Mercedes made in China
June 1st, 2008
The C230 Avantgarde has something specifical: it comes from porcelain. nay, this is not a copy, but a Mercedes produced by BBDC (Beijing Benz Daimler Chrysler, the Chinese seam danger of Mercedes.) That is reassuring fans, it is intended exclusively for the Chinese market.
Mercedes E-Class produced in porcelain because 2006. BBDC does show than the C230. The large novelty is that the V6 2.5 l C230 will exist produced in porcelain. While so farther, the mechanical E-Class were imported from Germany.
The C230 Classic will exist sold 388 000 yuan (round 35 300 €.) Problem: other versions of the C-Class available in porcelain (C200K and C280) are imported (and therefore surtaxées.) As a result, 378 000 yuan (round 34 400 €), the C200K is barely cheaper than the C230 (hence a risk of cannibalization.) As the C280, 478 000 yuan (round 43 500 €), it leaves a gaping perforation in the range.
gratify note that besides the Avantgarde rendering (inky), the C230 “made in porcelain” will exist sold to finishing Classic, accompanying the grille normal:
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