OverviewAppointments and technical highlights of the new C-Class Estate*Body: A model of strength, safety and lightweight designChassis: A blend of agility and comfortDesign: Cast from a single mouldEngines and transmissions: Extra power coupled with far lower fuel consumptionInterior: Taking spaciousness and load capacity into a new dimensionModel range: As multifaceted as daily lifeSafety: Innovations borrowed from the luxury classTechnical dataThe new C-Class Estate: Unrivalled spaciousness, plus exemplary safety, optimum comfort and tangible agility

Appointments and technical highlights of the new C-Class Estate*

Sep 11, 2007
Cornering lights: This function of the bi-xenon headlamps and Intelligent Light System provides heightened safety at junctions and when driving slowly in tight bends.
Optional in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps or the Intelligent Light System
ADAPTIVE BRAKE: This newly developed braking system includes assistance functions for even more safety and comfort.
Standard
Adaptive brake lights: Flashing brake lights warn vehicles behind in an emergency braking situation.
Standard
Adaptive front airbags: The front airbags deploy in two stages, depending on accident severity.
Standard
AGILITY CONTROL package: A selective damping system adapts the shock absorber responses to the driving situation. The AGILITY CONTROL package also includes more direct steering and a short-throw gearshift.
Standard
Active Light System: The Intelligent Light System's bi-xenon headlamps follow the driver's steering movements.
Optional in conjunction with Intelligent Light System
4MATIC all-wheel drive: The permanent all-wheel-drive system enhances active safety and traction in adverse road conditions.
Optional for the C 320 CDI
Motorway mode: From 90 km/h the entire width of the carriageway is illuminated, improving the driver’s range of vision by around 50 metres.
Optional in conjunction with Intelligent Light System
Bi-xenon headlamps: Gas-discharge lamps for low and high beam improve safety at night.
Optional
 
Bluetooth interface: The mobile phone is wirelessly linked to the hands-free system.
Standard in conjunction with Audio 20, Audio 50 APS or COMAND APS
COMAND APS: The navigation system's data is stored on a hard disc for even faster route calculation and improved graphical depiction of the route on the display. A music server for up to 1000 tracks is also integrated.
Optional
EASY-PACK load-securing kit: Four freely adjustable load-securing rings, a telescopic bar and a retractable belt can be attached to two aluminium rails in the load compartment floor.
Optional
EASY-PACK tailgate: An electromechanical drive opens and closes the tailgate automatically.
Optional
Enhanced foglamps: This function of the Intelligent Light System pivots the offside headlamp outwards to illuminate the road verge more effectively.
Optional, standard in conjunction with Intelligent Light System
ESP®: This safety system is able to reduce the risk of skidding in bends, and warns of pressure loss in the tyres.
Standard
Dynamic handling package: Shock absorber and transmission settings can be modified at the touch of a button – either for extra comfort or sporty agility. The steering is more direct, and in Sport mode the accelerator characteristics are adapted. If an automatic transmission is specified, the shift characteristics are modified too.
Optional
Headlamp Assist: A sensor on the windscreen automatically switches the headlamps on when darkness falls.
Standard
Trailer stabilisation: This supplementary ESP® function detects when the trailer is weaving dangerously and stabilises the car/trailer combination by means of brake pulses at the Estate's front wheels.
Standard
 
Belt force limiters: This technology reduces the force exerted by the belt strap on the seat occupant during a crash.
Standard for the front and outer rear seats
Belt tensioners: Any slack in the seat belt strap is instantly taken up during a crash to reduce the forward movement of the occupants caused by the impact.
Standard for the front and outer rear seats
Integrated child seats: the child seats fold out of the rear bench seat at the push of a button. Wraparound head restraints may also be attached.
Optional
Intelligent Light System: This innovative headlamp technology provides five lighting functions which are activated depending on the driving and weather conditions (also see Cornering lights, Country mode, Motorway mode, Active Light System and Enhanced foglamps).
Optional
KEYLESS-GO: The doors and boot lid can be opened without a key. The engine is started at the touch of a button.
Optional
Child seat recognition: A transponder system automatically recognises whether a rear-facing child seat is installed, and deactivates the front passenger airbag if this is the case.
Optional
Kneebag: In the event of a crash, an additional airbag reduces the forward movement of the driver caused by the impact.
Standard**
THERMATIC automatic climate control: This improved system controls two temperature zones and offers numerous adjustments for individual passenger comfort.
Standard
THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control: This system provides three-zone climate control, and includes further functions such as diffused, draught-free ventilation, an air quality sensor and residual engine heat utilisation.
Optional
 
Luxury multifunction steering wheel: The radio, telephone, navigation system, display and other devices can be operated from the steering wheel.
Standard on the ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE lines
Country mode: This function of the Intelligent Light System replaces the previous low-beam headlamps and provides broader and brighter illumination of the opposite road verge.
Optional in conjunction with Intelligent Light System
LINGUATRONIC: The voice control system operates the radio, CD/DVD player, CD/DVD changer, navigation system and telephone – now by whole-word commands, including navigation destinations or telephone directory entries.
Optional; standard in conjunction with Audio 50 APS including six-disc DVD changer and with COMAND APS
Memory function: Three memory settings are stored for both the driver's and the front passenger seat. The settings for the steering wheel and exterior mirrors are also stored.
Optional in conjunction with electrically adjustable front seats
Multicontour seats: Inflatable air chambers enable the seat contours to be adjusted individually to provide ergonomic support.
Optional
NECK-PRO head restraints: Crash-responsive head restraints support the heads of the driver and front passenger at an early stage during a rear-end collision, reducing the risk of a whiplash injury.
Standard
Self-levelling suspension: The system keeps the vehicle's ride height constant regardless of the load it is carrying. All components are integrated directly into the rear shock absorbers.
Optional
Panoramic sliding sunroof: A large glass surface extending from the front windscreen to the load compartment. The front section slides to the rear at the touch of a button.
Optional
PARKTRONIC: Ultrasonic sensors assist the driver when parking.
Optional
PRE-SAFE®: Anticipatory safety measures are taken to protect the occupants before an impending collision.
Optional
 
Sidebags: These airbags reduce the risk of injury in a collision from the side.
Standard for driver and front passenger; optional for the rear
7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission: The world's only automatic car transmission with seven ratios is optionally available with the V6 engines.
Optional in conjunction with V6 engine; standard in C 350
Roller sunblind: Both doors in the rear can be fitted with roller sunblinds for the windows.
Optional
Sound system: A multi-channel system with innovative digital technology allows all passengers to enjoy surround sound. A unique Dolby 5.1 sound can be experienced in combination with the DVD player.
Optional
Windowbags: This large airbag extends from the A to the C-pillar like a curtain in a crash from the side.
Standard
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