Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI BlueEfficiency review

About Otomotif - Mercedes-Benz luxury and famous always puts perfection drive. Plus, angled three star emblem on the hood of the machine that are establishing sustainability as the owner. Similarly, the entry-level sedan Mercedes-Benz C-class. C-class model was first introduced in 1993 and the present to replace the range of Mercedes-Benz 190 'Baby Benz' is legendary. 

C-class to date remains one of the flagship Mercedes-Benz sales, including in Indonesia. PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia (MBI) targeting the sale of its products to 4,650 units in the year 2010 and they are hoping the C-class so one of the largest sales contributor from the target. Throughout 2009, PT MBI successfully sell 1116 units of the C-class which controls 64.7% market share in its class. Until February 2010, the C-class has sold 187 units. 

And early February 2010, PT MBI release completion W204 C-class range, with the introduction of sophisticated machinery technology called CGI (charged gasoline injection). Varian introduced, C200 Kompressor C200 CGI is present replace replace C230 and C250 CGI. 

BlueEFFICIENCY label that is carried on a variant of Mercy machining CGI illustrate the efficiency and friendliness of the offer within the car's birth Stuttgart. C250 CGI variant we tried this time, berbanderol Rp 669 million, bringing the inline 4-cylinder engine of 1.8 liters, with peak energy deals that could match the 2.5-liter V6 engine that replaces owned C230

In terms of design and dimensions, the C250 CGI is not much different from the previous C-class. Still looks sporty with firm strokes body lines. Although it does not look flashy, but the design of the C250 CGI has changed in some places to increase the value of aerodynamics. As a result, the C250 CGI has a wind resistance (CoD / coefficient of drag) of 0.28 Cd. Not too far behind the most aerodynamic road car today, namely the E-Class Coupe, the wind resistance of 0.24 Cd value. 

Good value aerodynamic body design is achieved thanks to the support for it. Start cover under the car which was redesigned so that air can move smoothly without causing turbulence. Designers Mercy also coat the connection between light and engine cover, as well as the connection between the bumpers, the headlights to reduce the effects of turbulence. Design house mirrors were made ​​more aerodynamic.

Turbocharger with variable geometry was very helpful, especially when the need acceleration. Mercedes-Benz claims this car took 0-100 kph acceleration in 7.4 seconds. However, we can only reach 8.4 seconds when tested. Factors track conditions, weather, and fuel can be things that affect that number. Acceleration of the middle rounds was quite satisfactory thanks to a torque of 310 Nm at 2000-4000 rpm available. 

Power of 204 hp channeled to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission that moves with fairly soft and fast. A bit disappointing really, considering the C230 it replaces the transmission 7-speed 7G-tronic is famous for its accuracy and smoothness of the gear shift. Not only that transmission 7G-Tronic is also known to be able to save up to 0.6 liters of fuel per 100 km. 

Even so, the 5-speed transmission with manual mode and gear shift process via paddle shift behind the steering wheel, could make us forget the desire to use a 7-speed transmission. The process of driving with paddle shift and spontaneous force response at all engine rpm, make a date with the C250 CGI was so fun. To stop the weight is 1.5 tons (1,550 kg to be exact) from a speed of 80 kph, required distance of 28.1 meters.