New Mercedes C-Class 2021 Revealed
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This is the all-new Mercedes C-Class! And we have just one question to ask… Could it be the most luxurious small saloon to go on sale this year?!
Well, when it comes to the looks, there’s no denying that it looks fairly similar to the old car. However, that’s no bad thing! However, it's a different story on the inside, with the C-Class having undergone a complete overhaul, topped off with a huge infotainment system screen just like you'll find in the S-Class!
When it comes to performance, it seems Mercedes has done away with the old generation's 6 cylinder engine, so you'll now only have a choice mild-hybrid petrol & diesel engines to pick from. Given there aren’t any AMG editions available (yet!), the quickest petrol model is the C300, which comes with a 258hp 2-litre engine to deliver 0 - 60mph in 6 seconds - so it’s not too bad!
So what do you think - with a starting price of only £35,000, could this be the most luxurious small saloon of 2021? You’ll have to keep watching to find out!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Exterior Design
01:28 Interior
02:23 Performance
03:36 Infotainment
04:42 Hybrid
05:23 Estate
06:17 Driving
06:44 AMG
07:46 Safety
08:39 Price
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Hi Mat here: what do you think about the AMG being a 2.0-litre 4cyl?
First
Sad 😔 you don’t buy an AMG too worry about fuel economy. Bring back the 6.2 V8
Ok
1st like to his comment was me
It's not a real AMG
mercedes' external styling is basically the same car for every model. I really prefer the last gen styling for literally every car except the A class.
Couldnt agree more
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I think- the new G class, GLS, GLE, GLA and A Class definitely look better than the old. But with the rest yes perhaps
All a new c class needs is a good old chrome wrap from yiannimize
@@sumachandrasekar8180 maybe new headlights and taillights while they’re at it
1:25 "I've put a pinned comment where you can vote" Nope you didn't 😂
I know
That is a compliment to the C but an insult to the S.
rip to a4 and 3 series..
@@muyy1 I'd rather have a A4.
Really can't wait for the coupe version. Might actually get that.
Mercedes has releases the s class 3 times already damn
damn true !!!
The A class, May be.
Thats nonsense. Jump into a S-Class and you will see the difference. It's like 2 different worlds. Since I have a S-Class, I find C and E pretty cheap.
@@MrZillas clearly it’s a joke...
@@MrZillas I don't have an S class but we all know it's cheaper than the C and E
Finally, we can hardly tell which one is an E class and which one is a C class. Well done Mercedes!
You could tell on the past as well lol, Mat has said how to recognize then in a video years ago lol
We could already before, I can tell that your profile picture is a E-class coupe, especially on the side you can tell how larger the E-class is
Easy, the headlight's. Look at their beams
Lmao
U forgot s class
Well... seeing how "everyone" hates the look, I would gladly have one of these please. To mee it looks just right.
I love the new look lol
The new MB design language doesn't work on the S-Class, but for ex. the A, C and E, look fantastic.
THANK YOU, at least there’s some people who likes this
I love it but not as much as the old one
Having been inside the new S class, that touch screen is still a tough pill to swallow for me. The good things about the S class are the new steering wheel and the driving position feels fantastic, and I hope those two elements are carried over into the C class.
touch screen for me also looks wierd
I’m actually kind of sad that the C63 is going from a V8 to a 4 cylinder hybrid. 😫
who isn't 😢
@@arjunachuthan4224 i think they wont sell more than 500 of em
that sad indeed but Mercedes c class predecessor 190e (w201) also 4cly
@@Daniel-ft3ro Nah. Stupid people will buy it for its fuel economy
@@ksp3324 stupid people will buy it because they want to be seen in a Mercedes
Could've at least given us a 6cyl c63... I'm big sad now
Better enjoy the 4 cylinder because in the future we might not even have an engine
@@hatymb188 true dat
A Jeremy Clarkson Passion electric sport vehicles are never going to work. The thing that really separates vehicles is their exhaust note. Why spend big bucks on a “amg” electric car that sounds like a Toyota electric car? The reason being “it’s faster and looks better” doesn’t justify the jump in price.
