Whether you want two doors or four, luxury or sport, you’ll find it in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Starting at $35,350 for the C250 Sport Sedan up to $62,330 for the C63 AMG Coupe, the Mercedes C-Class also has a model for every budget. Click through the photo gallery below to view the many different faces of the Mercedes C-Class.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a series of upgrades to the 2013 C-Class range, designed to appeal to both the corporate and retail markets.
BIK and residual values
The enhancements help to lower running costs and can reduce BIK for business drivers by up to four per cent, giving the C-Class an even greater competitive advantage over premium compact rivals. In addition, the revisions have immediately had a positive impact on the already-strong residual values of the C-Class, with CAP announcing a five per cent (£450) increase in values for the entry-level trim grade.
Executive SE
Executive SE is the new entry point to the revised range for the C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY, C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon and Estate, which includes a sports grille, new 16-inch alloy wheels, Artico upholstery and LED daytime running lights at a price increase of only £35 over the previous SE grade.
A new Luxury Package is available for Executive SE models to replace the former Elegance trim option. Carrying a £2,000 premium, it includes the three louver grille with bonnet-mounted star, 17″ alloy wheels with a seven twin-spoke design, automatically dimming rear view mirror and folding exterior door mirrors, chrome trim on the side, rear and shoulder line, a storage package and brown Ash wood trim with a matt finish.
AMG Sport
The Sport trim makes way in the 2013 C-Class for two new variants –AMG Sport and AMG Sport Plus. The AMG Sport Saloon and Estate cost £960 less than the previous Sport models, and feature 17-inch AMG wheels and halogen headlights.
In addition, there is a tax saving on the new AMG Sport, thanks to a reduction in CO2 over the previous model. For example, the previous C 220 CDI Sport Saloon with manual transmission offered 133g CO2/km and BIK 2012/13 of 20%, giving a total BIK over 36 months of £7,865, based on an income tax bracket of 40%.
By comparison, the new C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AMG Sport Saloon with manual transmission gives 123g CO2/km and BIK 2012/13 of 18%. Therefore the total BIK over 36 months is £6,897, giving a total saving of £968.
AMG Sport Plus
The AMG Sport Plus, priced £1,000 above AMG Sport and just £35 over the previous Sport line, includes 18-inch bi-colour AMG alloys, bi-Xenon front lights with Intelligent Light System and Adaptive High Beam Assist, AMG sports seats, Black Artico/Dinamica upholstery with contrast red stitching, red seat belts, AMG floor mats with red edging and silver gearshift paddles (automatic transmission only).
In the C-Class Coupé, the pricing and specification of the AMG Sport are unchanged, but an AMG Sport Plus version is now available for an additional £1,000. The comprehensive list of trim additions includes 18-inch bi-colour AMG alloys, an AMG boot lip spoiler in body colour, AMG sports seats, Black Artico/Dynamica upholstery with the contrast red stitching on the seats and door panels, red seat belts, AMG floor mats with red edging and silver gearshift paddles (automatic transmission only).
A £530 AMG Handling Package is offered on the C-Class Coupé to uprate the steering, engine, exhaust and transmission response, as well as introducing unique styling touches. The Dynamic Handling Package continues to be available on selected Saloon and Estate models.
New engine
The C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by a new ultra-efficient 1.6-litre direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine and is accompanied by electric power steering to further bolster economy.
With an output of 154 hp at 5,000 rpm, the new engine is almost as powerful as its predecessor while developing an identical 250 Nm of torque across a wider rev range – 1,250 to 4,000 rpm.
While the 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine is no longer offered in the C-Class Saloon and Estate, it is still available in the C-Class Coupé. In addition, the C 63 AMG performance models remain unaffected by the 2013 model year revisions.
Interior and exterior features
There are also new interior and exterior features, including revised colour options, repositioned cruise control and indicator stalks and easier-to-read silver graphics for the telematics screen. The telematics system in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz COMAND now includes eCall to report the car’s position to a call centre via GPS in the event of an emergency.
Service Care packages
Both retail and fleet buyers can take advantage of flexible inflation-proof Mercedes-Benz Service Care packages which reduce and spread the cost of routine maintenance from as little as £27 per month. All labour and parts, including replacement items such as spark plugs, brake fluid, oils and filters, are included.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz customers can benefit from MyService, a market-leading approach to servicing from Official Workshops that gives drivers an online option to book an A or B service, MOT, diagnosis and fixed-price repairs to suit their individual requirements, with four service options for all budgets – Lite, Lounge, Drive and Collect. In four simple steps (entering vehicle registration, mileage, selecting the requirements and official workshop), customers are able to generate an instant quote.
Many of you have been asking us what to expect from the 2013 Mercedes Model Year. Below is a break down of each model and what stands out on each variant. Overall, you will see next generation telematics service move into the Cloud as it debuts as standard equipment on most 2013 models. Doing this will add Internet access, more features for interacting with the vehicle remotely, and over-the-air diagnostic capabilities to the first generation’s array of safety, destination planning and concierge features. Optional Mercedes-Benz Apps will add custom versions of Google local search with Street View and Panoramio, Facebook, News and Yelp, with others planned. Additionally, new “Control” functionality provides geofencing, Speed Alert, Driving Journal and Curfew-minder services. And last but not least, added protection features from a mobile application (iPhone/Android) that gives you control of the Remote Horn & Lights and Valet Protect.
C-Class Sedan & Coupe (on-sale: July 2012)
CL-Class Coupe (on-sale: July 2012)
CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe (on-sale: July 2012)
E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet (on-sale: July 2012)
E-Class Sedan and Wagon (on-sale: July 2012)
F-Cell
G-Class SUV (on-sale: August 2012)
GL-Class SUV (on-sale: September 2012)
GLK-Class SUV (on-sale: August 2012)
M-Class SUV (on-sale: July 2012)
S-Class Sedan (on-sale: July 2012)
SL-Class Coupe/Roadster (on-sale: May 2012)
SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster (on-sale: July 2012)
SLS AMG GT(on-sale: November 2012)
Sprinter Van (on-sale: October)
As a way of celebrating 2 million video views on YouTube, Mercedes AMG is thanking their fans with a video. And not just any video, mind you, but a video of the insanely great C63 AMG Coupe drifting around the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Corkscrew, it’s truly one of the most iconic corners in the world – a unique left-right combination that’s most notable for its 18 percent drop in elevation (thus making the driver nearly blind to the track).
It’s a lovely thing watching the C63 AMG Coupe in action, and this video shows you exactly why. Sit back, hit play and enjoy.