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

[PHYBENZ]

On my C43, the run flats are pretty noisy and at times the ride can be a little stiff. I was recently in my father in law's W211 and the ride, I felt was quieter and smoother than my C.

Also while riding and using, I noticed several spots in the interior where the quality was much better and MB is obviously cost cutting on my C.

 

[kiril5093]

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[HvarunderSkin]

it's getting really huge. That back end seems long, certainly longer then on w205. Proportions on w205 are perfect. Hope they don't mess it up.

 

[Rolf]

it's getting really huge. That back end seems long, certainly longer then on w205. Proportions on w205 are perfect. Hope they don't mess it up.

I feel the same, the W206 looks noticeably larger than the W205. Maybe it could be approx 4.75m (W205 - 4.69m) in length with a close to 2.9m (W205- 2.84m) wheelbase. Its approaching the W210/W211 E-class models in length. They probably did this to boost the rear seat space and maybe boot space as that has been one of the W205 weakness compared to the A4 and 3-series its cramped back seat space.

 

[kiril5093]

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[Deleted member 1071]

I feel the same, the W206 looks noticeably larger than the W205. Maybe it could be approx 4.75m (W205 - 4.69m) in length with a close to 2.9m (W205- 2.84m) wheelbase. Its approaching the W210/W211 E-class models in length. They probably did this to boost the rear seat space and maybe boot space as that has been one of the W205 weakness compared to the A4...

This seems to indicate that the W214 E-class will be very close to 5000mm in length, give or take a handful of mm. Width-wise, it may equal the dimensions of the current W222 S-Class.

 

[Rolf]

This seems to indicate that the W214 E-class will be very close to 5000mm in length, give or take a handful of mm. Width-wise, it may equal the dimensions of the current W222 S-Class.

It's scary how the size and weight of cars is just increasing so much all the time. I was looking at an old 1982 AMS comparison with a E28 528i vs W123 280E vs Opel Senator vs Volvo 760 and the 528i tested weight was only 1350kg and the 280E was 1520kg. The latest A class and 1 series are close to been heavier than both those classic midsized saloons and are much shorter. The next E class and 5 series models could be close to tipping 2000kg in mid range 530i/E300 spec and the W223 maybe 2200kg.....gulp

Some specs from 1982 test; in order of BMW 528i; Mercedes 280E; Opel Senator 3.0; Volvo 760.

Länge mm 4620 4725 4811 4785
Breite mm 1700 1786 1728 1750
Höhe mm 1415 1438 1415 1435
Innenbreite vorne mm 1390 1445 1430 1500
hinten mm 1380 1445 1430 1500
Innenhöhe vorne mm 955 940 950 945
hinten mm 885 900 880 890
Sitztiefe vorne mm 500 500 500 490
hinten mm 460 475 500 480
Sitzraum vonbis mm 570-810 500-760 . 620-840 655-840
Normknieraum mm 180 180 160 200 Kofferrauinvolumen (nach VDA-Norni) Liter 460 500 500 487
Wendekreis links m 11,0 11,1 10,7 11,2 rechts m 10,9 11,2 10,6 11,0
Lenkradumdrehungen 3s/ 3 3% 33/
Leergewicht kg 1350 1527 1400 1352
Zulässiges Gesamtgewicht kg 1830 1980 1900 1820 Zuladung kg 480 453 500 468
Gewichtsverteilung Vorderachse % 55,2 53,0 53,6 57,8 Hinterachse % 44,8 47,0 46,4 42,2
Leistungsgewicht kg/kW 10,0 11,2 10,6 11,8 kg/PS 7,3 8,3 7,8 8,7
Innengeräusch Leerlauf im Stand indB(A) 52 43 53 51 Bei 50 km/h 59 60 61 60
Bei 80 km/h 63 65 64 63
Bei 100 km/h 67 68 67 67
Bei 130 km/h 71 72 72 72
Bei 160 km/h 74 78 76 77
Bei 180 km/h 76 80 80 79
Beschleunigung
0- 60 km/h ins 3,9 3,9 4,0 4,1
0- 80 km/h 5,8 5,8 6,1 6,3
0-100 km/h 8,1 8,7 8,6 9,8
0-120 km/h 11,8 12,3 12,6 14,0
0-140 km/h 15,9 16,8 16,7 19,5
0-160 km/h 22,2 23,8 23.7 29,6
0-180 km/h 31,3 35,6 34.1 48,1
400 m mit stehendem Start 15,9 16,1 16,2 16.7
1 km mit stehendem Start 29,3 29,9 29,9 31,2 Höchstgeschwindigkeit km/h 214,2 201,1 210,5 196,2

