Over the course of the last year, we've seen numerous upcoming electric Mercedes models undergoing testing in heavy camouflage, but we haven't seen the next combustion-powered C-Class - until now. While it appears to share the same general proportions as the electric C-Class we've spied before,

Expected to debut in the latter half of 2025, the 2026 model year C-Class is rumored to get a V8 in the case of the C 63 S E PERFORMANCE

The rest of this car has been left fully exposed. It has the same rear end as the current C-Class, down to the LED taillights. It’s possible the facelifted C-Class could adopt a revised light signature with similar star-shaped elements incorporated into the taillights.

It’s unclear what mechanical changes Mercedes has planned. The C-Class currently comes standard in the U.S. with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 paired with a mild-hybrid system, producing a peak of 255 hp. Buyers can choose between rear- and all-wheel drive.