Teased earlier and set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show this coming January, Daimler has released the first official details along with revealing interior pictures of the W205 Mercedes C-Class sedan. The next-generation BMW 3 Series fighter is looking good both in pictures and on paper, to say the least.
The fourth-generation C-Class’ interior takes styling cues from the latest flagship S-Class and sporty CLA-Class models, employing a swoopy yet luxurious dashboard that looks to be a big step-up from the current model’s business-like cabin.
It will debut Mercedes’ new touch-sensitive pod – placed over the S-Class-style COMAND dial – that’s linked to the free-standing colour display mounted above the circular central air con vents. A 7.0-inch monitor comes standard, while a larger 8.4-inch unit will be available as an option.
Mechanically, the new compact executive sedan will be underpinned by Mercedes’ new modular MRA architecture. A lightweight aluminium/steel hybrid construction will bring weight savings of up to 100 kg over the current W204, and the German company claims to have a best-in-class weight figure and structural integrity.
Even the suspension bits will feature more aluminium for both weight and dynamic benefits. New four-link front and five-link rear suspension arrangement will come in three different configurations: Comfort, Direct Control and Sport (15 mm lower). Airmatic air suspension will also debut on the C-Class with selected engines.
The standard sedan will be unveiled at the start of 2014, possibly followed by a BMW 3 Series GT-rivalling C-Class SportCoupe some time later. Audi will join the party with its own next-generation A4 sedan and A4 Vario later in the year too.
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Wow, can outclassed any other Germans!
Yea right outclassed any other Germans but beaten badly by Lexus IS.
I did mentioned Germans only, noob.
Ya start to name calling and personal attack, very immature Merc salesman.
Don’t bother with all these trash. Mercedes RV drops by RM140,000 the first year alone. You can get a 2012 E250 now for RM260,000. A brand new E250 is RM405,000. In one year, you can lose RM140,000. Mercedes and BMW got terrible RV in Malaysia. You want good RV, go for Toyota. A Toyota Camry is more prestigious than any BMw or Mercedes. Arrive in a Camry in a hotel lobby and everybody respects you. Hotel bell boy treat Camry even higher in status than Bentley Flying Spur. Buy a Toyota for good RV and great status!
if im a merc salesman then u must be Lexus salesman, lol. keyboard warrior, tsk tsk. step out bro.
calling people noob is personal attack? lol. u grow up son.
Stop surfing the net, go and finish your homework son.
That LCD like dangling there, if not careful, that thing will fall down.
Interior looks very modern and luxurious but the LCD monitor placement is off for a car of this class….this free standing method should only be used in their cheaper variants like the A, B, etc classes but from C class onwards the display should have followed the E & S class style.
That LCD display is the cheapo-est we can find in any car.
I have said it before, and I will say it again, I hate cars that have the screen sticking out like that. Audi started it, and now Merc and BMW doing it too.
Its really laziness in terms of design, spoils the curve of the dashboard….
Looking good!
The aircon vents….YUCK, like a cheap Kimchi.
So what, the Kimchi’s lead the design standard nowadays.
so what…u still can’t afford it ..:)
Come on start a 198k, C class is the cheapest among IS, 3 series and A4.
By the way I own and drive a Porsche Panamera, recon one of course.
Its ok even its a recon. still more expansive than this c-class.
I smell bullshit ! Hahaha I owned a rolls royce phantom coupe drop head ! Hahaha panamera recon my ass ! Bullshit everywhere :)
WOW X 100000
that only word when saw the pic
The nexus 7 clone looks like a thieves magnet…
Merc C-Class vs BMW 3-series vs Lexus IS…all have nice sporty design…but for me the best front end design still Lexus IS esecially the headlamps…
Definitely more exciting looking dash than the F30, but maybe loses out a bit to the Lexus IS, which looks more plush. But whats up with the clock at the bottom of the dash centre?
