Rendering - The 2015 Mercedes C Class is a baby S Class

Prototypes of the 2015 Mercedes C Class started testing last year and we continue to feature spyshots that show the three-pointed star's bread and butter model in its future avatar.

Based on these early spy images (and before the 2014 S Class was launched), Shoeb, our design artist, sketched what he thought the new C Class would look like.

Since the launch of the new S Class, there have been a few renderings on the web that borrow the same design language as the Merc flagship. Here is one of them from Remco design.

As you can see, Remco's C Class seems to be heavily influenced by the new S Class, especially the headlights and taillights which are lifted straight off the flagship.

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The overall size of the sedan is expected to grow so as to enhance the space inside (the rear seat legroom mainly). We also expect Mercedes to offer a China specific long wheelbase version too.

The new C Class, which is codenamed W205, should have its fair share of safety and equipment. Rumor has it that the new C Class would feature a segment first air suspension. It has also been reported that the STEERING ASSIST and DISTRONIC PLUS would be seen for the first time on the C Class, funneling down from the S Class.

We expect Mercedes to announce the new C Class next year, likely at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

[Images from DesignRM]