Mercedes Updates 2026 C-Class With New LED Headlights Featuring Starry Design | Carscoops

      The upcoming model will feature styling updates that align it with other refreshed Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

      The 2026 C-Class will showcase new LED headlights that include star-shaped daytime running lights.

      The front will also receive a modified grille and a new bumper, although the rear is likely to remain the same.

      Mercedes-Benz is anticipated to unveil the new C-Class sedan and wagon later this year.

      The current fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class still holds a fresh and premium position in its segment, yet the brand is already progressing on a mid-cycle facelift. After our spy photographers caught sight of a wagon prototype being tested, we now have a glimpse of what the new sedan will look like.

      Since this model is primarily a refresh, don’t expect any major alterations. However, it will be easily distinguishable from the outgoing variant, particularly due to the most noticeable design updates at the front, especially concerning the headlights.

      These new lights will maintain a similar overall shape to those found on the current model, but will incorporate new star-shaped LED daytime running lights. This new headlight design was initially showcased by the CLA Concept and will be implemented across the entire Mercedes lineup, including the refreshed S-Class. The front end of this prototype is heavily camouflaged, signaling that additional modifications are on the horizon, including a revised grille and new bumper.

      The remainder of the car has been fully revealed. It shares the same rear end as the existing C-Class, including the LED taillights. It’s possible that the updated C-Class may adopt a modified light signature that implements similar star-shaped elements in the taillights.

      Our spy photographers have not yet captured clear images of the interior. Based on available information, this prototype appears to feature the same three central air vents as the current model, suggesting a familiar layout with a portrait-oriented infotainment display and a separate digital instrument cluster. This could indicate that the flagship Hyperscreen may not be available in the C-Class, which isn't overly surprising but still somewhat disappointing. An updated infotainment system with enhanced features and practical functions could, however, be in store.

      Mercedes-Benz is expected to introduce the new C-Class later this year, perfectly timed for the 2026 model year.