Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé announced

By Karl Peskett | April 01st, 2010

It has been the subject of intense speculation for quite a while now, but today, Mercedes-Benz confirmed the introduction of a fourth model in the C-Class range, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé (seen here as a speculative rendering).

Announced as a 2011 model, the C-Class Coupé will be built in Bremen, Germany, on the same production line as the C-Class sedan and wagon.

“The decision by the Board of Management to produce the Coupé version of the current C-Class here in Bremen as well represents another important milestone on our way to becoming Mercedes’ competence centre for the C-Class and is a clear sign of the trust in the Bremen team’s capabilities and standards,” said Peter Schabert, Head of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen.

No mechanical specifics have been released as yet, but it’s a sure bet that the current C-Class drivetrains will carry over into the Coupé model.

Australian availability has yet to be confirmed, with Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson David McCarthy telling CarAdvice that no definitive information has been made available as yet.

We’ll keep you posted as soon as we know more.

Mark G

Mercedes already make a C-Class coupe, called the E-Class coupe
ABMPSV

I prefer the C class coupe. E class is too big. Nice car.
F1MotoGP

It is official. Mercedes joins V8 Supercar race with Holden engine. Whatch out Ford.

Minnow

I dont think it would make a difference. The rules would prevent the merc from being any better in terms of aerodynamic efficiency in a straight line and power. Also the body, wheelbase and height would be have to be adjusted to match the dimensions of the BA/BF chassis. This may change but i think thats the rules for now if Merc enters.

Joseph

I think i will put off my up-grade (was looking at a C250CGI), looks great. I agree with ABMPSV the E is way to big (even though it based on the C)
Calabria

Is this the replacement for the current old-model-chassis C Class based Coupe [Compact]?

That’s a shocker in looks/style/etc, this is actually good looking and should be low $50k’s like now, should sell much better than the antiquated current model.

Better yet, just you can buy a X1 BMW for low $40k’s and have a *free* SUV thrown in for zip, watch out for the option$ though, its always a case of BMW “BringMoreWallet” lol
ABMPSV

It is today 1 April. Good one F1MotoGP!!!
Baddass

What a curve in the roofline!
davie

Huh?

I thought that the current “E Class” coupe is in fact a C class chassis underneath. which is why its skinnier than the E class sedan.

I’ve read this in numerous publications.

Is this new car exactly the same as the “E class” coupe then????

davie

D’oh…

Grammar Nazi

April fools?
NotTheStig

What a waste of resources. Surely Mercedes don’t need another slow selling coupe ?

How many sales have they lost by failing to engineer their small 4WD, the GLK for RHD production ?

MB seem to have lost the plot in some ways IMHO – including excessively overstyling the sides of their cars lately…