The words “Mercedes-Benz coupe” stir visions of pinnacle style, luxury and performance. The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe turns those visions into reality in a new segment while offering up to an exemplary 30 mpg fuel economy.
The addition of the all-new C-Class coupe gives Mercedes-Benz a luxury coupe trifecta with the E-Class and ultra-luxury CL-Class coupes. No other luxury brand offers such a wide range of coupe models. The 2012 C-Class coupe injects the performance, luxury and safety of the C-Class sedans into a strikingly styled two-door with room for four and a decidedly sporty persona.
The C-Class coupe cuts an alluring profile with its classic long hood, short trunk proportions and a roofline that sweeps gracefully along narrow C-pillars into the trunklid. The windshield, raked back more than on the sedan, meets a roof that sits 1.5 inches lower than on the sedans. A standard panorama sunroof gives the C-Class coupe a premium luxury design touch.
To that all-new canvas, Mercedes-Benz applied AMG styling for an even bolder, more powerful presence. Accentuating the road-hungry attitude, standard 17-inch wheels wear “staggered” tires, meaning wider in the rear than in the front. That’s for the C250 and C350 models; the high-performance C63 AMG, powered by an exclusive 451-hp 6.3-liter V8, rolls on standard 18-inch wheels.
The C-Class coupe debuts two all-new powerplants. The C250 gets a smooth and efficient 201-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine equipped with direct fuel injection. With an impressive 229 lb/ft of torque available from 2,200 to 4,300 rpm, and a quick-shifting seven-speed automatic transmission, the turbo four feels more like a V6 out on the road. The C250 coupe can accelerate from zero-to-60 in just 7.1 seconds. The C350 coupe ups the performance ante with a new 3.5-liter V6, also with direct fuel injection, that pumps out 302 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque. Steering wheel paddleshifters enhance the athletic flavor of these new coupes.
You’ll find the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupes playful partners on the road, thanks to their superbly tuned four-wheel independent suspension systems. In fact, the standard AGILITY CONTROL multilink sport suspension essentially steers itself as you drive without needing complex electronics. The shock absorbers respond in a “soft” manner until you encounter uneven or bumpy pavement. That’s when you need the enhanced control of a stiffer shock absorber, and that’s what AGILITY CONTROL delivers.
A four-seat, driver-oriented cockpit combines the best of “sport” and “luxury.” Deeply recessed main gauges for the tachometer and speedometer reflect classic sports car influence. The driver grips a three-spoke steering wheel that looks straight out of a high-performance machine with its flat bottom, perforated leather grips and aluminum trim. The wheel integrates 12 buttons for operating the onboard audio and infotainment systems and vehicle settings. All functions display on a 4.5-inch color screen within the speedometer.
The standard level of infotainment, accessed through a 5.8-inch color display above the center console includes a Bluetooth® interface for audio streaming and hands-free phone operation. The AM/FM/HD/weather band head unit includes an MP3-compatible CD drive and a USB port for iPod® connectivity.
Taking infotainment to a higher level, the available COMAND system integrates a seven-inch color display, hard-drive-based navigation, 10GB music storage, an SD card slot and voice control. A six-disc CD/DVD changer ensures that you’ll be able to play your music collection in all its formats. The navigation system itself showcases advanced new capabilities including a 3D city map display and a compass overlay. The available SiriusXM system can provide real-time traffic and weather information right on the navigation map.
Amid all the performance and elegant Mercedes-Benz luxury, the 2012 C-Class coupe models also offer the safety you’d expect from the brand. New ATTENTION ASSIST, already in other Mercedes-Benz models, can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness. In the U.S., drowsy driving is estimated to cause more than 100,000 accidents a year. Standard rear side airbags bring the airbag count to 11 in the 2012 C-Class coupe.
Being a Mercedes-Benz, there’s so much more to the all-new 2012 C-Class coupe line. Come in to get a thorough look and road test, and leave feeling in love with the road.
