Photo Comparison: E92 LCI vs Mercedes C-Class Coupe

southlight · 02-11-2011, 04:07 PM

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Here's another comparison. Shortly after the world debut in their Super Bowl commercial, Mercedes unveiled the all new C-Class Coupe. It's based on the existing and well known C-Class variants and features -- unlike any other coupe Mercedes-Benz makes -- a B-pillar and fixed side/rear windows. Size, layout and even some design cues instantly identify it as a strong competitor for the E92 3-series Coupe LCI launched less than a year ago. See for yourself how both fare side to side with each other.

Public debut of the C will be at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The C63 AMG is due later this year.

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OwnAge · 02-12-2011, 02:46 PM

cool

Adj5633 · 02-12-2011, 02:58 PM

Not sure, from the front the benz looks great but the rest is meh

InTheNightKitchen · 02-12-2011, 02:58 PM

I think the Mercedes could conquer "IF", it made the grill shorter to fall inline with the headlights so it'd be more fluid. Shrink the "LOOK @ ME" peace sign as well, and get rid of the big booty hoes reverse lights.

Oh almost forgot, NO ONE has the led fogs or headlights down pat like Audi, get rid of those plastic lego looking strips!

jayparry · 02-12-2011, 03:01 PM

Honda accord coupe c pillar kink... but yeah the 3 is getting long in the tooth

Adj5633 · 02-12-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jayparry

Honda accord coupe c pillar kink... but yeah the 3 is getting long in the tooth

wow you are dead on, I didn't even notice the accordness until you pointed it out.

DimSum · 02-12-2011, 03:10 PM

The C's interior is much nicer..

SoCali E36 · 02-12-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

The C's interior is much nicer..

Boost Gomez · 02-12-2011, 03:17 PM

I can't get over the Honda Accord C-pillar and awkward space between the shoulder line and rear wheel well.

Jblack4083 · 02-12-2011, 03:42 PM

Side profile reminds me of an accord coupe

The 4 almost 5 year old 3-series still looks more modern to me.

vladberca · 02-12-2011, 03:47 PM

Avantgarde version of any Merc must (?) be compared with M Pack models

Elegance versions don t look so agressive so these can be compared with normal BMW versions...
A comparative road test will show exactly which car is more sportier and has the most pluses overall

Another aspect is the range of engines (220 CDI vs 320d and 350 vs 335i will be the most interesting)

termigni · 02-12-2011, 03:49 PM

positiveions · 02-12-2011, 03:55 PM

the front of the C looks way better.

Crazy Bimmer · 02-12-2011, 04:00 PM

My wife would like the c-class coupe.

mcacciola · 02-12-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

My wife would like the c-class coupe.

C = Wife
E92 = Husband

PTA85 · 02-12-2011, 04:15 PM

Don't like the Merc's mirrors, also the grill is disproportionate to the rest of the car...

PTA85 · 02-12-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mcacciola

C = Wife
E92 = Husband

Wife= Old E90
Me= M3

Diver · 02-12-2011, 04:18 PM

I wonder how it drives. MB's tend to be a bit on the ponderous side.

M3_WC · 02-12-2011, 04:20 PM

The e92 refresh made the car uglier.

DaveL · 02-12-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Side profile reminds me of an accord coupe

The 4 almost 5 year old 3-series still looks more modern to me.

Hit the nail on the head......Accord.Nice front though but the rear looks like s___

keanu1 · 02-12-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_WC

The e92 refresh made the car uglier.

+1

shanecarmaster1 · 02-12-2011, 04:43 PM

I can't believe how much they messed up the C.

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Jblack4083 Captain 116 Rep 888 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Side profile reminds me of an accord coupe The 4 almost 5 year old 3-series still looks more modern to me.
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vladberca Major General 763 Rep 5,561 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Avantgarde version of any Merc must (?) be compared with M Pack models Elegance versions don t look so agressive so these can be compared with normal BMW versions... A comparative road test will show exactly which car is more sportier and has the most pluses overall Another aspect is the range of engines (220 CDI vs 320d and 350 vs 335i will be the most interesting)
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