MJ50

overall, looks kinda like Acura TL...

14cue

the C63 wont be out till next year.
finally got a chance to watch the long premiere video at (as mentioned above)

http://www.streamevents.de/070118_pk...m_en_isdn.html

MB-BOB

I'll be keeping my old C320. I don't like the headlights and the center stack looks cheap. I also don't like the pop-up screen.

It looks like the rear quarters are not as tucked in at the rear as the previous model, (a good thing from certain angles) but that is the only improvement I see.

Oh, and I'm combining this thread with the much larger and more complete one.

Ccoupe2006

Here are some fun pictures, sorry if its a repost:

http://www.welt.de/z/picshow2/index....c/?popup=popup

360_iti

Oh you just uncovered one of the facelift updates due in 2011, along with adaptive headlight system, redesigned interior center console, redesigned steering wheel, and full LED tail lights.

Justford0099

wow its really really nice, especially the sport. im not sure i like the grill on it though. ive never been a fan of the huge emblem in the grill like that.

benzo-boi

It's pretty nice. I don't like the rear. The front looks good with the AMG package.

cracker123

When the S-Class first came out every one complained the interior was a total crap blah blah blah , now I dont hear a word about the interior or the outer design. I have been seening pictures of this car for the last 3 days and have to say it is growing on me.

BTW it has some form of Ambiant lighting, look under the door handle. That is good enough for a car of this size. I love the new interior.

I will post some details

FULL FRONT:



OVERVIEW:



SIDE OVERVIEW:



CENTER STACK:



NAV SCREEN:



NAV SCREEN FOLDING:



DIALS:



STEERING WHEEL:



AMBIANT LIGHTS:



DOOR PANEL:



SWITCHES:



REAR AC:




NIGHT:



OLD:





Pictures taken from emercedesbenz, germancarfans and one italian site.

Boom vang

the tail looking straight on looks so much as the original A4 1995-2002

Stuttgart-UT

I think the car looks amazing!

Have you ever seen one on the road? I have, and belive me the car looks really amazing...
at first i thougt it was the new Clk...
But i have to say, that the side mirrors are a little bit to big for the car...

And yes, every new car looks a little bit like another one...

kc77

Hi All,

Yes, couldn't agree with you more, Stuttgart -UT. I love the look of the new C except maybe for the side mirrors. The black bit in between actually makes it look smaller as long as the car is not black, otherwise it'll look like Dumbo

But overall, I'm impressed and judging by the press photos, interior quality should be right up there.

vadim

Horrible design, inside and out. Kind of reminds me of the previous generation Infinity in concept - "for older people". Frumpy and unoriginal. Very disappointing - there have been better looking variants floating around on the i-net. I am definitely out.

360_iti

Thanks for the hi res pics. Still dislike the center console, too much blank space covered by that cheap looking plastic. I'm trying to envision which areas we could overlay with carbon fiber. That would help.

Richard / E320

Information and a few pictures of the 2008 C-Class...

http://cars.about.com/od/mercedesben...lery/index.htm

Tolga

It's really good

TT C6

Just wanted to know if anyone has info on the 4matic AWD system becoming available on the 2008+ C-class.

I would really love a AWD C-class for the Northeast winters.

I REALLY want a C63 4matic with an automatic transmission.

Autoweek has confiremd that a C63 is coming with 450hp+.
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../70116006/1024

14cue

im not even going to say it...

i cant resist! YET ANOTHER W204 THREAD! YIKES! THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND...

e1000

they'll probably have a 4-Matic, but not in the sport versions and most likely not in the C63.

They'll probably carry over the C280 Luxury in a 4-Matic

155

http://www.autospies.com/news/Spies-...overage-11791/

Stuttgart-UT

Subaru, Audi, Lexus... and now Infinity...

GDawgC220

read this morning that there will be 4-Matic available. Its going to be a 45/55 split. US will likely see C230, C280 and C350.

mick1

too bad the C350 is not available with a manual trans. I guess I will have to go for the C230 when I trade my car in for the new model.

TT C6

Even the C350 is down on power compared to the AWD 07 G35 and the AWD 08 CTS which are both COMPLETELY redesigned.

If MB offers a C63 with AWD and an automatic trans,
I'll buy one.

If not,
I'll be buying the 300+hp 08 CTS that is completely redesigned and offers a direct injection motor.

It's a shame, because I REALLY want a C63 with AWD and automatic.

brydon

There's already been lots of discussion on MB being behind Infinity/Lexus/Cadillac etc in terms of audio/video/exterior styling etc etc. I think them not having a super fast AWD vehicle right out of the gates with the new model year is very typical. Their focus groups probably showed them that there is not much demand for an AWD option for the most sporty of the C-Classes. It may show up in a couple years but my bet would be that it's not going to be available the first model year of a new design.

BlackLiquorish8

i doubt they'll make a 4matic for an AMG C class. AMG's have always been rear wheel drive with raw power.