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The arrival of the W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class CKD version is nigh, judging by new ads posted on our sister classified site, oto.my. Specifically, said ad portrays the W205 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Avantgarde - one of two locally-assembled versions that will go on sale, the other being the C 250 Exclusive. The current CBU range has the above two and a sporty C 250 AMG Line.

While the finer details continue to elude us, the ad has managed to disclose one of the most important piece of information, the price. At RM269,888, on-the-road without insurance and inclusive of GST, the figure tallies up with the one listed by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia for the Returning Expert Programme.

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Under the bonnet, things remain the same with a 2.0 litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine pumping out 184 hp and 300 Nm of torque in the C 200 Avantgarde while the same mill in the C 250 Exclusive is tuned to produce 211 hp and 350 Nm instead. Both models are equipped with a seven-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission which sends power to the rear wheels.

As for kit count, the ad lists features that would familiar to owners of the CBU models such as the Agility Select Switch which toggles the the steering weight, throttle response and transmission algorithms. Elsewhere, Collision Prevention Assist, Audio 20 CD entertainment system, power-adjustable front seats and LED Ambient Lighting along with Active Parking Assist.

CBU W205 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Avantgarde

CBU W205 Mercedes-Benz C 250 Exclusive