DETROIT -- The midsize sedan segment is important for any automaker, and for Mercedes-Benz, it is bread and butter. The C-Class not only makes up a major portion of Mercedes-Benz sales, but also serves as the first taste of the brand for many buyers. At the 2014 Detroit auto show, Mercedes-Benz showed the newest generation of this most important model, one that it can little afford to get wrong.
And from all appearances, Mercedes-Benz got the right mix of features and design.
The body of the new C-Class maintains the same general lines as the previous generation, with a short trunk following behind the cabin. Subtle styling changes include organically molded shapes in front, such as the sensuous grille bars, and a sporty, raked trailing edge for the undercarriage. A glass roof is a modern touch. As with the current generation, buyers can opt for a standard model with the classic Mercedes-Benz hood ornament, or a Sport version with the badge embedded in the hood.
At 3.7 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider, the new C-Class offers more room for rear passengers, which will likely make it more suitable as a chauffeur-driven vehicle in the Chinese market.
To improve efficiency, Mercedes-Benz used aluminum extensively throughout the body, resulting in a 220-pound weight decrease.
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