2014/2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Thread
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I've had a few friends go to the MB dealership to look at the 2015 C's and though they all liked what they saw .......... not one left signing papers 
Looks as if the dealership for now anyways is sticking with MSRP pricing since they're new but each of my friends just couldn't stomach paying over $50K for these !?!?
Looks as if the dealership for now anyways is sticking with MSRP pricing since they're new but each of my friends just couldn't stomach paying over $50K for these !?!?
Good for them to stick to MSRP for now. No point of a sticker if you're going to sell at invoice. Doesn't make any sense like when the 3IS came out and was being had for cost. Though part of the blame is that Lexus dealers were undercutting each other just for the sale.
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While its nice to get a discount, you have to consider inflation and product line evolution. The C-Class while entry level RWD core has been supplanted by the CLA as entry. This allows for more content and better material. If a mainstream car or truck can easily reach $40-50K, the lines between luxury, premium, upscale and economy are becoming blurred. Luxury Makes need to protect that image by being more exclusive, holding gross etc. Part of that means higher price.
Good for them to stick to MSRP for now. No point of a sticker if you're going to sell at invoice. Doesn't make any sense like when the 3IS came out and was being had for cost. Though part of the blame is that Lexus dealers were undercutting each other just for the sale.
Good for them to stick to MSRP for now. No point of a sticker if you're going to sell at invoice. Doesn't make any sense like when the 3IS came out and was being had for cost. Though part of the blame is that Lexus dealers were undercutting each other just for the sale.
If I can't afford a BMW M or Mercedes AMG (what I can't now), I won't even think of BMW or Mercedes. Lexus is a different case for me now.
started seeing a flood of the new c on the road, quite crazy
still partial, i don't like the falling trunk line, works on larger cars like the cls and s, but on the c it looks a bit weir
still partial, i don't like the falling trunk line, works on larger cars like the cls and s, but on the c it looks a bit weir
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Saw one yesterday and almost busted out laughing. It was a base model that looked very cheap and downmarket. The front bumper was soft and generic, and the back end dated and forgettable. If Mercedes thought to model this car after the S-class, it was a mistake. No one sees S-classes on a daily basis, so the want and style is lost. This car is way too soft. The last model was far edgier and avant garde.
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Everyone at CarAdvice has been impressed by the level of fit, finish and attention to detail that is a feature across the C-Class range. The cabin oozes class from every pore, the control systems are designed cleverly and are a cinch to master and you’re left feeling that you’re in a much more expensive vehicle.
The 2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class really is as good as we’ve all been reporting. The addition of an Estate model to the range, with a solid range of engines just adds to its buying appeal.
There’s still tremendous flexibility in the concept of a wagon as the default family car. The fact that the C-Class Estate looks so stylish is simply the icing on a very sophisticated cake.
The 2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class really is as good as we’ve all been reporting. The addition of an Estate model to the range, with a solid range of engines just adds to its buying appeal.
There’s still tremendous flexibility in the concept of a wagon as the default family car. The fact that the C-Class Estate looks so stylish is simply the icing on a very sophisticated cake.
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I saw a black one in amg trim, and it looked nice from the side profile though
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Seen a few C-class with standard trim and AMG bodywork........The car just has horrible proportions and the AMG kit is WAY overstyled esp the rear bumper.
The wheel gap on the AWD cars is enormous.
Last generation was a much better design imo.
Interior is def huge improvement.
The wheel gap on the AWD cars is enormous.
Last generation was a much better design imo.
Interior is def huge improvement.
Mercedes’ Chinese Joint Venture Built the 500,000th Car, a C-Class L
Beijing Benz Automotive Co (BBAC), the joint venture company between Daimler AG and BAIC Motor, has built its 500,000th car in China since 2006. About half of all production comes just within the last two years, a testimony of Mercedes’ rapid growth in the world’s largest car market.