@7ension And people who opt for the AMGs are very specific about why they choose it. If its not bonkers and wild its a no no for that crowd. BMW M guys are the most likely to sacrifice the soul of the car for the sake of performance.
@@hatymb188 I honestly take an electric motor over an 4 cyl any day. The joy of combustian engines for me always came from the raw performance and sound of 6 cyl and v8. 4 cly leave me cold.
Looks amazing. I ran a C220D estate until recently and it was hugely satisfying, apart from the astronomical MB servicing costs.
Please do consider making a review on the Mitsubishi Triton Series-6, Matt. Thank you
I miss the C being the C, E being the E & S being the S....Distinction
Indeed also interiors were way different too ride quality and everything
Are you young? Look at the front of the 190E, W124 and W140 and tell me they don't look very similar.....
@@rossfripp4503 they've always looked similar, it's just this generation they're too similar
@@reece60 wrong. They look night and day different. The grill of c class looks absolutely nothing like s class for example
@@reece60 this looks well different from the s-class
So which do you think looks better - the new Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 or Tesla Model 3? VOTE for your favourite BELOW!
VOTE: Mercedes C-Class
VOTE: BMW 3 Series
VOTE: Audi A4
VOTE: Tesla Model 3
I want s60
I've got a three series and love it. So luxurious on the inside yet sporty looking on the outside (should you get the right colour and wheels)
I was one of the 13 test drivers for that driver assist at Veoneer! Best job ever!
Oh no no no the A class designer has taken over the whole Mercedes company
I know man it's just sad
It's a disgrace honestly
a class looks good but for a c class nah and s class hell no and who the hell made that big screen its like some one put an 15 inch tablet
The target demographic has officially shifted to "new money"
Now A class is the trend setter. Everything from technology to design are going upward.
Every Mercedes looks about the same now they should just be called small, medium, and large.
FACTS
True. At least BMW differentiated their models
You're blind if you think they all look the same
@@avishkarsingh744 by that logic bmw doesn't differentiate their models. They all have L shape tail lights and double L shape headlights and kidney grills just different sizes and they have copy paste interiorsacross all their models with trapezoid screens
@@eventusvantos8586 at first glance you simply cannot make out a c class from an e class but you can with a 3 and 5 series. Yes the differences are subtle but BMW made those small differences count unlike Mercedes.
Mat do you know if there is a coupe version coming?because some reviewers say there wont be
Needs more physical buttons. But I bet that new dash is still full of creaks :D
Remember when people used to say all BMW look the same.... Well now Merc is too
Yeah except BMW's don't look the same at all. None have the same lights, grilles, side lines, rear lights etc. Merc has been doing copy paste for years now. Audi did it for a really long time as well but their latest versions actually don't do this.
@@senne3315 yes BMW have made a concious effort to make their new models unique from each other.
@@senne3315 The only bmws that share some aesthetic things are 3 and 4 series because they are like the same car (coupe and sedan version)
@@koumagnonable well except for the front :)
But then with style.
Are they bringing out a 2dr version of the 2022 C Class at the same time? Do you think the new model will drive down prices of the previous spec? I.e. should people wait to buy the old spec until the new one is out or will it not make much difference?
Hi Mat. Could you please let me know your opinion regarding petrol and diesel motors in terms which one should be considered as best buy having in mind consumption, maintenance, durability etc. I am looking at the brand new GLA but not sure which engine should I consider as a no1 option. There is so many stories around such as diesel power is a real power, petrol engine is cheaper for maintenance etc...so I would like to hear what would you recommend or at least what you prefer more. Thank you.
A bigger A class Sedan . That's it. Oh wait, it cost 15k more
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I disagree.. I don't think Mercedes needed to bring out the A class Sedan, as it offers less space than the hatchback.
