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

[Mr. Mercedes]

Even worse when you look at the rears. On the freeway distinguishing between the 3er and 5er is a challenge at the best of times.

 

[klier]

Go show someone a 3/5/7 and put them right next to each other, my money is on the fact that they won't know what each one is.

Next to eachother you'd see because of the size differences. But when on the road alone, it's hard for someone who's not, uhm, a fan.

But another MB vs BMW discussion in the MB section. Nice.

 

[Carmaker1]

Even worse when you look at the rears. On the freeway distinguishing between the 3er and 5er is a challenge at the best of times.

Interestingly enough, last year when going shopping at Best Buy, I parked in front of a black F10 528i. When I returned to my car, I started laughing when I realized up close in it's place was now a black 2012 F30 328i. It felt like deja vu for two different models to interchange almost unnoticed by someone as informed about BMWs as myself. The F0X is much more distinguishable than the F10 and F30, so confusing it with other BMWs is silly.

 

[dtd]

I'm curious that the W205 could steal some customers from the E class, as it goes on sale in about 15 months from now.
dtd

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I'm curious that the W205 could steal some customers from the E class, as it goes on sale in about 15 months from now.
dtd

As the W205 will grow considerably in length ( + 90-100 mm to over 4700 mm) as well as in width, it will surely lure some W212 prospects into its' court. It will also be the far more modern offering. The hierarchy will be reestablished in 2016 when the W213 E-Class is introduced.

 

[dtd]

As the W205 will grow considerably in length ( + 90-100 mm to over 4700 mm) as well as in width, it will surely lure some W212 prospects into its' court. It will also be the far more modern offering. The hierarchy will be reestablished in 2016 when the W213 E-Class is introduced.

Thanks for the info Jimmy. Any info for the 2016 W213 E-Class ? I think the next E should have a breakthrough design, otherwise, what is the point of getting bigger in size ( so will the price).
dtd

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Thanks for the info Jimmy. Any info for the 2016 W213 E-Class ? I think the next E should have a breakthrough design, otherwise, what is the point of getting bigger in size ( so will the price).
dtd

Information remains relatively sparse with regard to the W213 E-Class. One can presume that its' design language will be similar to that of the W205-in terms of proportions and architecture. The flank sculpturing as seen on the W222 and W205 will very likely also be applied to the W213 as this appears to be an important M-B "signature". It can be speculated that the W213 will grow marginally in size, its' length perhaps slightly exceeding the 4900mm mark, its' width perhaps in the 1870 mm vicinity.

Most interesting will be the issue of derivatives. Will the W213 spawn bonafide coupe and cabriolet versions (unlike the current C-Class-based E-coupe and cab) ? And will a future CLS be based on the W213-or will it move slightly upmarket and evolve into an S-Class derivative, making way for a CLS-type of car based on the W205 C-Class ?

 

[dtd]

Information remains relatively sparse with regard to the W213 E-Class. One can presume that its' design language will be similar to that of the W205-in terms of proportions and architecture. The flank sculpturing as seen on the W222 and W205 will very likely also be applied to the W213 as this appears to be an important M-B "signature". It can be speculated that the W213 will grow marginally in size, its' length perhaps slightly exceeding the 4900mm mark, its' width perhaps in the 1870 mm vicinity.

Most interesting will be the issue of derivatives. Will the W213 spawn bonafide coupe and cabriolet versions (unlike the current C-Class-based E-coupe and cab) ? And will a future CLS be based on the W213-or will it move slightly upmarket and evolve into an S-Class derivative, making way for a CLS-type of car based on the W205 C-Class ?

I would wait for the debut of the W205 at the Detroit autoshow 2014 before making the decision to jump into the new CLA.
dtd

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes is really not going to let the C wither on the vine too long because I now think there will be a big drop in C-Class sales when the CLA first goes on sale, then it will level out IMO.

When they say it will be at Detroit I bet that is for the press, but not the public show and then the public debut will be at Geneva in March. Same as the CLA.

I truly hope Mercedes will finally put the E coupe and convertible on the right platform this time. They should be priced above the E sedan, not at the same and/or below. Last true E coupe was 1995's C124 E320 and I think everyone knows that now.

I just can't wait to see the sales numbers in the last quarter of this year. Mercedes should be on fire by then for real.

M

 

[dtd]

Mercedes is really not going to let the C wither on the vine too long because I now think there will be a big drop in C-Class sales when the CLA first goes on sale, then it will level out IMO.

When they say it will be at Detroit I bet that is for the press, but not the public show and then the public debut will be at Geneva in March. Same as the CLA.

I truly hope Mercedes will finally put the E coupe and convertible on the right platform this time. They should be priced above the E sedan, not at the same and/or below. Last true E coupe was 1995's C124 E320 and I think everyone knows that now.

I just can't wait to see the sales numbers in the last quarter of this year. Mercedes should be on fire by then for real.

M

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Thanks Merc1. What I hope for at Detroit autoshow is the picture of the real C class and the specs. You know that I'm waiting for the diesel engine for this W205. Of course, I can't pay at any price , so a well equipped diesel W205 should not be more than $45K out of the door is my wish.
dtd

 

[Foxfire]

I wonder if the new w205 based coupe will be more like a "proper" MB coupe, meaning no B-pillar, rear windows roll all the way down + frameless doors, of course.

 

[Merc1]

r
Thanks Merc1. What I hope for at Detroit autoshow is the picture of the real C class and the specs. You know that I'm waiting for the diesel engine for this W205. Of course, I can't pay at any price , so a well equipped diesel W205 should not be more than $45K out of the door is my wish.
dtd

Do you like the GLK? The GLK250 just went on sale.

M

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Larson renders and Autobild info:

1400kg for the base model. -70kg compared to current generation.
Fenders, doors, roof, hood, and trunk will be all aluminum
Trunk space for T-model increases from 485l to 500l.

 

[Yaz]

Not sure if I like the interior. Looks too similar to the A, B and CLA.

 

[michaelhutchence]

We alreay saw the exterior. Not good quality pictures but we saw it and it will not look that much like the E facelift.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Good find. It looks great, but I'm not sure if I like to see the E-class grill on the C-class as well. It almost has that "add-on" look to it.

 

[dtd]

Do you like the GLK? The GLK250 just went on sale.

M

I prefer the GLA to the GLK. By the way, I'm not the SUV guy, I prefer sport sedan, and would like to try diesel.
dtd

 

[dtd]

Larson renders and Autobild info:

1400kg for the base model. -70kg compared to current generation.
Fenders, doors, roof, hood, and trunk will be all aluminum
Trunk space for T-model increases from 485l to 500l.

I'm not excited about the interior.Perhaps we need to see the interior picture in high res. We'll see.
dtd

 

[Wunderkind]

Not sure if I like the interior. Looks too similar to the A, B and CLA.

Too late. We have to like it now......

 

[SKY]

I´ve got the feelinf that interior is gonna be annihilate when the A4 B9 comes out, knowing the level of craftsmanship of the latest Audi products.