The
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Executive SE special edition
brings added value for the
customer with an exterior
styling pack and interior
upgrades. Available from
November 2009 and powered by
the manual C180 KOMPRESSOR
BlueEFFICIENCY engine, it is
offered in both the Saloon
and Estate bodystyle.
The special
edition follows on from the
success of the E-Class
Executive SE and is based on
the SE model line. The
C-Class Executive SE will
feature the Sport Grille
with the integrated
Mercedes-Benz star, usually
exclusive to the Sport
model. New look 16”
‘Pristix’ alloy wheels will
also be a distinguishing
feature and the boot lid and
exhaust will boast chrome
trim finishes.
On the inside
the Executive SE really
comes into its own with
COMAND fitted as standard.
The multimedia system
includes hard disk drive
navigation, Linguatronic
voice control, a 6 GB music
register and a PCMCIA slot.
All of which can be fully
controlled through the
Executive SE’s upgraded
multi-function steering
wheel.
At £23,190.64
(Estate, £24,390.11) OTR the
Executive SE is just
£574.47(ex VAT) more than
the SE, yet offers the
customer over £2,200 in
added value.
Powered by
the C 180 KOMPRESSOR
BlueEFFICIENCY 
156
hp engine, the Executive SE
returns 44.8 mpg on the
combined cycle, making it a
real contender for both the
fleet and private customer.
CO2 emissions of
just 154 g/km place the
Executive SE saloon in the
18 per cent tax band, making
tax payable just £68.96 a
month for the saloon for
those paying 20 per cent tax
and £137.91 for those paying
40 per cent tax.
As with every
manual C-Class the Executive
SE features Hill Start
Assist, removing the need to
operate the parking brake
whilst moving away from a
standstill. The system
holds the car for a second
enabling the driver to move
from the brake onto the
accelerator for a smooth
pull away.
EuroNCAP
awarded the C-Class a full
five stars when it launched
in 2007 and as you would
expect the Mercedes-Benz
C-Class has an impressive
line-up of standard safety
features. Pre-Safe®
the intelligent,
anticipatory safety system
will trigger the seat belt
pre-tensioners, close the
side windows (and electric
sunroof if fitted) and move
the front passenger seat
into the safest position (if
the Memory package is
fitted) if an accident is
imminent. The C-Class is
also fitted with Adaptive
brake lights. If the driver
applies the brakes suddenly
and forcefully the brake
lights will start to flash
to alert drivers behind
them.
Like every
Mercedes-Benz the C-Class
Executive SE comes with a
three-year unlimited mileage
warranty and is covered by
Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance, a unique package
comprising up to 30 years
pan-European breakdown
assistance so long as the
vehicle continues to be
serviced by Mercedes-Benz
Official Workshops.
