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W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to receive tech from latest S-Class; ‘every major model gets innovation’

The W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class made its debut last week, carrying the marque’s sedan into its seventh generation with a host of features and technology befitting its flagship status. Some of these features could also make their way into the forthcoming, W206-generation C-Class as well, Australian site Cars Guide reported.

The forthcoming C-Class will likely be heavily influenced by the S-Class in terms of technology, Mercedes-Benz chief Ola Källenius hinted. “Back in the day, many years ago now, the logic at Mercedes was that ‘we got it in the S-Class’, and then we have a gradual trickle down (of technology to other models),” Källenius said.

The German manufacturer has already departed from this philosophy ‘in the last five to seven years’, and every new architecture or major model will receive innovation, said the company chairman.

The next C-Class will feature a user interface modelled after the system in the W223 S-Class, as seen in this interior spyshot of the upcoming C-Class wagon

Though the S-Class continues to offer technology that will filter down to smaller models such as its portrait-oriented infotainment display that will appear in the W206 C-Class, an example of ‘trickle-up’ technology transfer is the MBUX infotainment system that made its debut on the W177 A-Class hatchback.

“(With) MBUX, we launched that in the A-Class, where we have our youngest customer to make the point. Mercedes now has a connected car that can be understood intuitively by everybody and we take it seriously,” said Källenius. “We trickle up and down quickly, and we have developed an engineering system now where the innovations that we launch can very quickly come to other vehicles,” he added.

Similarly, other instances of new technology introduced in models other than the S-Class include the 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain technology that made its debut in the Mercedes-AMG CLS53, E53 Coupe and E53 Cabriolet, making these the first AMG models with a hybrid powertrain.

As for the W206 C-Class, this has been tipped to offer a diesel-hybrid powertrain for European markets, while the top AMG performance version will reportedly trade the current model’s 4.0 litre biturbo V8 for a hybrid version of the M139 2.0 litre turbo inline-four that makes 421 PS and 500 Nm in the A 45 S.

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Every Mid-Size Luxury Car Ranked

15. Acura RLXAcura's RLX is the wallflower of this segment, even though it offers a fairly complex Sporty Hybrid model with 377 horsepower. That version combines a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a trio of electric motors; two of those motors power the rear wheels individually, affording the Acura side-to-side torque vectoring and reasonably sporty handling as a result. The base, 310-hp model is front-wheel drive and less interesting to drive, though every RLX comes strongly equipped for the money.Acura

15. Acura RLXBase price: $55,895Engines: 310-hp 3.5L V-6; 310-hp 3.5L V-6, 47-hp AC electric motor (front), two 36-hp AC electric motors (rear), 377 hp combinedTrunk space: 12–15 cu. ft. Acura

14. Infiniti Q70Infiniti positions its Q70 among the segment's sportier offerings, and skins it in an attractively sinewy, flowing body. Too bad the Infiniti isn't hugely fun to drive. Rear-wheel drive and a 330-hp V-6 engine are standard, but all-wheel drive and a 416-hp V-8 are optional. An available L model adds 5.6 inches of additional legroom by way of a stretched body. Infiniti

14. Infiniti Q70Base price: $51,395Engines: 330-hp 3.7L V-6; 416-hp 5.6L V-8Trunk space: 15 cu. ft. Infiniti

13. BMW 6-series Gran Turismo BMW's 6-series lineup has been pared down to this, the Gran Turismo, an odd cross between a hatchback car and an SUV. (The new 8-series coupe will spawn replacements for the 6-series Gran Coupe, a four-door coupe–like sedan that's been discontinued.) The Gran Turismo treatment might appear strange, but it results in a usefully large cargo area and a spacious back seat-both spaces are larger than in, say, the similarly sized 5-series sedan.BMW

13. BMW 6-series Gran Turismo Base price: $71,295Engines:335-hp turbo 3.0L inline-sixCargo space: 31 cu. ft. BMW

12. Lexus GSThe Lexus GS is a sport sedan as only Lexus could execute it: Comfortable and composed. As with most other contemporary Lexus models, the GS's styling is edgier than you'd expect, given the brand's traditionally low-key image. The naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 in the range-topping GS F model is a highlight: Without turbochargers or superchargers muffling its voice, the engine makes a wonderful sound.Lexus

12. Lexus GSBase price: $47,885Engines: 241-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four; 311-hp 3.5L V-6; 467-hp 5.0L V-8Trunk space: 18 cu. ft. Lexus

11. Maserati GhibliMaserati's Ghibli is the only Italian offering in this class. That distinction is its most standout feature next to its spicy-sounding twin-turbocharged V-6 engines. The rest of the Ghibli isn't as luxurious or well turned-out, and it shares switchgear and its infotainment system with lowly Fiat-Chrysler products (Maserati is owned by FCA). That's a big no-no given the sort of money Maserati charges for the Ghibli.Maserati