The interior is really WOW! Come close with Lexus IS F-sport model but outclassed BMW and Audi. It can better than Lexus if they redesign that stupid bolt on Nexus 7 design. It’s ugly, stupid and looks cheap.
yup, at the moment, best interiors:
1st 2013Lexus IS
2nd 2014 Merc C class
I still don’t get why u guys said the best interior is 2013 Lexus IS? Seriously or just being sarcastic?
Excited! Can’t wait for the C45 AMG, if they plan on building one heck of a RWD monster!
C45 AMG…? You think they will plough a diminutive 2-litre engine for a C-class…?
I bet they go further with a C55 AMG, sad to say for you it’s bye bye even for road tax alone…
*standsup*
*slowclaps*
Well done Mercedes. BMW went for the sporty way. This one has gone for the oozing luxury from every corner. It looks gorgeous.
*claps*
Agree with the other comments, floating screen makes it look cheap. I believe the A-class has it as well. Much prefer built-in screens.
hm…this is the right kind of German swagger.
What a beast ! This will definetely be a competitor to 3 series and A 4. Get ready to fork out your money next year.
Well done mercedes!
Can’t wait for the government to reduce car prices by 20% as they mention in their manifesto. Or that’s only for political promises as usual.
sorry…not a fan of the floating display screen…looks like i put my ipad on the dashboard
Good looking.. nothing to compare, just like it or don’t like it.. Aim for next year change new toys..
Driver’s legroom may be a question.
Luxurious for luxury brand freshees.
IS in Malaysia is good for its V6 and 10-airbags, and perhaps the transformer-like ah-beng’s face for youngsters.
Push start button is good if we don’t add additional key locks eg steering locks.
And, please add one speed bump 5 metres just before each BERHENTI sign. Many people just don’t want to stop in a T junction despite the BERHENTI and solid big white strip.
Mercedes, take my money. This will be my next upgrade. Bye bye bmw.
Where is the gear knob???
Most brand new mercedes benz model has their gear knob behind the wheel like signal indicator
If you see carefully at the interior pic, there is a spot I find curious about it… the centre console (slope) comes down like a waterfall and has no Gearbox lever but when you see the spyshots of the interior, there is a gear lever there. Any answers for this?
I believe the model got spied has a manual transmission. Well, that’s my observation after all.
Newer merc doesn’t come with centre gear knob..E..A..CLA..
Interior really look nice compared to bmw 3 series. I hope that they also update the handling and the engine at least as good as 3 series. currently c250 engine is not that powerful compared to 328i.
You’re dreaming, comparing 1.8 litre engine vs 2.0 litre engine of course the 2.0 is more powerful
No, i am not dreaming. even though displacement cannot be replaced, but it also highly depend on the tuning, if 2.0 turbo has potential tuned up to 350hp, of course 1.8 turbo can be tuned to 245hp which is 328i having now.
I believe it should come with the 2.0ltr engine and not the 1.8ltr ones as the facelifted E class has already moved from the 1.8ltr to 2.0ltr engines for the E200 and E250.
Why do u guys see Lexus as a competitor to the A grade Germans is beyond my understanding. Lexus is just a high grade Toyota.
Just look at how old fashioned their engines are and you would know they are second class compared to the premium Europeans.
Even Volvo has better technology than Lexus. Have a look at the performance figures and you know what I mean.
I might agree that Lexus has outdated engine compare to others. But technology isn’t on par in totally jokes. Lexus has tons of technology in their car which might outfight the German. And recently, Lexus IS350 F-Sport are chosen by EverydayDriver as the best driver’s car in the segment which means sport sedan king, 3-Series is going to be replaced soon, by Eastern Luxury brand. And using Toyota parts, leather wrapped Toyota etc… so what? Isn’t premium car usually wrapped by tons of leather They have engine, brakes and tailpipes, not like having CF body panel, Titanium Pipr or Carbon Ceramic brakes. And I don’t understand why sharing parts with Toyota is a bad choice, in case your car break down, you still can access parts bin from Toyota and Toyota are known for parts best availability.
Look contemporary and at the same time majestic!
