Spied: 2011 Mercedes C-Class

Mercedes-Benz has taken the knife to the C-Class, and our fearless spy photographers caught the result. While the bandaging doesn't reveal the changes, it tells us what's been updated.

The facelift looks to include changes to the headlights, fascia, and hood. Our photographers also reckon small updates are coming to the rear taillights and bumper, and to the interior. Mechanical changes in the pursuit of fuel efficiency were hinted at, too.

The volume player in the M-B stable, the C-Class is currently available with a 228-hp 3.0L V-6, a 268-hp 3.5L V-6, and a monster, 451-hp V-8 in the C63 AMG.

We expect the facelifted 2011 C-Class to go on sale next year, perhaps to get a head start on the next 3 Series.
Thanks to: Motor Trend