2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Modell (S204) C 180 6MT RWD (156 HP)

Vehicle Overview

In 2011 Mercedes-Benz upgraded the C-Class lineup, and along with the sedan and the coupe, it also refreshed the long roof version, known in the carmaker’s family as a T-Modell.

Four years after the model’s introduction on the market, the German automaker refreshed the C-Class lineup and enhanced the car in all areas. Customers didn’t welcome all the changes but appreciated some of them. The station wagon version, or S204 as it was known on the market, was highly appreciated for its ability to provide more interior room while keeping its customers spoiled in a premium environment.

With its new front fascia, the 2011 W204/S204 sparked controversies among its customers. While some argued that it gave the car a unique stance, others considered it uninspired, to say the least. The new headlights were stretched upwards, and the outer bubble design for them didn’t fit the design language of the German brand. Conversely, the grille sported three horizontal slats for most versions, and it looked appropriate. While the profile remained virtually unchanged, the rear was modified and sported new taillights that featured LEDs.

Inside, Mercedes-Benz completely changed the dashboard, which now featured an in-dash screen for the infotainment system, placed atop the center stack in a neatly integrated cluster. On the pre-facelifted version, it used a pop-out screen that could rise from inside the dashboard. Among other changes, the carmaker replaced the steering wheel, which received a squared pattern for the buttons mounted on it. As expected, the split-folding rear bench seat expanded the trunk, which remained at the same value as before of up to 1500 liters (52.9 cu-ft).

The drivetrains were also enhanced, and the 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox became available for most versions, replacing the trustworthy but slow 5G-Tronic previously used.