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About a week ago, German luxury automaker Mercedes Benz unveiled the C-Class station wagon (Estate) at the recent 2007 International Motor Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, IAA) in Frankfurt. And now, Mercedes Benz celebrated the production launched of the vehicle at the Bremen plant.

“As our employees successfully mastered the launch of the new C-Class sedan last March, they are well prepared to also bring the station wagon version onto the road in top quality. We’re extremely proud that Bremen is the home for all C-Class station wagons worldwide.” said Peter Schabert, head of the plant.

The new Mercedes Benz C-Class Estate now features a large volume capacity and increased luggage space, offering an excellent functionality and capability. The Mercedes Benz C-Class Estate also comes with numerous features inside and out and a wide range of powertrain options for customers. Mercedes Benz offers four-cylinder engines with power outputs 156 hp up to 183 hp, and V6 variants with 204 hp up to 272 hp, depending on the model trim level.

Standard and optional features of the Mercedes Benz C-Class Estate include:

- AGILITY CONTROL suspension system with situation-responsive shock absorber
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with extra functions for added safety and comfort
- THERMATIC automatic climate control with dual-zone air-conditioning
- crash-active NECK-PRO head restraints and flashing brake lights
- multifunction steering wheel
- 4.5-inch display in the cockpit
- light alloy rims
- wide base tyres of size 205/55 R 16 (ELEGANCE) and 225/45 R 17 (AVANTGARDE)
- silver-coloured roof railing
- front sport seats
- three-spoke leather steering wheel
- sport pedals and shift paddles on the steering wheel
- side skirt panels in AMG styling
- sports suspension package with 17-inch light alloy rims and wide base tyres of size 225/45 R 17 (front) and 245/40 R 17 (rear)
- Intelligent Light System
- PRE-SAFE® anticipatory occupant protection
- multicontour front seats
- panoramic sliding sunroof
- COMAND APS multimedia system with hard drive navigation and voice control
- continuously variable electronic control of the shock absorbers and costs
- EASY-PACK boot lid tailgate
- aluminium interior trim
- 18-inch model “Pulaha” with five slender twin spokes, in size 7.5J x 18 ET 47 with 225/40 R18 tyres for the front wheels, and size 8.5J x 18 ET 58 with tyres 245/35 R18 for the rear wheels
- roof spoiler
- indicator lamps in chrome look
- four-spoke wood/leather steering wheel
- Illuminated door sill panels made of brushed stainless steel let
- Bluetooth telephony
- CD changer with iPod Interface Kit

In addition, Mercedes Benz also released the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of the C-Class Estate. Check out below for the complete list. Prices are in Euro along with the USD equivalent.

Mercedes Benz C 180 KOMPRESSOR - 31,713.50 ($44,300 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 200 KOMPRESSOR - 33,796.00 ($47 209 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 230 - 36,176.00 ($50,534 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 280 - 37,366.00 ($52,196 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 350 - 46,053.00 ($64,331 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 200 CDI - 33,617.50 ($46,960 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 220 CDI - 35,938.00 ($50,201 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 320 CDI - 42,483.00 ($59,344 USD)
Mercedes Benz C 320 CDI 4MATIC - 47,124.00 ($65,827 USD)

I hope we could see some of these Mercedes Benz C-Class Estate models to arrive in U.S. shores someday.