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Mercedes-Benz C Class AMG Estate C43 [421] 4Matic Edition Midnight 5dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1991
Trim	Edition Midnight
Price	£79,640
Engine Power - BHP	421
Acceleration	4.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	30.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	214
Length	4791 mm
Width	1824 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	490 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2018 kg

Driver Convenience

11.9" high resolution multimedia colour display
12.3" digital instrument cluster display
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual)
Attention assist
E-call
Extended MBUX functions
Finger print scanner
Fluorescent jacket for driver
Hard disc navigation
Head up Display
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX Interior assistant
MBUX navigation premium
Outside temperature gauge
Rear axle steering
Remote services
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration
Sports direct steer speed sensitive steering
Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster
Traffic sign assist
Wireless charging system for mobile devices

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

66 litre fuel tank
9G TRONIC 9 speed automatic transmission
AMG Ride Control suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter
Suspension with adaptive damping system

Entertainment

Burmester 3D surround sound system with sound personalisation
DAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Adaptive high beam assist plus
AMG body styling front apron, rear apron and side skirts
AMG fuel cap
AMG Real Performance Sound
Black roof rails
Body coloured bumpers
Digital light LED headlights with projection function
Electric panoramic glass sunroof
Electric windows with one touch opening/closing and obstruction sensors
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Flared wheel arches
LED daytime running lights
LED Indicators
LED tail lights
LED third brake light
Mercedes AMG exterior
Noise acoustic glass
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 split folding rear bench seat
Ambient lighting premium
Ambient lighting with projection of brand logo
AMG floor mats
AMG illuminated door sills
AMG Leather upholstery
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Black roof liner
Double cupholder in centre console
Electrically height/reach adjustable steering column
Folding rear seat backrest
Front and rear head restraints
Gearshift paddles on steering wheel
Load compartment cover with safety net
Mercedes AMG interior
Rear top tether child seat ISOFIX attachment
Single front passenger seat
Stowage glove compartment
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control

Packs

AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package - C Class
AMG exterior carbon pack II - C Class
AMG exterior night pack - C Class
AMG exterior night pack II - C Class
AMG performance high end seat pack - C Class
AMG Styling package - C Class
Boot comfort package - C Class
Easy pack tailgate - C Class
Interior light package - C Class
Keyless go comfort package - C Class
Mirror package - C Class
Parking package with 360 degree camera - C Class
Stowage space pack - C Class
USB package plus - C Class

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
Active bonnet pedestrian safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet
Adaptive brake system with HOLD function and brake drying in the wet
AMG high performance braking system
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child proof door locks
Drivers knee airbag
Drivers pelvis airbag
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front and rear window airbags
Front centre airbag between driver and front passenger seats
Front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Antitheft alarm system, Interior monitoring system and Increased antitheft protection
Central locking with interior switch, automatic locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
Chrome surround in electric key
Dashcam
Urban guard vehicle protection plus

Trim

Carbon fibre trim with centre console in high gloss black
Dashboard, instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man made leather in nappa look

Wheels

20" AMG 10 twin spoke light alloy wheels in matt black with high sheen finish
TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.08
HC	0.009
NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	215
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	214

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1991
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	32.8
WLTP - MPG - High	35.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	19.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	19.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	19.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	29.1

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	43E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	80
NCAP Safety Assist %	82
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.4
Engine Power - BHP	421
Engine Power - RPM	6750
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	5000
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	265/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG 10 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1466 mm
Length	4791 mm
Wheelbase	2865 mm
Width	1824 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2033 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2400 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1510 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	490 l
Max. Loading Weight	382 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2018 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.98 m

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