Spy photographers have caught the 2022 Mercedes C-Class on numerous occasions, but now we’re getting a glimpse of the AMG-ified wagon. While there isn’t much to see, the model features a Panamericana grille which is hidden behind mesh-like camouflage. We can also expect a sportier front bumper, but details are hard to make out at this point.
Continuing down the sides, the model is
distinguished by AMG wheels which are backed up by a high-performance braking
system with ventilated discs. The wagon also appears to feature sportier side
skirts than the standard model.
The rear end makes the car’s performance
known thanks to a four-tailpipe exhaust system that is separated by a diffuser.
The exhaust is also notable because it indicates this prototype is the mild AMG
variant as it has round tips instead of the square tips found on full-bore AMG
models.
As a result, we’re looking at the C43 or
C53. Regardless of what it’s called, the model is slated to eschew the current
twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 for a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
While that sounds like a downgrade, that’s not necessarily the case as the
engine develops 415 hp and 500 Nm of torque in
the A45 S. This is 30 hp more than the current C43, but a drop
of 20 Nm. Of course, the exact output remains a mystery. Timing also
remains unclear, but the standard C-Class is expected to be introduced early
next year. It will likely be followed by the AMG variants a few months later.
