Motoring

All-new Mercedes Benz A, B, C, E class at glance

Over the  weekend, another two outstanding Mercedees Benz models, the A-Class and the E-Class debuted in an open-door showcasing at Weststar Associates Ltd premises at Lekki, Lagos alongside the remarkable B-Class and C-Class. Visitors were afforded the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the products on display as a test-drive experience was the highlight of the day.

A- Class

The new A-Class with a completely new design setting a novel standard in the auto-industry. However, the design is not the only thing that is new. Its new chassis ensures driving stability and ride comfort at all times. It also comes with a 3-spoke multifunctional steering wheel with 12 function buttons; automatic headlamp activation and saloon seats with ARTICO man-made leather upholstery. Customers will admire its ability to run with agility due to its quiet but powerful turbo charged 1.8 4-cylinder petrol engine; plus the full range of entertainment systems which include the Audio 5 USB.

The all-new A- Class is a solid car with amazing fuel efficiency. It comes with automatic transmission and well loaded with features.

B- Class

With rear seats and luggage compartment created to meet a variety of requirements, the new B-Class generously spacious and suitable for the whole family. The integral aerial; luggage cover and Audio 20 CD certainly make it an attractive package. Drivers and passengers would definitely be impressed with its efficiency and shift comfort.

It is also endowed with electric parking brake; Headlamp Assist with automatic activated headlamps, and the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST which monitors the car at a speed of 30 to 250km per hour. The B 180 comes standard with the Run Flat Tyre technology and the Tyre Fit which allow the driver to continue driving to his destination without changing the tyres, in the event of a puncture. It is very spacious and comes with different equipment packages and additional optional extra offer you unrival scope for expressing your own distinctive character.

C- Class

Powerful and posh, the new C-Class(C 200) is ecologically responsible due to its ECO start/stop function. Blue Efficiency measures are in place which means improved transmission; effective energy management and tyres with optimized rolling resistance.

It also adapts to the road, creating a level of driving enjoyment at all times- thanks to the AGILITY CONTROL suspension. The THERMATIC automatic climate control system, in addition, controls the temperature and humidity within the car.

The interior chrome detailing and fine piano lacquer-look trim, as well as exterior chromed radiator grille with 7-spoke alloy wheels gives it a striking allure. The 7G-Tonic plus fitted to the C-Class ensures quiet cabin and low fuel consumption.

E- Class

Then here are the all new stylish and elegant E-Class- (E 200; E 300 & E 350). E- Class once again sets the benchmark in its segment as far as design, safety, comfort & environment are concerned. It boasts of palpable ergonomics and pronounced aesthetics giving it a completely new look and design.

There are the new headlamps; bumper and bonnet with expressive flowing lines;  LED headlamps; 9 air-bags; the safety fashioned ATTENTION ASSIST and COLLISION ASSIST which include Adaptive Brake assist; the enhanced steering comfort brought on by the Electromechanical Direct-Steer system; the ECO display for monitoring driving- style efficiency; and the newly developed 4-cyclinder petrol engine ( available in the E200).