The Car Connection's TCC Confidential blog claims to have received in its email box this morning some pics of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class that expose what the car will look like when it's officially unveiled at next year's Geneva Motor Show. Hmm... we're going to go out on a limb here and say that it's a bit early for official shots to find their way onto the web and that we're probably looking at some nicely done Photochops. Time will certainly tell which is the case, but the lack of badging on the rear and the CLS-sourced five-spoke wheels suggest these pics aren't the real deal. Regardless, what we do see is a beefier C-Class with those large five-spoke wheels, a wide lower air intake running the length of the front and CLS-inspired headlamps. We actually see a bit of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage in the taillights (rear shot after the jump), but we've been known to see things that aren't actually there and are currently taking medication for that.
[Source: TCC Confidential]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Thomas Chan @ Jul 31st 2006 2:04PM
Those who buy new G35 over this, need to get seriously mental help and executed!
Michael Karesh @ Jul 31st 2006 2:08PM
Definitely a Photoshop. A shame, because it looks great. I'd be surprised to see similar proportions on the actual car.
If the C-Class does end up looking nearly this good, I've gotta wonder what happened when they designed the '07 S-Class...
Kamil @ Jul 31st 2006 2:21PM
I've seen similar pics in a European car magazine about two months, was going to scan them in and send to autoblog, but never got aroud to it. :(
The pics in that magazine had less of the CLS-arch and rear-end more similar to current C-class (as oppsed to S-class) but the front end looked like it did in these pics.
Steve @ Jul 31st 2006 2:23PM
Looks like a miniature CLS, but it looks good. I'm sure things will change before production time.
I never liked the new S-class in any of the pictures I saw, but after seeing several on the street I'm starting to like them. Not the most beautiful car I've ever seen, but it definitely has presence.
Ahura @ Jul 31st 2006 2:25PM
Obviously photochops. And also not realistic. Just look at the most current spy shots...
Autobild.de has realistic impressions made by Huckfeldt
Tool @ Jul 31st 2006 2:40PM
I just saw a CLS a few minutes ago when I was walking the dog. It is a very attraactive vehicle . . . it wouldn't bother me abit to see some of those cues translated onto the C-class.
kevin @ Jul 31st 2006 2:42PM
the tails also seem to share some jaguar XJR language where it meets the fender/bumper panel line.
john @ Jul 31st 2006 2:46PM
The rear looks like a volvo c40. It looks like a good replacement for the e class
WSmiddy @ Jul 31st 2006 2:48PM
That's a bang-up lookin' ride, I don't care who ya' are! I'm as Red Blooded as any other US Veteran, but when I look at some of the European Sedans coming down the pike, I get concerned about America's Automotive Future. Sure, they make my business great because we specialize in high-lines, but let's face it, if the "Euro's" keep getting cheaper, with the design trends and attention to detail (quality) we see today, this concern could turn to flat out worry in the not-so distant future. If I have the choice of driving this C for $650 a month, or a Corvette for $750 a month, I'm taking the C!
WSmiddy @ Jul 31st 2006 2:50PM
If I have the choice of driving this for $650 a month, or a Corvette for $750 a month, I'm taking the C!
Carlos @ Jul 31st 2006 4:07PM
Fake:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/the-new-mercedes-c-class-dont-count-on-it/
Anthony Albertus @ Jul 31st 2006 4:34PM
If belt lines on cars get any higher, we're going to need to stick our heads out the sunroofs to see out the sides.
I'm sure it's has great side impact safety, but I miss the days when you could rest your left elbow on the side window sill and have it sit below your ear.
That said, it looks nice.
Finished.Law.School @ Jul 31st 2006 4:47PM
Looks too much like a CLS if it is what the C class will look like. That is not good for the CLS considering the C class is entry level MB...
Rutger @ Jul 31st 2006 5:10PM
If it looks even close to this...add a hybrid twin turbo diesel powerplant & the C will replace my 05 M3.
serpico @ Jul 31st 2006 5:14PM
Too bad, this would have been my next car. I guess I'll wait and see when the new C-class comes around. What a great design though.
Jason @ Jul 31st 2006 6:26PM
come on,why do they post stuff that is weeks old. I found this stuff a long time ago, here is where I found it. Here are more pics of the photoshopped images.
http://benzinsider.com/2006/07/more-illustrations-of-next-c-class.html
Ahura @ Jul 31st 2006 6:32PM
Latest spy shots:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/spyphotoID/6060315.002/pageview/photo/photo/Mini4/page/1/country/gcf/mercedes/new-mercedes-c-class-sheds-disguise-on-autobahn
Impression from Huckfeldt and very realistic:
http://media.autobild.de/bild/3/0258cc1f2dc0b9c71a74ca06cffefab3_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/0/2c74ae7ae7b6b37895b3af9a18334b30_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/8/3b7b90178479b480a2e7c25ad10940a8_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/2/ff6323f984c6d37889df171ab41cc4e2_1.jpg
Useless newsitem if you ask me...
Eric L. @ Jul 31st 2006 7:18PM
I like the swoopy G35 like headlights on the autoblog pic, but the spy shots posted in #16 make it look droopy like an Opel Vectra (Saturn Aura). Ewww! The rear is also much too conservative - its like a cross between a Honda Accord and a Saab 9-3 - would have preferred curvy lines like the CLS.
That said, Mercedes new 3.5L V6 and 5.4L V8 are winners, so the C-class should be competitive when it comes to market.
MikeW @ Aug 1st 2006 7:37AM
Let me see, gas guzzling slow 5 speed automatic Infiniti G35 or direct injection (not USA) 7 speed automatic MB.
Nissan:Loser
Now the manual shift transmission G35 is a different story.
Luis Longo @ Aug 1st 2006 6:01PM
"Looks like a miniature cls"
What are u kiddin me dude?
by the way the first guy
who said that its better than
G35, i agree, but its definetly
not even close to the 330i,
refinement & innovations.