2014 C class spied
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CLEARLY those aren't the actual taillights..I assumed the first couple posters were joking.
Looks pretty nice proportionally. I'm still more excited about the CLC for some reason. The thought of a VW GLI MB-style appeals to me. I hope it's sportier than the C-Class.
Looks pretty nice proportionally. I'm still more excited about the CLC for some reason. The thought of a VW GLI MB-style appeals to me. I hope it's sportier than the C-Class.
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
This is old news...https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ike-these.html
The vehicle in the article the OP posted is a test mule.
Expect the W205 to look something like this... (although something is telling me not to hold my breath.)
The vehicle in the article the OP posted is a test mule.
Expect the W205 to look something like this... (although something is telling me not to hold my breath.)
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This is old news...https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ike-these.html
The vehicle in that article is a test mule.
Expect the W205 to look something like this...
The vehicle in that article is a test mule.
Expect the W205 to look something like this...
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Another round of ICE
Of course it's a mule and will not resemble any final product! The proportions are all wrong...look at the spindle to heel relationship...that front end is quite stretched. It is most likely testing a new engine, possibly an inline 6, or some other new development which requires a disproportionately long front clip.
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I hope it wont look like anything in the spy pictures or render. The spy pictures shows the rear not proportional to the front (kinda like a BMW 1series) *yuck* o_O. Im hoping for a inline 6 as well, or something turbo charged with 300hp~ *a guy can dream right?*
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This is old news...https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ike-these.html
The vehicle in that article is a test mule.
Expect the W205 to look something like this...
The vehicle in that article is a test mule.
Expect the W205 to look something like this...
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Why would they switch to an inline 6? I just hope there is a 6 cylinder offering at all, that CAFE rules don't force them into 4 cylinder (or smaller!) power only. I won't buy a 4 cylinder car in this price range, no matter how many turbos it has.
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That artist redering looks like a cross between a new Volvo S60 front and a new A4 rear with Hyundai Sonata sides thrown in for good measure. Sheesh. I think I'll keep what I have for a while. Plus I have the manual and I don't really see myself giving that up anytime soon.
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Yeah, I have to agree. I'm not a fan of 4 cylinders. I traded in my 2009 c300 for a 2012 c250 coupe and it certainly is NOT the same. It doesn't feel as fast or powerful. However, I must say that is a surprisingly smooth and refined, nothing like honda or hyundai 4-cyl cars. You wouldn't know it wasnt a 4 cyl if it weren't for the lack of power. Perhaps if it were a bi-turbo it would have been much better, but the c250 is a little "ehhhhh".
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
Yet another CG W205 concept... with slightly reworked front end and rear quarter... I doubt that Mercedes will design something this far removed from the current layout... but we'll see soon enough at the next Frankfurt Auto Show.
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Looks like a new Hyundai or Kia more than an MB.
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
Agreed! I believe Ifiniti holds that record though.... remember that it is a global market and the Chinese are demanding more aggressive styles than you think! Competition is high!
The Hyundai Tiburon
... and the Infiniti with similar styling q's...
The Hyundai Tiburon
... and the Infiniti with similar styling q's...
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Yeah, there are a lot of people saying that the current w204s would be difficult to distinguish from Japanese/Asian cars on the road today if not for the badges, I think that it is not that Mercedes is losing it's edge just that other auto makers have really stepped up. Some of the new Hyundais I've seen on the road actually look pretty nice. Not saying that I'd go buy a Genesis or spend upwards of $60k for the Equus(which I think is ludicrous) but they look way better than previous offerings.
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Yeah, I have to agree. I'm not a fan of 4 cylinders. I traded in my 2009 c300 for a 2012 c250 coupe and it certainly is NOT the same. It doesn't feel as fast or powerful. However, I must say that is a surprisingly smooth and refined, nothing like honda or hyundai 4-cyl cars. You wouldn't know it wasnt a 4 cyl if it weren't for the lack of power. Perhaps if it were a bi-turbo it would have been much better, but the c250 is a little "ehhhhh".
Aside from that, I love the car, and the facelifted C has an interior that makes it feel like a mature and elegant Benz again.
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I'm about 2,000 miles in now, so it's broken in and I'm getting a feel for the car.
It definitely has some quirks in power delivery, but I would hardly call it sluggish or say that it isn't effortless. It feels quicker if you don't stand on it though - the turbo is too small to help it much at the top end. It's definitely more of a midrange puller - nice for merging or such. It's definitely relaxed in E, but scoots away from a light without feeling like it is exerting itself. S improves things a lot - it's got a bit of Jekyll and Hyde thing going on, but I find that I use E about 90% of the time.
I think it fits the car well. It's definitely a more pleasant sound to my ears than the V6 - I'm not a fan of a gritty sounding exhaust note during acceleration. I'm averaging 23MPG with it with a city-heavy mix of driving without really trying, as well.
It definitely has some quirks in power delivery, but I would hardly call it sluggish or say that it isn't effortless. It feels quicker if you don't stand on it though - the turbo is too small to help it much at the top end. It's definitely more of a midrange puller - nice for merging or such. It's definitely relaxed in E, but scoots away from a light without feeling like it is exerting itself. S improves things a lot - it's got a bit of Jekyll and Hyde thing going on, but I find that I use E about 90% of the time.
I think it fits the car well. It's definitely a more pleasant sound to my ears than the V6 - I'm not a fan of a gritty sounding exhaust note during acceleration. I'm averaging 23MPG with it with a city-heavy mix of driving without really trying, as well.
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Car and Driver noted in their recent test how good the four sounded. Only MB has that.
