Overview of the car "Mercedes C 600" (S 600): specifications, description, reviews

"Mercedes C 600" in the 140th body - a legend that was published for seven years - from 1991 to 1998. This car was replaced by Mercedes, made in the 126th body. This machine was obsolete by that time. Therefore, the "six hundredth" came to the world, which almost immediately became synonymous with the words "consistency", "success" and "good taste."

Briefly about the model

So, what can you say about C 600 first? This car, which in due time produced a sensation. Unlike its predecessors, he pleased critics and potential buyers with an aerodynamic hull, double glazing, automatically closing doors and a luggage compartment. Plus, everything inside was installed climate control, which functioned even after the power unit was shut down. And also this car had tail antennas, which rose when the driver turned on the reverse.

Initially, the model was offered with four engines and in two bases. In total, eight different variants were obtained. The most attractive for motorists was the V-shaped power unit M120E60 for 12 cylinders. For all the years of production, 16 models with different 8- and 6-cylinder engines came out. And these are only gasoline versions. But in fact, diesel was also produced. In general, the choice of car enthusiasts from the nineties was rather big in this respect.

Popular model

The most powerful version is the model of the 140th body, known as the C 600 L. It has powerful technical characteristics, which even today are amazing. The unit installed under the hood of this version can produce 394 horsepower. The maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour. The claimed consumption is 13.7 liters per 100 kilometers (mixed cycle), but with "age", of course, it increases. In practice, the car consumes more than 20 liters per 100 "urban" kilometers. And up to 100 km / h this car accelerates in 6.6 seconds. In general - an unrealistically strong, fast and dynamic car for the nineties.

This 600th Mercedes could boast of a 4-speed automatic, power steering, independent multi-link suspension (both front and rear), disc ventilated brakes, ESP, ABS, ASR and many other additions. In this machine there is everything that can be needed. Not surprisingly, it has become so popular and remains so until now.

Budget versions

With 600 - the car is far from cheap. If even now it can cost at least half a million (in excellent condition and in a worthy bundle), then only wealthy people could afford it. But still a year after the presentation of the machine, the world was provided with budget versions of C 600.

The first became known as 300SE 2.8. It boasted a 2.8-liter engine and a manual transmission. The second version had a 3.5-liter turbodiesel for 6 cylinders. True, diesel models of the S-class (according to a long established tradition) were developed in order to be sent to North America for export. This condition could explain many incomprehensible features in such machines. For example, an automatic transmission installed as a standard equipment (we all know that today in America the vast majority of people drive an automatic transmission, so that was about the same). And the first diesel models of the "six hundredth" were actually sent to the States. But then it was decided that the car was too successful to deprive it of Europeans. And it began to be acquired mainly for taxis.

Changes in 1994

"Mercedes" S 600 W 140, the characteristics of which were considered above, for the first three years managed to cut the hearts of thousands of motorists. And the cars got really high marks. Reviews of the model "Mercedes C 600" inspired manufacturers and developers to restyling.

It was decided to replace the panes of the turn signals with transparent ones (before that they were orange, and this seemed to many to be not harmonious). New lanterns were put behind them. Also reduced the car's ground clearance. Plus, the plastic bumper with a matte surface was painted in the same color as the body.

As for the equipment, the car received an improved interior and new electronics. Inside, it became more stylish and exquisite. And there was a new radiator grille. In general, the light was significantly "refreshed" and updated "Mercedes C 600". The features that it gave the developers, immediately noted the fans of Mercedes-Benz.

Technical Updates

In addition to external restyling, new versions began to differ in some technical features. Developers have worked hard on the engines. In particular, V12 and V8. The M119 engine, due to improvements, has a new crankshaft, and the control of the valves has been optimized. Lightweight pistons also appeared. For each cylinder there is an individual ignition coil. Also at it, as well as at М120, there was an optimized block of management by the motor.

