Mercedes Benz Recalls 137000 M-Class SUVs In The US

Mercedes Benz Recalls 137000 M-Class SUVs In The US

Over 136,000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sport Utility Vehicles are being recalled in the US, over problems related to speed control. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), several consumers complained to the agency that prompted the recall. These complaints were related to cruise control. The automaker had informed the NHTSA that they had found the problem and it lies with the brake-lamp switch. Mercedes' version of 'harder braking' is the braking force used to decelerate the vehicle when approaching traffic lights. However, Mercedes has not purportedly indicated the speed of the 'approaching traffic lights' vehicle. Under federal regulations, once an automaker becomes aware of a safety problem in his vehicles, he jolly well should announce a recall within five business days, though Mercedes preferred calling it a voluntary recall. According to Mercedes-Benz, there have not been reports of accident or injuries arising from this issue. The safety recall repairs will begin in September 2011. Mercedes will do the necessary repairs on the affected vehicles, free of cost to the consumer.

The model's original sale date determines whether it is eligible for the CPO program. The Mercedes-Benz CPO program is one of the best in the industry, according to our analysis. Only Lexus and Infiniti fair better. How Safe Is the C-Class? 鈥檚 highest safety honor. The C-Class received the highest rating of Good in five IIHS crash evaluations. However, its headlights received the lowest safety rating of Poor. The C-Class also earned five out of five stars for overall safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Mercedes offers the C-Class with forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and a driver drowsiness monitor, which few rivals offer as standard features. Other available driver assistance features include front and rear parking sensors, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, active lane keep assist, a head-up display, and parallel parking assist. Which Is Better: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class or 2016 BMW 3 Series?

If sporty handling is a priority, the BMW 3 Series is a better fit. Its handling is more dynamic than the C-Class鈥? but the trade-off is a less comfortable ride. The 3 Series can also comfortably accommodate back-seat passengers; in fact, it has one of the largest back seats in the segment. Like the Mercedes C-Class, BMW offers the 3 Series with a range of potent engines, as well as fuel-friendly diesel and hybrid powertrains. Both vehicles are good, but the 3 Series gets the nod for its additional rear-seat space. Which Is Better: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class or 2016 Audi A4? The Audi A4 offers the best of both worlds when it comes to driving dynamics. Its ride is smooth and comfortable, and it maintains composure around quick corners. The A4鈥檚 base V6 engine produces rapid acceleration, and the performance-oriented Audi S4鈥檚 larger V8 engine puts down potent power and speed. Although the A4鈥檚 interior doesn鈥檛 match the refinement of the C-Class鈥? the A4 is the better all-around luxury sedan.

How Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Drive? The Mercedes C-Class' driving dynamics favor ride comfort over agility, but the car does round corners with composure. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all models have a seven-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive (4Matic) is available. The 2016 Mercedes C300 is powered by a 241-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that provides ample power and lively acceleration in most driving situations. For effortless passing and merging on the highway, go for the C450 AMG and its 362-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6. Two twin-turbocharged V8 engines produce remarkable power for Mercedes-AMG models: the AMG C63鈥檚 V8 delivers 469 horsepower, while the top-of-the-line AMG C63 S鈥檚 engine generates a whopping 503 horsepower. For improved fuel economy, the C300d uses a twin-turbo diesel engine. The C350e is a plug-in hybrid that has a turbo-four coupled with an electric motor. Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Get Good Gas Mileage? Fuel economy numbers with the base engine are excellent; the C300 can earn up to 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.

These numbers are possible thanks to a standard stop-start system, which helps conserve fuel by shutting off the engine when the car is sitting at a stop light or stop sign. However, these numbers decline with the stronger available engines. The AMG 63 and AMG 63 S both earn 18/24 mpg city/highway. The hybrid 350e can travel 10 miles on electricity alone. The gas engine earns an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined city/highway. How Many People Does the 2016 C-Class Seat? The Mercedes-Benz C-Class seats five on leatherette (MB-TEX) upholstery. Some models come with genuine leather, heated front seats, and natural grain black ash wood trim. While luxurious interiors are common within the class, few match up to the C-Class鈥?elegance and rich materials. Up front, the seats are comfortable and supportive. However, the same can鈥檛 be said of the back seats, which have limited head- and legroom. How Many Car Seats Fit in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? The C-Class' rear outboard seats have two complete sets of LATCH child-seat connectors, and the middle seat has an upper tether anchor.