The 500,000th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car is a long-wheelbase C-Class model. In early 2015 the GLA-Class will become the fourth localized Mercedes-Benz model, and further compact car models will follow in the future.
“Going forward, we are determined to pick up the pace even more as we just signed a 1 billion Euro agreement with our partner for the localization of further compact car models. BBAC is undoubtedly on its path to become the largest Mercedes-Benz passenger car plant worldwide,” said Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Greater China.
BBAC has built Mercedes-Benz passenger cars since 2006 and engines since 2013. Last year, the Beijing-based plant made around 120,000 vehicles, accounting for approximately one-half of Mercedes-Benz’s total sales volume in China.
By the end of next year, the figure is expected to grow significantly, as production capacities will reach well beyond 200,000 units. BBAC’s growth is backed by the two shareholders’ joint investment of €4 billion in the company through 2015.
About €400 million has been spent on the first ever Mercedes-Benz passenger car engine plant outside of Germany, inaugurated about a year ago. The facility produces 4- and 6-cylinder engines for locally produced passenger cars and vans built by Daimler’s local joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Co. The plant has an annual capacity of 250,000 units for the first phase.
The 500,000th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car is a long-wheelbase C-Class model. In early 2015 the GLA-Class will become the fourth localized Mercedes-Benz model, and further compact car models will follow in the future.
“Going forward, we are determined to pick up the pace even more as we just signed a 1 billion Euro agreement with our partner for the localization of further compact car models. BBAC is undoubtedly on its path to become the largest Mercedes-Benz passenger car plant worldwide,” said Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Greater China.
BBAC has built Mercedes-Benz passenger cars since 2006 and engines since 2013. Last year, the Beijing-based plant made around 120,000 vehicles, accounting for approximately one-half of Mercedes-Benz’s total sales volume in China.
By the end of next year, the figure is expected to grow significantly, as production capacities will reach well beyond 200,000 units. BBAC’s growth is backed by the two shareholders’ joint investment of €4 billion in the company through 2015.
About €400 million has been spent on the first ever Mercedes-Benz passenger car engine plant outside of Germany, inaugurated about a year ago. The facility produces 4- and 6-cylinder engines for locally produced passenger cars and vans built by Daimler’s local joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Co. The plant has an annual capacity of 250,000 units for the first phase.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe allegedly going up for order in September
Deliveries start in December
German media is reporting Mercedes-Benz will open the order books for the C-Class Coupe in September 2015.
The next derivative to join the C-Class lineup will be the coupe (codenamed C205) and it will happen in September 2015 when the model will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz will start taking orders right away while deliveries will commence sometime in December.
This latest report from Germany makes sense taking into account a couple of weeks ago a slideshow depicting the firm's plans for 2015 emerged and the C-Class Coupe was listed with a November 2015 release, although it wasn't specified whether it's a reveal or launch date.
Following the coupe's introduction, Mercedes-Benz will launch in 2016 the C-Class Cabriolet (A205) with a fabric roof. Both coupe and open-top versions will inherit the engine lineup from the sedan and wagon, all the way up to the twin-turbo V8 4.0-liter powering the C63 AMG versions where it's offered with 476 HP & 650 Nm in the regular version and with 510 HP & 700 Nm in the C63 S.
German media is reporting Mercedes-Benz will open the order books for the C-Class Coupe in September 2015.
The next derivative to join the C-Class lineup will be the coupe (codenamed C205) and it will happen in September 2015 when the model will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz will start taking orders right away while deliveries will commence sometime in December.
This latest report from Germany makes sense taking into account a couple of weeks ago a slideshow depicting the firm's plans for 2015 emerged and the C-Class Coupe was listed with a November 2015 release, although it wasn't specified whether it's a reveal or launch date.
