2011 Mercedes C-Class leaked?

 2011 Mercedes C-Class leaked?
2011 Mercedes C-Class facelift leaked?

Real or fake?

Are these the first official drawings of the 2011 Mercedes C-Class facelift? AutoBild says yes, but we're not entirely convinced.

Doubts aside, the pictures show an updated sedan with a revised front fascia, a new hood, and SL-inspired headlights with LED turn signals. Inside, the cabin has been completely revamped with a redesigned dashboard, a new instrument cluster, and an integrated COMAND display.

Under the hood, a variety of engines will be available. Notable choices will likely include the 225 kW (306 PS / 302 hp) 350 BlueEFFICIENCY, the 195 kW (265 PS / 262 hp) 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the 150 kW (204 PS / 201 hp) 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Of course, there will also be the C 63 AMG with a 6.3-liter (6208cc) V8 that produces 451 hp (336 kW / 457 PS) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque.

The car will reportedly be introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so expect to learn more in the coming months.

Head over to AutoBild to check out the rest of the images.

Source: Autobild

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 LEMZQ LEMZQ
I hope it does not look like this.
November 8, 2010 7:05 am
 4g63 4g63
the headlight is similar to subaru legacy
November 8, 2010 7:16 am
 xLumino xLumino
not bad, but AutoBild says alot...
November 8, 2010 7:20 am
 Hardboy997 Hardboy997
+1. I think it is real. Autobild normally shows really close renders and real leaked shots. Remember the SLS?
November 8, 2010 12:31 pm
 Hero Sina Hero Sina
Chery designed this car , i'm sure!
November 8, 2010 7:26 am
 moodyaaa moodyaaa
nice looking.. I think it would be nicer with a lil bit wider grill
November 8, 2010 7:26 am
 clash_189 clash_189
Not convinced with the exterior, but interior looks pretty smart with better layout to make it feel wider
November 8, 2010 7:52 am
 mmr66 mmr66
am i the only one who thinks that the led's are butt ugly ?
November 8, 2010 8:45 am
 joshg_5 joshg_5
No. I hate them on every car except the one that introduced them, the R8.
November 8, 2010 10:48 am
 6SPEEDV8 6SPEEDV8
The car that introduced them would be the S6.
November 8, 2010 12:03 pm
 awhk awhk
Not the A8 W12?
November 8, 2010 7:10 pm
 bone91 bone91
yes they are! take out those Xmas lights please!
November 9, 2010 6:48 am
 bmw2002m bmw2002m
A bit bland to be honest. Considering they are already getting outsold by BMW's 3 series they need to do a few things to rectify that - 1.) dual clutch gearbox (more sporty). 2.) bigger wheels - I've noticed that BMW's equivalent 3 series has a bigger wheels which make it look more sporty and ride better over bumps than smaller wheels. As the C-Class is more for younger drivers they need to make it a little more aggressive looking...starting with the wheels and gearbox.
November 8, 2010 9:00 am
 scratchy996 scratchy996
the 3 series is cheaper than the C Class.
November 8, 2010 9:14 am
 Solstice21 Solstice21
Adding that would make it a BMW, not a Mercedes. Mercedes is build on comfort and luxury driving, not dynamics and sportyness, that's just an added bonus. So if they can design a car that will still appear to Merc customers who desire not to feel anything from the road and give it Bimmer handling then great, but I doubt that'll happen. And design-wise, though its a car for the young, it still has to appeal to older first time buyers as well. So it can't be to aggressive and needs to be a bit more bland. Though Benz'll be changing that in the future I believe.
November 8, 2010 11:54 am
 6SPEEDV8 6SPEEDV8
What's with overdoing the LEDs.
November 8, 2010 9:12 am
 scratchy996 scratchy996
AutoBild are usually right when it comes to leaked pictures and renders.
November 8, 2010 9:12 am
 wjaprep wjaprep
Agreed
November 8, 2010 6:21 pm
 som3aa som3aa
Why are u (WCF) doubting that this is fake? its clear from the spy pictures that it will look exactly like that (yes with the ugly headlights) , we have already seen the interior in the spy pictures (it is identical) .
November 8, 2010 9:25 am
 alejandromad alejandromad
I think the lights look different in the spy photos
November 8, 2010 10:39 am
 joshg_5 joshg_5
I never thought I'd see the day that Mercedes would be borrowing styling cues from Hyundai, and the Equus... The W203 was the sportiest looking and classiest C ever made by Benz.
November 8, 2010 10:47 am
 scratchy996 scratchy996
it's funny because Mercedes and Hyundai swapped designers. the new Hyundai cars are designed in R?sselsheim, Germany.
November 8, 2010 12:57 pm
 Mister Stig Mister Stig
That is SO fugly - it HAS to be real!
November 8, 2010 10:59 am
 PONTIAC G8 GXP PONTIAC G8 GXP
D*mn, it's ugliest Mercedes after SL-class! If it will be real, somebody, please kill designers of this sh*t!!!
November 8, 2010 11:09 am
 GTRX3 GTRX3
This is my idea for the C-class. My drawing skills aint great but there. A little radical but appropraite i think. http://www.allaboutdrawings.com/mercedes-cclass.html
November 8, 2010 12:53 pm
 Bonganie Bonganie
no no no this cant be it! I think the front looks too soft much like the prev gen e-class and why would they change the headlights to this????? This is bad..
November 8, 2010 1:37 pm
 wjaprep wjaprep
Myfamily has a C300 luxury (for those not in the US, it's the w240 with the stand up star and classic girll) and I like it ok. I'm not to sure about this though... the back is ok, and I like the inside. I'm sure it will look better in OFFICAL pics. The grill looks like it should be... taller?
November 8, 2010 6:19 pm
 RODHA RODHA
Does it really need a facelift, major or minor?
November 9, 2010 12:33 am
 GTurbo GTurbo
Hope Merc don't start flame-surfacing their cars like BMWs! The existing C-class is the most aggressive and dynamic looking yet!
November 9, 2010 10:01 am
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