It’s not as formal as other Mercedes models, but it’s more fun. Overall, I find the look sporty if not altogether appealing. However, the car’s front end is all Mercedes-Benz, with its snowman-shaped lights and pronounced grille complete with the three-point star. (DaimlerChrysler owns both Germany’s Mercedes-Benz and America’s Chrysler brands, including Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler.) While we’re throwing around insults, the side of the C coupe is a bit swoopy, reminding me of its American cousin, the Dodge Neon. Pontiac’s Aztek, this generation’s Edsel, does something similar, although Mercedes’ treatment is thankfully handled more deftly. Mercedes says it helps a driver’s rear visibility, but it gives the C coupe something of an oddball look. How else to explain this coupe with its controversial rear end? There’s a clear panel between the tail lights and under the rear spoiler. The second thing that’s apparent is that Mercedes is now willing to let its designers take a bit of a risk. It retails for $27,965, including destination. A second version of this coupe, the V-6 C320, was added to the lineup a few months ago.
The four-cylinder C230 sports coupe starts at $25,615, including destination, making it the cheapest Mercedes sold in the United States. The first hint of something different comes when you look at the window sticker. That is, younger buyers who want to pay less for their Mercedes and have it come with a bit more style. With its C-Class sports coupe models, Mercedes-Benz seeks to attract a younger buyer.
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