Not long ago, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz will stop all of its station wagons by 2030. It is rumored that Mercedes-Benz's move is also due to the sluggish sales of station wagons in recent years, coupled with the need to make way for electric models, perhaps for the word "feelings", Mercedes-Benz has always looked very light. In fact, I don't want to speculate on the real ideas of Mercedes-Benz, but it is undeniable that in today's increasingly competitive business field, only the pursuit of profits can survive, in the face of profits, anyone will become more realistic than ever.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was born in 1993, its predecessor was the Mercedes-Benz 190 series. The original C-Class sedan (codenamed W202) followed the exterior design style of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (codename W140), with the same shield grille and three-pronged star logo, resembling the "S-Class". In order to better meet the market demand, the original Mercedes-Benz C-Class was launched in 1996 with a travel version (code name S202), with excellent practicality and excellent market performance, the travel version of the model has been continued in the subsequent generations of C-class.
Appearance: I see you a bit like you used to
Objectively speaking, the traditional words that describe the station wagon, such as elegance, charm and atmosphere, will seem very contrary to the Mercedes-Benz C-class station wagon here. Since the launch of the travel version of the original Mercedes-Benz C-Class, its fundamental purpose is to meet user needs and expand market share, through the rear compartment design of the station wagon to enhance storage capacity, so as to enhance practicality. Each subsequent generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class station wagons, the tail extension is actually not as stretched as expected, and the bottom slip at the end of the roof is mostly relatively straight.
Although so many years have passed, the exterior design of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has long ceased to be the original appearance, but its design idea of following the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has never changed, and it is still the well-known "Small S-Class". In addition, the design method of the rear of the Mercedes-Benz C-class station wagon has not changed at all. Even though the visual effect is not stretched and does not look so elegant and charming, fortunately, the overall proportions are still very harmonious and have a strong practicality.
Interior: Exudes a sense of premium quality from the inside out
It is no exaggeration to say that this generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class is almost a perfect "reproduction" of the interior design of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the sense of quality is also extremely outstanding, and the competitors of the same level are unparalleled. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Station Wagon is not particularly optimized for the interior, and its alignment with the sedan version is understandable. The rear seats are reclined in proportion, and the higher ceiling is relatively friendlier for the headroom of the rear passengers.
Power: Electrification transformation of the entire system
In terms of power, the configuration of the new Mercedes-Benz C-class station wagon is no different from the ordinary version of the model, but the travel version of the model will also launch a hybrid system based on diesel engines in the European market, which is also considered to be its favor in view of the fact that European consumers generally prefer diesel engines.
Market Outlook Analysis: It's time to say goodbye
summary
Regardless of sentiments, returning to the cold numbers of rationality, the decline in sales of Mercedes-Benz's station wagons in recent years is an indisputable fact. In the final analysis, the car is nothing more than a commodity, if the sales of the commodity always go up, can not bring considerable profits, then it is reasonable to be abandoned. In the current luxury brand camp, there are only a few who still insist on wagons, and perhaps this is the reality, and the end of the story that belongs to the station wagon is not far away. Over the years, we have seen too many models that are not popular, and their fate is often discontinued. Now that I think about it, such an ending is actually not bad, since no one chooses to cherish it when it exists, then when it is not there one day, it may appear more precious in memory.