this but no one can emphasise like Mercedes.
My opinion instead of getting this feature, go for Distronis Plus system. It will save your life and more functional then illuminated star.
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New Ford Mondeo in Details

New Ford Mondeo, this time a proper new one! More competitive, more innovative than ever! I would like to start with Advanced Active Park Assist; Mondeo will be the first Ford that is capable of parking perpendicular. I know many cars do this nowadays, not that exciting!
The more exciting functions are coming! In Mondeo’s segment there was a feature missing for ages and I was really annoyed with that, electric steering wheel adjustment. This function is very useful and reflects the brand’s precision to detail. And new Ford Mondeo is going to offer electric steering wheel adjustment with memory function, keep in mind you cannot have this function in an Aston Martin. Like many other brands, new Mondeo will feature electric assisted power steering and don’t worry about feeling, steering wheel will offer heating function :)
Another sexy function is the massaging seats, I always envy the BMW, Mercedes and Audi for their sexy massage function and now we can have it with new Mondeo. Moreover, seats also feature 10-way adjustment with memory as well. 10-way adjustment is really amazing and makes your journey more comfortable.
Let’s go under the new Mondeo; a new integral link suspension will be feature. This new technology improves the handling, ride comfort and noise especially for rear passengers. Previous Mondeos were a bit tough to rear passengers. Interior quality is also improved with soft-touch materials to increase premium feeling. For estate or station wagon model will be offering panoramic glass roof.
The engines of new Mondeo are; 1-lt EcoBoost petrol engine, ECOnectic 1.6-lt diesel, 2-lt petrol powered hybrid with 3.5kW li-ion battery, 1.5-lt and 2-lt EcoBoost petrol engines. Another diesel will be 2-lt TDCi. There is more under the new Mondeo, diesel models will be available with all-wheel drive system. 6-speed automatic gearbox will be available and I am sure Ford will offer double clutch automatic option as well.
Full LED will not be privilege to particular brands, new Mondeo will feature full LED headlights. First on the segment.
Ford SYNC with MyFord technology will be available and you will have a WiFi hotstop inside the new Mondeo with 8-inch touchscreen.
Lastly, new Mondeo improves the rear passenger safety by rear inflatable seatbelts.
In my opinion, new Mondeo moved the benchmark up to a new level. After the new Mondeo, this segment will not be same again. Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class are others will be outdated with these new technologies. Especially with all-wheel drive option, Mondeo will be my first choice on this segment.

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Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheels are the same!

Interesting coincident with Mercedes models. When you take a closer look to new Mercedes models, you will see one thing in common, the steering wheel. I know it does not sound that important but, Mercedes offers the same steering wheel on these models; B, C (Sedan, Estate, Coupe), E (Sedan, Estate, Coupe, Cabrio), CLS and SLK
The important point is, regardless of the model and the price tag. The steer wheel looks the same, in terms of design and quality. And this is not something really nice to see, when you buy an expensive Mercedes!
Why they do it? In order to save costs, because nobody will ever change decision to purchase a competitor because of the steer wheel. And this save money for Mercedes and sustains the same sales figures ;)
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C Sedan
C Coupe
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Road Test from 1993

During 1990s; ABS, ASR, ESP, Airbag were the most favourite features of automotive industry. Many manufacturers charged extra money for these features and some of them are offered them as free! However, there were some features least likely to appear in standard list; the electric windows!
Many manufacturers offered ABS or Airbag as standard feature but, they charged extra money for electric windows. Which of them? Basically, all of them! Mercedes, Ford, BMW, Land Rover and others. And here is the proof by Jeremy Clarkson. He test drove a Mercedes C-Class with ABS and Airbag but no electric windows.

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