RickEsq

My local dealer states that the 2011 C classes are in production and should be here by the end of the month, but that there appears to be no changes? On the Mercedes AG website, it appears that there are now LED daytime running lights

jman350

That's what we hear.....we're still waiting for more info and it should be coming soon (hopefully).

Cclassfan

When does Mercedes Benz usually start production for the next model year?

kjb55

Figures. I pick up a new C300 Sport on Monday (5/10/10) and it's already 'old'. I ordered it in Feb, was built in Mar and pick-up in May! Oh well.

perdikoula888

I will tell you an insider secret. Mercedes tricks customers nowadays as they invented a new trick (PHASE ONE - PHASE TWO). In July it starts 2011 model year production but it will be only phase one. This will not have facelifted changes. Later on in December 2010 they will start 2011 model year production phase two. This will include facelifted changes. So dont rush to buy a car before december 2010. I hope this helps.

Sportstick

They are never "old"....some are just closer to being "classic" than others! The ones just rolling off the line are "inexperienced!"

jman350

Haha that's a great mindset

kjb55

Well said!! Plus the post about phase 1 and 2 helps too! Besides, you can wait forever and never own anything if you always chase the latest.

It took awhile to get and I needed to order it because it is one of few 2wd C300s in the Chicago market. All dealers tend to order 4-matics. Plus it only has Nav +4; Advanced Agility; Auto; heated seats. Kind of a strange option list. Silver with black mb-tex.

If the parametric steering is as good as I remember from a rental in Germany, I'll probably retrofit it to my C55.

kjb55

Mercedes USA spokesman Rob Moran has confirmed that both the CL and S-class models in the U.S. will get the new twin turbo V8 in Q4 of this year with other models getting it in 2011. Models currently powered by a V6 engine will get the new V6 beginning in 2011. I take this to apply to the C350.


http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/07/o...%28Autoblog%29

jman350

I want some specs to come out!! Especially for this C350

Diesel Benz

That makes me feel a lot better, specifically when the V221 turns soon four years old, older than just about any of my previous MBs and my intention is to keep it as long as it can be driven.

Mtl20v

I can confirm 100% that the Canadian 2011 models will have LED'd replacing the halogen fogs. I saw the internal memo with pictures etc.. when ordering my 2011 C3004M last week at MB West Island.

jman350

My dealer told me today expect to see the 2011 models in Auguest/September

perdikoula888

No real facelift until dec 2010

Midnite

In Belgium the "new w204" is available now.. you only get the led DRL's if you have the Bi-Xenon lights (we dont have a P2 package here).

Mine is at the shop right now, i'm waiting for the insurance.. pic's will come soon..

Btw: my dealer says that the biggest change between 2009 & 2010 model is the acceleration.. the 2009 model is to slow below 2500rpm.. that should be fixed now.

Offcourse, i've ordered a C200.. so i can't compare with another engine.

mac911

MBUSA has a press release with said changes for 2011 cars.

The C Class will be slight update ONLY. 2012 will be face lift. No surprise, Mercedes does 4 years, and then 3 years of face lift, 7 MY total.

The 2011 C is going to get (in USA)...

LED daytime lights for all Cs.
Black inside head lamp housing, for non bixenon cars
New wheels I believe

And finally, new headlamp switch, which most models are also getting (wonder what they changed ) ?

Engines are identical to current offering in U.S.

Henry<3Benz

So the LED DRL will only be available if I get the P2 package?

sunrei

Yay! Just ordered my new 2011 C350. Chose the premium, multimedia, and light packages, Palladium silver, pano-roof. They told me it will be ready first week of August.

mac911

That sounds like a great choice! Light package is my favorite!

Junkmonkey

Where/how did you order it? Been going back and forth with my dealer trying to get a 2011 (C300 with pretty much the exact same specs actually) ordered without much success.

There does not appear to be '11s on the mbusa website.

sunrei

I live in Germany but I was able to order the U.S. spec car through the military sales program because I'm affiliated with the military. I think it's like a variation of the Euro Delivery program. The dealers here started accepting orders for MY2011 last month so I'm sure U.S. dealers will be able to accept orders soon if not already.

I priced the C300 and C350 with all the options and the prices were pretty close so I went with the C350 because I liked the black wood trim, but really, I would have been happy with the C300.

Let me know if you want more info about this model. I'll try to see if I still have the information my dealer gave me.

jman350

Hmmm interesting! I wonder when we will be able to order here (in the USA)

Cclassfan

Congrats! I like your choices of color and options. What is the Light Package you ordered? I don't think I have heard of it before. Is it new for 2011?

sunrei

The MB dealer told me that they regrouped the packages for 2011. Instead of P1 & P2, they only have 1 premium package and then grouped the xenon light & headlamp washing in its own "lighting" package.

HenryJr

Any increase in price compared to the 2010 model?