W206 Mercedes C350e PHEV with 100 km EV vary launched in Thailand, from RM420k – Malaysia subsequent?

Mercedes-Benz has launched the W206 C 350 e plug-in hybrid in Thailand, arriving within the Land of Smiles for the 2023 mannequin 12 months in sedan type with the AMG Dynamic trim specification. This has launched within the nation at a worth of three,350,000 baht (RM423,472), Bangkok Put up reported.

This packs a 1,999 cc turbocharged inline-four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 204 hp at 6,100 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 2,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm, which is paired with a 129 hp/440 Nm electrical motor to yield a complete system output of 313 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Drive is shipped to the rear wheels by way of a nine-speed automated transmission.

This output figures match these of the PHEV C-Class that’s badged because the C 300 e in Europe, the place the mannequin can be provided in a station wagon bodystyle.

The electrical drive portion of its powertrain attracts from the onboard 25.4 kWh battery that provides a pure EV vary of over 100 km on the WLTP cycle, says Mercedes-Benz, and absolutely electrical operation can attain speeds of as much as 140 km/h. With the total petrol-electric hybrid powertrain engaged, the highest pace of the C 350 e (C 300 e in Europe) is 245 km/h.

Charging for the PHEV W206 C-Class takes round half-hour by way of a DC quick charger at 50 kW, or two hours through an AC charger at 11 kW from a three-phase wallbox. In accordance with Mercedes-Benz, the drive battery within the plug-in hybrid W206 C-Class is positioned in order that there isn’t a longer a step within the boot flooring.

Gear for the Thai-market C 350 e AMG Dynamic consists of Artico leather-based upholstery, a multi-function sports activities steering wheel in Nappa leather-based, a 12.3-inch instrument show and an 11.9-inch infotainment display screen, a Burmester 3D encompass sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with wi-fi smartphone charging, LTE communication for the Mercedes me linked companies, and extra.

Security equipment on the 2023 C 350 e for Thailand consists of automated lane conserving help, blind spot warning, automobile door alert, tyre stress warning and driver fatigue warning, automated parking help, pace limiter, cruise management and digital stability programme (stability management). Passive security equipment consists of 5 three-point seatbelts, entrance and facet airbags, facet curtain airbags and driver’s knee airbag.

The plug-in hybrid W206 C-Class arrives in Thailand after the German sedan was launched in Singapore in January this 12 months, the place the C 180 and C 200 mild-hybrid fashions have been scheduled to be joined by the C 300 e plug-in hybrid as properly.

Now, with every of our neighbours to our north and south having acquired the PHEV W206 C-Class, would possibly it’s Malaysia’s flip subsequent? The present, W206-generation C-Class was launched regionally in February, arriving with a two-variant line-up comprised of the C 200 Avantgarde and the C 300 AMG Line.

W206 Mercedes-Benz C300e plug-in hybrid in Europe