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

[GTA45E]

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You just stole the butter off my toast. I was just about to question the design of the next C-coupe. I can imagine the next one will feature less of a wedge shape. (My big question is, how long will the current be on the market.
It was just introduced for the 2012 model year, pretty late in the game.)

Oh, if Mercedes goes frameless with the side windows of the next C coupe it would add more weight for rigidity reasons.

 

[K-A]

I hope they replace the C-Coupe soon, 'cause it has such a cheap presence on the roads. The new headlights shape and reflector bulbs don't help either.

Also, GTA, I think he means "frameless", not "pillarless". Frameless doesn't affect rigidity or weight, and it's something that every Coupe that costs more than $15K and is intended to be in any way sexy as a 2-Door and not simply practical should have, IMO.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I hope they replace the C-Coupe soon, 'cause it has such a cheap presence on the roads. The new headlights shape and reflector bulbs don't help either.

Also, GTA, I think he means "frameless", not "pillarless". Frameless doesn't affect rigidity or weight, and it's something that every Coupe that costs more than $15K and is intended to be in any way sexy as a 2-Door and not simply practical should have, IMO.

I wouldn't say the coupe has a cheap presence. I've seen 2 C250 coupes on the roads and they do look good on the road and are instantly noticed. The current gen 3 series may look a bit cleaner and more refined but other then that, it gets the job done. The only part of the coupe that bothers me is the bumper that hangs out. Why can't that round the bumper like BMW? It makes the car flow smoothly rather then make it look like someone forgot that a bumper is suppose to wrap around a car. As far as presence goes, I think the C Coupe has a bit more presence then the current gen 3 series coupe. Then again, the 3 series is at the end of it's lifespan.

 

[Centurion]

I hope they replace the C-Coupe soon, 'cause it has such a cheap presence on the roads. The new headlights shape and reflector bulbs don't help either.

Once the new A-Class and CLC have debuted the C-Coupe will have its place in the automotive grave yard next to the forgettable BMW Compact.

 

[dtd]

I think the next C (W205) should match the new BMW 3er (F30) in term of power ( 240hp for the turbo I4 ) or MPG ( 36mpg on highway). So MB should either tune the C250 to that level in order to compete with 3er beemer. In the spy shots photos , the hood seems to be a bit longer, that could be designed for the future I6 engine.
dtd

 

[klier]

I hope they replace the C-Coupe soon, 'cause it has such a cheap presence on the roads. The new headlights shape and reflector bulbs don't help either.

I want the W205 to have a real, proper coupe version like BMW and Audi have, and I want MB to drop the E-class coupe and make a real E coupe to compete with the 6er.

 

[Levi68]

I want the W205 to have a real, proper coupe version like BMW and Audi have, and I want MB to drop the E-class coupe and make a real E coupe to compete with the 6er.

+1

I never understood why the CLK was neither a C Coupé nor an E Coupé. I also want the C Coupé to be a true coupé and have frameless windows like all other coupé. The lack of frameless windows on the actual C Coupé is a complete deal braker for me (not that I intended to purchase it but I was quite interested in it).

 

[Morrison]

I tink it`s obvious that E coupe is rival with the 3 series coupe and Audi A5. Its styling scream rivality with the 2 other cars I mentioned before.

 

[K-A]

I wouldn't say the coupe has a cheap presence. I've seen 2 C250 coupes on the roads and they do look good on the road and are instantly noticed. The current gen 3 series may look a bit cleaner and more refined but other then that, it gets the job done. The only part of the coupe that bothers me is the bumper that hangs out. Why can't that round the bumper like BMW? It makes the car flow smoothly rather then make it look like someone forgot that a bumper is suppose to wrap around a car. As far as presence goes, I think the C Coupe has a bit more presence then the current gen 3 series coupe. Then again, the 3 series is at the end of it's lifespan.

I was actually looking at one next to me today. Yes, the front has a presence that every Merc does (or should), but the sides, being the greenhouse and whole door/window area, is just absolutely disgusting to these eyes. The least expensive looking, most generic/haphazard design that M-B have ever had in that area IMO. I'd say it reminds me too much of the Honda Accord Coupe, but to be honest, it's so un-sexy, it reminds me of a Pontiac Sunfire, with that giant, singular plastic frame. The way that the chrome breaks off from the top of the front door to the back window in a rather large gap, and this HUGE piece of plastic/rubber.... in which the car I was staring at had a rubber piece that wasn't properly fitted and misaligned from the plastic... really had me grabbing for my vomit bag (which doesn't exist). Harsh? Maybe, but the car is worthy of it, IMO. I can criticize side lines on the CLS, but at least I see a Benz like quality in the attempt at least.... the C-Coupe just has a greenhouse that looks cheap to me. Very unfortunate. On the flip-side, it's all of a sudden made the "E Coupe" (which hilariously is the same thing as the C-Coupe just with E styling gimmicks, a thankfully pretty elegant greenhouse, and an E price tag) look like a breath of Benz air.

E92 looks like Megan Fox, while the C-Coupe looks like Megan Fox's Grandma.... if we're making the comparison.... and I don't even necessarily love the E92.

