New Mercedes C Class Launched!!

GTO · 22nd July 2004, 12:38

Mercedes launched the upgraded version of its C Class yesterday. I saw this car in the showroom and take my word for it...the looks are to die for! From the best stock alloys I have ever seen on an Indian car to the clear lamps....its a sheer beauty!

Whats new in the C200K/C220 CDI

1. Clear lens headlights
2. Clear lens foglights.
3. 16" Alloys with 205/55 tyres (Previous size was 15" size)
4. Rain sensing wipers
5. Redesigned front and rear bumpers.

All of this at no additional price increase.

But what must be paid attention to is how the model has evolved over the past one year. Compared to the C180 which was available till May 2003, the current C200K has 34 more bhp!! Very recently, the diesel C also got a power boost of 26 bhp through some remapping. Alloy wheels are standard across the range as is a 6 CD music system.

But in the end....you will forget it all when you see the new C in person. Took my breath away

GTO

v12 · 22nd July 2004, 12:44

whoa. are those the std wheels?

They look good. Look like the chrome-plated version of the SL wheels.

Sahil · 22nd July 2004, 12:49

Definatly looks smashing, had an invite for the launch of this and the E 270 cdi ,was held at the oberio last night unfortunatly couldnt make it but i am sure i will get more than a glimpse of this beauty on the roads.This revamped version is sure to give a boost to the sales. Heard that the interiors r also abit more sportier,any pics on that ?

ravi_28_8 · 22nd July 2004, 12:50

that looks cool. but if the image was original we can know more details of head lamps and fog lamps. hey more pics plz

Rudra Sen · 22nd July 2004, 13:10

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Quote[/b] (ravi_28_8 @ July 22 2004,11:20)]that looks cool. but if the image was original we can know more details of head lamps and fog lamps. hey more pics plz

Ok, will put some more pics including close-up shots by the evening. I happen to have them.

ravi_28_8 · 22nd July 2004, 13:16

hey that great rudra. waiting for pics

Shan2nu · 22nd July 2004, 16:31

Thank god they've retained the shape of the headlights. Overall shape is pretty much like the old one but, looks much better. More like a custom made C class.

Regards...
Shan2nu

S600BENZ · 22nd July 2004, 16:36

The headlights shape will be retained as this is only a face lift and not a complete revamp. they have just converted the standard headlights to the new crystal ones.

Rtech · 22nd July 2004, 17:35

well, to be honest, I was expecting a lot more aside from clear lense headlights and larger wheels! But, as they are not raising the price, these are more than welcome!

BTW, in GTO's first post, if you cover the pic of the car leaving just the lower half of the front bumper with the foggies showing, doesn't it resemble a Ferrari 456 front enD?

? Hmmm....this C has some fine company!

Rtech

Rudra Sen · 22nd July 2004, 21:21

Few detailed shots..
headlamp

fog lamp

taillamp assm

back view

meters

rim

shravan316 · 22nd July 2004, 22:45

Whoa!! It looks absolutely awesome...brilliant job....gr8 pics Rudra!

VTEC11 · 22nd July 2004, 23:03

looks just like the current model.

dipen · 23rd July 2004, 02:15

Hey ppl , what would u buy ??a new C200 K or the Skoda Superb
The C220 Cdi is not a option , as the Skoka Superb Diesel has not yet arrived
Please comment with reasons.
Skoda 26 lakhs on road mumbai individual reg
C200K 2886000 on road mumbai individual reg

GTO · 23rd July 2004, 13:58

Dipen, the C Class vs Superb discussion is going on in the Skoda Superb review thread

GTO

lamborghini · 23rd July 2004, 17:56

hey rudra gr8 shots.
the car looks awesome
had a brief glance on the way to school.
sanghi has a couple of 200ks remainin - old ones
any1 interested

22nd July 2004, 12:38	#1
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,789 Times View My Garage	Mercedes launched the upgraded version of its C Class yesterday. I saw this car in the showroom and take my word for it...the looks are to die for! From the best stock alloys I have ever seen on an Indian car to the clear lamps....its a sheer beauty! Whats new in the C200K/C220 CDI 1. Clear lens headlights 2. Clear lens foglights. 3. 16" Alloys with 205/55 tyres (Previous size was 15" size) 4. Rain sensing wipers 5. Redesigned front and rear bumpers. All of this at no additional price increase. But what must be paid attention to is how the model has evolved over the past one year. Compared to the C180 which was available till May 2003, the current C200K has 34 more bhp!! Very recently, the diesel C also got a power boost of 26 bhp through some remapping. Alloy wheels are standard across the range as is a 6 CD music system. But in the end....you will forget it all when you see the new C in person. Took my breath away GTO
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22nd July 2004, 12:44	#2
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	whoa. are those the std wheels? They look good. Look like the chrome-plated version of the SL wheels.
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22nd July 2004, 12:49	#3
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Definatly looks smashing, had an invite for the launch of this and the E 270 cdi ,was held at the oberio last night unfortunatly couldnt make it but i am sure i will get more than a glimpse of this beauty on the roads.This revamped version is sure to give a boost to the sales. Heard that the interiors r also abit more sportier,any pics on that ?
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22nd July 2004, 12:50	#4
ravi_28_8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	that looks cool. but if the image was original we can know more details of head lamps and fog lamps. hey more pics plz
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22nd July 2004, 13:16	#6
ravi_28_8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hey that great rudra. waiting for pics
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22nd July 2004, 16:31	#7
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Thank god they've retained the shape of the headlights. Overall shape is pretty much like the old one but, looks much better. More like a custom made C class. Regards... Shan2nu
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22nd July 2004, 16:36	#8
S600BENZ BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 11 Times	The headlights shape will be retained as this is only a face lift and not a complete revamp. they have just converted the standard headlights to the new crystal ones.
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22nd July 2004, 17:35	#9
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	well, to be honest, I was expecting a lot more aside from clear lense headlights and larger wheels! But, as they are not raising the price, these are more than welcome! BTW, in GTO's first post, if you cover the pic of the car leaving just the lower half of the front bumper with the foggies showing, doesn't it resemble a Ferrari 456 front enD?? Hmmm....this C has some fine company! Rtech
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22nd July 2004, 21:21	#10
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Few detailed shots.. headlamp fog lamp taillamp assm back view meters rim
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22nd July 2004, 22:45	#11
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	Whoa!! It looks absolutely awesome...brilliant job....gr8 pics Rudra!
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22nd July 2004, 23:03	#12
VTEC11 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 89 Thanked: Once	looks just like the current model.
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23rd July 2004, 02:15	#13
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 731 Times	Hey ppl , what would u buy ??a new C200 K or the Skoda Superb The C220 Cdi is not a option , as the Skoka Superb Diesel has not yet arrived Please comment with reasons. Skoda 26 lakhs on road mumbai individual reg C200K 2886000 on road mumbai individual reg
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23rd July 2004, 13:58	#14
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,789 Times View My Garage	Dipen, the C Class vs Superb discussion is going on in the Skoda Superb review thread GTO
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23rd July 2004, 17:56	#15
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	hey rudra gr8 shots. the car looks awesome had a brief glance on the way to school. sanghi has a couple of 200ks remainin - old ones any1 interested
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