[deetjohn]

In some photos, the new C looks great and in some it looks a bit confusing. I think the angle of the photograph is not doing it justice, especially the grille. The grille looks too narrow in the photos above.

The picture shared earlier with the sharper bumper looks stunning. I have a feeling the new C will look great in person.

[Rokztar]

Check out this video.

Additional details on the W 205.

Seems like the complete Display cluster is digital like the new S-Class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmvrX5a0Ec#t=59

[Gannu_1]

Images of Schumi testing the safety aspects of the upcoming C Class. Looks like he's quite enjoying his post-retirement stint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU94UgynGy0

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[nik_kapur]

Impressed with the new age styling of the new mercedes models, i can't help but end up thinking about how they ripped off a BMW front end design.

The bonnet cuts off at 85% the distance a normal bonnet would end and the grill is now a massive one that fills up the gap created by the shortened bonnet. The logo too is place just where BMW places there logos.
If you guys remember, the IDRIVE concept with the screen was also copied by Mercedes and originally introduced by BMW in the previous generation 7 and 5.

[Activ8]

First-Ride article from Autocar UK: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ass-first-ride

[Aditya]

Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the new C-Class sedan, prior to its debut at the Detroit Motor Show.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

[Joe M]

Heard that air suspension may come as an option in the W205. That's a first-time on a C class. I think that alone is enough to get Mercedes quite a few buyers, leave aside the all-new styling and stunning interiors. Ordinary people could even mistake this one for the new S!

[Jeeper1941]

Beautiful car, the exterior looks aggressive yet very elegant. The revamped interior looks great too. Only thing I don't like it the iPad-like thing sticking out, surely there should be an option to slide it into the dashboard when not in use?
In any case my dad liked it so much, he wants to order one, but they're only going to take orders from March-April 2014 for a February 2015 delivery. What is the situation like in India? Any ideas when MB India are going to accept orders for this car?

[Joe M]

Originally Posted by Jeeper1941

... but they're only going to take orders from March-April 2014 for a February 2015 delivery. What is the situation like in India? Any ideas when MB India are going to accept orders for this car?

I guess it should not be earlier than in Australia. But since the new model is already showcased, and it's better than the outgoing model, the sales of the current C is going to take a plunge, and they will be forced to bring it as early as possible. If I'm not wrong they should be starting the bookings here before mid 2014, or maybe as early as March-April. It doesn't seem to happen before Australia launch. Remember even the CLA is yet to reach Indian shores. They're selling it in Australia for months now.

But as I read somewhere UK bookings start by Jan 2014 and deliveries start by June 2014. How come Australia is getting deliveries as late as Feb 2015?

[lordrayden]

A great looking car, bus its sad to see that Mercedes is going down the same road as Audi where all their cars look more or less the same with the only differentiators being size.

[karan561]

Entire 2015 C-Class W205 Engine Lineup;

- C 180 BlueTec: Renault-based, 1.6-liter turbodiesel with 115 hp and 280 Nm (207 lb ft) of torque, arrives in September 2014;
- C 200 BlueTec: Renault-based, 1.6-liter turbodiesel with 136 hp and 320 Nm (236 lb ft) of torque, arrives in September 2014;
- C 220 BlueTec: 2.1-liter turbodiesel with 170 hp and 400 Nm (295 lb ft) of torque, available from March 2014;
- C 220 BlueTec BlueEfficiency Edition: 2.1-liter turbodiesel with 170 hp and 400 Nm (295 lb ft) of torque, arrives in June 2014;
- C 250 BlueTec: 2.1-liter twin-turbodiesel with 204 hp and 500 Nm (369 lb ft) of torque, arrives in June 2014;
- C 300 BlueTec Hybrid: 2.1-liter twin-turbodiesel with 204 hp and 500 Nm (369 lb ft) of torque plus a 27 hp electric motor, arrives in June 2014;
- C 180: 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 156 hp and 250 Nm (184 lb ft) of torque, available from March 2014;
- C 180 BlueEfficiency Edition: 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 156 hp and 250 Nm (184 lb ft) of torque, arrives in June 2014;
- C 200: 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 184 hp and 300 Nm (221 lb ft) of torque, available from March 2014;
- C 250: 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 211 hp and 350 Nm (258 lb ft) of torque, could get 9G-Tronic instead of 7G-Tronic from the beginning, arrives in June 2014;
- C 300: 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 238 hp and 370 Nm (273 lb ft) of torque, arrives in June 2014;
- C 400 Plug-in Hybrid: 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 238 hp and 370 Nm (273 lb ft) of torque plus a 68 hp electric motor, arrives in 2015;
- C 400: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 333 hp and 480 Nm (354 lb ft) of torque, arrives in September 2014;
- C 63 AMG: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 460-485 hp and 650-700 Nm (479-516 lb ft) of torque, arrives in October 2014

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[vb-saan]

Studio review of the C from Autoexpress UK. Looks like Mercedes has done a stellar job in differentiating the new C-class from the likes of the CLA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpzXOY05Zxk

[karan561]

C Class Coupe anyone ?



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Should go head to head with the BMW 4 series

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by karan561

Entire 2015 C-Class W205 Engine Lineup;

Noticed that they have done away with the CDI nomenclature for Europe. Not sure if it will remain like that when the car gets to India (probably not).

[karan561]

Originally Posted by vb-san

Noticed that they have done away with the CDI nomenclature for Europe. Not sure if it will remain like that when the car gets to India (probably not).

Good observation

Yes Mercedes is terming its diesels as BLUETEC (since > 2006 IIRC) & market it as the cleanest diesel technology.

Also the BLUETEC is compatible with the low sulfur diesels which is available in the US as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of US.