Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler AG
Production	November 2017–May 2020[1]
Assembly	Spain: Barcelona (Nissan Motor Ibérica); Mexico: Aguascalientes (Nissan-Daimler Aguascalientes Plant);
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;
Platform	Nissan F-Alpha platform
Related	Nissan Navara; Renault Alaskan
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L M274 I4 (petrol); 2.3 L OM699 I4-T (diesel); 2.3 L OM699 I4-TT (diesel); 3.0 L OM642 V6-T (diesel);
Transmission	6-speed manual; 7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Length	5,340 mm (210.2 in)
Width	1,920 mm (75.6 in)
Height	1,819 mm (71.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes Musso[2]

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class (W470) is a luxury pickup truck sold by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG. Unveiled at a world premiere in Cape Town in July 2017, the new Mercedes-Benz pickup takes its chassis from the Nissan Navara and employs many Mercedes-specific features and technologies (including some engines not shared with the Navara). It went on sale in late 2017.[3][4]

Development

In 2015, Mercedes-Benz announced that development of a pickup truck was in the works.[5] The Mercedes-Benz X-Class entered production in late 2017. The new vehicle, developed in conjunction with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, will be assembled at Nissan and Renault plants in Europe and South America.

On 25 October 2016, Mercedes-Benz announced a concept class called the X-Class Concept. According to Mercedes, the new X-Class will be the world's first true "premium" pick-up truck. Dieter Zetsche, Daimler Chairman and head of Mercedes-Benz cars, said it would help a growing segment. It is slated to be only available in Australia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. The engine is expected to be a turbocharged diesel V6 engine paired with a 4Matic permanent all-wheel-drive system. Production started in 2017 in Spain.[6]

Promotion

On 19 July 2017, the promotional video/advertising spot "Mercedes-Benz X-Class: Pickup Meets Lifestyle – Trailer" has been released, with "We Are Young" song by Blues Saraceno as soundtrack.

Rear

Models

The X-class launched with three trim levels: Pure, Progressive and Power.[7][8]

Engines

Petrol engines[9]
Model	Years	Type/code	Power at rpm, Torque at rpm	Transmissions
X200	2018–	I4 turbo M274	122 kW (166 PS; 164 hp) at 6,000, 238 N⋅m (176 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000	6-speed manual 7-speed automatic

Diesel engines[9][10]
Model	Years	Type/code	Power at rpm, Torque at rpm	Transmissions
X220d	2018–2020	2,298 cc (140.2 cu in) I4 turbo OM699 DE23 LA R	120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) at 3,750, 403 N⋅m (297 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500–2,500	6-speed manual
X250d	2018–2020	2,298 cc (140.2 cu in) I4 turbo OM699 DE23 LA	140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) at 3,750, 450 N⋅m (332 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500–2,500	6-speed manual 7-speed automatic
X350d	2018–2020	2,998 cc (182.9 cu in)V6 turbo Diesel OM642	190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) at 3,600, 550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600	7-speed automatic

Discontinuation

The X-Class ended production in May 2020 due to low sales.

References

"Goodbye, X-Class - You saved me in Albania, but couldn't save yourself". Wheels. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/56xr8xb/
"2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class First Ride". Autoblog. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
Padeanu, Adrian (31 January 2020). "Mercedes X-Class Production To End In May: Official". Motor1.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
"Mercedes Pickup Truck Concept: Here it Is". Road & Track. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
"The Mercedes-Benz pickup truck is here — and it's called the X-Class". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
"Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2018 pricing and spec confirmed". CarsGuide. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
"Mercedes-Benz X-Class". Top Gear. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
"Engine and transmission: High-torque, enjoyable performance with four and six cylinders". Daimler Global Media Site (Press release). 18 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
"Mercedes X-Class Technical Data". Daimler Global Media Site (Press release). 18 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.

External links

X class official website (UK)

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[1] "Goodbye, X-Class - You saved me in Albania, but couldn't save yourself". Wheels. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[2] ttps://www.carthrottle.com/post/56xr8xb/

[3] "2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class First Ride". Autoblog. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.

[4] Padeanu, Adrian (31 January 2020). "Mercedes X-Class Production To End In May: Official". Motor1.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.

[5] "Mercedes Pickup Truck Concept: Here it Is". Road & Track. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.

[6] "The Mercedes-Benz pickup truck is here — and it's called the X-Class". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 October 2016.

[7] "Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2018 pricing and spec confirmed". CarsGuide. Retrieved 4 January 2019.

[8] "Mercedes-Benz X-Class". Top Gear. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.

[:0-9] "Engine and transmission: High-torque, enjoyable performance with four and six cylinders". Daimler Global Media Site (Press release). 18 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.

[10] "Mercedes X-Class Technical Data". Daimler Global Media Site (Press release). 18 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.