Last February, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new-generation C-Class (W206) in both Sedan and Estate forms but the range is going to grow further with the addition of the Cabrio, AMG, and All-Terrain variants. The latter was spied testing by our photographers, showing its slightly increased ride height and parts of the plastic cladding under the light camouflage.
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The first vehicle that got the All-Terrain treatment was the E-Class W213, unveiled in 2016 with a facelift following in 2020. Like its bigger brother, the C-Class All-Terrain will be based on the Estate Bodystyle with a more adventurous look inspired by SUVs and crossovers.
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Plastic cladding on the wheel arches, side sills, and the lower part of the front and rear bumpers will provide extra protection and contribute to a more rugged look. The new suspension setting will allow for increased ground clearance while improving comfort during off-road driving.
As a reminder, the E-Class All-Terrain sits 29mm (1.14 inches) higher than the equivalent E-Class Estate with a maximum ground clearance of 156 mm (6.14 inches) thanks to the lifted Air Body Control active air suspension and the larger wheels wearing high profile tires.
The four-cylinder engines with mild-hybrid technology and the 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox are expected to carry over from the rest of the range, but in the case of the All-Terrain, the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system will be standard. We also expect extra driving modes, which will tune all electronic systems for light off-roading.
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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain will compete with the likes of the Audi A4 Allroad and Volvo V60 Cross Country as BMW doesn’t yet offer a similar version of the 3 Series Touring. The official premiere is expected in 2022 at the latest.
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