Rumor: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe hybrid planned

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is carmaker’s attempt to appeal to younger buyers and hopefully take out the BMW 1-Series. The discontinued but very popular CLK had a C-Class chassis for an E-Class price. But this time, Mercedes will do something very different.

It will have a dedicated E-Class Coupe (and E-Class convertible) and for the first time, it will have a dedicated C-Class Coupe, which is believed to be a 2011 model. The goal is to compete directly with the BMW 1-Series, which has been successful at attracting the younger buyers that have yet to make their first million. Of course, the high-volume and iconic 3-Series is being targeted but clearly, this car is a direct reaction to the 1-Series.
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fatandsassy - 1/6/2010 8:20:50 AM

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Great idea as long as it does not look like a 1 series. 1 series look like a 3 series that was hit in the front and back at the same time. I am a hugh fan of the exterior of the new c class and hope that they dont ruin it

nguyenvuminh - 1/7/2010 1:53:15 AM

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Spot on fatandsassy. The 1 series looks out of proportion somehow. I hope the C Couple doesn't end up like that.