Mercedes s-class Coupé (2011): full story

A new version of the Mercedes c-class Coupe to launch in 2011. Aimed directly at the Audi A5 Coupé and the BMW 3-series Coupe, 2011 new c-class will regenerate the CLK range which many written off following the arrival of the new e-class Coupe.

Under the new CL, be rebranded S-class Coupe, 2 door vehicle with a new Coupé badged with the class. This is to start in March 2011.

Thus it will be a mini e-class Coupe?

Pretty much, Yes. Our sources say these two models will look very different, despite sharing many hardware under the skin. In fact they were more closely related than Mercedes wanted us to know. How close? Well, why don t you test ´ wheelbase, which was identical to c-class 2760mm, s-class Coupe and E-class Coupe?

Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, C Coupe promises to be much prettier than overstyled 2 door e-class. We haven't seen the car, but above the main image shown early design sketch for two door E-class Coupe is giving a taste of the current thinking in Stuttgart. Front and rear tips will be accepted from C-class Sedan/wagon, should in any case be facelifted in early 2011. This explains the more sculptural bonnet, restyled and enlarged nose intakes lights.

C-class Coupe 2011 will be two-pairs-of-pants-and-a-car weekend for toothbrush?

Far from it, our sources suggest that. Download the new c-class 2 door Cabinet keeps same 475 litres as four-door model. And revised interior space is nearly identical to c and e coupés.

Inside you will find the major improvement over today ´ s C-class. There is a converted and extended the sat-nav is easier to use, click monitor, and many systems using the number of drivers, such as Lane, Lane departure warning, blind spot warning, traffic sign recognition, night vision, Automatic parking Aids, side lights, cruise control with brake actuation.

C-class Coupe 2011 range in full

Prices start around £ 2000 above equivalent to C-class sedan. Select from the following five items:

• C180 CGI 1.8litre/156bhp
• CGI 1 C250.8litre/204bhp
• C350 CGI 3 .5litre V6/306bhp
• C220 CDI 170bhp 2litre/2.
• C250 2. CDI/2litre 204bhp

The proposed p-class Cabriolet is on ice. Attractive soft top was mothballed to protect E-class Cabriolet is roomier, but especially more profitable.

Mercedes shooting break concept (2010): aka CLS estate

Mercedes is this week – a cloud of volcanic ash, although, due to open this new shooting break concept car in 2010 Beijing auto show. This version is barely disguised show sporting estate CLS. I think that Mercedes car for the picky type that are E-class estate is a tad too sensible.

Stuttgart is currently unusually forthright about the origin of this car, splashing press kit with hints that it will join the next CLS family as a sporty, compact SUV Coupe estate. There is even an internal codename-X 218 – hinting at its production intent. We think that the concept shooting break is much more attractive proposition than the 5-series Gran Turismo, which filled a niche similar Nano rival BMW range.

Mercedes-Benz shooting break concept car (2010): the lowdown

CLS "coupaloon" was conceived as a Merc's ' JAG istrebitel'"i was a success since its launch in 2004. Now it's time to replace the CLS and this is our first look at the new direction is planned for the 2011 CLS family – albeit in the form of a 20in iMac-shod exaggerated show cars.

If the shooting break looks familiar, it's because it should be in the footsteps of the Paris show car charm concept-2008. See in particular body cladding and a new nose-variable grating appears separate from the bonnet and the headlamps fully PRODUCED (all 71).

"Shooting break concept car based on the great tradition of stylish, sporty, which always big Mercedes coupés, and he takes this unique legacy exciting step forward," gushed Professor Gorden Wagener, Chief Designer at Mercedes-Benz. "At the same time, it specifies the path to the future design idiom Mercedes-Benz.

Any technological advances to new Merc shooting break?

Of course. This is the first car in the world with LED headlight, fully active, turning around corners and diving range in individual fashion depending on the speed and road type. It is also the first time we've seen Merc in recent 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine: 60deg said V6 direct injection, 302bhp and 273 lb-ft and a new lean-burn mode for reducing emissions and fuel cracking.

Within the CLS console has a full-fledged crossover to emphasize that the four local only. As a concept car boot is lined with stained Dark Oak-so you would be plucking fragments of Fido's legs.