After four years in production, the W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is finally receiving a facelift, in time for the Geneva Motor Show next month. Stuttgart has released the first photos and details of the revised compact executive model, which comes with a redesigned exterior and interior, a new electronic architecture from the also-facelifted S-Class and new engines.
From the outside, the C-Class gets a new front bumper that is rather reminiscent of full-on AMG models, with a slim centre air inlet situated underneath a larger full-width intake. Meanwhile, AMG Line models receive a grille with chrome diamond pins as standard, along with a wider centre air intake and vents ahead of the front wheels. Also new is the optional Multibeam LED headlights with 84 diodes and Ultra Range high beam, along with C-shaped light guides in the LED tail lights on the sedan models.
Inside, there’s a new infotainment system from the facelifted S-Class, incorporating a widescreen centre display and a digital instrument cluster with three display modes. Oddly enough, it doesn’t feature the new Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) as seen on the new A-Class, and is still controlled using the familiar COMAND rotary knob instead of a large touchpad as with the smaller model.
However, the steering wheel now features touchpads for controlling both displays, and the optional centre console touchpad now features haptic feedback. Also new is the magma grey/black interior colour scheme, as well as saddle brown for AMG Line models. There’s also the new Energizing comfort control system that links the climate control, air fragrance and seat heating, ventilation and massage functions.
Also borrowed from the facelifted S-Class is a range of new driver assistance systems, including the Distronic adaptive cruise control that can now utilise map information to proactively adjust the speed, such as when approaching bends, junctions or roundabouts. Active Lane Change Assist and Active Emergency Stop Assist have also been added, allowing the C-Class to drive semi-autonomously in certain situations.
Mercedes is keeping mum on what’s under the bonnet, merely saying that the facelifted C-Class will debut with new-generation petrol and diesel engines. However, it will almost certainly feature the new M264 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine that is already seeing service in the new A-Class in 224 hp/350 Nm A 250 guise.
The engine is also available with an EQ Boost 48-volt mild hybrid system, which in the E 350 Coupé and Cabriolet makes 299 hp and 400 Nm of torque and comes with an extra 14 hp on demand thanks to the electric motor. On the diesel side, the OM654 2.0 litre mill, replacing the OM651 2.2 litre oil burner, can already be found on the E-Class and is available in 150 hp/360 Nm 200 d and 194 hp/400 Nm 220 d tunes.
Also set to power the facelifted C-Class is the M256 3.0 litre straight-six petrol engine, also with EQ Boost – in the latest S 450 and CLS 450, the engine makes 367 hp and 500 Nm and gets an additional 22 hp from the electric motor. Further up the range, the same mill with 435 hp and 520 Nm is expected to be found in the new AMG C 53, which will replace the current 362 hp C 43.
At the top of the range will sit the AMG C 63, which is rumoured to gain new turbochargers on its 4.0 litre biturbo V8 to push outputs beyond the 476 hp and 650 Nm on the outgoing model (510 hp and 700 Nm on the C 63 S). Whatever engine you choose, a nine-speed 9G-Tronic transmission is expected to remain standard on all but the most basic of models.
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No improved dash ala E Class/A Class?
With Malaysia median monthly household income gone up to RM5,228. Mercs gonna be very common sight on the road here.
Another record breaking sales year for luxury cars again.
Malaysia on track becoming High income country by 2020!!
If, after paying 2/3 of that RM5.2k median monthly houshold income to the finance company to service your 200k/7 year loan, you don’t mind living on rice and kicap.
You should be grateful for that, the new dash, especially integrating the dials and the infotainment altogether on the A Class is ugly af
Gonna take sometime for Daimler to convert C Class from LHD to RHD. the Boyue RHD effect..
you’ll be surprise how soon carwow get their hands on RHD version to review …should not take long
so if the C-class has some features from the S-class, it is now called the CS-Class?
so if the City 1.5L has same 1.5 displacement from Civic 1.5. it is now called Honda Cityvic
Or Civicity
To wait or not to wait for the facelift…
(Like) Benz C-Class.
(Dislike) BMW 3 Series
Looks like the C class is again going to wipe out the outdated 3 series and the Audi A4
Aiyoo, 3 series so old lah. Model change also going to come out anytime.
Hold your horses, doc, the 3 Series will be updated very soon
Strange… with the reveal of the new face of Merc in the form of CLS and the A-Class, I thought this time around the C-Class would have spot the updated face… hmmm… will people buy this or wait for the new face.
aiyoo…this model is facelift model…not the all new model..
Those r new models, C keras is facelift. Not so soon. The new face will come in with model change.
Wow, this W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has alot of DNA from its S-class brother eh. That is good news for people like me who don’t need a Big car like the S-class. It’s time to trade in my W211 E-class that is showing its age.
Common C&C, let’s make it happen. I’ll just take the C200 194 hp/400 Nm 220 d tunes diesel bcos I’ve never own a diesel B4 this. Hope it’s Euro 5 complaint.
Wait till year end to get a pre reg S90 at RM190k better
Better to get a pre reg Perdana at RM90k
Rims from c43 , awesome…. , hopefully the new c250 will get those rims n all d bells n whistles
finally, the infotainment looks much better (proportion) compared to the current model..
The headlights less sharp than pre face-lift model, sadly.
They should’ve done a better job incorporating the multibeam LED headlights without compromising design.
The only true benz heritage and genes was in the W124 a timeless piece of marvel engineering true to it brand name..designed by a true german..still stands proud today…the ones after that and now are just machines to suit the gadget freaks out thre..its for sissiess..no substance of a proper bred merc..its shit!..no unique indentity for its so call prestige…its just another expensive toy really..
Guys, don’t need to be so excited. I guess by the time this facelift release in Malaysia, it will be when a new model gonna be release soon.
Also it’s gonna be CKD, with most of the active safety features stripped off. Just look at how pathetic is our w213 e350e are.
Better buy current C200 AMG Line way better look than this