Looks more like a small e class
@@carwow 😮😮😮😮😮
@@maxx.a8302 Small S-Class which is a luxurious A-Class
Waiting for the day when a C63 AMG will get a 1.5l 3 cilinder hybrid....
Next generation 🤷♂️
But it will be good for countries like ours where vehicles are taxed per cc. You can get a brand new Toyota landcruiser for around 200k here. And there plenty of them. Less cc, less price.
Can't wait for their take on a 1.0 eco boost c63😂😂
@@rg6982 EcoBoost engines are Ford engines 🙄🙄🙄😑😑😑
@@N1ckZ yeh makes it even funnier
Love the style, prefer the sporty look of the 3 series exterior but the interior is spot on 👌🏽
Why is there a gap mismatch again at the rear light, just as in the S class Mat reviewed??
4 Cylinder only will be a downside, but this update was much needed.
"C63" they meant C43e
@@koumagnonable Or C45/C20
@@SkyeCutie4974 C20 lmao with on the side " *4 cylinder turbo hybrid assisted* "
@@koumagnonable lol
Agreed
It makes me soo sad that the 8 and 6 Cylindres are dying out
I mean Lexus just put an NA V8 in the IS so there is that
@@alwaysiyi272 yes, for a limited production run, only available in the US.
There is still hope. The rumor is that EURO7 standard will be against high pressure turbo engines, as they are very non efficient if you don't drive like a granny.
Nah BMW kept the i6
Bruh, get a BMW 3-Series. Still has a 6Cyl
Are those infotainment systems standard? And also the 2-zone automatic Klimate control?
Mat, you have more views than the official Mercedes announcement!! You gota charge them for this review
This really is s-class on a budget
No this is a class sedan when u are a little richer
@@koumagnonable both ways lol
and prepare yourself for s class depreciation
Looks like a CLA. It's ugly like every C class before it. It may have a Mercedes badge, but it's still just a C class
@@dagnut well that is pretty normal for luxury cars
Let us know Mat is it bloomin' lovely and dead easy to drive asap.
@@iwantsexseemyvideo1694 oh crap these bots are back I thought they disappeared
@I WANT ŞĘX !!! SEE MY VÌDEÓ !!! saddo
Thank you carwow for deleting her comments
@@belltond1527 not her. His. Probably a guy.
@@troll2637 oh yeah! Errr you’ve put an image of what they look like in my head
2.0L amg? The C class is dead in my eyes now.
Soon, everything will be.
We hope it happens soon. How are you doing 😊
Might as well get the A class
@@shuycg Which is shame.
The 2.0L AMG crap, just performs as good that you might not even except. Drive a AMG 2.0L 4cyc A45s, I mean like it's better than a straight six, I just couldn't believe it.
I like how you included the Model 3 in this category.
Let's gather here to mourn the loss of the AMG C63 :-( We will never forget you 😔
there are loads on the road. buy a used one and there is no need for mourning. world is ran by money and usually people with money don't give a monkey's about engine sound or cornering capabilities. they are more concerned now days about population control and depopulation of the planet. electric cars are being pushed down the throat of the plebs and u either build your own car or drive a toaster or a dishwash.
How are you doing 😊
C63 was overpriced anyway just for an upgraded engine lol. Most C class buyers dont even buy anything higher than the C300
@@catalinxnecula DAVOS Cars,
@@bighit20100 you're obviously clueless
S-Class: *Who are you?* C-Class: *I'm you, but smaller.*
When will we see an updated GLC (and its coupe) with this interior?
So it means the v8 versions are going to be very valuable after few years let me get my hands on one before they go rare. R.i.p v8
Until the omission on all combustion engines
Don't you worry much, the downsized engines will get a turbo/superchargers with a hybrid tech that to with better gearbox.
@@johndavidson3424 and be bigger, heavier, sound worse etc. Turbos and hybrid are good for straight line, bad for everything else.
@@dreamcrusher112 Nope turbos and hybrid are fit for everything else. It just helps control emission norms, because people get better performance even with a downsized engine via a turbocharger.
