Mercedes Benz introduced a facelift for their entire C-Klasse range in 2011, showing it to the world at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
The T-Modell (estate version of the C-Klasse) made no exception, with its exterior suffering only minor changes as compared to the initial S204-based model. The major novelty regarding the facelifted model is the addition of the Eco Start/Stop function on almost all units, aimed at improving CO2 emission levels and fuel consumption. A total of more than 2,000 new components distinguish the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class from its predecessor. Both the Saloon and Estate versions can be ordered from 10 January 2011. The European market launch will take place from March 2011. In addition to the standard appointments - which now include a leather steering wheel - the two design and equipment lines ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE are the basis for the individualisation programme of the C-Class. The two lines are now even more readily distinguishable from each other.