11. Maserati GhibliBase price: $76,475Engines: 345-hp twin-turbo 3.0L V-6; 424-hp twin-turbo 3.0L V-6Trunk space: 18 cu. ft. Maserati

10. Genesis G80If you're looking for a luxury sedan bargain, the Genesis G80 is it. Nearly any feature you can find on any competitor listed here is available on the G80 for far less money. Fully loaded, with a 420-hp V-8 engine and all-wheel drive, the Genesis rings in at just $60,495.Genesis

10. Genesis G80Base price: $43,045Engines: 311-hp 3.8L V-6; 365-hp twin-turbo 3.3L V-6; 420-hp 5.0L V-8Trunk space: 15 cu. ft. Genesis

9. Lexus ESThe Lexus ES is a traditional Lexus product wrapped in the brand's new-age styling. This large, front-wheel-drive sedan is quiet, isolating, and impeccably built. It is a luxury sedan, plain and simple. Buyers can choose from a 302-hp V-6 engine or a surprisingly fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain; only Lexus's fiddly, difficult-to-use touchpad-based infotainment system and tepid handling let this excellent package down.Lexus

9. Lexus ESBase price: $40,775Engines: 302-hp 3.5L V-6; 176-hp 2.5L inline-four, 118-hp AC electric motor, 215 hp combinedTrunk space: 17 cu. ft. Lexus

8. Jaguar XFChanneling the handsome styling and agile handling that are staples of the Jaguar brand, the XF also happens to be a rather rare cat. Jaguar's growing but still low sales figures in the U.S. bestow instant rarity on nearly all of its products, the XF sedan included. There are a bevy of engine options, ranging from a turbocharged four-cylinder to a diesel to a supercharged V-6. Other than its so-so interior and frustratingly issue-prone touchscreen, the XF is a dashing Brit-the only British car on this list, in fact.Jaguar

8. Jaguar XFBase price: $50,960Engines: 247-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four; 180-hp turbo diesel inline-four; 296-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four; 380-hp supercharged V-6Trunk space: 18 cu. ft. Jaguar

7. Cadillac CTSCadillac's CTS is unabashedly a sport sedan first, a luxury sedan second. There is no question that the CTS' balanced, sharp handling is of the caliber BMWs used to aspire to. We only wish the CTS could back up its superior driving dynamics with better engines across the range and a more complete luxury experience. That said, the 640-hp supercharged V-8 in the CTS-V is quite good-the base turbocharged four-cylinder engine? Not so much.Cadillac

7. Cadillac CTSBase price: $47,990Engines: 265-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four; 335-hp 3.6L V-6; 420-hp twin-turbo 3.6L V-6; 640-hp supercharged 6.2L V-8Trunk space: 14 cu. ft. Cadillac

6. BMW 5-seriesThe BMW 5-series of today isn't what you might expect. Customers attuned to years of BMW's tagline "The Ultimate Driving Machine" will be surprised to learn that the 5-series has shifted away from its sporty roots. It is much more luxurious than it used to be and is loaded with technology. But, while it is capable and fast when equipped with its optional six- and eight-cylinder engines, the 5-series isn't as sweet to drive as its predecessors, let alone many competitors today.BMW

6. BMW 5-seriesBase price: $54,395Engine: 248-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four; 335-hp turbo 3.0L inline-six; 180-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four, 111-hp AC electric motor, 248 hp combined; 456-hp twin-turbo 4.4L V-8Trunk space: 15–19 cu. ft. BMW

5. Mercedes-Benz CLS-classA pure style play, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-class aspires to the "four-door coupe" label with a lower-slung roof and more aggressive styling than the mainstream E-class on which it's based. Two grades are available: The 362-hp CLS450, and the 429-hp, AMG-branded CLS53. Both combine a smooth inline-six engine with a mild-hybrid setup, in which an electric motor assists the gas engine at low speeds. The AMG-ified CLS53's six-cylinder engine benefits from supercharging in addition to turbocharging.Mercedes-Benz

5. Mercedes-Benz CLS-classBase price: $70,195Engines: 362-hp turbo 3.0L inline-six, 21-hp AC electric motor, 362 hp combined; 429-hp turbo- and supercharged 3.0L inline-six, 21-hp AC electric motor, 429 hp combinedTrunk space: 12 cu. ft.Mercedes-Benz

4. Tesla Model SBy now Tesla's Model S sedan probably needs no introduction. The electric carmaker's first mainstream product, the Model S continues to offer buyers long driving ranges per charge and eye-catching style. The S drives well, too, thanks to its low-slung battery (mounted under the floor) and the instant torque its electric motors provide. And there's even an available third-row seat that deploys from the cargo floor and faces backwards, like in old station wagons, meaning the Model S can seat up to seven.Tesla