@@dreamcrusher112 Turbo engines are more compact, smaller and lighter, know it bro. They don't sound good because of soft limiters.
For me it is step back. Just like with the E and S class
The S is specially dissapointing this time around. And that has trickled down to the rest of the lineup.
@@kenim ACTUALLY THIS SAME SETUP LOOKS PRETTY GOOD IN THE C CLASS. THE SAME SETUP IN THE S CLASS KIND OF NOT VERY APPROPRIATE AND MADE IT LOOKS LOOK AS LUXURIOUS.
Look at how they massacred my boy, oh lord
yea they did
Same 😢
the rear tailights remind me of the previous gen Mazda 3 sedan
Mr Car Wow himself. Great Video !
The tablet looks scary, I dont think i will be easy to use that while driving It will be a nightmare to use it at night, it will cause fatigue😂
also that middle Tesla like screen, this is bad move by Merc, they will feel it by sales...
@@nhlanhlamagagula7467 yes it is
@@nhlanhlamagagula7467 they sure will lose sales
Yes How are you
It also has 0 practicality in the real world. It will be impossible to keep it from scratches. One visit to the car wash or one outing to the club with your friends, and your "luxurious" overpriced Mercedes will look shabby for the rest of eternity.
CLA Sedan, C Class, E Class and S Class looks exactly the same just in XS, S, M, L🤦♂️
Forreal, like this is creativity at its minimal😅
Nah mate they are a bit similar but all of them have there differences merc is an absolute beast of a car manufacturer
XS is the À Class sedan, which looks just like this one. The CLS and CLA look a bit better than those
Yes, except for the S-class. The S-class does look a lot more different than other Mercs.
No they don't.
As nice as the interior seems I'm so glad my dad got his C300 2020 version when he did. I love the body lines and LED headlights/rear lights style much better. I also love the turbine style vents inside. Why Mercs are becoming a mix of A-class style across the versions no clue
Wow, so basically a 2021 S-class on a budget.
Just watched the live stream and 12 seconds later carwow's here
We work fast...
Thats because the audio is pre recorded isnt it?
remember when the C class had a 6.2 liter engine 😢 the good old days
Pepperidge farm remembers
yeah, back when the less than 100 corporations that are responsible for more than 70% of all air pollution in the world didn't think of manipulating the mainstream media to blame the car industry for global warming.
@@AndiSabin cars were invented by white men means its bad bad
@@soundofeighthooves Racistttt.
E53 is a hybrid also! I'm getting one. Don't worry though because the hybrid tech is the EQ tech, with more horses, more torque, better of the line, and better fuel economy.
Cars at the moment on the whole are really uninspiring.
How do you mean.how are you doing
Unfortunately
@@jaypatterson7367 hello bot
Bmw 3 series is ok....
Hello there 👋
Thought it was an A-class from the beginning honestly
Oh shut the f up
@@sebivacarita4063 I’m not saying it looks bad I was honestly confused but I like how it looks btw not hating
This is just an A class EWB with RWD underpinnings. Same interior tech, same exterior design and the same 4 cylinders.
@@sebivacarita4063 and also dont have to hate on me I’m just saying
@@user-ve9tu5rv6e it has a very different interior
Is it just me that prefers the 2020 e-class / a-class infotainment layout ? 🤔
Did seem more cohesive 🤔
No, not just you... I think this new interior looks awful, only thing I like is the steering wheel... Screen is too large and maybe with some classy wood finish like the 2020 model it looks better? But presented like in this video... bleh. So 2020 interior with the 2021 steering wheel for me please.
I love the new one it’s a modern work of art. And it’s futuristic
@@straightlikethat09 me too💯
Tbh this one is better than the old one in every way on the interior I've grown to not hate the scren
Interior and ambient lights 👍👍👍
Now every new Mercedes is just a different scaled version of the A Class 🤦🏽♂️
It's annoying too because I have the look of that a class
i mean the old mercedes also looked the same but it looked better imo
Im not sure I like the direction mercedes is headed in. I'm just in love with older designs. I still think the 2015 ish CLS and my 2005 CLK are timeless!
