Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the C350e AMG Line to the fifth-generation (W206) C-Class vary. The brand new plug-in hybrid variant is regionally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang and is presently listed with an estimated value of RM355,000 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

It joins the prevailing C200 Avantgarde that goes for RM292,888 and replaces the C300 AMG Line that was beforehand priced at RM333,888. The latter was confirmed by MBM throughout a press convention following the reveal, and a fast test of the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia web site revealed the C300 spec sheet has certainly been eliminated.

The C350e contains a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) at 6,100 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm. That is augmented by an electrical motor rated at 129 PS (127 hp or 95 kW) and 440 Nm, which is built-in into the nine-speed 9G-Tronic automated transmission driving the rear wheels.

This setup yields a complete system output of 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 550 Nm, which is nice for prime pace of 245 km/h (0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds), or 140 km/h if operating purely on electrical energy. On that point out, the C350e has a lithium-ion battery with an power capability of 25.4 kWh that allows an all-electric vary of as much as 117 km following the WLTP normal – the battery is roofed by a six-year/100,000-km guarantee on prime of the same old four-year producer guarantee.

For context, the fourth-generation (W205) C300e facelift, which was previewed in Malaysia manner again in June 2019, had a 13.5-kWh battery for as much as 50 km of electric-only vary. That mannequin was by no means launched right here – we did get the pre-facelift mannequin although – so the return of a PHEV variant for the C-Class means the G20 BMW 330e now has a direct rival.

When it comes to charging, the C350e helps AC charging at a max capability of 11 kW, with a full cost taking two hours when plugged right into a charger able to that output energy. Not like in Thailand, the Malaysian-spec C350e doesn’t include DC quick charging at 50 kW, which is able to getting the battery from a 0-80% state of cost inside 20 minutes.

Normal gear for the C350e contains the AMG Line package deal, which is represented by a grille insert that includes a star mesh sample, sporty entrance and rear bumpers, extra distinguished exhaust finishers in addition to a rear diffuser-like ingredient. That is accompanied by the Evening Package deal that provides black trim on the outside. The C350e is the one W206 C-Class variant that comes with self-levelling air suspension on the rear axle to compensate for the battery’s weight, whereas the entrance stays on metal springs.

Different gadgets are Digital Mild LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Help Plus, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, Thermatic dual-zone local weather management (with rear vents), a Nappa leather-based sports activities steering wheel, Artico man-made leather-based upholstery, metal-weave trim, powered entrance seats with reminiscence perform, ambient lighting, handbook sunblinds for the left and proper rear doorways, a wi-fi charging pad, Guard 360, Keyless-Go, AMG flooring mats and Fingers-Free Entry.

Infotainment is the Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise, which is linked to an 11.9-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster show. The system helps wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and comes with a LTE communications module for Mercedes me join companies, a fingerprint scanner and augmented actuality for navigation.

As for security and driver help methods, the C350e is supplied with, Pre-Protected, pre-installation for Distronic, Energetic Blind Spot Help, Energetic Brake Help in addition to the Parking package deal with a reverse digicam, Energetic Parking Help with Parktronic and a 360-degree digicam.

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