So is the C350 coming out anytime soon?
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
So is the C350 coming out anytime soon?
What's the general consensus on this? I did a quick search on the board and saw someone mentioning MY 2007... What year is the next schedule complete redesign vs. the current face lift?
Thanks,
I'm a long time BMW owner but a Mercedes newbie looking at getting a benz for my wife.
Thanks,
I'm a long time BMW owner but a Mercedes newbie looking at getting a benz for my wife.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 678
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver WA
'14 GLK250 Diesel
C350
Well, I don't know that there is a consensus. My sources at MBCA and in the print media seem to think that the switch to the 4-valve heads [which will also result in new displacement alternatives in our market] for the V6s are not likely to happen in the C-Class before '06. I would not be surprised if the '06 model year brings a C300 and C350 as the V6 alternatives, and the current supercharged 1.8 carrying on as the "C230". To wait for the next-gen [W204?] C could put this off until late '07, and I'm not sure MB wants to carry on with the 3-valve family that long.
Many times in the past, new engine types have been introduced into existing chassis that have only a couple of model years left in the cycle at Mercedes. If I had to wager, I'd bet that they won't wait for the next-gen C to make the new engines available.
Many times in the past, new engine types have been introduced into existing chassis that have only a couple of model years left in the cycle at Mercedes. If I had to wager, I'd bet that they won't wait for the next-gen C to make the new engines available.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 1
From: Central NJ
C230K Coupe/Orion/C4/C5/CD/AMG Spoiler/V60/TeleAid, 2 MGB's
The engine isn't new...exactly....
They've offered the 3.7 "350" in the ML class for a full model year, the SLK ships with them currently, so the C is sure to follow. This may be delayed until the refresh in 06/07....or as soon as they run out of 3.2 liter engine blocks (shared by Crossfire, E, C, SL and S worldwide)
They've offered the 3.7 "350" in the ML class for a full model year, the SLK ships with them currently, so the C is sure to follow. This may be delayed until the refresh in 06/07....or as soon as they run out of 3.2 liter engine blocks (shared by Crossfire, E, C, SL and S worldwide)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,737
Likes: 1
From: San Diego, Ca
2003 Citron Green C230KMT
i realize the engine isnt new and won't be if and hwne it is installed. personally i just don't see a change coming until the new body style. just me thugh. could be like when the replaced the E420 with E430. it could happen. just my $.02.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 910
Likes: 0
From: North Scottsdale
06 C 350 2014 GLK350
My opinion is that the 300 & 350 CGI engines will be in the C Class sometime next year (CY 2005). I don't think there is any balance of 3.2 engines that need to be sold. Remember that Mercedes usue "Just in Time" production so there should never be a surplus of 3.2's . The other factor is that there is "Economy of Scale" so that it is more economical to produce large quantities of a single model rather than continuing with several models.
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 15,769
Likes: 37
From: www.Traben-Trarbach.de
MPG+ ROLFCOPTER
Originally posted by Rick
The engine isn't new...exactly....
They've offered the 3.7 "350" in the ML class for a full model year, the SLK ships with them currently, so the C is sure to follow. This may be delayed until the refresh in 06/07....or as soon as they run out of 3.2 liter engine blocks (shared by Crossfire, E, C, SL and S worldwide)
The engine isn't new...exactly....
They've offered the 3.7 "350" in the ML class for a full model year, the SLK ships with them currently, so the C is sure to follow. This may be delayed until the refresh in 06/07....or as soon as they run out of 3.2 liter engine blocks (shared by Crossfire, E, C, SL and S worldwide)
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,781
Likes: 3
From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
Originally posted by Rick
The engine isn't new...exactly....
They've offered the 3.7 "350" in the ML class for a full model year, the SLK ships with them currently, so the C is sure to follow. This may be delayed until the refresh in 06/07....or as soon as they run out of 3.2 liter engine blocks (shared by Crossfire, E, C, SL and S worldwide)
The engine isn't new...exactly....
They've offered the 3.7 "350" in the ML class for a full model year, the SLK ships with them currently, so the C is sure to follow. This may be delayed until the refresh in 06/07....or as soon as they run out of 3.2 liter engine blocks (shared by Crossfire, E, C, SL and S worldwide)
The 350 on the ML is just a redesigned 320 engine, still with the 3 valves / cyl.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,916
Likes: 1
From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by GDawgC220
The new 3.5 Litre engine in the SLK is a totally new design, from scratch. 4 valves / cyl, variable valve intake, etc.
The new 3.5 Litre engine in the SLK is a totally new design, from scratch. 4 valves / cyl, variable valve intake, etc.
The 350 on the ML is just a redesigned 320 engine, still with the 3 valves / cyl.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,916
Likes: 1
From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by Bobdole
If there is any left over 3.2's the can all go into the Crossfires
If there is any left over 3.2's the can all go into the Crossfires
Depends on where you read for when the 3.5 hits the C. THe euro mags say this summer/fall. Some of the US mags are clearly clueless, as they say the 168HP weezer known as the 2.6 is the "optional" v6 in the coupe....um, yeah.