2015 cls is beautiful.
@@EoinGilligan yes it is
Hey matt I am waiting for the t.50s Nicky lauda review
While BMW were adding massive grills, Mercedes did this. Good God, what a gorgeous car.
How does this cost 38 thousand when the e class starts at 37 thousand
options
10sec wrap up: the new C class looks like a mini S class.
Good one
You're right I don't get this approach they probably want their cheaper customers to feel more special
It's been that for years. They reveal a new S class. Then they reveal a new C class which looks like a mini S class. And then they reveal a new E class that looks exactly the same but can't decide if it has to be bigger or smaller, so it end up something in between. The only one's laughing are the new C class owners beceause the car they drive looks exactly the same as the next door neighbour who bought a S class and payed over double of that.
Mercedes designers are like: yeah designed new S class. Use pinch to zoom, zoom X-1,5: yeah new E class. Zoom X-3,0: yeah new C class.
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C63 with 4 cylinders, and people laugh at the new bmw m3 grill. Merc and Bmw be like : " we rise together, we fall together"
lol
Not sure about the falling part
At least BMW kept their straight 6, even if the sound is still a bit underwhelming. Better than a 4-cyl though.
@@patrolmostwanted how?
@@patrolmostwanted And RWD. And manual.
When is it coming out in the U.K.???
When do you think you will be doing a review of the new 2021 Hyundai Tucson?
How is carwow so fast?! The livestream only ended a moment ago and carwow just bolts to release their video as soon as possible. Respect.
They had the commentary ready and most of the pics
they are funded by Mercedes.
@@JYMAHJAMES He gave an unbiased video, so it's not funded by Mercedes.
@@qasidkashif7175 Unbiased for sure, but still funded by merc, look it up
Because they are a car journalists so they get exclusive info before they tell the average person down the road
Looks like a mini S class... Looks good...but not as good as BMW 3 series...
100%% BMW have got the new 3 series spot on, this looks way too flashy and girly
That is a very good looking car, I'm just waiting for them to put the i4's dashboard in it with all new idrive 8
@GermanCarReview yeah definitely next year, saw a post on Bimmerpost
The Volvo S60 looks pretty good to imo
Proud owner of the 2018 pre-facelift C, each Mercedes car is the best of it's time. Not a fan of the new lights but the interior is fab 😍. Will probably change to the facelifted edition in 2028-29.
Cara, esse carro ficou perfeito, classe C com qualidade impecável
I actually prefer the old C Class to tell you the truth
yh i feel like it looks more premium especially at the back
This one looks much nicer than old c class imo
@@RJ-qx2fy nah wider tail lights look soooo much better than narrow ones
@@eventusvantos2770 i agree. they look sportier but i think sportier isnt necessarily what mercedes should be focusing on if you know what i mean.
@@RJ-qx2fy it's both sporty and luxurious
1:19 you can clearly see the fake exhausts pointing down right below the chrome tips
The front of the car reminds me of Hudson Hornet from the Cars movie 🤣🤣
8:26 did anybody notice the white interior with wood on the steering wheel, it's amazing!!
Mercedes used to be my favorite brand but it's so boring now. They even lost the difference between classes, now u pay more only to get a longer wheelbase.
Same bro
😂
C was always the mini S since its inception in 1990s.
They’ve lost the elegance that a Mercedes should have
@@santana9537 The exterior looks elegant to me. It's a timeless design. Boring maybe, but timeless indeed. The interior is far too much in the sporty look. Attaches wells to C class, but in S it looks out of place.