I want the W205 to have a real, proper coupe version like BMW and Audi have, and I want MB to drop the E-class coupe and make a real E coupe to compete with the 6er.

No argument and complete agreement there.

 

[Gianclaudio]

Don't forget the horrible, cheap looking gray plastic grill from the C class coupe. I can't understand how they're not shamed to put such a cheap looking part on a Merc

 

[K-A]

I really despise the C-Coupe. This isn't a CLS type of deal, as I really l like the CLS aside from those lines that look like a Designer from a competitor did them as a practical joke, but the C-Coupe is just such a cheap looking, crude looking car. It truly makes me question the taste of M-B's Designers. I can't even explain how hideous of a sight it was with all the bad things I was pointing out when I was next to one today. Honestly felt like I was looking at the B-Pillar and greenhouse of a Pontiac Sunfire. Even the fit and finish on that B-Pillar area was fit for a Pontiac.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

My god there’s a lot of absolute BS being written about the C-coupe in this thread. To summarise, MB hit a bullseye with the W204. The C204 is just capitalising on this success. It looks pretty damn good for what it is, a car conceived after the fact, and runs on the hugely impressive running gear of the sedan. It's flying off showroom floors here in Oz, just as the sedan continues to do, and MB will be doing quite well with it on a global scale given the minimal investment required.

It looks fine for what it is.

Honestly, some of you guys are just too precious about Mercedes Benz. It's a car 'COMPANY' not some mystical automotive manufacturer beyond reproach.

 

[klier]

Hmmmm.....ok......

 

[K-A]

I just really really dislike the thing, it bugs me for some reason, especially considering how good and proper the W204 looks. And it isn't for the reasons that I've criticized some other newer M-B's (fussy, odd details). It's actually the architecture and refinement of design on this one that's off to me. If it looks a Class or two below the older 3-Series Coupe and A5 which is based on the A4, there's just something haphazard about it. Watch the W205 Coupe be a night and day difference I predict, at least in the passionate-sense, looking sexier with a hopefully pillar-less look rather than the overtly practical look of the W204 Coupe.

 

[Human]

the 204 was radical compared to the 203..
So its only normal that the 205 will be evolution rather than revolution..usually MB do 2 generations off a general design..

Look at bmw they have been evolutionary since the E46 to E90 and now new 3er..

Agreed. We are definitely in a 'evolutionary state' with the German OEM's. That goes for the interior designs and layouts also, especially BMW and M-B (be it Audi that has changed the most with their dash layout and new HVAC design with the A6/7 which IMO has some BMW overtones). Seeing the next X5 cabin spy shots confirms the evolutionary approach from BMW and with the HVAC controls same as F20, F30, F10, F01 - overall cabin layout of Benz's of late (est) being i.e. the new SL that looks like a SLS, SLK, C-class FL, B-Class and new ML etc.

 

[Morrison]

Human I think you are wrong. Mb have pairs of family members that share the same interior, not the whole line-up. SL indeed got almost the same interior with SLK and SLS AMG that`s their family, but B class, ML and C coupe are totally different. ML interior design is unique at least for the moment, expect the GL to have the same interior. B class for the moment got also a unique interior but expect the new family of mb compacts( A class, CLC, and that little SUV perhaps called GLC) to share that interior.

 

[Gianclaudio]

. And it isn't for the reasons that I've criticized some other newer M-B's (fussy, odd details). It's actually the architecture and refinement of design on this one that's off to me.

Exactly my thoughts!!!! Is not about details, is the whole concept. Just compare the greenhouse to the E class coupe, which is pillarless and way more special looking.

The A5 and 3er coupe look really sexy. The C class coupe doesn't

 

[K-A]

We agree very much on these things, my friend, nice to have you around.

The CLS is a beautiful car with some unfortunate flaws.... the C204 looks like they gave a W204 to now-ex Pontiac Designers, and said: "Work your magic". The whole car bothers me.... well, the parts that are modified from the W204.... as the W204 is a home-run for what a C-Class should be. The E-Coupe isn't my favorite Benz either, but the greenhouse is at least Benz!

Exactly: "Sexy". The 3er and A5 are, the C-Coupe, not at all. Honestly, I've seen more Grandma's driving the C-Coupe around here than anything.... I'm not even kidding.

 

[Human]

Human I think you are wrong. Mb have pairs of family members that share the same interior, not the whole line-up. SL indeed got almost the same interior with SLK and SLS AMG that`s their family, but B class, ML and C coupe are totally different. ML interior design is unique at least for the moment, expect the GL to have the same interior. B class for the moment got also a unique interior but expect the new family of mb compacts( A class, CLC, and that little SUV perhaps called GLC) to share that interior.

I was more referring to HVAC, Stereo, Nav controls etc. AND the steering wheels are mostly identical (+ with BMW you can ad the instrument clusters to basically identical)

i.e.




All an evolution of old i.e. W203 C-class

 

[K-A]

That's true, the parts are all shared. However, I feel that M-B is doing a great job of designing their interiors to look unique and individual whilst sharing parts, which is something that I personally think that BMW are being too "lazy" on, per-se. The closest interiors right now by M-B I think are the SL/SLS/SLK line, which are very close (too close), with the SL standing out maybe the most?