The Mercedes-Benz C-class is undergoing a facelift as recent spy photos suggest. However, it will take at least a year before it’s officially launched. Boasting state-of-the-art LED headlights, new hood, bumper, front lights and grille, the new C-class takes design cues from its bulkier E-class siblings, and is their answer to the new Audi A4 and the BMW 3-series.

As expected, its new engine will be characterized by improved fuel economy and less emission. The saloon variant should come out before the coupe version, which in turn is expected to sign off the CLK and CLC sports hatch.