Mercedes Benz C-Class W204

The atmosphere and natural beauty of Bali makes the spirit to do a test drive Mercedes Benz C-Class W204 urgency.

On the front page of The Intercontinental Resort, Jimbaran, 10 units of Mercedes Benz C200 Compressor in neat rows. The automotive journalists from Jakarta to the car immediately in the order that has been determined. Routes to be taken that afternoon are from The Intercontinental Resort, Jimbaran, towards Maya Ubud Resort, Ubud, which is estimated to take 1 hour 15 minutes.

W204 C-Class has the dimensions, the length of 4.581 meters, 2.020 meters wide and 1.447 meters high. Compared to its predecessor (the C-Class W203), W204 C-Class is longer 5.5 centimeters (cm), 4.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller. Distance of front and rear axles (wheelbase) was also increased 4 cm. Nevertheless, thanks to a slick design, in a cursory view of the new C-Class looks slim compared to the C-Class predecessor.

Can not wait, then immediately turned on the engine. Once the pace car (which led the forefront of vehicle travel) slides, in order to-10 Mercedes Benz left the Intercontinental Resort, Jimbaran.

As if do not want to waste time, pace car driven fast direct. Jump feels that the performance of K C200 W204 is far better than its predecessor. K W204 C200 feels more powerful and more responsive. Looking at existing data indeed W204 C200 K has added strength to the maximum of 163 PK 184 PK at 5500 rpm. Maximum torque was increased from 240 Nm to 250 Nm at 2800-5000 rpm.

The most fun is when the W204 C200 K spurred on the narrow road. The car feels very nimble (agile) thanks to the agility control on steering and suspension, which is equipped with selective damping system. And, the extended wheelbase also makes a more stable W204 C200 K. Without difficulty convoy W204 C200 K all of which were black devouring a winding narrow road.

By setting the proper kickdown, engine power and torque is channeled to the rear wheels seamlessly. If you'd like driving a sport, lives activate tiptronic (touchshift) by sliding the gear shaft to the left. Thus, motorists will be able to raise or lower the gear manually.

Dated February 2, 2008 that coincided with the commemoration of Kuningan in Bali so that some streets became very narrow because of the many motorcycles parked at the curb near the temple. As a result, a trip to Maya Ubud Resort is longer than previously thought.

On the way back to The Intercontinental Resort, Jimbaran, accompaniment to the processional route through the highway. Thus, the speed the car can be driven even higher. No one if the C-Class W204 mentioned as a car that not only convenient for passengers, but also fun for the rider (driver's car).

Mercedes-Benz Indonesia believes that the C-Class W204 can be relied upon to compete with the BMW Serie 3, Audi A4, and Lexus IS. In the year 2007, the C-Class scored proud achievement. C-Class premium compact car segment dominated by sales of 865 units, or 57 percent market share. Among the C-Class 865 units were sold, 66 units including the W204 which began to be marketed starting in July 2007.

Entering new territory

At night, the journalists gathered with the celebrities at KU DE TA, Seminyak, who all asked to use all-white clothing, to attend the secret (C-Cret Party), which was held in the open air on the beach. Apparently, the party displayed W204 C200 K Avantgarde with white pearls. "By launching the C-Class Avantgarde white pearl, Mercedes has entered new territory," said Mercedes-Benz Indonesia President Director Rudi Borgenheimer. In Indonesia, in recent years, most of the C-Class is marketed with silver or black color.

White color is the color of the year 2008 is expected to lift sales of the C-Class W204 among the young, who became a prime target. With more sporty new design and improved engine performance and agility, it's C-Class will be difficult to surpass. Along with the C200 K Classic, also marketed variant C200 and C230 K Avantgarde V6 Elegance, Avantgarde, and AMG. All are imported as completely knocked-down (CKD) and assembled in the country. C200 K Classic sold for Rp 489 million and Avangarde USD 564 million, while the C230 Elegance priced at Rp 609 million and Avantgarde / AMG USD 669 million.