2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 AMG Line

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the C350e, is set to be introduced in Malaysia. Information obtained from Mercedes-Benz dealers indicates that the C300 variant will be phased out and replaced by the C350e by the end of 2023. Currently, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available with two variants - the C200 Avantgarde and C300 AMG Line, priced at RM 292,888 and RM 333,888 respectively. Both are locally assembled (CKD) at the Pekan plant. Also read: CKD 2022 (W206)

In a previous report, we informed that the W206 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 will be discontinued by the end of 2023. In its place will be the C350e plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The W206 Mercedes-Benz C350e has a rather large 25.4-kWh battery that allows for up to 100 km of pure electric range. It also supports 50 kW DC fast charging along with 11 kW AC charging. What this means is that it can pretty much provide the full EV experience. But at the same time, it provides a backup plan for when charging is n

To be clear, the headline above doesn’t mean that familiar names like Cycle & Carriage or Hap Seng Star will cease operations. No, the Mercedes-Benz dealers that you are familiar with will continue operating from their existing premises. The difference is that they will soon be re-designated as Mercedes-Benz retail partners, not dealers. In a press statement released earlier this evening, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said its dealers are expected to transition into a new agency sales model in Septembe

Cheaper than CBU by up to RM 17k Specs almost identical to CBU Now with hands-free boot access The locally-assembled (CKD) 2022 (W206) Mercedes-Benz C-Class is now launched in Malaysia. Like the fully-imported (CBU) model, two variants are offered – C200 Avantgarde and C300 AMG Line. SST-included prices start from RM 287,888 (RM 12k less than CBU) for the C200, to RM 327,888 (RM 17k less than CBU) for the C300. Specs wise, both variants of the CKD C-Class are nearly identical to the CBU model. T

Mercedes-Benz Thailand has launched the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the C350e. It comes in the AMG Dynamic trim, priced at 3,350,000 Baht (around RM 425k). Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 204 PS/320 Nm on its own. An electric motor boosts total output to 313 PS/550 Nm, sent to the rear wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. It gets a 25.4-kWh battery that is claimed to achieve up to 100 km of pure electric driving

Resale value can be a touchy subject on social media. There’s a rather vocal group who are absolutely against even faintest notion of taking resale value into the car buying decision. Some may question along the lines of “You’re already well-off enough to buy a Mercedes-Benz, why are you concerned about resale value?” Well, unless you’re Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk, money is money and no one likes to lose more than they need to. People tend to say that cars are a liability but no, cars are depreciat