Andrew Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Has anyone seen the ads for this? If not have a look at the Mercedes web site. Am I alone in thinking the new C class is an absolute beauty? I think it look awesome with a bit of AMG kit on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I wouldn't call it a beauty...more baby S-class...which takes a little getting used to (just the back end) However, I have seen pictures of what the C63 AMG will look like...in black.... now that's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Agree, meant to be a supurb drive. Love the look of it in white on the advert too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 There were a couple at MotorExpo at Canary Wharf this week. The Sport definitely has a purposeful look to it. Interior trim looks like a step up from the previous model too. I was also gawping at a new CL coupe. A work of art, especially inside. Methinks Mercedes are BACK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Agree, meant to be a supurb drive. Love the look of it in white on the advert too. [/ QUOTE ] White is the new black ;-) http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1177744/an/0/page/0#1177744 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Rob Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Sat in this the other week. I thought the interior was a bit of a let down tbh. Seems made to a bit of a budget, although in actual build quality I suspect it's a step forward. The seats are amazing though, so comfortable - just as a Merc should be. That C63 AMG will surpise a few new M3 drivers no doubt. Surely it's just a remap away from 520hp as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Launch at my local dealers last wee. There was a steady stream of test pilots. Also like the looks, mercedes have got this one right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4_sat Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Launch at my local dealers last wee. There was a steady stream of test pilots. Also like the looks, mercedes have got this one right. [/ QUOTE ] Last wee? Steady stream? You been drinkin too many fluids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Launch at my local dealers last wee. There was a steady stream of test pilots. Also like the looks, mercedes have got this one right. [/ QUOTE ] One of our reps is due to report back to me. She drives the current C220 CDi and has been invited to the launch. She likes it's looks, so after a drive she will let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells0 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 My old man is thinking of trading his SLK in for one. Not too sure on the rear lights yet, like to see 1 in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I think it looks great - like a shrunk CL - but I just wish it wasn't so damn heavy. The 3 series is a lump at circa 1550kg but this new C is up around the 1750 to 1800Kg mark!! Which means that even with the 270Bhp odd 3.5 litre petrol - it's still not exactly rapid..... which is a shame. The similarly priced 335 BM will run rings round it dynamically. But then maybe i'm missing the point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Rob Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Which means that even with the 270Bhp odd 3.5 litre petrol - it's still not exactly rapid..... which is a shame. The similarly priced 335 BM will run rings round it dynamically. [/ QUOTE ] You would think so, but a good few mags have been very complimentary about the way it drives - will be interesting to see a group test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Have to say I am not normally a Mercedes fan but I really like the look of it on the cool advert. Could steal quite a few A4 sales if it competes in the same sector, not sure. AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I've not been a Merc fan for a long time (I used to be), but the new C-Class and CL-Class look the muts nuts, imo - the previous designs have been far too conservative. The C and CL give them both a bit of aggression, which they need next to a BMW or an Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I quite like the look of it but don't want to get one as too many people I know say the service is terrible and the reliability even worse. And they appear to be heavy and quite slow despite the power outputs of the engines. Seems strange in these eco friendly times when each new model is getting light not heavier they haven't addressed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Rob Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Erm...according to the websites the C-Class weighs the same as the 3 series C-Class 3 Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I'd compare a C350 to a 330i in performance terms and thats 1555kg. Either way, look at the C02 thats not going to help anyones tax bill or road tax. At least the BMWs sneak under 225 to not get hit by the higher rate of tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/spyshotvideos/202134/mercedes_c63_amg.html Looks fairly capable and sounds awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Erm...according to the websites the C-Class weighs the same as the 3 series C-Class 3 Series [/ QUOTE ] hmmm.... Quoted weights and actual test weights seem to be an entirely different thing these days.... The most notable recent culprits of this seem to be Alfa and Jaguar, who's quoted kg figures were massively under the final tested mass. I suspect that this may be the case with the Merc also, as the few tests I have seen for the C350 so far have had it up above 1700kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Rob Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Erm...according to the websites the C-Class weighs the same as the 3 series C-Class 3 Series [/ QUOTE ] hmmm.... Quoted weights and actual test weights seem to be an entirely different thing these days.... The most notable recent culprits of this seem to be Alfa and Jaguar, who's quoted kg figures were massively under the final tested mass. I suspect that this may be the case with the Merc also, as the few tests I have seen for the C350 so far have had it up above 1700kg. [/ QUOTE ] The Merc is probably more susceptible to weighty options packages as fitted to fully loaded press cars. I suspect that accounts for a lot of the weight. Still misleading for the buyer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Another "Taxi come REP mobile" build quality has to take a major step forward before I'll ever look at one again, and in the performance stakes, "they just can't put in down" more and more power that it just can't use!!!! so whats the point "pissing contest winner" but on the road LOOSER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I made a beeline for it at Geneva as I really like the car's looks, and on balance I'd say that overall the build quality does appear to be markedly better than the last C-Class (not difficult I know!) The interior is a bit of a let down though IMHO. The 'Daimler Chrysler effect' is clearly evident - too much in the way of cheap low-rent plastics etc. in use throughout. I actually preferred the E90 BMW interior in terms of materials quality and fit/finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Call me biased - Mercedes Benz could learn about interior fit and finish by looking at a 2001 (B6) A4! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Call me biased - Mercedes Benz could learn about interior fit and finish by looking at a 2001 (B6) A4! Ian [/ QUOTE ] Or any Audi's from that year on Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Call me biased - Mercedes Benz could learn about interior fit and finish by looking at a 2001 (B6) A4! [/ QUOTE ] Quite - six years old now and the B6/7 interior is still best in segment. You could call me biased too, but the fact is it's one of the reasons I prefer Audis in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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