Mercedes has gone from having some of my favorite styling to the most boring. Every. Car. Looks. The same. 😥
i feel like every one from the last gen looked the same too namely the c e and s class all had the round taillights
Last gen was perfection. The only way was down unfortunately
@@yoink7806 nah even though I'm not a Mercedes fan, the previous gen had some of the best looking cars! The S/A and even C class in the previous gen looked a 1000 times better
@@rg6982 i guess thats up to individual preference i really like these new gen cars a lot more but even then the idea that ppl don't like them bc they all look the same doesn't make sense bc the last gen cars looked the same too
They’re saving the more modern designs for fully electric versions due soon
I just saw one today on the street, i dont know how but I saw C220d and it looked like a baby W223 from the back. Although i was near the dealership
Overall, an upgrade from the previous model. Looks great!
I have started touching the "plastics" in my car to the amusement of my children and confirming their hypothesis about my sanity...Thanks, Mat.
CarPlay on that big screen will be 🔥🔥
As this new C-Class is released, do you guys think that the previous one w205 will become cheaper from now on? I'm thinking of buying it so just wondering if I should expect for price drops in upcoming months.
The car looks like it is sad. This makes me sad for some reason
Hahaha so true I’ve been saying exact same thing to my mates 😂👍🏻👍🏻
i’m so angry they’ve literally ruined the c class now
I love the way it looks over the previous model, which i have
i feel the same way it is quite boring
@@krithiksingh how new one is plain
I wonder how creaky the interior plastics will be on this one. The previous gen model had perhaps the creakiest interior I've ever experienced.
@Adrian I don't have any personal experiences with the A-class, so it could very be better than the C.
My 2017 c class has no creaks but I’m always hearing that others do, guess I got a good one 😊
I miss the old head and tail lighs so much.
😄♥️❤️
Damn, it’s beautiful Edit: from the inside. The outside just looks like a slightly bigger a class. That sucks
Best C Class look of all time! If this exterior came out 6 years ago they could’ve marketed it as a CLS, it’s that slick. Interior would’ve been way too ahead of its time.
I'm a Merc fan boy but this exterior... I just can't like it
BMW 3 series looks so much better now
Interior too
@@user-lb2yb9nl2x I totally agree
I like mercedes too , but touchscreen for often used things is just hideous . No actual buttons on steering wheel too .
@@kkk.542 finally a Mercedes guy with common sense, the new look is so generic and curvy , the screens make it look cheap , something has happened to German designers ,same abomination going on with bmw and some audis
I still love the look of the BMW 3 Series
Awesome video Mat!😸
Did they released coupe version of new c class?
mercedes new generation (S-E-C class) have gone Japanese style .. a moment of silence for the greatest 2019 designs ever made
Mercedes: let’s put screens and technology all over the interior, everyone is doing it. BMW with high quality interiors where it doesn’t take you 15 minutes to turn the AC on and has been loosing market share to Mercedes for years: rubs hands
It doesn't take 15 mins to turn on AC. There are still ac buttons but they are digital and located at the bottom always there for quick access
Love that look and interior. Yummy! 🔥
Will it have massage seats merc misses on this option with there cheaper cars .. audi do it on. A s4
Kinda looks like A class sedan ngl
Kind of is with the new 4 cylinder c63 🤣
Dispite the interior, am I the only one who finds it hard to look at the C-class exterior.... The BMW 3 series looks soo much better
I don’t like any of the new gen Merc interiors. Old ones were nicer for sure, and had nicer looking materials too
Cant say until experienced
They're both okay, but I was blown away by the Lexus IS new exterior design.
My 2014 c class just crashed and I feel it was one of the best c class but now idk which car to get
@@Samyaak08 just go for the new one
No coupe variant? Noooooo. Love the look of the current c class coupe 👌🏼
The old backlights look better. Inside it is just awsome!
Let me guess, the facelift in 2 years will have the panamerica grill.
Panamericana is amg only
c63 will have it .. because its AMG only
Another reason to buy an old car instead the latest one
Can you get matt as a standard colour option? Like the car shown
Looks good on.the outside but why are all Mercs so similar? I also don't like the Dell computer monitor slapped bang in the middle of the console