Mercedes Benz: C-Class opens another new car

The Mercedes Benz was opened many version of car: Mercedes-Benz, Inside Line, C-Class etc. It's not completely defunct in that its architecture has been carried over for the new car, meaning the CLC does not share underpinnings with the new-generation C-Class. At first glance, it's clear that Mercedes is trying to leave the past behind, looks-wise. Sure, the coupe profile is carried over, but the sharp-looking face of the new C-Class finds its way onto the CLC's front end.  

The Mercedes Sports Coup has managed to do both: more than two thirds of buyers of the predecessor to the CLC were very satisfied with their car and remained loyal to the brand. 

Mercedes-Benz has opened a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coup family.  

The Sports Coup's design, technology and equipment meet the discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car that gives an involving drive, while at the same time delivering the hallmark Mercedes quality standards in terms of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality. 

The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz CLC is akin to a contemporary tailor-made suit - custom-fit and comfortable. 

I first thought it was ugly but the more I look at it, the more I like it than another old Mercedes Benz. The rear end looks significantly better than the old model. Furthermore, the design is also more appealing than the ugly B-class and R-class. We're not sure U S consumers would take the bait a second time anyway. But there reportedly were other designs being considered. A host of new and/or revised features will be included with the car, which retains the same basic platform of the original Sports Coupe.  

One typical feature of the contemporary Mercedes design idiom is the arrow shape of the front end - a styling touch with a symbolic character that emphasizes typical attributes such as forward motion and agility. These lines, which interact harmoniously with the large, smooth surfaces, define the contemporary Mercedes design style. 

The side view of the CLC is unmistakable with its muscular lines. 

The message is "Ready for action" - all you have to do is get in, start the engine and press the accelerator to actively experience the verve of the Mercedes Sports Coup. 

Spoiler, tail lights and bumper divide up the CLC rear end, emphasizing its width and adding decisively to the cars outstanding expressiveness. 

The sports package brings out the very best in the CLC. Even with just its standard equipment, the new CLC offers a wealth of attractive and practical features. 

In it, you'll find design inspiration for the model complete with numerous sketches of the CLC during early development; technical data for each of the CLC's six engine variants; a comprehensive listing of the coupe's technological wizardry; and much, much more.