 

[Srbb]

In 20 years we will drive Titanics on the roads

 

[Srbb]

3 generations from now the new s class lwb will have 6m length and 3 m width

 

[Robbie]

It's scary how the size and weight of cars is just increasing so much all the time. I was looking at an old 1982 AMS comparison with a E28 528i vs W123 280E vs Opel Senator vs Volvo 760 and the 528i tested weight was only 1350kg and the 280E was 1520kg. The latest A class and 1 series are close to been heavier than both those classic midsized saloons and...

Very interesting stats from your old AM&S. I'm amazed they got the 0-100km/h of 8.9 in the 280E. I though the stats were closer to 10, but that DOHC 2.8 R6 was a gem of an engine. I was so disappointed when they launched the W124 in 1985 with the new SOHC 3 litre. It looked like nothing compared to the M110, but I tell you the 300E was a great car when it launched. In those days 140kW seemed like a LOT for that class of car.

 

[DjordjeC63]

Would you be able to drive W124 300E today?

 

[tennmb]

This seems to indicate that the W214 E-class will be very close to 5000mm in length, give or take a handful of mm. Width-wise, it may equal the dimensions of the current W222 S-Class.

The current E is a disappointment in terms of space efficiency. The 212 has more volume feel while the 213 takes up a bigger footprint.

 

[Robbie]

Not sure I understand? But yes, I don't see why not... it ain't no E400 though!

Would you be able to drive W124 300E today?

 

[DjordjeC63]

Well would you like to drive it today? Or you would miss your new, modern car.

 

[hannaz]

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[Rolf]

Would you be able to drive W124 300E today?

Definitely if I could find a mint example at a good price then I would buy one as a weekend car or even round about. The 300E was a boss car in 1985 when it was launched. Despite only small increase in power, the increase in performance over the 280E was HUGE. As per AMS it did 0-100km/h in 7.8sec (280E-8.7sec) and had a top speed of 232km/h (280E-201km/h). The main reason for the big increase in top speed was a reduction in drag from 0.45 to 0.30 and 100kg less weight.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

From 0,45 to 0,30?! How is that possible?

 

[Rolf]

From 0,45 to 0,30?! How is that possible?

Sorry maybe I am going off topic here. Cars were not very aero efficient prior to the 1980's when most of the manufacturers made a big effort in wind tunnel testing and development to reduce the drag factor in cars due to the push to lower fuel consumption. Mercedes Benz were amongst the aerodynamic leaders in the 1980's. If you look at the cars from 1960's and 1970's and compare to 1980's there were big reductions in drag factors:

Small cars -
1982 W201 190 - CD factor = 0.33 (190E 2.3 -16 - 0.32);
1993 W202 C-class - CD Factor = 0.30
Medium cars -
1976 W123 - CD factor = 0.45;
1984 W124 E- CD factor = 0.30 (200 - 0.29);
1995 W210 E - CD factor = 0.29 (E200 - 0.27);
Large cars -
1972 W116 S - CD factor = 0.41;
1979 W126 S - CD factor = 0.36;
1991 W140 S - CD factor = 0.30
Large Coupes -
1971 W107 SLC - CD factor = 0.43;
1981 C126 SEC CD factor = 0.34;
1992 C140 CL - CD factor = 0.30

 

[Luca]

It's fantastic new interior c klasse

 

[SKY]

It's fantastic new interior c klasse

Have you seen it somehow?