Mercedes plans long-wheelbase C class for China

Mercedes-Benz will produce a long-wheelbase variant of the new C-Class sedan for China, according to board member Thomas Weber. The unit will also be built in China. The move is part of the luxury carmaker’s plan to roll out production of the C-Class
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Car4Life - 12/23/2013 1:08:11 PM

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Benz is showing no mercy on the competition right now

nguyenvuminh - 12/23/2013 1:27:48 PM

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Having spent 10 yrs in Asia, I see the logic of this. Rich people in Asia like to be driven, even if they're only in their 30s, and the extra length will strengthen the C's appeal in Asia.

carfanusa - 12/23/2013 1:37:02 PM

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I understand that rich people in Asia usually have a chauffeur. But why not stretch the E since it's already longer? Also C class used to be the entry level before the CLA. If they have the money, they're not gonna get a long wheelbase entry level car. (Even if they are young)

richard112360 - 12/23/2013 2:27:11 PM

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They already are producing an extended wheel base E Class Mercedes for the Chinese market.

GermanNut - 12/23/2013 1:55:41 PM

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This move follows in Audi's footsteps. Audi has had an A4L and A6L ("L" for long wheel base) in the Chinese market for a long time. Like Mercedes, both the A4L and A6L models are built in China.

nguyenvuminh - 12/23/2013 3:51:27 PM

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In Asia, the C-class is not seen as an "entry" level car. Even as a 2nd car of a wealthy couple, that car is used to drive the lady of the house so that's why they want a longer version.