The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class had is coming out party this week here on Auto News Sunday, showing us an all-new design and important new luxury and safety features.
The new C-Class has grown 3 inches in wheelbase, 1.6 inches in width and is 3.7 inches longer overall but the company says it lost 200 lbs in the redesign due to a new body structure comprised of up to 50% aluminum.
The design is a bit rounder than before with DNA similar to the new CLA and S-Class sedans released in recent times. The headlamps, grille and hood have a low slung look while the greenhouse gets a more coupe-like silhouette.
An all new interior promises more space than before and Mercedes-Benz says is lined with improvements of high-quality materials throughout. A head up-display also makes its debut in the new C-Class.
A host of new driver assistance systems will be offered including active lane keeping and Distronic Plus which now has follow assist. This feature will automatically follow the car in front up to 37 mph to aid in stop-and-go commute traffic.
The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the first vehicle in its segment offering an air suspension Mercedes-Benz calls AIRMATIC. It offers continuous variable damping front and rear as well as auto leveling. The driver can adjust the suspension by choosing a variety of modes too.
The North American market will initially get two C-Class models. First is the C300 4MATIC with a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 241 horsepower. A more powerful C400 4MATIC has a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 producing 329 horsepower.
Both engines come with a 7-speed automatic transmission and as noted by the model names, all-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz says that a rear-wheel drive only version of the C300 will be launched later in 2015.
The all new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will arrive at U.S showrooms any day now.
