C-Class (W204) [Spyshots] W204 C-Class Sedan/Wagon Spy Pics & Info
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The Mercedes-Benz W204 is the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The W204 platform was also used for the E-Class Coupé (C207). Model codes: W204 (sedan), S204 (station wagon / estate), C204 (coupé). Production: March 2007 – March 2014 (sedan), February 2007 – March 2014 (station wagon), 2011–2015 (coupé). Model years: 2008–2014, 2012–2015 (coupé)
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Mercedes C-Class Estate Completely Uncovered
Seen here for the first time with no disguising at all is the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. We now see more and more of the saloons on the roads – and we expect the wagon to arrive later in the autumn of this year after its official presentation at the Frankfurt Show in mid-September. We were lucky to shoot the car in Stuttgart earlier this week in full showroom trim. Like with the brand-new saloon, buyers will have the option between the four-cylinder C180 (156 bhp, compressor) or C200 (184 bhp, compressor) and the six-cylinder C230 (204 bhp), C280 (231 bhp) or C350 (272 bhp). Diesel enthusiasts might prefer the C200 CDI (136 bhp), C220 CDI (170 bhp) or C320 (V6, 224 bhp).
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Mercedes C-Class Estate Completely Uncovered
Seen here for the first time with no disguising at all is the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. We now see more and more of the saloons on the roads – and we expect the wagon to arrive later in the autumn of this year after its official presentation at the Frankfurt Show in mid-September. We were lucky to shoot the car in Stuttgart earlier this week in full showroom trim. Like with the brand-new saloon, buyers will have the option between the four-cylinder C180 (156 bhp, compressor) or C200 (184 bhp, compressor) and the six-cylinder C230 (204 bhp), C280 (231 bhp) or C350 (272 bhp). Diesel enthusiasts might prefer the C200 CDI (136 bhp), C220 CDI (170 bhp) or C320 (V6, 224 bhp).
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The rear didn't turn out as nice as some (early) CGIs suggested...
It's too bland in my opinion. The design doesn't "flow" 
The previous generation was very sexy and elegant compared to the 3er Touring, but now I would prefer the 3er design without a doubt. Audi still designs the best wagons I suppose.
The rear didn't turn out as nice as some (early) CGIs suggested...
It's too bland in my opinion. The design doesn't "flow" The previous generation was very sexy and elegant compared to the 3er Touring, but now I would prefer the 3er design without a doubt. Audi still designs the best wagons I suppose.
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Still have to get used to the boxy design of the C-Class... the tall hood (I know, safety regulations, but still), the squarish side mirrors (look waaay too big to me), etc.
It used to be so nice:
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Still have to get used to the boxy design of the C-Class... the tall hood (I know, safety regulations, but still), the squarish side mirrors (look waaay too big to me), etc.
It used to be so nice:
http://imageshack.us
Shot at 2007-07-27
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Oh dear. That doesn't work at all. The D-pillar is all wrong for this design and the transition from gorgeous sedan sees much of that aesthetic appeal lost in translation.
BMW's sublimely styled Touring and Audi's class-defining Avant punt this one on to the bottom step of the podium.
Oh dear. That doesn't work at all. The D-pillar is all wrong for this design and the transition from gorgeous sedan sees much of that aesthetic appeal lost in translation.
BMW's sublimely styled Touring and Audi's class-defining Avant punt this one on to the bottom step of the podium.
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The C-pillar looks terrible and the lines of the windows and whole green house scream previous generation E-class. I'm very disappointed, especially since the sedan is dead sexy. Then again I don't care so much since estates are important to me.
The C-pillar looks terrible and the lines of the windows and whole green house scream previous generation E-class. I'm very disappointed, especially since the sedan is dead sexy. Then again I don't care so much since estates are important to me.
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Like the sedan much better, which is strange, I usually prefer wagons - but then again W204 never looked that good to me with out the sportier grill. And *** is wrong with the door handles - they seem to be randomly scattered.
Like the sedan much better, which is strange, I usually prefer wagons - but then again W204 never looked that good to me with out the sportier grill. And *** is wrong with the door handles - they seem to be randomly scattered.
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I hate that D-pillar design - it's so Opel AsVectra-ish...
Triple blech...
Yes, me too... I'm a big fan of wagons from both an elegance and practicality point of view. This car looks like it's got the practicality thing waxed but the elegance component is limited to the column header in the spec sheet.
I hate that D-pillar design - it's so Opel AsVectra-ish...
Triple blech...
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I think that the current BMW 3er wagon is terrible from the back. It looks chunky and totally 'not-sexy'. I wasn't really expecting much from Mercedes. They don't seem to give much care to the designs of their wagons as much as they used to. IE W124 wagon. Mmmm, classic design right? The current E class wagon however is very appropriate and a huge improvement over the W210. IMO.
I think that the current BMW 3er wagon is terrible from the back. It looks chunky and totally 'not-sexy'. I wasn't really expecting much from Mercedes. They don't seem to give much care to the designs of their wagons as much as they used to. IE W124 wagon. Mmmm, classic design right? The current E class wagon however is very appropriate and a huge improvement over the W210. IMO.
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The preportion for the rear looks wrong. It looks all bubbly in the rear. Not good.
The preportion for the rear looks wrong. It looks all bubbly in the rear. Not good.
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Pretty ugly. Like all MB wagons ever.
Pretty ugly. Like all MB wagons ever.
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We also have to consider that the S204 on display there is an entry level CLASSIC trim level model, which looks bland (even the Classic trim W204 sedan looks quite bland. I am sure the car will look much better once you pay more and select Elegance/Avantgarde on the trim level box when you're buying this thing. But for now, I agree that the W204 sedan does look better - and I usually love wagons more than sedans!
Classic trim W204 sedan. Bland? Yep. Looks much classier and exciting in Elegance and Avantgarde trim.
We also have to consider that the S204 on display there is an entry level CLASSIC trim level model, which looks bland (even the Classic trim W204 sedan looks quite bland. I am sure the car will look much better once you pay more and select Elegance/Avantgarde on the trim level box when you're buying this thing. But for now, I agree that the W204 sedan does look better - and I usually love wagons more than sedans!
Classic trim W204 sedan. Bland? Yep. Looks much classier and exciting in Elegance and Avantgarde trim.
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