{"id":741526,"date":"2026-08-18T05:08:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/741526\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T05:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:08:29","slug":"ice-mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-and-keeps-diesel-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/741526\/","title":{"rendered":"ICE Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look \u2013 and keeps diesel power"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/a> lives on with petrol and diesel power after gaining revised engines to meet harsher emissions standards as part of a refresh that also includes visual and tech updates.<\/p>\n

Described by Mercedes as a \u201cmini S-Class<\/a>\u201d, it gets the three-pointed-star lights seen on the electric version of the C-Class<\/a>, as well as additional lighting around its grille. However, the estate version does not gain the new brake lights.<\/p>\n

The revised look brings it into line with the electric C-Class and ends an era of bespoke styling for Mercedes\u2019 EVs, after disappointing sales of the EQE<\/a> and EQS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Notably, BMW has taken the same strategy with its next combustion-engined 3 Series<\/a> and the electric i3<\/a>. However, the revised C-Class remains more obviously distinct from its battery-powered counterpart. It sits lower than its EV equivalent and has a less raked roofline.<\/p>\n

Mercedes said the new styling is meant to emphasise its sporting character compared with the chunkier GLC<\/a> SUV and more restrained E-Class<\/a> and S-Class<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Inside, the update brings a new steering wheel that reinstates a physical rocker switch and dial for the cruise and sound systems respectively.<\/p>\n

The 12.3in digital instrument panel and 11.9in infotainment touchscreen remain, but these now run on the fourth generation of Mercedes\u2019 MBUX interface. This adds a voice-activated assistant that taps ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Bing AI to enable it to answer more complex questions than before.<\/p>\n

Although the engine line-up remains superficially the same, each powerplant has been reworked to meet the forthcoming Euro 7 emissions standard. They gain a new electric compressor for the turbocharger that is powered by the 48V mild-hybrid system and is claimed to reduce lag.<\/p>\n

Power and torque outputs are up across the board and the range-topping C300e plug-in-hybrid is capable of driving 71 miles on electric power alone. A punchier C400e will be sold in other markets but not the UK.<\/p>\n

Pure-petrol and diesel options, as well as the oil-burning \u2018de\u2019 PHEVs, remain in the range.<\/p>\n

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