To put into motion the updated units became a lighter and compact automatic transmission. It was also equipped with an electronic control unit, and even introduced a fifth speed - increased. It, in turn, had a locking mechanism in the torque converter. Thanks to all these changes the car not only became more "obedient", dynamic and technically perfect. Still significantly reduced fuel consumption. It became lower by as much as 7 percent, which is worthy of indicators. The release of toxic gases was completely reduced to a minimum - the level decreased by 40 (!) Percent. At the same time, no deterioration in terms of dynamics was observed.

Last changes

In 1996, the car was last refined. Retractable "antennas" decided to remove - instead of them appeared a radar parking system, which is today known as parktronic. Still installed a GPS-receiver. The diesel model was replaced by another. The novelty has a 3-liter turbo-diesel unit with a reduced working volume, but with a turbo (which, in addition, was characterized by intercooling).

"Six-hundredth" became something special - it was more than a car. She brought a lot of new things, not only for the Stuttgart brand, but for the entire automotive world as a whole. This model was one of the few at the time on which the glass unit was applied. Also, it would be unlikely to find another such car, whose windows during the ascent immediately stopped, as soon as they were hindered by some foreign object (hand, for example). And the "six hundredth" - the first car in Europe, on which the electric control system of the salon mirror was applied.

Special versions

In addition to the usual models, other versions, special ones, were also released. So, for example, in 1992 the light was seen by an armored car. It became known as Sonderschutz. Armored windows, built-in plates, special tires, high-strength materials ... This all significantly influenced the level of safety of the machine. Yes, and its mass increased - just one and a half tons.

The second special version is the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Long. Or rather, the Pullman limousine. Initially, the extension of the machine involved a firm called Binz. However, then Daimler took up the job. "One hundred and forty" sawed, and then added an insert length of a meter.

In 1995, there was a mixture of these two versions. It was called - Pullman-Sonderschutz. That is an armored limousine. These modifications were created extremely long, hard and painstaking. The work was time-consuming. Therefore, it is not surprising that all orders were formalized by individual agreement with a person wishing to master a special version. And for this reason the price was not disclosed. Two years - that's how much time it took to make an armored limousine.

And the last "special" car is ... "Papamobile". Lando version specially for the Pope.

The modern "six hundredth"

To date, the 600th Mercedes is very popular. That's just not in the 140th, but in the 222nd body. It's an incredible machine! In the basic configuration, she received a 12-cylinder V-shaped 530-hp (!) Engine in the volume of six liters. Traditionally, the equipment L is equipped with a box-machine and a rear drive.

The maximum that the novelty of 2015 can produce is 250 km / h, and this is limited by electronics. Up to a hundred the car accelerates slightly more than 4.5 seconds. In a mixed cycle, it consumes about 11.3 liters of fuel. The price of this car starts from 11 million rubles, so it can afford a solid man, with the appropriate prosperity and the ability to support this car.

Brabus

"Brabus" - this is one of the best tuning ateliers that deal with "Mercedes". So, experts Brabus simply could not leave the "six hundredth" in the 222th body unattended. And it turned out to be an unrealistically powerful machine. First, the engine's power was 900 (!) Horsepower. The maximum possible speed is 350 kilometers per hour. The acceleration decreased to 3.7 seconds (thus becoming one and a half seconds faster). The volume of the engine increased by 253 cc.

But the price is appropriate. To buy such a machine, you have to spend 390 thousand dollars. In return, a person will receive a stunning car that embodies all modern technologies. Plus, the machine has an incredible design, optics and interior. If we talk about the perfection of the automotive art, then the W222 Brabus - this is it.

"Mercedes" -limin S 600 W222

According to the tradition in the nineties, the concern decided to release another "long" version. The case was made, and the novelty surpassed even the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 in its dimensions. Its length is 6.5 meters without a millimeter! The wheelbase is impressive - 4.418 mm. And the height is almost 1.6 m. So despite the external dynamism and sophistication, inside is maximally spacious. Well, under the hood is a turbo V12 engine.

What can I say at last? The fact that the Mercedes is not just a car. This, you can say, a way of life. Reviews about such machines are extremely positive. In technical terms, there is nothing to complain about. The only negative that can be seen in the owners' reviews is expensive parts and maintenance, sometimes high fuel consumption.