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.
