C-Class (W206) [Spy Shots] 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 spied pics & info thread

[PHYBENZ]

The interior worries me on the new one. The current generation’s interior door panels are a work of art. The way the wood flows the seat controls, everything. This looks quite plain.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The interior worries me on the new one. The current generation’s interior door panels are a work of art. The way the wood flows the seat controls, everything. This looks quite plain.

The doors panels of the current car are indeed a work of art. They look as timeless today as they did when released. Absolutely beautiful.

That said, I'd gladly give up some of the beauty for quality and build that feels more then skin deep. The C-class certainly feels a bit 'chintzy' in it's current form.

 

[rm1011]

The doors panels of the current car are indeed a work of art. They look as timeless today as they did when released. Absolutely beautiful.

That said, I'd gladly give up some of the beauty for quality and build that feels more then skin deep. The C-class certainly feels a bit 'chintzy' in it's current form.

I agree...it would be nice to get rid of the creaky center console and all the rattles in the overhead console. The newer BMW and Audi interiors lack in awe factor but they're definitely solidly built without all the creaks, etc. Though, I still think my W205 is very nice to look at it both inside and out.

 

[SKY]

I agree the interior will probably suffer the same consequences as the exterior. The design approach works with the S-Class (and probably only the high spec versions), but on on the lower end models. Once you put traditional door handles to that side profile with no lines, the result is just so poor. Same with the interior. Those huge trim panels on the W205 doors look simply great. The W206 does not have a single trim insertion. Just that weird black piece in the middle of the door panel with the door handle.

BMW is going to have no problems selling the 3er it seems. MB and Audi have not made the right effort it seems.

 

[PHYBENZ]

I’ve had more rattles in my C, than in my previous CLA. Overhead rattle still annoys the hell out of me. And the creaking when pushing the center console wood and buttons is certainly annoying. I didn’t have these things in my wife Jeep Grand Cherokee, not now in her Volvo XC90 which feels much better screwed together. Not sure why MBs arent as well screwed together

 

[TheDeadMan]

The doors panels of the current car are indeed a work of art. They look as timeless today as they did when released. Absolutely beautif

Well said,I still enjoy looking at it when waiting red light.

I’ve had more rattles in my C, than in my previous CLA. Overhead rattle still annoys the hell out of me. And the creaking when pushing the center console wood and buttons is certainly annoying. I didn’t have these things in my wife Jeep Grand Cherokee, not now in her Volvo XC90 which feels much better screwed together. Not sure why MBs arent as well screwed together

I haven't experienced the issues you mentioned in the wife's 2017 C200 Sport.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

I’ve had more rattles in my C, than in my previous CLA. Overhead rattle still annoys the hell out of me. And the creaking when pushing the center console wood and buttons is certainly annoying. I didn’t have these things in my wife Jeep Grand Cherokee, not now in her Volvo XC90 which feels much better screwed together. Not sure why MBs arent as well screwed together

Well said,I still enjoy looking at it when waiting red light.


I haven't experienced the issues you mentioned in the wife's 2017 C200 Sport.

Where are these cars produced? I suppose the former in the US and the later in China. Does anyone have experience with C classes produced in Germany, US and China to compare their built quality?

 

[PHYBENZ]

My C was produced in Alabama. My CLA was produced in Hungary. I’ve noticed certain differences in quality in production.

On my C43 the rear bumper wasn’t well aligned at the wheel well on one side. Dealer fixed.

my C43 pano roof motor is much louder than the CLA.

my C43 rear view mirrors, the actual mirror, vibrate a little at high speeds. Never happened in my CLA.

the person actually installing my left door panel didn’t seem to be very careful because the door pin was scratched the speaker cover was scratched and the a pillar trim was scratched.

I also noticed the supplier of the trim on the inside of the trunk must be different because the trim on my CLA was a nicer quality and feel that on my C

I love my car though. I have diamond white on the outside with the night package and the designo brown interior.

 

[lukeswiss]

I’ve had more rattles in my C, than in my previous CLA. Overhead rattle still annoys the hell out of me. And the creaking when pushing the center console wood and buttons is certainly annoying. I didn’t have these things in my wife Jeep Grand Cherokee, not now in her Volvo XC90 which feels much better screwed together. Not sure why MBs arent as well screwed together

Was it a first year model ? This is something I intend to avoid in the future.

 

[PHYBENZ]

Was it a first year model ? This is something I intend to avoid in the future.

nope 2018.

 

[SKY]

My C was produced in Alabama. My CLA was produced in Hungary. I’ve noticed certain differences in quality in production.

On my C43 the rear bumper wasn’t well aligned at the wheel well on one side. Dealer fixed.

my C43 pano roof motor is much louder than the CLA.

my C43 rear view mirrors, the actual mirror, vibrate a little at high speeds. Never happened in my CLA.

the person actually installing my left door panel didn’t seem to be very careful because the door pin was scratched the speaker cover was scratched and the a pillar trim was scratched.

I also noticed the supplier of the trim on the inside of the trunk must be different because the trim on my CLA was a nicer quality and feel that on my C

I love my car though. I have diamond white on the outside with the night package and the designo brown interior.

Those issues are simply unacceptable on a premium brand like MB.

 

[Merc1]

Some of those things are just poor engineering and specification, not because of where or who put the car together. Things like poorly fitting items are on the other hand just poor assembly.

Mercedes is simply putting out too many cars now and the quality is suffering big time. A complete shame for a company that used to be meticulous about such things.

M

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Some of those things are just poor engineering and specification, not because of where or who put the car together. Things like poorly fitting items are on the other hand just poor assembly.

Mercedes is simply putting out too many cars now and the quality is suffering big time. A complete shame for a company that used to be meticulous about such things.

M

Of course it matters where it is produced, because not only the final assembly but also most of the parts are provided locally by different than the German suppliers. When you start the assembly with parts that do not have the quality of the parts with which the car was designed, then the chances of built quality issues are very high.

 

[Merc1]

Of course it matters where it is produced, because not only the final assembly but also most of the parts are provided locally by different than the German suppliers. When you start the assembly with parts that do not have the quality of the parts with which the car was designed, then the chances of built quality issues are very high.

Honestly did you just not understand anything I just said? I said some things are and some things aren't based on where the car is screwed together at.

M

 

[Luca]

 

[Luca]

It's s class

 

[Levi68]

it will be interesting to see how the market accepts a i4 hybrid over s v8.

but i personally think as long as it is faster, no one will care, because more important are the mercedes and amg badges. heck it would sell even with only two cylinders.

 

[leylandi]

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[fortuner]

The C seems to have reduced the lines even further....

I hope the estate rear lights are better then the current one..

Seems no coupe or cabriolet.

 

[J.E]

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