Following the coupe's introduction, Mercedes-Benz will launch in 2016 the C-Class Cabriolet (A205) with a fabric roof. Both coupe and open-top versions will inherit the engine lineup from the sedan and wagon, all the way up to the twin-turbo V8 4.0-liter powering the C63 AMG versions where it's offered with 476 HP & 650 Nm in the regular version and with 510 HP & 700 Nm in the C63 S.
Mercedes-Benz C350e plug-in hybrid available on order next month
Should do 32 km on electric power
German media is reporting Mercedes-Benz will start taking orders for the C-Class plug-in hybrid in January 2015.
The vehicle is going to be commercialized with the "C350e" moniker, with the "e" denoting it's a plug-in hybrid model as previously announced by Mercedes-Benz when they revealed an updated nomenclature structure more than a month ago. Order books are expected to be opened in January 2015 while deliveries should occur in the first quarter of the year.
The Mercedes-Benz C350e will get a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 208 bhp (155 kW) teamed up with an electric motor providing an extra 80 bhp (60 kW). There's also a 8.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed above the rear axle which will enable a more balanced weight distribution. In electric mode, the vehicle will be able to travel for up to 32 km (20 miles) before running out of juice while used as a hybrid it should have a fuel consumption of just 2.1 liters / 100 km (112 mpg US or 134.5 mpg UK).
Mercedes-Benz is planning an additional nine e-badged models to launch in the next three years and it is believed none of these will slot in the A-Class family.
German media is reporting Mercedes-Benz will start taking orders for the C-Class plug-in hybrid in January 2015.
The vehicle is going to be commercialized with the "C350e" moniker, with the "e" denoting it's a plug-in hybrid model as previously announced by Mercedes-Benz when they revealed an updated nomenclature structure more than a month ago. Order books are expected to be opened in January 2015 while deliveries should occur in the first quarter of the year.
The Mercedes-Benz C350e will get a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 208 bhp (155 kW) teamed up with an electric motor providing an extra 80 bhp (60 kW). There's also a 8.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed above the rear axle which will enable a more balanced weight distribution. In electric mode, the vehicle will be able to travel for up to 32 km (20 miles) before running out of juice while used as a hybrid it should have a fuel consumption of just 2.1 liters / 100 km (112 mpg US or 134.5 mpg UK).
Mercedes-Benz is planning an additional nine e-badged models to launch in the next three years and it is believed none of these will slot in the A-Class family.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sportcoupé is a Proposal for a 3-Series GT Rival
While BMW offers two alternatives to the traditional 3-Series sedan (the 3-Series Gran Turismo and 4-Series Gran Coupe), Mercedes-Benz has so far avoided experiments with the C-Class.
For now, the brand with the star only offers the C-Class in sedan and estate body styles, but a two-door coupe is on the way as well.
But what about a four-door coupe or liftback? Photoshop manipulator Theophilus Chin took the liberty of creating such a model that looks more like a rival for the 3-Series GT than for the 4-Series Gran Coupe. I can’t comment on the execution, as the rendering looks spot on, but I honestly hope Mercedes-Benz will stick to traditional body styles and not build a 3-Series Gran Turismo rival.
With one exception: a CLS-style four-door coupe. That I would like to see, although Mercedes-Benz is already selling a mini-CLS that is called CLA. Still, there could be enough room between the CLA and CLS for a C-Class based rival of the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe.
For now, the brand with the star only offers the C-Class in sedan and estate body styles, but a two-door coupe is on the way as well.
But what about a four-door coupe or liftback? Photoshop manipulator Theophilus Chin took the liberty of creating such a model that looks more like a rival for the 3-Series GT than for the 4-Series Gran Coupe. I can’t comment on the execution, as the rendering looks spot on, but I honestly hope Mercedes-Benz will stick to traditional body styles and not build a 3-Series Gran Turismo rival.
With one exception: a CLS-style four-door coupe. That I would like to see, although Mercedes-Benz is already selling a mini-CLS that is called CLA. Still, there could be enough room between the CLA and CLS for a C-Class based rival of the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe.