# 2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class (W205) Officially Revealed **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 16, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268 "2013-12-16T18:06:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/1 "2013-12-16T18:06:35Z")
… [quote=“Big Boss”"] ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1007_007.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/6/96af0729cdfd2f7dbbd7bbc396a8913b8c5f2506.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1007_009.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/5/d5d7bb6527ad6f965e456435953251147e8e4a90.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1007_010.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/2/320acd431d244fbfd7803b1b26a6a224907318c1.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1007_002.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/5/a5213ca0ac0a89e27e44e8de60a97836a380e2b5.jpeg) 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![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1004_28%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/3/03c064fe0e861402dcebb165d35c04d9af6263e0.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1004_20%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/d/3d62e44dde74f33079100509e167e221f90ab563.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1004_26%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/2/723f2a552536e40ab67cf36ead0e2f1361c94866.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1004_24%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/3/03fe497f756b21ed76e8a04fcb550b509614df88.jpeg) 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![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1006_028%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/0/90b52b81a339144fd041c87693290925e3a0f911.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1006_021%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/3/b3212f27c1980b8c397648f580b78ae894436615.jpeg) [/quote] [quote=“Big Boss”"] ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1152_26.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/b/db6f098cc50743d09ceadcae6ebdbd1201ac59d8.jpeg) ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1152_25_0.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/b/4b30b48ccb3459b0412d983b6bde98683a294f31.jpeg) 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![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1005_20%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/5/152a4bc080a30f2a31a6ef5957a5b1bc47ebb0a9.jpeg) **The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class** **C-Class at its best** > Stuttgart – The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes- Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid-range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 220 lbs, excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines, the C-Class establishes new benchmarks in its class. A host of new assistance systems offer safety of the highest standard, while a new suspension, optionally air-sprung, provides for exemplary ride and driving comfort as well as nimble and agile handling. In terms of appearance the new C-Class adopts a progressive approach with its clear yet emotional design and its high-class interior. Many other innovations and interior touches underscore the sedan’s luxurious comfort and refined sportiness. In all, the perceived quality of the new C-Class feels like an “upgrade to a higher class of travel.” > > The C-Class is the top-selling model series from Mercedes-Benz. Sales of the preceding model, which was launched in 2007, total over 2.4 million. The new C-Class offers sensuous and clear design and a host of technical innovations as well as a comprehensive scope of standard equipment and exemplary emission and fuel consumption values. The U.S. market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC with a 2.0L turbocharged direct-injection in-line fourcylinder engine with preliminary power figures of 235 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque and a C400 4MATIC with a 3.0L turbocharged direct-injection V6 at 329 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. > > “Mercedes at its best - that’s the new C-Class, which sets new standards for the mid-range segment on many fronts,” says Prof. Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and Development. “It is characterised by an emotional yet clear design which is continued in the high-quality and modern interior. Its efficient and high-performance engineering provides the basis for a high standard of driving enjoyment.” > > Ola Källenius, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, adds: “The new C-Class embodies Mercedes-Benz’s claim ‘The best or nothing’ in uncompromising style. This is immediately apparent when encountering our new Saloon for the first time, as it creates the impression that one is sitting in a higher class of automobile. I am sure that our customers will be delighted by the high-class appeal and agility of the new C-Class.” > > The C-Class has grown to take account of people’s increasing average height. With a 3 inch increase in the wheelbase (112 inches) compared with the previous model, the vehicle is 3.7 inches longer (184 inches) and 1.6 inches wider (71 inches). The resultant additional space benefits first and foremost the rear passengers, who now travel in even greater comfort. The new C-Class also increases its trunk capacity to 17 cubic feet. > > Sensuous clarity and purist forms > On a visual level, the new C-Class represents a bold departure from its predecessor. Its striking, dynamic design exudes sensuous clarity and arouses emotions. Nature was a source of inspiration for the new sedan’s aesthetically sensuous lines and surfaces, whose harmony and dynamism create an immediate effect. The designers have created minimalist, purist forms for the C-Class which emphasize its intelligent technology and engineering. The clearly defined surfaces deliberately display a degree of tension, lending them a muscular and sensuous character. Precise lines and sculptural surfaces create lively light and shade effects. > > As Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG, notes: “The new C-Class showcases automotive passion by way of a contemporary design idiom. Progressive and emotional highlights underscore the ground-breaking design style of the new C-Class and demonstrate sensual clarity. The new C-Class interprets modern luxury on a new level.” > > In the side view a long hood, a passenger compartment set well back and short overhangs define the C-Class’s classic, well-balanced sedan proportions. Large wheels emphasize the rear and communicate a stylishly sporty character. There is a choice of two different faces: sporty with centrally positioned star or the classic sedan radiator grille featuring the Mercedes star on the hood. The fins of the radiator grille can be closed completely to optimize the vehicle’s Cd value, highlighting the status of this cultivated sedan in duly self-assured style. The new C-Class comes with H7 halogen headlamps as standard. In addition to the standard-fit headlamps, two energy-saving LED variants are available: a static system and a dynamic version with “LED Intelligent Light System.” The characteristic night design lends the new C-Class its very own distinctive look in the dark, too. The rear lamp and brake light in the tail lights feature LED technology in all headlamp versions. > > High-class interior with fine details > The Mercedes-Benz designers have styled the interior on a level which is rarely encountered even in higher vehicle categories. This applies to the carefully chosen high-class materials and their pleasant touch and feel as well as the precision of the finely crafted details. The interior also embodies a new design idiom which combines sensuousness and clarity perfectly with dynamic sportiness and contributes to the quality feel of the interior. > > The driver and front passenger enjoy plenty of space and luxury in a discreet, modern guise on board the new C-Class. This gives rise to a feel-good atmosphere which is new to this class of vehicle – settling into your seat in the C-Class is akin to the uplifting feeling of being upgraded from economy to business class on an airplane. > > The interior design demonstrates a bold new approach by Mercedes-Benz. Here the designers combine in accomplished style the architecture of Mercedes- Benz sports cars with a totally new center console featuring flowing lines. A large one-piece center console panel performs an elegant sweep from the center air vents to the armrest. These seamless clear-cut lines create a sense of open space and convey a thrillingly purist and modern feel. A centrally positioned free-standing central display is the main eye-catching feature across the center console – with a screen diagonal of 7 inches or 8.4 inches if Multimedia Package is selected. > > Five round air vents lend the dashboard a sporty touch. With their metallic cool-touch effect they create a fascinating, tangible contrast to the warm look of the other materials – such as the wood in the center console or the leather on the dashboard. The “upgrade” feel duly continues with the controls. All switches feature a high-quality, three-dimensional design befitting a luxury vehicle and benefit from a clear layout. > > The innovative touchpad in the handrest over the Controller on the center tunnel marks a further evolutionary step developed in-house at Mercedes-Benz. As on a smartphone, this provides for very simple and intuitive operation of all the head-unit functions using finger gestures. The touchpad also permits letters, numbers and special characters to be entered in handwriting - in any language. The user receives clear haptic feedback when operating the touchpad’s control surface, which is highly conducive to genuine intuitive use. A head-up display is also new to the C-Class. Like in a jet fighter, it displays important information directly in the driver’s field of vision on the front windscreen, thus providing for clear legibility and ensuring that the driver is distracted less from the road ahead. The system provides information on vehicle speed, speed limits and navigation instructions and displays messages from DISTRONIC PLUS. > > Robust yet lightweight bodyshell > The body-in-white of the new C-Class provides an innovative basis for reduced weight, outstanding rigidity, including introduction rigidity for excellent handling, combined with optimum noise and vibration characteristics and a high level of crash safety. Thanks to intelligent and innovative lightweight construction, the aluminum hybrid body is around 154 lbs lighter than a conventional steel body. The vehicle’s overall weight is even reduced by around 220 lbs. As such, the new C-Class leads the “lightweight rankings” in its segment. This spawns numerous benefits: the lightweight construction of the new C-Class cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 percent without any loss of performance, while at the same time enabling a lower center of gravity, which in turn gives rise to the vehicle’s noticeably sporty and agile handling. > > Mercedes-Benz achieves this feat of lightweight construction by various measures, including a completely new structural design and the use of an unusually high proportion of aluminum for a mass-produced range. The share of aluminum has risen compared with the successful predecessor from under 10 percent to almost 50 percent. > > In keeping with Mercedes-Benz traditions, the body is designed for exemplary crash safety. As a result, the Sedan complies not only with all current national laws but also with all rating requirements, as well as meeting the more stringent internal Mercedes-Benz safety standards based on what actually happens during accidents. > > A high-strength safety passenger compartment forms the core of this concept. It is surrounded by specifically configured and field-tested deformation zones which ensure maximum safety for the occupants by virtue of optimized force paths and a combination of aluminum castings and ultra-high-strength materials. An outer skin consisting almost completely of aluminum provides a protective shell for the body. > > Leading the field in aerodynamics and quiet running > Low drag is crucial to achieving outstanding efficiency. From a speed of just under 43 mph, aerodynamic drag exceeds the sum total of all other driving resistance factors. As such, drag constitutes a major parameter in efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The wind noise level, which was already very low in the preceding generation of the C-Class, has been lowered still further. > > The engineers have also devoted painstaking attention to optimizing other potential sources of disturbance which may have an adverse effect on the driver’s and passengers’ well-being and concentration, even though they may not consciously notice the effects. NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) is the technical term for such nuisance factors. The specialists have optimized the noise characteristics of the interior blower, the power windows, the seat adjustment functions and many other actuation and operating noises, for example. As a result, the new C-Class occupies a benchmark position in its segment. [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/2 "2013-12-16T18:14:23Z")
I will readily concede that Mercedes makes some awesome cars right now and many of them are way under-priced surprisingly. the C63 AMG sedan is $30,000 less than an M3 and is the better buy for 98% of potential buyers. A colleague and i were shopping at Mercedes Burlington and there were CPO AMG cars for 60% of their MSRP 3 model years out with like 30,000kms on them… ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/3 "2013-12-16T18:15:19Z")
… > [@Big Boss"](#): > > **(Continued)** > > ![http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/13C1005_21%20copy.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/d/0d222120fe5c8641cb101c8b8b1f323f15c175a2.jpeg) > > > Optimized drive train > > Smooth automatic gear shifting is provided by the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, which has undergone further development at Mercedes-Benz in the interests of enhanced environment-friendliness and driving pleasure. > > > The 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system serves to improve traction and driving stability in the C-Class, too, while additionally underscoring the vehicle’s refined sportiness. > > > Suspension – sporty yet comfortable > > The suspension on the new C-Class is a totally new development. It provides for nimble and agile handling that makes driving a great pleasure on winding roads while also offering the highest standard of ride comfort in the segment. A newly designed 4-link front axle plays a major part in the agile handling characteristics. Thanks to the 4-link principle, the front independent suspension is fully decoupled from the spring strut. The resultant favorable axle kinematics allow more grip and higher lateral stability. As a result, the suspension responds more sensitively to steering movements and allows a sporty, agile driving style. An optimized multi-link independent rear suspension with 5-link concept ensures unsurpassed wheel location qualities and supreme straightline stability. > > > The new C-Class Sedan is fitted as standard with a steel suspension. Two suspensions with selective damping systems are available: > > > > - a comfortable yet sporty base suspension > > - a sports suspension lowered by .6 inches as part of the optional Sport Package > > > First air suspension in this category > > Alternatively, the new C-Class is the first vehicle in its segment that can be fitted with an air suspension (AIRMATIC) on the front and rear axles. Thanks to electronically controlled, continuous variable damping at the front and rear, it offers outstanding road roar and tire vibration characteristics even with the vehicle loaded. The driver can use the AGILITY SELECT switch to choose between the various characteristics: “Comfort”, “ECO”, “Sport” and “Sport+.” The additional “Individual” option enables drivers to configure their vehicle according to their own wishes. AIRMATIC also features all-round self-leveling for optimum ride comfort even when the vehicle is loaded. > > > The new C-Class also comes with an electric parking brake as standard. This brake is released automatically when the driver ends parking mode with the aim of moving off. > > > Steering with a sporty character > > All models of the C-Class family will feature the electromechanical Direct Steer system as standard in future. This combines road-speed-dependent power assistance from the speed-sensitive power steering system with a steering ratio which varies according to the given steering angle. The power steering assistance provided by the rack and pinion steering gear is controlled on-demand, thereby contributing towards efficiency. > > > Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive: The intelligent car > > It is the declared aim of Mercedes-Benz to make the highest standard of safety available to everyone. To this end, the new C-Class incorporates almost all of the new assistance systems with a host of enhanced functions which celebrated their world premiere in the S-Class and E-Class only a few months ago. The assistance systems enhance both comfort and safety. Mercedes-Benz calls this Intelligent Drive. > > > The new C-Class offers numerous innovative safety and assistance systems. It is fitted as standard with ATTENTION ASSIST, which can warn the driver of inattentiveness and drowsiness. On motorways, the COMAND system navigation function flags up nearby break options as stopovers, providing the system has been specified in the vehicle. The ATTENTION ASSIST function offers an adjustable level of sensitivity and can inform the driver in a separate view in the instrument cluster about their level of drowsiness and how long they have been driving since their last break. > > > In addition to Adaptive Brake Assist, which offers protection from collisions from speeds as low as 4 mph, standard-fit COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS also features an additional function: when a danger of collision persists and the driver fails to respond, the system is able to carry out autonomous braking at speeds of up to 124 mph, thereby reducing the severity of collisions with slower or stopping vehicles. The system also brakes in response to stationary vehicles at a speed of up to 31 mph, and is able to prevent rear-end collisions at speeds of up to 25 mph. > > > New assistance systems and existing assistance systems with a host of enhanced functions from the new S-Class and E-Class are also optionally available, combining data from various sensor technologies as part of the Intelligent Drive concept to enhance comfort and safety substantially: > > > > - DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist is a semi-automatic traffic jam assistant which at speeds under 37 mph is able to follow the vehicle ahead even where lane markings are unclear or completely lacking, thus providing a safe and convenient means of following the flow of traffic. > > - The BAS PLUS Brake Assist System can now also detect crossing traffic and boost the braking force if the driver fails to apply the brakes sufficiently; the PRE-SAFE® Brake can detect stationary vehicles as well as pedestrians, brake automatically if the driver fails to react, thus preventing accidents up to 31 mph and mitigating the severity of collisions at speeds of up to 45 mph. In flowing traffic the PRE-SAFE® Brake provides assistance according to the same mode of operation throughout the speed range from 4 to 124 mph. > > - Enhanced Active Lane Keeping Assist can now also prevent the vehicle from unintentionally drifting out of lane when broken lane markings apply and a risk of a collision arises, e.g. as a result of vehicles overtaking at high speed, parallel traffic or even oncoming traffic, by applying the brakes on one side. > > > The numerous assistance systems also include > > > > - Active Parking Assist, which enables automated parking with active steering and brake intervention in both parallel and end-on parking spaces, > > - a 360° camera, which is able to show the vehicle and its surroundings from various perspectives, including a virtual bird’s eye view, > > - Traffic Sign Assist with Wrong-Way Alert, which warns of speed limits and alerts the driver to no-overtaking zones and no-entry signs, > > > Airbags for safety > > In addition to 3-point seat belts with pyrotechnical belt tensioning and belt force limitation for the driver, the front passenger and those in the outer rear seats, numerous airbags serve to protect the vehicle’s occupants in an accident. These include: > > > > - Pelvis bags for driver and front passenger > > - a newly developed window bag > > - side bags for the outer rear seats > > - a knee bag for the driver > > > The front passenger seat is fitted as standard with automatic child seat recognition, which dispenses with the previous transponder in favor of a weight mat. This enables any child seat to be used. The airbag is automatically deactivated when a child seat is fitted and reactivated once it has been removed. > > > Air conditioning: signals from space > > Mercedes-Benz has undertaken systematic further development and substantial improvement of the air conditioning system in the new C-Class. This applies in particular to the control quality, performance, efficiency and air quality. The new C-Class is also the only vehicle in the segment to offer tunnel detection via satellite navigation. It uses the map information from the navigation system and the GPS location data to close the air recirculation flap automatically when the vehicle enters a tunnel, subsequently re-opening it when the vehicle emerges from the tunnel. > > > Another highlight contributing to a feel-good atmosphere is the AIR-BALANCE package with active fragrancing, air ionization and more efficient filtration than is available on the standard model. > > > Vibrant infotainment > > A completely new multimedia generation offers intuitive operation in the new C-Class, featuring elaborate animations and visual effects which present all the functions in a clear and highly attractive manner. The new C-Class is also equipped with the unique Frontbass system. This avant-garde acoustic systems uses the space within the cross-member and side member in the body structure as a resonance chamber for the bass speakers to conjure up a listening experience almost on a par with a concert hall. A Burmester® surround sound system is optionally available. > > > The navigation system presents its contents in interactive mode. Its features include an animated compass, a “Drive Show” with information for passengers similar to the on-screen presentations on board airplanes and Google Maps displayed on the head unit. > > > In-car technology > > COMAND not only offers a larger display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a special bonded glass cover such as is familiar from consumer devices like the iPhone or iPad. > > > The new C-Class will also include mbrace2 connected car technology, including the available option to have over twenty Mercedes-Benz Apps integrated into the COMAND system. ---
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**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/5 "2013-12-16T18:17:36Z")
… > [@Big Boss"](#): > > **(Motor Trend)** > > ![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/11402279743_5e8f54b2ab_h.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/9/2916a6b10f9f8e3d5bcbd56db1d4a9fbf61a2202.jpeg) > **First Look: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class** > **Clearly Grown-Up** > > > The 2015 Mercedes C-Class is a “Baby Benz” no more. That title has been handed down to the CLA-Class, which recently spearheaded the automaker’s new U.S. lineup of compact cars and crossovers. That said, the C-Class will still be an important part of the family of three-pointed stars, mainly because it serves as Benz’s fighter against the pesky and seemingly untouchable BMW 3 Series. Furthermore, it appears that the 2015 C-Class is gunning for a big promotion, perhaps to the title of “Baby S-Class.” > > > Benz’s PR material states that the new C-Class feels like an “upgrade to a higher class of travel.” Indeed, the 2015 C’s arsenal of improvements over its predecessor is quite impressive. It’s lighter, more attractive, and packed with technology that has trickled down from Benz’s flagship. Better yet, the new C-Class will debut with two new engines, both making more power than the mills found in the outgoing model. > > > While many of you are undoubtedly eager to learn what AMG has planned for the new C, Mercedes isn’t ready to divulge those details yet. Instead, the automaker starts off with “preliminary power” specs on the all-wheel-drive 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic, which gets a 2.0-liter, direct-injection turbo-four, rated (for now) at 235-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Assuming those numbers don’t change, the C300 4Matic will produce an additional 34-hp and 44-lb-ft than the 1.8-liter turbo-four powering the outgoing C250. Next up is the C400 4Matic. With a 3.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged V-6 making 329 hp and 354 lb-ft, the 2015 C400 4Matic boasts a 27-hp and 81 lb-ft jump over the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 in the outgoing C350. > > > Both engines are paired to a carryover seven-speed automatic transmission that has been slightly tweaked to improve efficiency and performance. Mercedes unveiled a nine-speed automatic earlier this year, and we wouldn’t be surprised if the new gearbox eventually finds its way into the C-Class. A turbodiesel and a hybrid powertrain are reportedly in the works. > > > The vehicle’s lower curb weight is another welcome improvement. About 50 percent of the 2015 C’s body is constructed of aluminum, compared to just 10 percent in the outgoing model. As a result, the body is 154 pounds lighter and Benz claims overall curb weight has gone down by about 220 pounds. The current C250 tipped our scales at 3421 pounds, making it one of the lightest sedans in its segment, which includes the BMW 328i (3480 pounds) and Audi A4 2.0T (3710 pounds). > > > Not only should the lighter curb weight help with performance, but so should the optional Airmatic air suspension. It’s the first time Airmatic has been offered in the C – Benz claims it’s a segment first – and the system will allow drivers to choose from a number of Agility Select modes such as Comfort, ECO, Sport, and Sport+. Those who don’t opt for Airmatic will have their choice of two standard suspensions, with the first being comfortable yet sporty and the second a truly sporty setup that sits 0.6 inch lower and is part of the Sport Package. The front suspension also features a new four-link setup, while the rear remains a five-link system. > > > The 2015 C-Class will ride on a wheelbase that has been stretched to 112 inches, about three inches more than the outgoing model. Overall length increases by 3.7 inches (184 inches) and 1.6 inches has been added to overall width (71 inches). This should translate to fairly decent amount of added passenger room, though complete interior dimensions haven’t been released. The truck, however, will now hold up to 17 cubic feet of stuff, an increase of 5.3 cubic feet. > > > In addition to more space, the 2015 C’s exterior styling has S-Class written all over it, especially from the side and when viewing rear-three quarter angles. The side character lines are essentially a carbon copy of the S, as are the taillights that wrap around the rear fender. The lower rear bumper is fairly sporty-looking, with exposed side air vents and a diffuser that integrates nicely with the exhaust tips. The front end is more influenced by the recently updated E-Class, including large air dams and intricate details within the headlight housing. Halogen units are standard, but customers can also pick between a static LED setup or a more advanced system that adjusts to driver inputs and the road ahead. > > > Those LED headlights are just the beginning of the S-Class-like technology. For starters, the 2015 C-Class has the full suite of Intelligent Drive safety items, including Collision Prevention Assist, which helps with braking duties at speeds up to 124 mph. Additional Intelligent Drive features include an enhanced cruise control system optimized for traffic and an enhanced lane-keeping assist system. Another new safety item is window airbags. > > > The interior is drastically different. Where the outgoing model was a collage of angular and round air vents and trim pieces, the 2015 C-Class appears much more cohesive and less cluttered. For example, all the air vents are round, while the center stack is dominated by a substantial chunk of sculpted wood accented by simple rows of buttons. Panel gaps are tighter and materials look more premium. And just like its bigger brothers, the C-Class gets its own analog clock. Located high above the C’s fancy new timepiece is a 7-inch infotainment screen, though a larger 8.4-inch display is used with the optional Multimedia Package. > > > The COMAND system is more advanced and is highlighted by a standard touchpad that hovers above the knob. The touchpad allows users to control the system using finger gestures or by typing letters and numbers. Other notable interior features include a head-up display and an optional Burmester sound system, a premium audio unit that first debuted on the SL and S-Class. And like the S-Class, the 2015 C-Class can be optioned with the advanced Air-Balance system that adds air ionization, improved filtration, and the feature that allows you to add a fragrance. > > > With the 2015 C-Class sporting a lighter and improved chassis, new engines, and technology that’ll impress discerning S-Class buyers, Mercedes has to like its chances of dominating the segment, including the BMW 3 Series. We’ll find out closer to fall 2014, when the not-so-baby Benz will go on sale. - - - Updated - - - … > [@Big Boss"](#): > > **(Car And Driver)** > > **2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class: A Touch of (S-)Class** > **Bigger and more luxurious, the C is more important than ever.** > > > Mercedes-Benz’s current new-product onslaught, which saw the introduction of both the critically important CLA-class compact sedan and the S-class flagship this year alone, isn’t over. Joining the party is the 2015 C-class sedan, which is making its debut at the 2014 Detroit auto show. It’s also quite possibly is the brand’s most important model to hit the ground for the next couple of years. That’s because it’s the automaker’s top seller here in the States, and faces new pressures to set itself apart from the smaller and youthful CLA-class while also continuing its age-old battle with the BMW 3-series and Audi A4. It also must fend off the excellent Lexus IS and Cadillac ATS. > > > > **S-classicism** > > > > Mercedes’ designers held up their end of the bargain when it came making the new C-class distinct from the CLA, because although the cars share their basic styling language, their proportions are totally different. Unlike the front-drive CLA, the C-class gets long-hood, short-deck proportions ripped straight from the range-topping S-class. For good measure, Benz also tossed in S-class–like headlights, taillights, and other assorted details. This association is no accident—the S might carry Mercedes’ styling torch, but the C-class will end up in far more driveways and thus grab more eyeballs. > > > > The C-class’s graceful proportions come thanks to a sizable increase in key dimensions, with the wheelbase growing by 3 inches to 112, overall length stretching by 3.7 inches to 184, and width swelling 1.6 inches to 71. Earlier this year, we were given access to the 2015 C’s final interior, and it’s clear that the growth pays off in the back seat, which is noticeably roomier than the current model’s. You can read the details of the cabin here, but let us paraphrase those impressions with this: The C-class’s interior styling, materials, and fit and finish are exemplary. It’s also fresh-looking, melding elements from both the CLA and the S-class into a format not found in any other contemporary Benz. Several interior color and trim combinations will be available, with a choice of wood or aluminum accents and numerous leathers. > > > > A new COMAND infotainment system with a touch-sensitive pad makes its debut on the C-class as standard equipment. We also tried out this nifty bit of tech, which responds to the same touch-screen finger inputs common to smartphones for audio, climate, and navigation controls, and found it was surprisingly slick and as easy to use than the intuitive COMAND knob. (The familiar knob stays, as do voice controls, giving users two other options for controlling infotainment functions.) The center-stack screen floats above the instrument panel like the CLA’s and measures seven inches across; a Multimedia option package ups that to a huge, stunningly clear 8.4 inches. Rounding out the interior tech is a newly available color head-up display, which can present speed, navigation, cruise control, and audio information. > > > > **Two Engines, Plus One More—And a New Transmission in the Future** > > > > At launch, the C-class engine lineup will be pared down from the current car’s quartet of gas-fed motors to just two. The outgoing C250, C300, C350, and C63 AMG models give way to the C300 and C400. Whereas last year’s C300 came with a lower-output version of the C350’s V-6, the 2015 C300 gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four tentatively rated at 235 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The C400 designation is new, and that model gets a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 pumping out 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. While the C250 and its 1.8-liter turbo four seems dead for good, the high-performance C63 will return (likely for the 2016 model year). We expect that a diesel C-class variant will be headed our way sometime after launch, and we’re told a plug-in hybrid variant is being considered, as well. > > > > Both the C300 and C400 utilize the same seven-speed automatic transmission, but Mercedes’ in-house nine-speed automatic will supplant them sometime in the next few years. Launch models will come exclusively with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, but rear-drive variants eventually will be offered. Fuel economy should improve, with Benz claiming a substantial 20-percent decrease in thirst, although final figures are forthcoming. Active grille shutters are standard and the C-class is claimed to weigh about 220 pounds less than it did last year, despite its bigger footprint. The weight savings are attributed to a higher mix of high-strength steels and aluminum in the body structure, as well as an aluminum hood, roof panel, trunk, and front fenders. > > > > Mercedes says the lower curb weight pays dividends in the fun-to-drive department, but we’ll have to wait until we get behind the wheel ourselves to put that to the test. Three suspensions are available, with the standard setup being a regular steel-sprung job with selectable damper settings. An optional sports suspension lowers the ride height by 0.6 inch and maintains the selectable damping, and the top-spec suspension is Benz’s Airmatic air-spring system. This is the first time the system has been fitted to a C-class, and it offers self-leveling capability plus Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Sport Plus settings. On a different note, sun-lovers can rejoice: A convertible C-class is coming soon, but, sadly, the wagon version also on its way will stay in Europe. > > > > **Look Both Ways! Watch Out for Zippers! No Monkey Bars for You!** > > > > Mercedes traditionally uses the S-class as a showcase for its latest technologies, but it’s rare that the future-tech trickles down to smaller Benzes so quickly, as it has on this car. The same complement of driver-assistance tech available on the S-class (and the 2014 E-class, too) can be fitted to the 2015 C. Standard “Assist” gear includes Attention Assist and Collision Prevention Assist Plus with automatic emergency braking. Stuff like Distronic Plus with Steering Assist (a semi-autonomous highway mode we sampled in our S550 road test), Brake Assist System Plus with cross-traffic detection (which can hit the brakes if it detects a perpendicular threat), Enhanced Lane Keeping Assist, Active Parking Assist self-parking function, Traffic Sign Assist that reads signs for you, and a 360-degree parking camera are optional. > > > > Other optional tech niceties include a GPS-linked climate-control system that automatically switches to the “recirculate” mode when it senses you’ve driven into a tunnel, as well as the Air-Balance “active fragrancing” in-car perfume spritzer system from the S-class. Buyers can also step up to a Burmester sound system and full-LED headlights in adaptive and nonadaptive forms. All C-classes get LED taillights. > > > > Pricing and a final list of standard and optional features should be released closer to the on-sale date next year, but we were told to expect the rear-drove C-class’s base price to hew closely to the outgoing model’s $36,725. (Expect the C300 4MATIC, the least expensive version available at launch, to cost slightly more.) That’s a bit of a surprise, really, considering it would be hard to fault Mercedes for raising the C-class’s price of entry to make room for the CLA, but it shows how seriously the automaker wants to capture volume in this competitive segment. It’s a move that should nicely surprise luxury customers not attuned to getting more without paying for it. - - - Updated - - - … > [@Big Boss"](#): > > ![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/10435236934_272c6e3a0e_h.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/f/6fbee357e1d22d79700c83b83c783863f3ce8086.jpeg) > > ![http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2871/10424695925_4f153290e4_o.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/4/54f51fcca43c53e3bea8e0ee4c16b3d2efaed074.jpeg) > > ![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/10435255565_902f92242f_h.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/4/e4ab62d069f5fca969556ab5b702c84b9a42890a.jpeg) > > ![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/10435253835_df593f855c_h.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/8/e8e9545439867af864cdda61d697c7708b379932.jpeg) > > ![http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/10424710615_574f6cafbb_o.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/b/dbb93eca8f0e99f730baa81bded43070d4135768.jpeg) > > ![http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/10424666824_c8469f6f26_o.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/e/7e721d136aa363ceb0f806034a3f99bb79fcb51f.jpeg) - - - Updated - - - … > [@Big Boss"](#): > > ![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/10435258206_d64eea6a46_o.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/8/686f599f5a6b814d4ea0452dbc79415f042ac68d.jpeg) > > ![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/10424695244_70da97c56e_h.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/7/b7d17e03bd95b4be41638cc69534fb7068a359ff.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/6 "2013-12-16T18:25:29Z")
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**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/7 "2013-12-16T18:27:01Z")
… > [@Big Boss"](#): > > **(Motor Authority)** > > ![http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class_100449445_l.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/9/8958a517e8e7b61ce9dd68f9e5dc20110ecb0945.jpeg) > ![http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class_100449450_l.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/5/45b94c35081297f54f55ab7bf2b869f6fd5e0105.jpeg) > ![http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class_100449455_l.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/f/5f06cbab6191db21e88511e6c18b99871dd8db2c.jpeg) > **2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview** > > > There’s a new C-Class coming, and it’s beautiful. It’s also lighter, more powerful, with standard all-wheel drive, and packing several new high-tech safety features. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will make its official public debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. > > > There are only a few things we don’t know about the new C-Class so far. At the top of that short list are price and gas mileage. Whether those figures will materialize upon the car’s official unveiling in Detroit next month, or if they’ll wait until closer to the car’s launch later in the year remains to be seen. > > > What we do know about the 2015 C-Class is that it looks very, very good–almost like a smaller S-Class, and if you’ve forgotten how good that car is, go remind yourself. > > > Inside and out, the new C-Class presents a fresher, more luxurious face, with a bold but still tasteful exterior and a cabin that looks at least one big notch more luxurious than the last car. Of course, final judgment will be reserved until we’ve laid hands on it ourselves. > > > Under the hood of the new 2015 C-Class, you’ll find one of two engines: a 235-horsepower, 273-pound-foot 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder; or a 329-horsepower, 354-pound-foot 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6. Both engines use direct injection in addition to turbocharging, and both are paired to a 7G-Tronic Plus seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is standard on all U.S.-bound C-Class for the 2015 model year. > > > Those power figures should complement the new chassis well, as it loses 220 pounds in total–154 of those pounds from the body structure alone–due to the use of about 40 percent more aluminum in place of steel in its construction. That weight savings has been achieved in spite of a rather significant growth in the car’s exterior dimensions; the 2015 C-Class is 3.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider, and has 3.0 inches more wheelbase than the previous model. > > > The 2015 C-Class is also the first to offer air suspension in its segment. The base model still comes with standard steel springs, but an upgrade to a comfort-oriented air suspension is available, as is a sporty version of the Airmatic air suspension as part of the Sport package. The Sport package’s dynamic air suspension also lowers the car’s ride height by 0.6 inches. Models fitted with the adaptive air suspension can choose from Comfort, ECO, Sport, and Sport+ modes via the Agility Select switch. > > > Beyond the performance upgrades, the new 2015 C-Class should also be the safest C-Class yet, with a host of safety features that were only recently launched on the S-Class and E-Class arriving in their smaller counterpart. Among the new features are standard-equipment including: Attention Assist; and Collision Prevention Assist Plus, which helps to brake the car if a collision is deemed imminent by the car’s sensors, capable of autonomous braking from speeds up to 124 mph, and completely preventing rear-end collisions at speeds up to 25 mph. Optional safety extras include Distronic Plus, BAS Plus Brake Assist System, and Enhanced Active Lane Keeping Assist. Other safety enhancements available include Active Parking Assist; a 360-degree camera; and Traffic Sign Assist, which can read traffic signs to warn of speed limits, no-passing zones, no-entry signs, and more. > > > On the more entertaining side of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s technology is the COMAND infotainment system, installed in either the standard 7-inch display or the optional 8.4-inch display offered as part of the Multimedia package. Mercedes’ mbrace2 apps and connectivity technology is also baked into the COMAND system, with the option to have over twenty Mercedes Benz Apps integrated from the factory. > > > Look for more details, including live photos, video, and more, live from the debut of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show in January. - - - Updated - - - > [@bing](#): > > I will readily concede that Mercedes makes some awesome cars right now and many of them are way under-priced surprisingly. the C63 AMG sedan is $30,000 less than an M3 and is the better buy for 98% of potential buyers. > > A colleague and i were shopping at Mercedes Burlington and there were CPO AMG cars for 60% of their MSRP 3 model years out with like 30,000kms on them… I agree with you 100%. And the feature rich options in this car is completely nuts. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/8 "2013-12-17T14:49:57Z")
