New 2008 Mercedes C-Class Revealed

Cornering lights: This function of bi-xenon headlamps and the Intelligent Light System provides more safety on junctions and when driving slowly on tight bends.

Optional in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps or the Intelligent Light System

ADAPTIVE BRAKE: This newly developed braking system has support 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

ADVANCED AGILITY package: Shock absorber and transmission settings can be modified at the touch of a button – either for 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 also modified.

Optional

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 gearshifts with a short travel.

Standard

Active Light System: The bi-xenon headlamps follow the driver's steering movements.

Optional in conjunction with Intelligent Light System

Motorway mode: From 90 km/h the entire width of the carriageway is illuminated, improving the driver’s range of visibility by around 50 metres.

Optional in conjunction with Intelligent Light System

Bi-xenon headlamps: Gas-discharge lamps for dipped and high beam improve safety at night.

Optional

Bluetooth interface: The mobile phone is wirelessly linked to the hands-free system.

Optional in conjunction with Audio 20, Audio 50 APS or COMAND APS

COMAND APS: The data of the navigation system are stored on a hard disc for even faster route calculation and better representation of the route on the display. A music server for up to 1000 tracks is also integrated.

Optional

Enhanced foglamps: This function of the Intelligent Light System pivots the offside headlamp outwards to illuminate the road verge more effectively.

Optional in conjunction with Intelligent Light System

ESP^{®}: This safety system is able to reduce the risk of skidding on bends, and warns of pressure loss in the tyres.

Standard

Headlamp Assist: A sensor on the windscreen automatically switches the headlamps on when darkness falls.

Standard

Belt force limiters: This technology reduces the belt forces acting on the occupants during a crash.

Standard for the front and outer rear seats

Belt tensioners: Seat belt slack is instantly taken up during a crash to reduce the forward movement of the occupants.

Standard for the front and outer rear seats

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: An additional airbag reduces the forward movement of the driver in the event of a crash.

Standard**

THERMATIC automatic climate control: This improved system controls two temperature zones and features numerous adjustments for individual climatic comfort.

Standard

THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control: This system provides three-zone climate control, and includes other functions such as diffused, draught-free ventilation and a combination filter with an air quality sensor.

Optional

Luxury multifunction steering wheel: The radio, telephone, navigation system, display and other units can be operated from the steering wheel.

Standard in the ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE lines

Paintwork: Nano-technology makes the paint finish more scratch-resistant and ensures a glossier sheen.

Standard

Country mode: This function of the Intelligent Light System replaces the previous low-beam headlamps and illuminates the offside road edge more effectively.

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.

Optional; standard in conjunction with Audio 50 APS with 6-DVD changer and COMAND APS

Memory function: Three memory settings are stored for the driver and front passenger. 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 to the individual occupant.

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

Panoramic sliding roof: A large glass surface extending from the front to the rear window. 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 if an accident risk is detected.

Optional

Sidebags: These side airbags reduce the risk of injury in a lateral collision.

Standard for driver and front passenger; optional for the rear

Seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC: 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

Sound system: A multi-channel system with innovative digital technology provides surround-sound on every seat. A unique quality of Dolby 5.1 sound is experienced with the DVD-player.

Optional

Windowbags: This large airbag extends from the A to the C-pillar like a curtain during a side crash.

Standard