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Mercedes has unveiled full details of its new C-class coupe ahead of the car's in-the-metal launch at the Geneva motor show in March.

The new two-door C-class will go on sale in June, with prices starting at around £30k.

With the E-class coupe having moved a little further upmarket, the new two-door C-class is effectively the replacement for the old CLK, sharing a platform and running gear with recently updated C-class saloon and estate.

Two diesel and three petrol engines will be available from launch in the summer, ranging from a 152bhp four-cylinder 1.8 to the 302bhp 350CGI V6.

AMG fans will have to wait a little longer, it seems. There's no official word on an AMG version as yet, but it's widely reported that an AMG C-class coupe will be on sale towards the end of the year, possibly making a motor show debut in late spring.

Rumour also has it - though again we have no confirmation - that the AMG C-class will get neither the 6208cc naturally aspirated V8 from the C63 AMG saloon and estate nor the 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 of the CLS63 AMG. Instead, word on the (web) street is that a non-turbo version of the new 5.5 will be fitted.

Until the AMG arrives, UK buyers will have to console themselves with the knowledge that all Blighty-bound C-class coupes come with an AMG Sports pack as standard, with lowered suspension, 18in alloys and a bodykit.

Another 'wait-and-see' issue will be how the C coupe manages to differentiate itself from the E-class coupe.

Both have similar dimensions and offer similar powertrain options and, although Mercedes hopes the E-class will appeal to more 'mature' buyers and the C-class to younger folk, it's going to be interesting to see how sales pan out.

The range of engines for the C-Class Coupé at a glance:

Model*	Cyl.	cc	hp at rpm	Nm from Rpm	0-62 mph	Top speed kph	MPG NEDC comb.	CO2 g/km
C 220 CDI BE	4/in-line	2143	170 3000	400 1400	8,1 (8,4)	231 (232)	53.2 – 57.6 (55.3 – 64.2)	128-139 (117-133)
C 250 CDI BE	4/in-line	2143	204 4200	500 1600	7,1 (7,0)	240 (240)	53.2 – 57.6 (52.3 – 57.6)	128-139 (128-143)
C 180 BE	4/in-line	1796	115/156 5000	250 1600	8,8-9,0 (9,0)	223 (225)	40.3 – 43.4 (38.6-42.1)	150-162 (157-169)
C 250 BE	4/in-line	1796	204 5500	310 2000	7,2	240	40.3- 40.3	152-163
C 350 BE	V6	3498	306 6500	370 3500	6,0	250	40.3 – 41.5	159-164

BE = BlueEFFICIENCY, * figures for automatic transmission, manual transmission in brackets