Mercedes T-Class: multi-space for passengers and equipment | Video

Mercedes T-Class & egrave; a & # 39; further confirmation of the return of a segment that for some time had been neglected, that of the & quot; multispaces & quot ;. Talking about categories today is; more difficult yesterday because & eacute; the & quot; crossover & quot; philosophy (understood as cars that are halfway between two segments and not as small SUVs) has long infected the car world.

In any case, the new German offers an alternative in the range for those who want the logo of the Star on a model that is more & ugrave; close to the finishes and comfort of passenger cars compared to the Citan Tourer, always designed for the transport of people, but with a commercial vehicle cut and chosen by those who use it for work.

Clearly the price changes, but the equipment also changes because & eacute; T-Class proposes all of this in the passenger compartment; we are used to at Mercedes in terms of controls and instruments.

• INTERIORS: COCKPIT AND TRUNK
• HOW DO YOU GO? ROAD TEST
• PRACTICAL THINGS
• TECHNICAL SHEET
• PRICES AND EQUIPMENT
• VIDEO

INTERIORS: COCKPIT AND TRUNK

The rest is; quite classic: spaces and practicality; for the objects of all passengers and an ADAS equipment that does not look bad in the automotive world : standard automatic emergency braking, anti-skidding, blind spot monitoring and limit detection (as well as driver monitoring) in addition to the system with active steering that takes us back into the lane. Lack of adaptive cruise control and centering of the car in the lane, available later only for versions with automatic transmission.

ROAD TEST

There are four engines available for the T-Class, two powers for the 1.3 TCe FAP petrol and two for the diesel, an old acquaintance well-tested at Renault, the legendary 1.5 dCi:

• Class T 160 : 75 kw (102 hp), 200 Nm
• T-class 180 : 96 kW (131 hp), 240 Nm
• T-class 160d : 70 kW (95 hp), 260 Nm
• T-class 180d : 85 kW (116 hp), 270 Nm:

Driveability at the wheel & egrave; the same one we saw with the starting point: you drive by car, & egrave; very easy, but has reactions from suvvettino/van because & eacute; however it remains more & ugrave; optimized for convenience. Is not serious; the sports one, for & ograve; a fairly precise and light steering, not too multiplied and with a good readability; of the road that makes it valid for traveling. On the other hand, whether you have this version with children in tow or the commercial one with objects, in both cases it is not; recommended to scramble them between the curves. And in more & ugrave; & egrave; quiet enough if you don't overdo the speed, even if the soundproofing loses a few points compared to the manufacturer's classics.

The setup therefore changes compared to the French version: it is not a re-branding (such as Yaris Hybrid and Mazda2 Hybrid for example), but a joint project born and then developed in parallel. In Germany they have therefore applied a recipe that sees a new calibration in terms of cushioning: perception & egrave; of a slightly more roll content and an absorption always devoted to comfort but with a rigidity; increased which makes it more & ugrave; drivable in the mixed, always without exaggerating for & ograve ;.

Regarding the engines, the choice depends on the needs, but fully loaded & egrave; better to turn to diesel pi & ugrave; powerful : consumes little and is great for most situations. With five adults and luggage, however, you feel a limit if your trips often take you to high mountain areas, here a small torque boost would have helped. The automatic gearbox compensates perfectly by reducing the stress of having to downshift to second gear in some situations.

If, however, the combination of mountain and maximum load is not your case, then the 131hp petrol or 95hp diesel is better too; that sufficient in an urban and extra-urban environment, with the second indicated for large motorway travelers.

PRACTICAL THINGS

There are many practical aspects of a car like the T-Class: behind there are 3 seats thanks to the 3 isofix attachments, the parcel shelf is; foldable, useful for putting a stroller upright without having to take everything apart. Eventually you can & ograve; remove while missing the command to fold the seats from the trunk, which compensates with a very low load threshold (only 56 cm) and with a square, wide and regular mouth that exploits the space up to the roof. There is an electric bike without removing the wheels and knocking down only a part of the rear bench seat. Or two adult bikes by removing only the front wheel.

The access behind is; perfect: sliding door for passengers or to easily install child seats: I would have preferred a & quot; sound & quot; more dark and pleasant, like that of the GLA or EQA doors that convey a feeling of solidity; very high, but at the level of practicality; you can not & ograve; object null.

The equipment is completed by several compartments, the rear tables (they flex a little but are very large and comfortable) and large glass surfaces that favor visibility. in every situation.

DATA SHEET TECHNICAL

• ENGINE: 4-cylinder diesel 1.5 liter Euro6d
• POWER: 95/116 HP (kW)
• TORQUE: 260/270 Nm at 1,750 rpm
• DRIVE: front
• GEARBOX: 6-speed manual (7-speed dual clutch on 116 HP)
• SUSPENSION: McPherson front with stabilizer bar and lower wishbone, rear with interconnected arms
• GRENI: 4 discs

DIMENSIONS

• LENGTH : 4.498 mm
• WIDTH: 1.859 mm
• HEIGHT: 1.811 mm
• WHEELBASE: 2.716 mm
• LOAD COMPARTMENT LENGTH: 1.865 mm
• LUGGAGE: 520-2.127 liters
• RIMS: 16-17 & quot;
• WEIGHT: 1.636/1.822 Kg (in running order)

< li>SEATS: 5/7 (long wheelbase, coming later)

PERFORMANCE

• SPEED & Agrave; MAXIMUM: 164/177 km/h
• ACCELERATION 0-100 Km/h: 15.1/13.2 seconds
• CONSUMPTION: 5.3 – 5.9 l/100 km (combined WLTP)
• CO2 EMISSIONS: 138/154 grams per km (combined WLTP)
• STEERING DIAMETER: 11.75 meters

PRICE: € 27.548

PRICES AND EQUIPMENT

Mercedes T-Class starts at 27,548 & euro; and the cars are already; available with delivery from July 2022. All prices are to be considered VAT and MSS included , if you read this piece starting from January 2023, be aware that there may be increases:

• Class T 160: from 27,548 & euro;
• Class T180: from 28,598 & euro;
• Class T 160d: from 28,798 & euro;
• Class T 180d: from 28,948 & euro;

The entry version includes leather steering wheel and gear knob as standard, multifunction steering wheel, mirror for monitoring the rear compartment, decorative glossy profiles (black), interior ambient lights, seats in ARTICO and microfibre, driver and passenger seat height-adjustable (the driver's has lumbar support), rear tables, central armrest in ARTICO and door panels in NEOTEX, tinted rear windows, 16 & quot; steel rims; with wheel covers.

Smartphone support (CarPlay and Android Autot), 7 & quot; MBUX, connected services, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, Keyless for starting, manual climate control, light sensors and rain, lane keeping, digital instrumentation, blind spot monitoring, driver attention monitoring, automatic emergency braking, cruise control, speed limiter,

Premium adds power windows for sliding doors , interior finishes (including dashboard in ARTICO), LED headlights, seats in ARTICO with contrasting stitching and 16 & quot; alloy wheels.

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