{"id":5225,"date":"2025-05-09T23:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T23:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/?p=5225"},"modified":"2025-05-13T13:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:15:02","slug":"mercedes-is-giving-the-c-class-a-face-only-a-star-could-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/05\/09\/mercedes-is-giving-the-c-class-a-face-only-a-star-could-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes Is Giving The C-Class A Face Only A Star Could Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MB-C-FL-21-copy-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>The facelifted Mercedes C-Class has been spied wearing less camouflage than before.<\/li>\n<li>This is a relatively minor update that includes new starry lights and revised mirrors.<\/li>\n<li>Besides exterior styling tweaks, we can expect interior changes and powertrain updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Spy photographers have caught the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/2026-mercedes-c-class-snapped-looking-starry-eyed\/\">facelifted Mercedes C-Class<\/a> on multiple occasions, but the camouflage is starting to come off as a debut nears. This reveals a relatively minor update that appears to be more focused on style than substance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While the front end is still heavily disguised, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/mercedes-c-class\/\">C-Class<\/a> will become the latest model to feature starry headlights. These classless additions shout \u2018I bought a Mercedes\u2019 and are about as subtle as a sledgehammer. Aside from that, we can expect a lightly revised grille and a new front bumper.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/01\/2026-mercedes-c-class-wagon-getting-a-facelift-to-deal-with-bmws-neue-klasse-3-series-touring\/\">2026 Mercedes C-Class Wagon Getting A Facelift To Battle BMW\u2019s Neue Klasse Touring<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rest of the car largely carries over, but the mirrors are getting new C-shaped turn signals. Speaking of illumination, the only change out back appears to be new taillight graphics with a star pattern.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>The latest batch of pictures only provides a glimpse of the interior, but we can expect a handful of minor updates. These are expected to include a new steering wheel and an updated infotainment system. The latter could run the fourth-generation MBUX system, which recently debuted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/starry-but-soulless-mercedes-cla-leans-on-ai-and-electric-power\/\">CLA<\/a> alongside the new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS). This provides extensive AI integration as well as a new MBUX Virtual Assistant, which promises to revolutionize the relationship between vehicle and driver.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHProshots<\/h4>\n<p>Powertrain updates should be relatively minor, but Euro 7 emission standards are slated to go into effect next year, so there could be a handful of changes. This remains to be seen, but the US-spec model currently offers a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 255 hp (190 kW \/ 258 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, there\u2019s a dizzying array of options including a 1.5-liter mild hybrid with outputs of 168 hp (125 kW \/ 170 PS) and 201 hp (150 kW \/ 204 PS). There are also multiple diesel options and plug-in hybrids.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHProshots<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The facelifted Mercedes C-Class has been spied wearing less camouflage than before. 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