The third generation of the C-Class was introduced on the market in 2007.
More than 2000 parts were changed or improved. With the refreshed version, Mercedes-Benz tried an unusual shape for the C-Class headlights again.
It was the generation that brought back the traditional, angular-shaped headlights from the three-pointed-star brand to bring back the unconventional look again.
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.
Among other changes, the carmaker replaced the steering wheel, which lost the round-shaped layout for the buttons, and introduced the squared pattern for them.
From a technical point of view, Mercedes-Benz introduced the upgraded version of the seven-speed automatic gearbox, named 7G-Tronic Plus, which solved some of the problems encountered in the regular 7G-Tronic unit used before.
Last but not least, the carmaker introduced new, direct fuel-injected turbocharged gasoline engines on the C-Class that lowered emissions and improved fuel efficiency.