MERCEDES-BENZ sold a lot of C204-series C-Class coupes, and now that the all-new C205 is here that success record is expected to be smashed, even in the face of stiffer competition from the BMW 4 Series, Lexus RC and anticipated newcomers such as the new Audi A5 and Infiniti Q60.

Resembling a scaled-down version of the billionaire-baiting S-Class Coupe, the relatively keenly priced C205 could be said to democratise design.

We drove a C300 – the top non-AMG variant of the C-Coupe line-up – and the reaction from passers-by combined with the sheer feel-good factor this car bestowed, has us convinced it will win many, many votes.

Note: Some images are international shots of C300 Coupe.

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