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

[Centurion]

It goes without saying that the W205 will get a more "Coupe" profile, as every generation of every car seems to go in that direction so far: I.e, seems to be the current trend. I wonder who will buck it?

I would argue that Mercedes will buck it. The CLS and up and coming CLC are coupe shaped enough for the classic models i.e E-Class and C-Class to remain orthodox. The W204 is one of Mercedes' strongest designs in a while. It's as classic and timeless as the 190E.

 

[SKY]

I´m sorry, but I disagree. I´m not saying (and doubt anyone does) that the current MBs are the worst looking in the company´s history. That would be laying. In fact, I´d say every current MB looks good. BUT, if you review the company´s history, you´ll find that 50 years ago, MB was superior in both design and tech. People bought MBs cause they were simply the best cars on the market, and looked like that. Afterwards the competitors started to improve in terms of looks, but MB still had the edge in the tech department, being the most advanced cars with the best engines.

It´s true the models you say looked like crap, but still had an advantadge over BMW and Audi, and people believed buying an MB they were buying a car that would last them forever. Nowadays, an MB is not better looking per se than any other german car, it deppends on the customer likes. And not only that, they no longer featured the best engines. Not every MB engine is better than the competitors offering.

Thus here we are. Currently, people see the Mercedes cars as something for old wealthy guys, as they think other brands have better looking cars, and they don´t think the star is a guarantee of a better tech/engine.

The bottom line is that Mercedes Benz is no longer as special as it was. And I doubt the current cars still look nice in 20 years.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I´m sorry, but I disagree. I´m not saying (and doubt anyone does) that the current MBs are the worst looking in the company´s history. That would be laying. In fact, I´d say every current MB looks good. BUT, if you review the company´s history, you´ll find that 50 years ago, MB was superior in both design and tech. People bought MBs cause they were simply the best cars on the market, and looked like that. Afterwards the competitors started to improve in terms of looks, but MB still had the edge in the tech department, being the most advanced cars with the best engines.

It´s true the models you say looked like crap, but still had an advantadge over BMW and Audi, and people believed buying an MB they were buying a car that would last them forever. Nowadays, an MB is not better looking per se than any other german car, it deppends on the customer likes. And not only that, they no longer featured the best engines. Not every MB engine is better than the competitors offering.

Thus here we are. Currently, people see the Mercedes cars as something for old wealthy guys, as they think other brands have better looking cars, and they don´t think the star is a guarantee of a better tech/engine.

The bottom line is that Mercedes Benz is no longer as special as it was. And I doubt the current cars still look nice in 20 years.

As far as engines go, I've always believed that BMW made the best engines out of all the German competitors and I've always loved BMW design.(until recently) It's interesting though, because in my mind, the rolls are switching. MBZ is now becoming the brand that has more of a lively feel to them while BMW is heading to being soft and luxurious. Same goes design wise. I think MBZ is on a roll with their new designs and these cars will be legendary come 20 years from now because it was this change in design that will shape future models.

 

[Levi68]

I like what I am seing for now.

 

[Centurion]

I´m sorry, but I disagree. I´m not saying (and doubt anyone does) that the current MBs are the worst looking in the company´s history. That would be laying. In fact, I´d say every current MB looks good. BUT, if you review the company´s history, you´ll find that 50 years ago, MB was superior in both design and tech. People bought MBs cause they were simply the best cars on the market, and looked like that. Afterwards the competitors started to improve in terms of looks, but MB still had the edge in the tech department, being the most advanced cars with the best engines.

It´s true the models you say looked like crap, but still had an advantadge over BMW and Audi, and people believed buying an MB they were buying a car that would last them forever. Nowadays, an MB is not better looking per se than any other german car, it deppends on the customer likes. And not only that, they no longer featured the best engines. Not every MB engine is better than the competitors offering.

Thus here we are. Currently, people see the Mercedes cars as something for old wealthy guys, as they think other brands have better looking cars, and they don´t think the star is a guarantee of a better tech/engine.

The bottom line is that Mercedes Benz is no longer as special as it was. And I doubt the current cars still look nice in 20 years.

Although this is not Mercedes' most glorious design era. The current line up is shining compared to the W220, W210 and W203 era - hall of shame being the preface lifted W210.

 

[montana]

2014 Mercedes C-Class full body prototype first spy photos

 

[Morrison]

I can`t wait for this car. The C class must look better than F30 but also better than next A4. For me, the proportions looks just fine for moment.

 

[Levi68]

I think it will look good.

 

[K-A]

Proportions look good. Greenhouse looks a little slimmer than the W204, it has a more similar shape to the W212's now.

I gotta say, I'm actually really relieved to see M-B are going EVOLUTION over revolution on this one. I really thought that they were gonna do some whole new thing, considering what they were saying and what the earlier renders looked like. IF this is really the actual W205, then I'm VERY glad that the architecture at least is staying classic and evolutionary, gives me some hope. Now the details.... oh those damn details.... that's where I don't trust M-B's design department fully yet. They nail it sometimes, then they flub it sometimes. When they do classic/timeless, they do it best, when they do erratic/"revolutionary", they ruin it.

