C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Gains 'Avantgarde' Trim; Other Models See Equipment Upgrades

The 'Avantgarde' trim has now been added to the wagon and sedan variants of the C180 BlueEFFICIENCY. Concurrently, the C200 BlueEFFICIENCY is now exclusively offered in 'Avantgarde' trim, with the base grade being discontinued.

The entry-level C180 BlueEFFICIENCY now comes standard with a "Parking Assist Rear View Camera" to aid in parallel and reverse parking maneuvers. Additionally, "VICS3," which monitors real-time traffic conditions to provide optimal route guidance, is also standard. Pricing starts at ¥3.99 million for the sedan and ¥4.19 million for the station wagon.

The C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde further includes the "AMG Styling Package," featuring a specially designed grille, bumpers, side skirts, and rear skirts to enhance its sporty aesthetic. It also receives the "Advanced Light Package," which bundles LED position lights and HID headlights. Inside, power seats with memory function are standard, along with a rear seat that splits and folds. The sedan is priced at ¥4.49 million, and the station wagon at ¥4.69 million.

Building upon the aforementioned features, the C200 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde and C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde come standard with the "AMG Sports Package," which includes a sports steering wheel, paddle shifters, and sports suspension. The C200 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde sedan is priced at ¥4.99 million, with the station wagon at ¥5.19 million. For the C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde, the sedan is ¥5.79 million and the station wagon is ¥5.99 million.

The C350 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde receives additional enhancements, including the "Dynamic Handling Package" which controls shock absorber damping based on driving conditions, and AMG 18-inch alloy wheels. The sedan is priced at ¥6.95 million, and the station wagon at ¥7.15 million.

The coupe models and the C63 AMG models now feature the addition of "VICS3." Pricing for the C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe is ¥4.35 million, and the C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe is ¥5.98 million. The C63 AMG sedan is ¥10.75 million, the station wagon is ¥10.95 million, and the coupe model is ¥10.85 million.

11 Models Qualify for Eco-Car Tax Reduction

Due to improved fuel efficiency, all models equipped with the 1.8-liter engine—the C180 BlueEFFICIENCY, C200 BlueEFFICIENCY, and C250 BlueEFFICIENCY—along with the C350 BlueEFFICIENCY station wagon, have been certified as eco-cars. Consequently, 11 out of the 15 C-Class grades are now eligible for the eco-car tax reduction.