The dashboard architecture is nothing short of stunning which looks more three dimensional and has emotional appeal than what found in the current generation C-Class.The display monitor however is a bit of an eyesore.Unless it could be retracted into the dashboard, that display monitor concept could be a flaw for the new Mercedes C-Class, design-wise.
weird query,
has anybody used Petronas Durance products before?
Lexus is for luxury and comfort, and at the same time, good looking.
C class is for PAKCIK, and at the same time, can show off.
Lexus s not worthy to compete with the euro big guns in Malaysia. Look at Lexus Malaysia’s poor sales figures and you will realize they only sell about 10% of either BMW or Merc’s annual sales.
They have simply overpriced their products in this country.
Why would anyone in their sane mind pay more for a Lexus IS250 F sport than a BMW 328i M sport?
I would actually. I pay so much money for a car that build in Malaysia? Hell no. I rather buy a CBU fromm Japan, IF I GOT THE MONEY!
Lexus are for people who doesn’t know much on the technical aspects of a car.
Well that is your opinion, for me I will take the V6 anytime to a lame 1.8l inline 4.
And Lexus IS comfort and sound prove is way higher than C class.
At least that lame 1.8l turbo has better output than the “fantastic” v6 not to mention that you can easily chip it for more power
Btw, I do admire your ability to time travel into the future to do a test drive on the W205. The car havent even been launched, but you already know the comfort and sound proofing of it is worse than the Lexus.
Kudos to time travellers !!
Of course we compare with what we have now. From all Merc model I have sit inside before all have terrible sound prove.
Next time, try to spell soundproof correctly before making a complete idiot of yourself…
And for a luxury car, you need at least 6 cylinder to feel its smooth and luxuriousness, the 1.8l inline 4 really just spoil the whole thing, it just like hard fu*k with a small prick.
Hahaha. Seriously? All european luxury marque has been downsizing their engine for better emission and consumption. Audi, BMW, Merc all went with smaller engines with turbo.
Besides turbo engines offer better torque at lower rev making it more practical, especially when going up hill.
Agree with you on the better emission and consumption but this is luxury car not a mass production car. And my friend 5 year old E200 really sound like a tractor, I think small engine can not last long or because of the turbo.
Dude, this car IS a mass production car. Do you even understand the term mass production? Damn.
This is the bread and butter model for mercedes, not some top of the line model like maybach or something
not only jap cars got lousier engines, their handling is normally lousier. btw what type of gearbox does lexus IS use ah? 6 speed is considered high tec to toyota.
people who thinks japanese car is better than german car is called budak kampung.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2JlBVnBfvU
Lexus launched 8-speed transmission in year 2007, it’s so outdated to have 8-speed in year 2007.
Lexus is actually toyota guys.
They come from same factory and owned by same people.
infact the true meaning of lexus = Luxury EXports to US!
First choice- BMW
Second choice-Audi
Third choice-Merc
Fourth choice-Volvo
Last choice- lexus or infiniti (these two has no brand heritage)
You go buy Vios la, so much brand heritage in Malaysia compare to other car.
..and thieves will think the centre screen is a docked tablet…then they end up pulling the whole dashboard and wire harness…
lol.
I think Vios has no relevance in this topic. It’s like comparing an elephant to a mouse.
For me it’s c class or 3 series anytime over Lexus. Jap cars seem to be falling behind further and further.
Take for example the ES250. It carries a premium price tag but performs only like a Camry.
Sales figures speak for itself, and it is the Bimmer which is outselling everyone else in the premium segment.
Sales matter, Vios are tons better car compare to Fiesta because number matter.
The 3 series has, is and will always be the best sport sedan.
The c class is always the pretender trying to steal sales away from bmw
Lexus Enthusiast: Lexus May have launched the 8speed auto back in 07, but today how many of their models are using it?
Bmw on the other hand has their entire lineup from the 7 series to X1 using an 8 speed auto.
For me, 3 series any day. C class second choice. Lexus, no thanks.
Germans are superior!
I take any german cars any day! Who wants to own that gay ass Lexass.
In this world, there are mercs and the rest are cars.
Nice interiors, great baby S-Class exterior.