C-Class (W205) [Official] Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

Mr. Mercedes · Mar 22, 2014

hoffmeister_fan said:
The W205 just seems like a "true Mercedes." The W201 and W202 truly encapsulated the M-B ethos whereas the W203 and W204 felt somehow lesser than what it ought to have been.

To me the w204 was a huge return to form. This was attested to in the massive sales gains of the vehicle and extremely positive press around the globe. The quality and reliability and the comfort were class best. Exactly what an MB should be. The only thing lacking was interior presentation and plastic finishing quality on the pre-fl vehicle.

hoffmeister_fan · Mar 22, 2014

Mr. Mercedes said:
To me the w204 was a huge return to form. This was attested to in the massive sales gains of the vehicle and extremely positive press around the globe. The quality and reliability and the comfort were class best. Exactly what an MB should be. The only thing lacking was interior presentation and plastic finishing quality on the pre-fl vehicle.

Exactly, that's the only thing that was holding back the W204, IMO. While the FL helped the interior, I still felt it was lacking. Exterior-wise, it looked like an M-B. In fact, I had preferred the pre-FL's exterior over the FL version.

To me a "true" M-B ought to excels in all areas, but not necessarily in sport dynamics. An M-B, is first and foremost, a luxury car.

Wolfgang · Mar 23, 2014

The C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID will be available soon.

Nicks · Mar 23, 2014

hoffmeister_fan said:
In fact, I had preferred the pre-FL's exterior over the FL version.

Wow, never heard that before. Maybe i'm biased cause i own one but FL interior is superb in my view.

mini_cooper4 · Mar 23, 2014

Wolfgang said:

I can't tell you exactly why but I'm in love with this picture!
Beautiful mechanics... so much Mercedes in it!
One thing is for sure - The W205 is a real Mercedes-Benz

klier · Mar 23, 2014

Nicks said:
Wow, never heard that before. Maybe i'm biased cause i own one but FL interior is superb in my view.

He is talking about the exterior. @Sunny will agree. As do I.

Nicks · Mar 23, 2014

klier said:
He is talking about the exterior. @Sunny will agree. As do I.

Oh damn, my bad. Though I still prefer FL exterior over pre-Fl, exepct maybe C63amg

klier · Mar 23, 2014

You're right, I had the pre LCI C63 in mind. Fanastic, menacing looks. The LCI looks like a cat when the old one was a panther.

The interior is a no-brainer

Nicks · Mar 23, 2014

Nah, old one looked like a Thor Hammer ;-) facelifted front is much less agressive, which is still great on regular model, but doesn't add up on AMG

hoffmeister_fan · Mar 23, 2014

Nicks said:
Wow, never heard that before. Maybe i'm biased cause i own one but FL interior is superb in my view.

As @klier was kind to point out, I was talking about the exterior only when it comes to my preference of the pre-Fl vs. FL version. The front looked more upmarket to me pre-revision. The interior in the FL version is, without a doubt, but there was too much black plastic. It's not a bad interior, but not something I'd equate with an M-B.

The W205's interior has that trademark M-B presence and detail. That waterfall center console, especially in that gorgeous open-pore dark ash trim, plus those Burmester speakers makes it one my favorite interiors in a car starting under US$50000. If they could have better integrated that screen, IMO, M-B might have attained perfection, and I say that with very little hyperbole.

Nicks said:
Nah, old one looked like a Thor Hammer ;-) facelifted front is much less agressive, which is still great on regular model, but doesn't add up on AMG

I like that...it was simple yet aggressive. Lots of presence, IMO.

GianHet · Mar 25, 2014

I'm getting more and more used to the exterior, which is pretty nice looking, but I was a bit disappointed Mercedes did as Audi and BMW and just did a copy paste of the S class.
The interior, though, is just magnificient, a huge step up from the previous C class (especially the pre facelift model).
All in all, it does look very promising.

Rainer271 · Mar 25, 2014

2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Edition 1 gets detailed

Available only in the first 12 months of production
Mercedes-Benz has released full details about the C-Class Edition 1 which will be available only during the first 12 months of the W205 sedan’s production.

The model features Avantgarde's exterior styling but with "Edition 1" badges on the fenders along with standard 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels or optional 19-inch five twin-spoke rims painted in Himalaya gray. Customers can choose from a variety of body colors such as black, polar white, palladium silver, obsidian black, iridium silver, diamond silver, designo diamond white bright and tenoritgrau.

The interior cabin has a black Nappa leather-wrapped center console combined with a fabric black roof lining and designo velour floor mats. It can also be distinguished by the "Mercedes-Benz" illuminated lettering on the sill plates, an AMG Line multi-function three-spoke sports steering wheel in black Nappa leather, as well as heated front seats covered in designo Nappa leather platinum white pearl or black.

Sales of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Edition 1 are programmed to kick off on April 7.

Source: Mercedes-Benz