Chassis and suspension: Agile handling and high comfort
The AGILITY CONTROL suspension, which is standard equipment in both the C-Class Saloon and Estate, harmonises perfectly with the dynamic design. It is based on an amplitude-dependent damping system: when driving normally with low shock absorber stimulus, the damping forces are automatically reduced for a noticeable improvement in ride comfort - but without any compromise in handling safety. When shock absorber stimuli are of greater magnitude, for example when cornering at speed or taking evasive action, the maximum damping forces are set and the car is stabilised effectively.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class's AGILITY CONTROL suspension is complemented by a rack-and-pinion steering system. Positioning the steering gear 80 millimetres in front of the wheel centre makes for predictable self-steering characteristics with a slight tendency to understeer. Speed-sensitive steering with variable steering-wheel support and a variable steering ratio is available as an optional extra.
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Interior
The inside got an immediate thumbs-up from me. Our test car came with black
ash wood trim, which looks a million times better than any brown wood trim. The
car featured in the pictures to the righ ...
Precise wheel location: the front axle with McPherson struts
At the front axle a three-link construction with McPherson struts is used.
The lower link level consists of two separate elements which act as torque and
cross struts and which are both forged fro ...
Controlling the rear-compartment
climate control automatically using the
rear control panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Set the desired temperature.
To activate: press rocker switch 15 up or
down and select AUTO.
To deactivate: press rocker switch 15 up
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