2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

CG Says: The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gains available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. C300 models get a 9-speed automatic transmission in place of the previous 7-speed automatic. C-Class is a premium compact car that was redesigned for 2015. C-Class is more expensive and slightly larger than Mercedes’ entry-level CLA-Class cars. The CLA-Class has standard front-wheel drive, while the C-Class is rear-wheel drive. Base engine for the C-Class is the C300’s 241-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. There is also a C350e plug-in hybrid that pairs the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor for a total of 275 hp. The C43 AMG is powered by a 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. The high-performance C63 has a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that develops 469 hp in the base C63 and 503 hp in C63 S. All engines mate to a 9-speed automatic transmission except C350e and C63 models, which have a 7-speed automatic. C300 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. C350e and C63 models are rear-wheel drive only. The C43 has standard all-wheel drive. Safety features include collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian alert, drowsiness alert, and steering assist that keeps the car centered between lane markings. Available comfort and convenience features include ventilated front seats, self parking, panoramic sunroof, hands-free trunklid, and a fragrance atomizer for the ventilation system. The redesigned C-Class moved a bit upscale in size and prestige. Its strong points include regal cabin appointments and an impressive array of comfort, safety, and technology features. Prices are steep, but the C-Class is a compelling premium-compact car choice.

You may need to force it in a bit, but make sure it is not folded-over or creased when doing so. However, one step that you will need to go through is alignment of the rear window. Once you get the rear window assembly mounted back into the body, you use the two positioning pins to move the glass into the proper position before tightening-down the fastening nuts. To do this, get your tool that you used to mark the gap between front and rear side windows. Move the rear window around until you have the correct gap top-to-bottom between the two windows. At the same time, you should make sure that the edges of the two windows are on the same plane -- ie so you don't have the rear glass edge sticking-up higher than the front window edge. Once you feel the glass is aligned to perfection, tighten-down the two fastening nuts on the interior of the B-pillar. You should now be able to put all the trim bits back together and finish-off another successful project. If you found this helpful, please "Like" and comment. Appreciate any and all feedback! Also don't forget I am open to suggestions for other projects if you have a need, comment / contact me through this blog.

Its A Testament To The Excellence Of Mercedes CLK Cabriolet That Few Rivals Have Attempted To Depose It. Think about how the mainstream prestige German brands correspond and theres a stunning degree of similarity. A Mercedes S Class battles against the BMW 7 Series and the Audi A8. The head to heads continue right down the respective ranges. Think SLK versus Z4 and TT Roadster or possibly C Class Sport Coupe against the 1 Series and the A3. When it comes to premium convertibles, however, Mercedes seems to have an edge. The CLK Cabriolet operates at an altogether more rarefied level than the BMW 3 Series convertible or the Audi A4 Cabriolet. Not that the swollen price tags will do anything to deter those looking to lay down deposits on Mercedes latest CLK Cabriolet, recently improved by a restyled front bumper and radiator. First shown at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, this version finally lets this pretty cabriolet off the leash, giving it access to the superlative C-class chassis that has proved at least the equal of anything BMW have produced. The original CLK Cabriolet campaigned with a chassis that was first developed in 1992 and, quite frankly, it showed.

The more powerful models exposed this flaw and there was always a suspicion that there was a little bit too much engine. This was probably why Mercedes sensibly capped the range at the 4.3-litre V8 level. The latest car features a chassis that is considerably stiffer, not only boosting passive safety but also allowing the engineers more freedom when it comes to engine choices. Freedom, as we know, is a responsibility, and responsibility is there to be abused. So Mercedes have chosen to go large. Very large. With a mighty 481bhp CLK63 AMG Cabriolet at the top of the range and a 388bhp CLK500 campaigning there too, theres little to touch the CLK Cabriolet in the power stakes. Its not all about an overwhelming horsepower advantage though. For mere mortals, priced from around £33,500, Mercedes offer a 184bhp CLK200K, a 231bhp CLK280 and a 272bhp CLK350. The entry-level 200K car is particularly interesting. 8-litre powerplant - but what a 1.8 it is.

It utilises Mercedes much vaunted Twinpulse technology to achieve the dual aims of better performance and lower fuel consumption. Thanks to a specially developed Lanchester balancer shaft, performance is much closer to those of a six-cylinder engine than those of a four. The additional refinement of the CLK280s true six-cylinder unit may swing the balance for those who spend a fair amount of time with the hood down. The hood itself is available in black, blue or grey and is probably the most sophisticated soft top around. No manual intervention is required and the whole process operates in a matter of seconds, the multi-layered hood vanishing beneath a flush cover at the back. Considerable work has gone into reducing the width of the rear hood pillars that has traditionally made reversing a soft top with the hood up a fingers crossed operation. The hood also offers class leading thermal insulation and noise absorption qualities.