C-Class (W205) [Spyshots] 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) Spy Photos

[SKY]

is it me or there is no dropping line?

 

[Gianclaudio]

is it me or there is no dropping line?

It looks like the present one: a long, tasteful, one piece dropping line.

 

[Levi68]

is it me or there is no dropping line?

Yes, there is. Now the whole Mercedes range is doomed.

 

[PHYBENZ]

 

[SKY]

Oh damm there it is, I was on my iPhone. I looks exactly like the AB render:

 

[tennmb]

Wish they had changed up the rear light shape. But overall, this is the best execution of the dropping line that I've seen so far. Subtle. Keeping it above the rear wheel well is a big lus. Tasteful. I like it. Retains many elements of the current C. Front grill and fascia look cool.

When you enlarge the picture you can see the dropping line as clear as day.

 

[Keyonte]

The testing of the W205 seems to be coming along pretty fast which tells me is going to be just a minor evolution of the W204 nothing to drastic

The rear is inspired by the S class while the front seems to look more like the W204

 

[dtd]

It looks like the BMW 3er will offer its first 4cyl diesel in the States by next summer (2013), so I hope the new W205 will debut by then, and of course ,with its diesel engine .
dtd

 

[Wolfgang]

Looks like MBUSA plans a GLK 4 pot diesel? Haven't yet seen confirmed C diesel news.

GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Q1 2013): Debut of diesel powertrain in this model line (first in segment) with 2.1-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine (190 hp, 369 lb-ft) mated to all-wheeldrive powertrain and 19" 5-triple-spoke wheels

They also put up a vid explaining AGILITY Control.

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[dtd]

Looks like MBUSA plans a GLK 4 pot diesel? Haven't yet seen confirmed C diesel news.

GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Q1 2013): Debut of diesel powertrain in this model line (first in segment) with 2.1-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine (190 hp, 369 lb-ft) mated to all-wheeldrive powertrain and 19" 5-triple-spoke wheels

They also put up a vid explaining AGILITY Control.

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Thanks Wolfgang for the vid. I'm sure the W205 will have diesel as an option. By introducing the diesel GLK in 2013 , MB wants to see how the customers react to diesel . So far the diesel introduction in the ML, E class does have big impact in their sale. The problems are the price and also diesel fuel price. They should price diesel the same or less than gasoline price in order to attract customers. I would like to try diesel as my next car. If the W205 diesel does not show up soon ( a year or so) then I would look into the 3er bimmer .
dtd

 

[tennmb]

Dealers have been told that the W205 will have a diesel power plant. Of course the W205 will also be built in the USA.

 

[Wolfgang]

Building the W205 in the USA to start in 2014.

Starting in 2014, the Tuscaloosa plant will also produce the successor generation of the current C-Class for the North American market.

http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1382119-1-1333338-1-0-0-0-0-0-9506-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

 

[dtd]

Building the W205 in the USA to start in 2014.

http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1382119-1-1333338-1-0-0-0-0-0-9506-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

O.K. Let's be clear about this. Suppose the W205 is on sale in N.A by August of 2013 as 2014 MY, that means MB will have to bring W205 from Germany and/or South Africa to N.A before the U.S made W205 will be ready by June 2014. Is that right? That also means anyone who wants to buy the made in Germany W205 would have to buy it as soon as it is available , right?
dtd

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Building the W205 in the USA to start in 2014.

http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1382119-1-1333338-1-0-0-0-0-0-9506-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

Is the W204 really expected that soon? If so the next 12-18 months for Mercedes will be a blockbuster!

Facelift E-Class early 2013.
New CLA early to mid 2013
New S-Class mid 2013
New C-Class later 2013

 

[dtd]

Is the W204 really expected that soon? If so the next 12-18 months for Mercedes will be a blockbuster!

Facelift E-Class early 2013.
New CLA early to mid 2013
New S-Class mid 2013
New C-Class later 2013

Is this the schedule for N.A debut Mr. Mercedes ? If so, I think the first batch of W205 will come to the U.S from Germany for at least 4 to 6 months. Then , the production from the Alabama plant will take over. Don't forget that Nissan will provide engines for the U.S production. I expect the W205 will get off the assembly line by summer of 2014.
dtd

 

[Merc1]

The next C is due in 2014, for the 2015 model year in the U.S. Why do we keep going over and over this here? MBUSA has stated this already.

M

 

[Keyonte]

The next C is due in 2014, for the 2015 model year in the U.S. Why do we keep going over and over this here? MBUSA has stated this already.

M

The next C is due in 2014, for the 2015 model year in the U.S. Why do we keep going over and over this here? MBUSA has stated this already.

M

If that's the case get ready for the counting saga of waiting after they release the s class

 

[tennmb]

Merc1 is correct on the dates.

 

[dtd]

Merc1 is correct on the dates.

If so, it is too long. The BMW 3er will eat their lunch. I think MB may intrdoduce the new hybrid system for W205 at the debut time ( late 2014 ?).
dtd

 

[Merc1]

Its always like that in the last year of any car that has a brand new competitor, but the sales the C have actually increased this year, at least in the U.S. market while the 3er has struggled. Nothing to worry about actually, new C will be a full line this time with the sedan, coupe, wagon and convertible. 3-Series sales dominance could come to an end next time around for real.

M