Mercedes C-class Coupe (2011) first pictures
Sun, 13 Feb 2011
Mercedes is expanding the C-class range further with this new C-class Coupe. Due to be shown at the 2011 Geneva motor show, the new two-door C apes the larger CLS in style, yet is tipped to cost from £30,000 when sales start in June 2011.
The C-class Coupe essentially slots in where the CLK left off. It's 41mm lower than the C saloon and, to these eyes, looks rather attractive all round.
In the UK the C-class Coupe comes as standard with the AMG Sports Package as standard, which means toughened-up AMG body kit and 18in AMG alloys.
It is pitched at 35- to 45-year-olds, says Merc. 'By extending the C-class portfolio, we are consciously targeting new customers,' says Dr Joachim Schmidt, head of sales and marketing. 'The new model is youthful, stylish and dynamic. What we are offering is an exceptionally sporty way to enter the world of the Mercedes-Benz coupe.'
The C-class Coupe is a four-seater, and the rear seats flop down to extend the boot at weekends.
The C-class packs a range of hardware familiar from the existing C range. Interestingly, the C-class and E-class Coupe share much of their underpinnings.
Five direct-injection petrol and diesel engines will be offered:
Model
Cyls
cc
bhp
NM
0-62mph
Top speed
Economy
CO2
C220 CDI
4cyl
2143
170
400
8.1sec
231kph
53.2mpg
128g/km
C250 CDI
4cyl
2143
204
500
7.1sec
240kph
53.2mpg
128g//km
C180
4cyl
1796
156
250
8.8sec
223kph
40.3mpg
150g/km
C250
4cyl
1796
204
310
7.2sec
240kph
40.3mpg
152g/km
C350
V6
3498
306
370
6.0sec
250kph
40.3mpg
159g/km
Sure. Hhow about Merc's new Comand Online system, which has full onboard web access (while stationary). So nav offers Google Maps functionality and will record your route if requested.
Not enough tech? Then how about adaptive highbeam, drowsiness detector, speed limit readers, lane-keep assist and blindspot monitors. Driver optional?
By Tim Pollard