4. Tesla Model SBase price: $79,200Electric motors: two AC electric motors, one front, one rearCargo space: 26 cu. ft. Tesla

3. Audi A6It's easy to summarize nearly any Audi product as "crushingly competent," and the A6 sedan is no exception. The four-door simply does everything really well, even if it doesn't do any one thing with particular zest or pizazz. Redesigned last year, the A6 combines familiar Audi styling-modern and clean-inside and out with a new mild-hybrid gas-electric powertrain and a new touchscreen infotainment system.Audi

3. Audi A6Base price: $59,895Engine: 335-hp turbo 3.0L V-6Trunk space: 14 cu. ft. Audi

2. Audi A7For those interested in the A6 but in need of flashier styling, there is the A7. The two Audis are mechanically identical, only the A7 benefits from a tapering roof that extends from above the windshield to nearly the car's tail and incorporates a hatch opening. Beneath that hatch, owners can fit 25 cubic feet of stuff-nine cubes more than in the A6 sedan, and that's before you fold the rear seats!Audi

2. Audi A7Base price: $68,995Engine: 335-hp turbo 3.0L V-6Cargo space: 25 cu. ft. Audi

1. Mercedes-Benz E-classMercedes-Benz is synonymous with luxury, and its E-class lineup is the pinnacle of the mid-size luxury car segment. Available in four-door sedan, two-door coupe, and station wagon body styles, the E-class offers a wide array of engines and a host of cutting-edge safety technologies, including an adaptive cruise control and self-steering lane-keeping feature that's similar to Tesla's famed AutoPilot. Need more convincing? If you have the cash, Mercedes offers the AMG-badged E63 sedan and wagon. Both use the same 603-hp twin-turbo V-8. Have fun.Mercedes-Benz

1. Mercedes-Benz E-classBase price: $54,495Engine: 241-hp turbo 2.0L inline-four; 362-hp twin-turbo 3.0L V-6; 429-hp turbo- and supercharged 3.0L inline-six, 21-hp AC electric motor, 429 hp combined; 603-hp twin-turbo 4.0L V-8Trunk space: 10–35 cu. ft. Mercedes-Benz

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class and Mercedes-AMG CLS53 First Drive: Leaning on E

-In 1976, Mercedes-Benz introduced the legendarily bulletproof W123, which was followed in 1984 by the W124 that carried the line into the early ’90s and the arrival of the round-lamped W210. Literally and spiritually, these cars are E-classes, made up of various sedans, coupes, wagons, and the odd limousine. But around the time the W211 generation hit showrooms in 2002, the designers and marketers decided that the segment could be further split and introduced the “four-door coupe”…

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class and Mercedes-AMG CLS53 First Drive: Leaning on E

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In 1976, Mercedes-Benz introduced the legendarily bulletproof W123, which was followed in 1984 by the W124 that carried the line into the early ’90s and the arrival of the round-lamped W210. Literally and spiritually, these cars are E-classes, made up of various sedans, coupes, wagons, and the odd limousine. But around the time the W211 generation hit showrooms in 2002, the designers and marketers decided that the segment could be further split and introduced the “four-door coupe” Mercedes-Benz CLS-class in 2004. The E, you see, had always carried a whiff of stodginess, even when massaged into such memorable speed barges as the AMG Hammer of the 1980s and the Porsche-developed 500E of the 1990s. Now Mercedes has split the segment even further, with the new AMG GT 4-Door taking the place of the hottest CLS models, leaving the CLS itself to occupy a middle realm that suggests more style and sport than the E, but less of the ineffable stuff than the family-sized AMG GT. READ MORE ››

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class and Mercedes-AMG CLS53 First Drive: Leaning on E

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In 1976, Mercedes-Benz introduced the legendarily bulletproof W123, which was followed in 1984 by the W124 that carried the line into the early ’90s and the arrival of the round-lamped W210. Literally and spiritually, these cars are E-classes, made up of various sedans, coupes, wagons, and the odd limousine. But around the time the W211 generation hit showrooms in 2002, the designers and marketers decided that the segment could be further split and introduced the “four-door coupe” Mercedes-Benz CLS-class in 2004. The E, you see, had always carried a whiff of stodginess, even when massaged into such memorable speed barges as the AMG Hammer of the 1980s and the Porsche-developed 500E of the 1990s. Now Mercedes has split the segment even further, with the new AMG GT 4-Door taking the place of the hottest CLS models, leaving the CLS itself to occupy a middle realm that suggests more style and sport than the E, but less of the ineffable stuff than the family-sized AMG GT. READ MORE ››

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