2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class spied showing new details, scheduled to debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show

With less camouflage continuing tests of the new-generation 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class which will be presented at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2014.

It is larger and more refined than the current generation , from the pictures we see that features a new front bumper with large air intakes, front grille with double horizontal elements, dual exhaust and rear lights similar to those of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Design features a completely new sports coupe design along the lines of the original Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe, and the design of A-Class and CLA making have sharp lines. The LED luminaires bodies borrow several elements from these renewed Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be built on the new platform MRA. It has a length of close to 4.7 meters (100 mm longer than the current), while the wheelbase will grow by 80 mm, thus creating more legroom in the rear, with the luggage of touching 500 liters. As for the weight, the standard version C160 will weigh 1,380 pounds, 70 less than you weigh the current generation.

In terms of engines will initially be available with four-cylinder petrol engine 1.6-liters performance 156 hp, the 1.6 dCi Energy 130 of Renault , with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine performance 184, 211 and 252 hp, the 2.2 -liter four-cylinder diesel engine performance 170, 204 and 231 hp, and the 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine performance 333 horsepower.

Shortly after there will be a plug-in hybrid version of the motor which will yield 20 kW (27 hp) can drive the car for about 30 km Regarding the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG , will be equipped with V8 4, 0-liter 462 hp engine performance.

All engines will be fitted with Start / Stop system and energy recovery during braking. The engines will be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a brand new one box 7-relations while in several versions will have available all-wheel drive 4Matic.

In 2017, then it is seen facelift version of the Mercedes-Benz will pull the market and a 9-speed automatic transmission. Technology will once standard equipment the Adaptive damping control, and there will be a new electromechanical power steering, which will feature a series of programs, where among them there will be an automatic parking.

Also will be wearing several technologies derived from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as the Collision Prevention Assist, which provides and automatically brake the car if a collision is imminent, and among the many systems will meet and Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Brake Assist Plus with Junction Assist.

Sales will start from August 2014 with the coupe and cabrio versions to be presented in 2015.