Beijing Benz new C-Class, fully upgraded

The new Mercedes-Benz product design style, with an increasingly strong family resemblance, has become more apparent to the public following the launch of new models such as the SLS鸥wing supercar and the all-new CLS. The full picture of Mercedes-Benz's new generation family design has gradually been revealed. On the W204/S204 new C-Class, Beijing Benz officially launched a facelifted model featuring over 2,000 shape and configuration upgrades. The new C-Class sedan brings this updated model to the Chinese market in sync.

In 1982, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was born on the W201 platform and has cumulatively sold 8.5 million units globally to date. Since the complete redesign of the W204 three-box sedan and the S204 Estate wagon in 2007, global sales have surpassed 1 million units. However, in the Chinese market, due to consumer perceptions being hard to change, the sales of the new C-Class cannot be said to have gone smoothly. Beijing Benz hopes that the all-new facelifted C-Class will become a new benchmark among its peers in the market, equipped with more advanced internal and external technologies to suit the lifestyle of young elites.

In terms of appearance, the most noticeable changes on the new facelifted C-Class are in the headlight assembly, bumper, and intake ports, which affect the design language of the front lines and fog lights. Observers can easily see the similarities in design between the new C-Class and the second-generation CLS. This is Mercedes-Benz's current family DNA design style.

The original relatively stable headlight design on the old C-Class has been integrated with more lines in the new C-Class, creating a sharper effect. The addition of LED daytime running lights above the fog lights adds a touch of elegance to the new C-Class. LED daytime running lights are being adopted by more brands. Besides adding a sense of technology, Mercedes-Benz claims that the illumination status of daytime running lights helps pedestrians determine whether the vehicle's engine is running, allowing for precautions to enhance driving safety and protect pedestrian safety.

On the side profile, the new C-Class intentionally creates a diagonal upward stretching effect, exuding a sports car aura while achieving a wind resistance coefficient of only 0.26Cd. At the rear, the line changes are minimal; however, the taillight design also features LED light groups, appearing more crystalline and transparent, with added vents to maintain the clarity of the taillight covers after prolonged use.

Compared to its same-class rivals, the performance of the C200 tends to be stable, leading in power but slightly weaker than BMW in handling. However, it leads comprehensively in terms of quality and safety equipment. The new generation of young elites' ride crafted by Beijing Benz should not face much difficulty in gaining consumer recognition.