Picture update: Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde

In 2011, the Mercedes Benz C-class (introduction: 2007) has received a Facelift, called "Mopf" (Modellpflege) in German. Beside minor changes in the tail- and headlight units and the front spoiler, the major improvement is the interior section. Another change was that the standard trim, which has been known under the "Classic" name, has lost its name and usually is referred to as "standard" or "basis". Apart from the basis trim, the Elegance and Avantgarde package are still available for the C-class.

In the pictures below, you can find a  Mercedes Benz C180 in the Avantgarde trim:

Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY: €33.052,25

Engine specifications:

Engine: M 274 DE 18 AL red (4-cylinder / petrol / turbocharged / 1595 cm³)

Performance: 156hp (115kW)

0 - 100km/h: 8,5 seconds

Topspeed: 225km/h

CO2-Emission: 136–149 g/km

Transmission: 6-speed "Agility Control" manual gearbox

Avantgarde Package: €2.201,50

Avantgarde Exterior

• Three-louvre radiator grille with central star
• Chrome accents
• Agility Control sports suspension
• B-pillar high-gloss black
• Exterior lighting in the rear-view mirror
• 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels

Avantgarde Interior

• Lighting package
• Trim brushed aluminium
• Attention Assist
• Avantgarde-badgje below the automatic airconditionin
• Multifunction 3-spoke steering wheel with a 11,4cm multi-function display in the instrument panel
• Instrument panel with 3 analog instruments with chrome rings and a silver clock face

Standard black non-metallic paint: €0

Trim brushed aluminium: €0

Cloth/Artico artificial leather upholstery: €0

• 2-Zone automatic airconditioning "Thermatic": €0
• Front seats heated: €380,80
• Through loading rear seats: €309,40 
• Telephone pre-wiring with hands-free facility: €523,60
• Comfort Telephone: €416,50
• Becker® MAP PILOT: €892,50
• Parktronic: €833,00
• LED daytime running lights: €351,05
• Audio 20 and 6-disc CD changer: €357,00
• Media Interface including Consumer-Cable Kit (iPod-, USB- and Aux-cable): €261,80 

Total price: €39.279,85

Prices are for the German market, January 2013

Some pro's and con's on the Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde:

Pro:

• Petrol engine runs smooth
• The Avantgarde Package is an excellent upgrade of both the exterior and interior
• The Mopf (or Facelift) was a major quality upgrade for the interior, which gives it a more refined and luxury feeling

Con:

• Parktronic only sounds when the object is near, otherwise only a visual warning is given
• The engine consumes too much fuel even when driving at moderate speeds
• Becker® MAP PILOT does its navigating job satisfactory, but its interface seems outdated and not the most user friendly

For more about the Mercedes Benz C-class W204 Facelift look here:

Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde Calcite white:

• For videos of this particular Mercedes Benz C-class: Video update Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Avantgarde
• For more pictures of this Mercedes Benz C-class: Picture update Mercedes Benz C180 Blue Efficiency Avantgarde
• For a full car review of this particular Mercedes Benz C-class: Car review Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Avantgarde

Mercedes Benz C200 CDI Basic Black uni:

• For pictures of this Mercedes Benz C-class: Picture update Mercedes Benz C200 CDI Blue Basic

Mercedes Benz C180 Basic Black uni:

• For pictures of this Mercedes Benz C-class: Picture update Mercedes Benz C180 Blue Basic

Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Basic Palladium Silver Metallic:

• For pictures of this Mercedes Benz C-class: Picture update Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Basic
• For videos of this particular Mercedes Benz C-class: Video update Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Basic

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Video update: BMW 520d Touring

A few weeks ago pictures of a Sapphire Black metallic BMW 520d Touring with a Venetian Beige Dakota leather have been posted, also including a list of all the options that the car is equipped with. Apart from the pictures, also a video of this particular 520d has been made. 

This video features a walkaround of the car, showing both the exterior and interior. It also shows how several options work in reality, like the comfort access, soft-close doors, Lane-change warning system, Active safe distance control, Head-up display, and Active Cruise Control. 

Normally the video update would also include a video about the fuel consumption, acceleration, and top speed of the car. As the BMW 520d Touring has been featured before, look here for similar videos.

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The co-drivers view: Berlin

Berlin is not only the capital of Germay, located in the eastern part of the country, and also is the capital of the county. With 892km2 it has the largest surface area all cities in central Europa, while the 3,5 million inhabitants make it the second largest city in the European Union.

In 1936 Berlin was host to the Olympic Games, therefore a new stadium was built in the western part of the city. At this place the first video starts, after heading for the stadium we turn around into the area of "Westend". After turning onto the "Reichsstraße", the are driving out of the "Westend" district. The "Theodor-Heuss-Platz" is the first major road crossing, in the form of a large roundabout with traffic lights. From the "Theodor-Heuss-Platz" one can reach many points of the city directly, but we choose to drive onto the Kaiserdamm towards the city center and Tiergarten district.

Continuing onto the Kaiserdamm in the second video, we drive along the Siegessäule and towards. Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate). After having reached the Brandenburg Gate, we turn left towards the Reichstag. The stones in the road surface indicate the place where the Berlin Wall used to run, right in front of the Brandenburg Gate and on the road we are driving on.

Car used: Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift (MY2012)

Part one: Olympic Stadium, Theodor-Heuss-Platz, Kaiserdamm

Part two: Kaiserdamm, Siegessäule, Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag

More episodes of "the co-drivers view":

• The co-drivers view: Berlin (2010)
• The co-drivers view: Utrecht (2010)
• The co-drivers view: Police escort in the Hague (2010)
• The co-drivers view: Trip to Italy (2010)
• The co-drivers view: Nijmegen (2010)
• The co-drivers view: Münsterland (2010)
• The co-drivers view: Heidelberg (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Sunday on the Autobahn (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Central Germany (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Deventer (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Amsterdam ringroad A1 / A9 / A2 (2011) 
• The co-drivers view: Hamburg Elbtunnel (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Dutch army on the move (2011)
• The co-drivers view: the Hague (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Ringroad Eindhoven (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Oldenburg (2011)
• The co-drivers view: Arnhem (2011)
• The co-drivers view: A12 Utrecht (2012)
• The co-drivers view: Rotterdam (2012)
• The co-drivers view: Autobahn A2 (2012)
• The co-drivers view: the Dutch countryside (2012)
• The co-drivers view: Veluwe (2012)
• The co-drivers view: Hamburg (2012)
• The co-drivers view: Osnabrück / Autobahn A30 (2012)
• The co-drivers view: Soesterberg (2012)

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