… > [@TD04"](#): > > Looking good! > > In black > > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952618&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/1/01cab8bf34ee2059e15e7134a53489789c2793be.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952619&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/5/e5d1c5e4ff7f542c6d8376937ffdf682790bf036.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952620&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/4/349f37802682153a84d7c33866eec4edbd1650fa.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952621&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/c/8c753bdc9d3ee42b6641270851b2391df96ba00f.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952622&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/7/b7f6750e262a511935ae502e0b9ded28b8853978.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952623&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/e/2e3992fba077a9a80923498f77906f84f27d3635.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952624&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/4/94919caff162ff535601386f2b96bf0523da545d.png) > ![http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=952625&stc=1&d=1387209852](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/6/f6ba11b42f34aeb8d95e66f0afd076c78428b888.png) - - - Updated - - - … > [@TRD2000"](#): > > [https://youtu.be/FpzXOY05Zxk](https://youtu.be/FpzXOY05Zxk) ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/9 "2013-12-18T18:46:56Z")
… > [@Big Boss"](#): > > No you can’t get it without the TOMTOM stuck on the dash. There’s a base 7 inch screen, and a 8 inch screen if you get the multimedia package > > That really is my only complaint of the interior. The stuck on tablet look might be good for the entry CLA because of the price and age range it is trying to attract > > But I thought they would have incorporated more into the dash on the C-Class > > Reminds me of the 2014 Mazda 3 (in which it looks normal in) > > and those huge circular vents will have to grow on me too. Besides those couple of things it looks very nice! > [@Big Boss"](#): > > One thing I will give Mercedes all the credit for is that they are not afraid on using a column shifter in their cars! > > I wish auto makers would do this. They’re automatics! You don’t have to have a console shifter, and you free up space in return. > [@Big Boss"](#): > > [https://youtu.be/xpfor2BsCgY](https://youtu.be/xpfor2BsCgY) > [@Big Boss"](#): > > [https://youtu.be/wp\_0NikORcU](https://youtu.be/wp_0NikORcU) ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/10 "2013-12-29T09:28:09Z")
… > [@SupraLB"](#): > > AMG “styling” package. Still waiting for the real AMG, but this will provide some hints. Hopefully the C63 will be widebody like the outgoing version. > > ![http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-amg-line-leaked_100451026_l.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/7/7747028c560880007ac429579332cc49c1803db1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/11 "2013-12-29T10:05:12Z")
I don’t understand that tablet-looking display. Does it fold away somehow? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/12 "2013-12-29T10:16:30Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I don’t understand that tablet-looking display. Does it fold away somehow? Don’t think so. I believe that’s the main display center for all of the functions of the car. ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/13 "2013-12-29T20:02:55Z")
Is it just me, or does this bare a striking resemblance to the Buick Regal GS? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/14 "2013-12-29T20:07:57Z")
> [@Justin](#): > > Is it just me, or does this bare a striking resemblance to the Buick Regal GS? hmmm, no. ![http://wildsau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/front-quarter-pro1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/a/3a09ae1735931c0a5cc7b9eb89eef573945021af.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/15 "2013-12-30T06:01:07Z")
[![](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/lead14-2012-buick-regal-gs-fd.jpg) ](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/lead14-2012-buick-regal-gs-fd.jpg) And now the rear. If you could withyour internet skills. ---
**Author:** ![benzw205](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@benzw205](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benzw205)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2014, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/16 "2014-02-09T10:11:51Z")
Benz w205 C-class factory video from Germany Hello, I hope it is ok to post this link here but I want to share what I have found on youtube: It’s coming soon \<3 ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2014, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/17 "2014-02-09T11:10:08Z")
Wow. Very hot, very hot. ---
**Author:** ![benzw205](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@benzw205](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benzw205)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2014, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/18 "2014-02-11T10:29:26Z")
What are the security options that are available on C-class w205 2014 for the first time ? Hello, Can you tell me which ones on the security options found on the C-class w205 2015 are available on a Benz for the first time ? What do you think is really useful ? For example, is this really new ? (seems quite BASIC !) Thank you for your ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Multisynclg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/multisynclg/32/5328_2.png) [@Multisynclg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Multisynclg)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2014, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-officially-revealed/234268/19 "2014-02-13T12:45:10Z")
mercedes! the best or nothing!