- The Mercedes C-class has a cult-like following amongst Nigerian youths.
- Across all models, Nigerian youths are always going after the C-Class, and Mercedes has graciously returned it or the 2024 model year.
- The 2024 C-Class comes equipped with lots of safety and performance features across all its trims.
In this article, we will be reviewing the features, details and price of the 2024 Mercedes C-Class in Nigeria.
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Overview of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-class offers a similar experience to the S-Class in sme of its compact and affordable package. It comes with a deluxe interior that’s filled with showstoppers, from its premium display screens to the high-end materials used for its seats and door panels.
The 2024 C300 is also a bit of a sports sedan, with good handling and a smooth, powerful turbo four that produces 255 horsepower. However, the ride quality of the C-class and its steering feel are not perfect compared to the BMW 3-series and the Audi A4.
What’s the Engine Capacity of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
All models of the 2024 C-Class are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 255-horsepower. The turbo four is enhanced by a 48-volt hybrid system that can temporarily provide up to 20 extra horsepower. All-wheel drive is an option, with rear-wheel drive as the standard, and uses a nine-speed automati.
What’s the Fuel Economy of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The 2024 C-class is estimated to deliver up to 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. With the all-wheel drive, it drops those figures by 2 mpg each, to 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
What’s the Interior of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Like?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-class comes with a high-tech cabin that mirrors that of the larger S-class. All models of the 2024 C-Class come with a digital gauge display, touch-sensitive controls, and a host of other features. The 2024 C-Class Mercedes also offers a generous list of standard luxury features such as heated front seats with memory settings, a sunroof, open-pore wood trim, and aluminum accents.
The 2024 Mercedes C-Class uses a 11.9-inch vertically oriented infotainment display air vents on the upper dashboard. The touchscreen is tilted slightly toward the driver for easier use while driving and runs the most up-to-date version of Mercedes’s MBUX infotainment system that’s complete with the voice-activated digital assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and online access via a Wi-Fi hotspot. All the models of the 2024 C-Class also comes with a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a fingerprint sensor to authenticate the driver’s unique profile for memory settings. A head-up display, an ambient lighting system, and a Burmester surround-sound stereo system are all optional extras.
What are Some of the Safety Features of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes equipped with hosts of safety features. However, you’ll only find a handful of it as standard, and they include:
- Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature
Specifications – 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic
Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ENGINE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 122 in3, 1991 cm3
Power: 255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
9-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 13.5-in vented, cross-drilled disc/13.0-in vented disc
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
F: 225/40R-19 93Y MO
R: 255/35R-19 96Y MO
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.8 in
Length: 187.0 in
Width: 71.7 in
Height: 56.6 in
Passenger Volume: 94 ft3
Trunk Volume: 13 ft3
Curb Weight: 4044 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.3 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.0 sec @ 98 mph
100 mph: 14.7 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.4 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.3 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.2 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 129 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 154 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 314 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.91 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 25 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 35 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 600 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 27/23/33 mpg
How Much is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Nigeria?
If you are looking for an affordable Mercedes-Benz latest model, then the 2024 C-Class is that vehicle that has a starting price of $48,100 to $50,000. However, the vehicle is expected to start selling in Nigeria from N58 million and above due to import duties on cars.
