Mercedes-Benz Descends Upon 2016 Auto China with a Thunderous Product Lineup

By Gong Zhengzheng (China Daily) Updated: 2016-04-25 09:08

Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management Daimaler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINADAILY

The powerful 8-cylinder engine, as well as the wider track of the front and rear axles, called for a redesigned front end, a model-specific rear assembly and new side walls. Furthermore, its flared wheel arches make the Mercedes-AMG Coup 64 millimeters wider at the front and 66 millimeters wider at the rear, providing the vehicle with better road traction.

The C 63 also stands out as the only vehicle in its segment to boast an 8-cylinder biturbo engine, thereby meeting the desires of customers who desire a combination of emotional appeal, roaring output and high-torque power delivery. With a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.0 seconds (3.9 seconds for the C 63 Coup S) and a top speed of 250 km/h, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 clearly adheres to the brand spirit of "Driving Performance" and effectively demonstrates the unrivaled power of performance cars.

Furthermore, in order to ensure that a larger swathe of motorsport fans can get behind the wheel of their dream car, Mercedes-Benz is making a concentrated effort to deliver dream cars across all segments of the brand. For example, the Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 Luxury Sport offers Mercedes-Benz style, functionality and high performance in a compact format.

The face-lifted SLC, which is also appearing at the show in Beijing, flaunts its role as the long-awaited successor to the legendary SLK. The vehicle's new nomenclature acknowledges its relationship with the C-Class, from which much of the roadster's technology is derived, and relative to the SLK the SLC has been further optimized in terms of both technology and aesthetics.

Taking their cue from the brand's adrenaline-fueled customers, the Mercedes-Benz designers have further honed the roadster's sporty look.

The vehicle features an aggressive new front section with a diamond radiator grille as standard, and dynamically modeled contours and high-quality chrome trim at the lower edge that give the vehicle a muscular yet refined look.

But the SLC 300 does not just look sporty, it is. The vehicle is capable of a maximum power output of 180 kW (245 hp) with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission fitted as standard.

In addition to offering a streamlined driving experience, the SLC 300 features stylish touches such as sumptuously textured sports seats and a new-generation sports steering wheel.

The SLC 300 represents the ideal combination of passion and common sense, comfort and technology, and will hit the China market later this year, fulfilling Mercedes-Benz's promise of a thrilling "Year of the Dream Car".