2017 Beijing Mercedes-Benz C200L, will no longer use 7AT, will be equipped with 9AT new Mercedes-Benz C-class

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Is the car's gear as much as possible? Of course, the answer is no, really, I have always been disgusted to count multiple gears as a selling point! In fact, the 7th gear has been done smoothly and economically, there is no need to nitpick! Instead of increasing the gear frequently, it is better to study how to make the shift logic smarter. However, in recent years, Mercedes-Benz has gradually lowered the 9G-Tronic to various models. I am sure that Mercedes-Benz is also confident in this transmission. This time, I am fortunate to experience the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 9AT. Let us take a look at this. How is the performance of 9AT?

Appearance: consistent with the old models

This test drive is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C200L 4MATIC sports version, continuing the old power, but the transmission has become 9AT, the details have a small upgrade!

Since it is Mercedes-Benz, I want to spit on the waistline. The waistline of the C 200L 4MATIC is similar to a bridge arch. Personally, it feels that the design is not beautiful, because it gives people the illusion that the head and tail are very heavy.

The new Mercedes-Benz C 200L 4MATIC has a length/width/height of 4783/1810/1442mm and a wheelbase of 2920mm. Although it is an extended version, the rear seat cushion has also increased by 30mm, but compared to the two competitors BMW and Audi. Still slightly shorter than 10mm, it is not difficult to imagine that the C200 of the standard axis version can be a bit miserable!

Indeed, it is a bit too similar to the E and S grades, but the tail shape of the C200L 4MATIC is still very eye-catching. The double exhaust of the two-piece exhaust and the right chrome-enclosed make the tail have a heavy feeling.

In the lighting section, the new C200L 4MATIC uses a full LED light source, which is aesthetically pleasing and adds recognition. Want to talk about the headlights, I know that Mercedes-Benz headlights are not cheap, do not know if the irregular shape of the lens raises the price?

Interior: still very "Mercedes"

Mercedes-Benz's materials and workmanship are almost impeccable. The new C200L 4MATIC is also slightly better than its competitors, full of technology. The only downside is that the central control panel is too small, only 6.5 inches.

The C200L 4MATIC uses a three-spoke leather steering wheel with a multi-function button. The grip feels slightly harder, the steering feel is heavier, and it has a strong electronic sense and a certain amount of movement. The returning force during driving is just right, but the road feel Not clear. All in all, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is not a driver's car but an occupant's car.

The C200L 4MATIC's instrument layout is quite simple, still using mechanical pointer design, the central color display computer display, the information feedback is very clear, the driving computer is not difficult to get started, the reaction is also very fast.

The central control display has a floating design, but the screen with only 6.5 inches is really a bit unreasonable. Talk about this system, first of all, there are some difficulties. After all, most people still like touch; secondly, this set of central control system is slightly slower, the resolution is not high, and there are too many function keys in the control area at the front of the armrest box. It is not conducive to blind operation when driving; the accuracy of Bluetooth connection when the phone is connected is often poor, and often there is no recognition.

I would like to mention that the seat of this model is heated very fast, and it feels hot when it is just opened. This is a very intimate configuration for people living in the northern winter.

The C200L 4MATIC has an automatic headlight function and supports headlight follow-up steering. When cornering at night, it can effectively reduce the blind spot of the curve and improve driving safety.

The quartz clock in the lower part of the center console is a rare configuration in the same level. It should be praised for the design. But I feel that Mercedes-Benz does not have a heart for this small configuration, and there is a gap between work and Magotan.

The C200L 4MATIC four doors are equipped with a welcome pedal, which automatically adjusts the brightness when the door is opened. The rear seats do not support the fall, but support for angle adjustment is a benefit for the rear passengers.

Motivation: Just enough to use

The powertrain is slightly lower than the Audi A4L (140kW, 320Nm), and the addition of the four-wheel drive system adds a lot of burden to the engine.

The dynamic part, the first thing I want to say is that the C200L 4MATIC is a dedicated home scooter. When driving in suburban conditions, the performance of this 9AT transmission is still very good. As long as it is not in Sport+ mode, it will basically have a positive upshift to improve fuel economy as much as possible. When the throttle is deep, the gearbox will immediately For you to drop a block, it is followed by a linear acceleration, the whole process is nothing to drag, very flat and smooth.

In Sport+ mode, the transmission will delay shifting to get more power. This is not a secret technology. Basically, brands with motion blocks are such adjustments. However, the 184 horsepower plus full-time four-wheel drive system does not bring too much acceleration and stimulation. After testing, the direct floor oil speed will rise immediately under the 60km/h cruise state, and the transmission response is quite quick. I feel a little sense of acceleration; however, don't be too happy, the movement of the transmission is not over yet, because it has to continue to downshift, and then you can experience the full acceleration of this C200L 4MATIC, the whole process is more than 1 second. Such performance should not appear on Mercedes-Benz. Although this 9AT gear is enough, it can't be in one step, which also pulls the hind legs of the acceleration process, which is far from the 8F of ZF. This is why it is not the case that the gear is not the better.

When you come to the urban congested roads, this 9AT is even less calm. When you start at 1st gear, you can feel the intervention of the turbine if you feel it carefully. Even in the comfort mode, you can feel it when you switch from 1 to 2 gears. Some setbacks, and the tachometer will have significant jitter after being promoted to 2nd gear. After driving for a while, parking will start using 2nd gear, but as a driver, there is no feeling.

Space: not superior to competitors

The 175cm height is sitting in the front row. After adjusting the seat, the horizontal space is excellent. The remaining head space is 3 fingers, and the overall performance is slightly insufficient.

In the back row, the same experiencer adjusted the sitting position, the leg space performance is excellent, but the head space is only 2 fingers left, it seems that the panorama skylight has made a lot of compromises.

The rear central floor bulge is very high, has exceeded the height of the mobile phone, the passenger sitting in the middle has almost no leg space, but there is no way, this is a compromise for the four-wheel drive shaft.

In terms of storage space, the C200L 4MATIC has a place to stay, but the space is not large, but it is enough for daily use. One thing that I want to spit is that the glove box has a very small opening range and a drop-proof enclosure design, which makes the glove box's availability much lower.

Security: Rich configuration

In addition to the traditional 6 airbags and front and rear parking radars, the top central control area also features the SOS one-button help function, which works in conjunction with the positioning interactive service. When a danger occurs, rescuers will find your location in the first place.

to sum up:

The 2017 C-class price is the same as that of the old model. It only replaces the 9AT transmission, which is more excellent in fuel economy and gives consumers enough choice. For the prospective car owners, what I want to say is that if you don't have any special needs, it is recommended to choose a two-wheel drive model. Compared with its competitors Audi A4L and BMW 3 Series, the C-Class does not have much advantage. There is neither Audi's beautiful matrix headlights nor BMW's proud control, and the C-class has a comfortable ride. A sense of science and technology. The 9AT transmission has been added to this redesigned model. Whether it can force the competitors remains to be tested. In the face of three-point world, Mercedes-Benz C-class has a long way to go.