Officially Official: 2012 C Class (W204)

[Guest Pumper]

Look very closely – this is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which gets a very modest facelift for the new model year. Good thing, then, that the majority of changes made to the C-Class are found underhood, where Mercedes-Benz is offering an all-new four-cylinder engine option here in the United States (as well as a new model designation – C250), not to mention some tweaks for the V6 found in the top-end C350.

Design tweaks are limited to a new aluminum hood with slightly restyled headlamps and LED running lamps down below. Yes, it looks extremely similar to the 2011 model, but if we're honest, the current C-Class design isn't exactly growing old. In fact, we rather like it as-is. The styling upgrades to the rear end are hardly noticeable, and that's just fine, too.

Four-cylinder powerplants are quickly replacing six-cylinder mills these days, even in the entry-level luxury segment. You'll remember that just a few years ago, Audi discontinued the 3.2-liter V6 in its A4, leaving only the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine on tap. Based on preliminary specifications, the new direct-injected 1.8-liter turbocharged mill looks to be plenty potent, with 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque on hand. That's 27 less horsepower than the mid-range 3.0-liter V6, but the 1.8T offers eight more pound-feet of twist. Thus, both the C250 and the mid-range C300 4Matic will do the 0-60 sprint in 7.1 seconds, but the C250 returns 24 miles per gallon (combined) while the C300 nets just 20 mpg. The range-topping C350 also gets some help from direct injection, meaning its 3.5-liter V6 now produces 302 hp and 273 lb-ft, gains of 34 hp and 15 lb-ft over the outgoing model.

In addition to new engines, the 2012 C-Class benefits from a restyled interior, mimicking what we've grown accustomed to in the E-Class. New driver assistance systems like Attention Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Parktronic help keep things in check out on the road.

The 2012 C-Class will make its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month with the cars going on sale in the United States next summer.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/officially-official-2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-gets-new-four-cy/

[Guest Pumper]

I like this new interior! (",)

[Guest PALMER19]

Yup, totally agree. Looks so much more luxurious than the current. If only they allow retrofitting....

[Guest mile]

Oh, no need to open and close the hifi LCD display anymore.... good!

Headlights look like SL

Tail lights like S

Nice refresh ..... but i still prefer my existing C

http://www.worldcarfans.com/110122330157/2012-mercedes-c-class-facelift-revealed-video/lowphotos#0

[Guest vincemerz]

Can I get the steering wheel pls??? Exterior I think the current one still nicer and classic.

[Guest Carl]

Yah agree the current C class nicer. First thought that came into my mind when I saw this was zzzzzz.....

[Guest vincemerz]

Suddenly notice that the new c 2012 has no eyelids!!! Fainted!! They give our eyelids to copy Audi led lights inside headlamp?? What the???

[Guest mile]

Exterior looks an acquired taste aside,.... the interior of the facelifted W204 C class is all new.

See link... The facelifted C class is said to be able to tether your smartphone for full time internet connection on dash, and make use of google maps for navigation. Also, you can stream music from your smart phone via bluetooth to the car stereo.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/mercedes-terminal-mode-partnership-comes-to-fruition-with-intern/

[Guest chiaster]

The new interior is NICE!

Just wondering, does one stay with MB for future rides once you start?

[Guest kepiting1sg]

chiaster wrote:

The new interior is NICE!

Just wondering, does one stay with MB for future rides once you start?

My rides!

7 rides --->W123--> 7 rides -->Madza Astina-->W124-->W203-->FL W211-->Audi Q5 (3 mths)-->Audi A4 2.0 TFSi Quattro (4 mths)--> W212 --- we shall see.......hahahaha!

[Guest Pumper]

mile wrote:

Exterior looks an acquired taste aside,.... the interior of the facelifted W204 C class is all new.

See link... The facelifted C class is said to be able to tether your smartphone for full time internet connection on dash, and make use of google maps for navigation. Also, you can stream music from your smart phone via bluetooth to the car stereo.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/mercedes-terminal-mode-partnership-comes-to-fruition-with-intern/

This is one cool function! This car will be launched at the Detroit Auto Show 2011, guess by the time it reached our shore should be mid-2011. And if current COE prices were to stay, I am guessing prices will >$200k

[Guest achuafc]

The 2012 C-Class interior looks fantastic. With the change of the audio buttons carefully placed, it looks great. The steering wheel looks superbly faboulous to hold too (beefy)! The display unit looks bigger than the current 5inch display too.

Very nice. Think this one is going to "convert" more 3 series buyers into the C-Class.

[Guest PALMER19]

Wonder if C&C will bring this new model in from 1.6L onwards.

Looks like engine variants are all direct gas injection (turbo) for this new model.

[Guest vt5sport]

achuafc wrote:

Think this one is going to "convert" more 3 series buyers into the C-Class.

Tink the new 3-series will be out ard the same time. The FL is juz to keep MB in the game.

[Guest Pumper]

Take a look at the new C63 AMG...looks so subtle now...

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg/