5th Gear tests the W204 Mercedes-Benz C-class

not performance wise...kinda sucks.... I mean if all the other companies have 300+ HP, they should too.
IT's MB for godsake.

— Hwany (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 5:44:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Merc has never really been about performance so much in the C class. They may do something, they may not. But I think they recognise that C class buyers are older, so driving thrills aren't a necessity, and A C 350 is not exactly slow, does 0-60 in around 6 seconds. And the C280 is a well placed model, I think it will poach IS sales in the US for people who want something faster than a 250 or want something with a proper automatic, not a CVT, but not something as expensive or fast as an IS350.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 6:41:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

the 250 comes in either manual or automatic, but not cvt.

— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 8:07:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

That's weird, I have a site that repeatedly says 250 CVT auto...but it isn't mentioned anywhere else.
I'm wrong, sorry.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 8:19:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

We're just spoiled- I don't see how a 3400lb 270hp small sedan could possibly "suck" performance-wise.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 9:24:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

it doesn't. anything over 200hp is great for this weight of car.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2007 12:10:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i think performance on the new c is good and much better than the old. i think mb is aware of the competition but still need to look out for its ppl they cater to.

their c-amg will definitely be a head tuner and a fast machine. i think the c350 or whatever is between that and the c63 which will be very quick.

keep in mind that mb does not concentrate so much in horsepower wars within the c segment. as proven time and time again their big v8 and v12 are one the best motors in the world.

— LexusLunatic (View Profile)

Posted on 6/1/2007 4:27:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

They are indeed coming back. My 1993 S class had to go to the dealer a while back due to a problem with the engine. My 2001 E class had only a minor problem with the ABS brakes and my 2005 E class has had no problems so far.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 6:00:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Old vid but it does peak my interest in the car. Im a Mercedes guy and I have only had two problems with my new CLK. Im looking forward to driving the new C350.
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 7:02:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Very Impressive, MB seems to be back on track to making high quality and reliable cars.
Love the attention to detail.

Only think I don't like is the layout of the center console...too many buttons grouped together and bare plastic.

I can't wait for the C63 AMG...

— Agent-666 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 8:52:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If it's built like the Princess Di S-class and other Benzes of old, the C is in good company.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 9:45:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I'd seriously look at an S-Class if what they say about quality is true. My father's 2007 S-Class appears to be flawless, but he keeps those things tight-lipped around me anyway, for some reason... lol.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 11:01:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Why does everyone keep saying the quality glitches are over. Lets see who's still saying it a year from now.

— M316 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2007 11:28:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

S4Cabrio: the interior of the C in this video is the sport model, thus the black leather and titanium trim. Non sport models feature the wood. Can't wait to see the new C in person, so far it seems to be another homerun for Mercedes.

— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2007 1:00:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Information:
Here in UAE, the base W204 C Class (C200) starts where the Loaded IS300 finishes. (Middle East only gets IS300)
C200 (DHS 180,000) IS300 (DHS 145,000)

This information shows many things, but one is that MB's are so popular and desirable here in Arab, that most of there model's prices starts where the rival's finishes.

And the other thing is. Which sensible person would buy a base 4 cylinder C Class, in which even Leather seats are optional over a loaded IS. (Till now Arabs do, but it's changing now)

That's why Lexus is catching them really fast.

My point is that even if MB got their Quality right, this time they have to address there habits (of Over charging)as well. Otherwise it won't help and their Competitors (especially Asians) will keep getting stronger.

Excuse my English; but I think u got my point

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2007 8:21:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Engineering at a higher level..very few car companies obsess about the things MB obsesses about...

— kpaxx (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2007 9:19:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

My favourite C-class desgin ever and as soon as i drive it i'm convinced it will be my favourite car in that category.
Two thumbs up, way up, for MB.

— zorbeeze (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2007 12:51:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hate to bring this up but a good friend of mine has an 0405 E Class and he has had to have it towed to the dealer several times. As well as a couple other guys I know... but we'll see.

— M316 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2007 11:58:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BTW w209w114 how exactly does a face lift fix electrical problems and in my friends case mechanical as well. Last I checked face lifts do nothing but change the look of the car and fix minor fitting problems nothing electrical or mechanical.

— M316 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/1/2007 12:02:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Having owned european cars I understand y you guys like them but describing any of them as reliable is a joke.

— M316 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/1/2007 12:05:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0