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The switch in nomenclature from the CLK to the E-Class Coupe made a bit of a stir when word began to leak last year. Just this week, the issue was broken back open when it was revealed that the new E-Class Coupe is actually based on the C-Class platform - much like its CLK predecessor. So what, then, of a true C-Class coupe? These previews show what it might look like.

Mercedes is already thought to be working on a new C-Class cabrio dubbed the CLR, opening the door for a revised two-door C-Class hardtop, though Mercedes could simply split the difference and fit a collapsible hardtop. That would help leave breathing room for the new E-Class Coupe while also providing a niche vehicle in the more affordable C-Class range. The CLC-Class is the current offering in that segment, but it's a three-door liftback and based around the older C-Class Sportcoupe. Though it has undergone a major revamp, it doesn't really match the new lineup, and will likely need to be replaced by the time of the mid-cycle refresh of the current C-Class. Mercedes' decision to fork the CLC off from the C-Class means that the new C-Coupe previewed here could also wear CLC-badging, however.



At this point it's all speculation, as Mercedes hasn't confirmed the existence of any plans for a new C-Class-based Coupe. If it does come along, however, expect powertrain options to fall in line with the rest of the C-Class, including a range of four and six-cylinder petrol units and, outside the U.S., diesels. If Mercedes does build a new coupe on the C-Class platform, it won't be until 2010 or 2011, however, leaving plenty of time for a redeveloped AMG variant. There appears to be room in the lineup for an AMG C-Class Coupe since the CLK AMG died with the CLK, and no AMG model based on the E-Class Coupe is known to be in the works yet.

- http://www.motorauthority.com/previe...ass-coupe.html

Mercedes CLK could be reborn

The Mercedes CLK name could be set to return in 2011, this time based on the Mercedes C-class saloon.

According to reports in a French car magazine, the new CLK will fill the gap between the new E-class coupe (which is significantly larger than the old second-generation CLK) and the ageing CLC coupe.

The new Mercedes CLK will be aimed squarely at the lower end of the BMW 3-series coupe range. Aside from losing the rear pair of doors and roughly 100mm in length, the new CLK will be visually very similar to the C-class, with an identical nose and similar rear end treatment.

Mechanically, the CLK will also borrow heavily from the C-class, and will get the same direct-injection petrol-engines soon to go into the saloon, along with stop-start technology and the company’s new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel first seen in the C250 CDI.


- Autocar - Mercedes CLK could be reborn

So what is going on? The E coupe aka CLK has the exact same wheel base as the C-class, and it isn't 'significantly larger' than the old CLK. I can't see how MB can squeeze in a C-class coupe between the normal C-class sedan and this so called "E coupe"

I still think it will be a shortened hatch, remember this?

I would rather proper coupe then another hatchback.

Mercedes-Benz CLK to resurface in 2011?
05/26/2009, 7:16 PMBy Drew Johnson
Mercedes-Benz’ mid-size coupe offerings have been a little confusing as of late. The German automaker first decided to replace its C-Class-based CLK with the all-new E-Class-based E-Class Coupe, but Mercedes officials recently revealed the E-Class Coupe is only about 60 percent based on the E-Class’ architecture. As if the line between the previous CLK and current E-Class Coupe wasn’t blurred enough, new reports are now surfacing that the CLK will not necessarily be discontinued.

According to Top Speed, Mercedes-Benz has plans to revive the CLK nameplate in 2011. However, the next-generation CLK will likely move down-scale from where the last CLK was positioned. Whereas the CLK was traditionally marketed as an E-Class coupe — despite its C-Class underpinnings — the 2011 model will wholeheartedly embrace its C-Class roots.

The next-generation CLK-Class will reportedly take on the styling of the C-Class Sedan, essentially creating a true C-Class coupe. The new model will give Mercedes-Benz a legitimate entry-level sedan, and could also give some Audi A5 and BMW 3-Series Coupe buyers reason to take a second look at the CLK.

However, despite the model’s move downscale, the new version is expected to grow 5 centimeters over the current car. It remains unclear what engines will motivate the new-age CLK, but the coupe will likely reflect the offerings of the C-Class Sedan.


- http://www.leftlanenews/mercedes...e-in-2011.html

I wonder if this will be built off a face-lift c or next generation c???

This sounds much like a 1-series coupe competitor. I knew that the heavily facelifted C-Class coupe was just a stop over for something more proper.

^^ I quite like the CLC. it's the A and B that I hate.

These are so inferior in terms of comfort, finish, sound isolation, handling, refinment, driving pleasure... Well in anything in fact, compared to the CLC.

The CLC looks quite nice, has a premium interior, good handling and comfort. It does a good job at MB entry level, I rather would see MB ditch the A and B (noisy and uncomfortable are not what I want from my MB. And the special motors are not updated any more because they are unique to the A and B...).

It's only a bit pricey for what it offers, but for me it's a true MB unlike the A and B.

Mercedes-Benz planning true C-Class Coupe?

Mercedes-Benz’ mid-size coupe offerings have been a bit confusing over the years – with the lines between the E- and C-Class being a blur — but the German automaker could finally sort things out by 2011. Mercedes recently launched the new E-Class Coupe – replacing the CLK-Class – and a new report indicates a C-Class Coupe could also be on the way.

Although it was recently revealed that the E-Class Coupe was still at least partially based on the C-Class’ architecture, a true C-Class Coupe could be on the way for the German automaker. According to Auto Motor und Sport, Mercedes is planning on replacing its CLC with a true C-Class Coupe in 2011.

The Euro-spec CLC is essentially a three-door liftback version of the C-Class, but is actually based on the previous-generation car. As such the CLC is due for a mid-cycle refresh in 2011 – bringing its styling in line with the new car – at which time Mercedes will likely replace it was a new C-Class Coupe model.

The C-Class Coupe would be available in the U.S. – going head-to-head with the BMW 3-Series coupe and Audi A5 – and could also spawn a convertible version. Like the recently launched Lexus IS convertible, the C-Class convertible – believed to be dubbed the CLR – would use a retractable hardtop.


- http://www.leftlanenews/mercedes...ass-coupe.html