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

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