I guess I agree with both SKYSONY and Morrison at the same time, lol. Some M-B models right now IMO are some of the nicest looking cars of all time, however some make it hard for me to even view the entire lineup as a whole as favorable to me.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class Spy Shots

A prototype for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz C Class has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing at a secret location in Northern Europe, and these are the first spy shots of the car.

The new C Class is expected to go on sale in early 2014 and will for the first time be manufactured at Mercedes’ plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The prototype reveals that Mercedes’ designers are taking a safe route with the styling of the new car, following BMW’s lead with the new 2012 3-Series by retaining the previous model’s overall proportions but sharpening things up a bit.

The shape of the headlights appear more streamlined than the units on the current car, while the body keeps the classic wedge shape though it appears stretched out a little. It’s too early to tell what the rear will look like though a cross between the styling of the CLS and new SL Class is likely. The computer-generated rendering below is a highly-stylized preview of what to expect.

As for the drivetrain, expect to see an eight- or possibly even a nine-speed automatic fitted. We’re unlikely to see a three-cylinder engine offered in the C Class anytime soon but a turbocharged 1.8-liter engine should make its way into the base model. A V-6 should remain also, and will be joined by a range of diesel engines and a new hybrid. This hybrid model will likely pair a four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and gearbox.

Further down the track a high-performance AMG model will be launched, complete with a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine developing around 450 horsepower. While output may be down slightly on the current C63 AMG, performance should be improved thanks to a lighter overall structure. Like the 2013 SL Class, the new C Class will almost certainly benefit from plenty of aluminum--and some composite--structures in its construction.

Finally, wagon and coupe models will return and will be joined for the first time by a new C Class Convertible.

- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class Spy Shots

 

[SKY]

I must say in these latest spy pics the car looks much better.

 

[Tarek]

The side profile looks excellent.

 

[Levi68]

I really do not think the C AMG will get a V8 and but rather a V6 as the C 32 AMG. Now all E AMG, M5 and RS6 have TT V8. So I think all C AMG, M3 and RS4 (B9) will get FI 6 cylinder engines.

 

[Gianclaudio]

Although this is not Mercedes' most glorious design era. The current line up is shining compared to the W220, W210 and W203 era - hall of shame being the preface lifted W210.

I do think right now is their worst design era ever.

I didn't like too much the 1997-2004 era. I agree at the W220, W203,W210, both CLK's were not "nice cars" (but at the same time I don't thing they were THAT ugly), but at the same time the R230 and W215 are timeless classics.

But Mercedes made a giant leap with the introduction of the W219, and then came W204, W221, W216, W164, SLS, each one looking way better than their predecessor (in W216's case, a tie, IMO).
Welcome the W212 and things became fuzzy. It's a very polarizing car. I love in AMG sport package, and looks utterly rubish in classic trims with rounded bumpers and thos absolutely incongruent doouble round foglights.

And since them, things have become fuzzier and fuzzier: CLS, SLK, SL, B, M; none of this seems to look better than their predecessor and the CLS and B class side lines are simply umbecoming. I hope the S class can bring a new design theme, but I highly doubt it

 

[GTA45E]

I really do not think the C AMG will get a V8 and but rather a V6 as the C 32 AMG. Now all E AMG, M5 and RS6 have TT V8. So I think all C AMG, M3 and RS4 (B9) will get FI 6 cylinder engines.

But the C32 was created under the Mercedes Benz regime of yore, when AMG cars were nothing but MBs with modified engines. That era is gone!

AMG has had their hands cut loose and thay are pretty much going back to their roots with the V8. "for everything"

I highly doubt AMG will fit the M157 to the upcoming C, when AMG said the Bi-Turbo V8 wouldn`t fit in to C.

There a very good chance the C55 name will return. The new C55 should feature the 5.5liter N/A DOHC V8 found in the new SLK55. (Code named M152.)
It should pack more than 480hp.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

But the C32 was created under the Mercedes Benz regime of yore, when AMG cars were nothing but MBs with modified engines. That era is gone!

AMG has had their hands cut loose and thay are pretty much going back to their roots with the V8. "for everything"

I highly doubt AMG will fit the M157 to the upcoming C, when AMG said the Bi-Turbo V8 wouldn`t fit in to C.

There a very good chance the C55 name will return. The new C55 should feature the 5.5liter N/A DOHC V8 found in the new SLK55. (Code named M152.)
It should pack more than 460hp.

And 500+ with dev pack. 8)

 

[SKY]

I have to say that when you look twice at the spy pics, you realise how good this mule looks. I have competely changed my mind. I´ve seen a few spy pics where the mule has no bumpers and the headlights shape is seen better, and it looks very F800-like. Regarding the engine powering the AMG version, I believe the logic step would be a I6 TT, but I know this is not happening. I guess we should see a 5.5 V8 NA with 500 PS. I´d love such an engine BTW.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

MBZ's design have become striking and take awhile to get use to.

 

[GTA45E]

Mercedes is surly stepping away from the wedge shape which I am glad to see. An upright profile is more classical and will withstand the test of time better.
It`s obvious we will see the dropping-line on the new C-Class. It seems door handles will follow the dropping line that I can vaguely see in this photo.

 

[Levi68]

I really like the news about a NA V8. Thanks to its displacement it will not need any turbo for torque.

Is a new C Coupé replacement in the plans? If yes I hope they'll fixe its only demerit, the lack of frameless windows.