Technology

Transmission technology

The C - Class is fi tted as standard with a 6 - speed manual transmission with very short shift throw which makes gear changes a joy. The ratios are specially tuned to the model’s high torque. All 4 - cylinder models are also equipped with a gearshift recommendation for optimal fuel effi ciency, while all C - Class models boast a display of the current fuel consumption as standard. A 5 - speed automatic transmission is available as an option for some of the 4 - cylinder models. The highlight of our transmission range, the 7G - TRONIC automatic transmission, is standard in the C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, C 350, C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, C 63 AMG as well as the 4MATIC models and optionally on the C 300. The seven forward gears permit optimum rev levels at all times and make for almost imperceptible gear changes. 7G - TRONIC can also skip individual gears when downshifting for quicker bursts of speed.

 

The COMAND APS multimedia navigation system

The optional COMAND APS multimedia system guides you directly to your destination, helping you to arrive fresh and composed. It combines audio, telephone and navigation functions. Thanks to its interface, COMAND APS is now more intelligent and user - friendly than ever – despite having considerably extended functionality.

 

The pivoting 7 - inch display with graphic elements and colours is now at the same level as the instrument cluster and is therefore ideally positioned in the driver’s fi eld of vision. COMAND APS can be controlled either via an input array in the centre console or via the controller which falls conveniently to hand in front of the armrest. Moreover, all key functions can now also be called up by means of a voice - recognition function : the destination input section of the navigation system has whole - word recognition capability for all place names and road names ; a stored telephone number can be dialled simply by saying the name associ ated with it and you can even set the system up to read out your text messages. Bluetooth  functionality is also integrated to allow safe hands - free mobile phone operation and the DVD player is compatible not only with video and audio DVDs, but with CDs and MP3 fi les too. Up to 1500 MP3 music tracks can be stored on the hard disc of the navigation system.