It was reported that the new domestic C-Class would be officially launched in the middle of July. The car will launch 5 models with 3 different displacement.
The appearance of the new domestic C-Class inherits the similar design of the overseas version, among which the front light and strip LED fog lights design which is similar to the CLS replacement makes it gather to the latest family face spectrum of Mercedes-Benz, while the multi-column central grid grille and trapezoidal lower air intake port increase its lively atmosphere feeling. Compared with the front face, the rear part design of the new C-Class has not been modified too much, just adding LED light source in the tail lamp group to make it a little more fashionable.
In configuration, compared with the old model, the whole series of the new C-Class is equipped with attention alert system, keep assist function and wireless Bluetooth music input function, while some high-end models are configured with automatic parking assist, composite xenon headlights and adaptive high beam assist and other configurations.
Small changes in appearance and interior, no change in body size: different from the vertical replacement of Audi A4 upgraded as new A4L, the upcoming Mercedes-Benz new C-Class is only a small change model. According to the tradition of German cars changing every 7 years, the current C-Class which was introduced to the market in 2007 won't have its replacement announced until 2014.
Since it is only a small change model, the change of the new domestic C-Class is limited to the small change in appearance and interior. The changes in details such as the redesigned front lights and LED turn signals, LED daytime running lights, tail lamps integrated with LED light source make the new C-Class look more dynamic and more contemporary. The interior design which is close to the style and shape of the new E-Class changes the plainness of the old model and shows the consistent noble elegance of Mercedes-Benz brand.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new domestic C-Class are 4581mm, 1770mm and 1448mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2760mm, completely the same as the old model. Of course, the unchanged body size won't affect the internal space too much. From the feedback information of consumers, the space of C-Class is only enough to use and still has a certain distance to spaciousness.
The Beijing Benz new C-Class continues to use the equipment of the old model, among which the C180K is equipped with a 1.6 liter supercharged engine with a maximum output power of 156 horsepower, matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission; the C200 model is equipped with a 1.8 liter turbocharged engine with a maximum output power of 184 horsepower, and the C260 is driven by a high-power version of the 1.8 liter turbocharged engine with a maximum output power increased to 204 horsepower.