C-Class (W204) Official Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class Discussion Thread

[RICHBOY]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

God damn..MB just owned it again..
S,CL and now this..damn they are on a roll.. freakin lovin it..

PS
What did i tell you guys about the interior..just wait and see

So when will you be picking your's up?

 

[The Hoov]

Re: MERCEDES-BENZ W204 C-CLASS SPECIAL (Auto Motor und Sport)

WOW! This new C-Class, especially the avantgarde/sport version, is fantastic! Looks as if MB will finally - and legitimately - challenge (dethrone?) the 3-Series. Hoo-ah!

 

[RICHBOY]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

I personally believe that there's a lot of over-reaction regarding the interior styling. I'm not singling out any individuals but will rather comment on the overall theme of discussion. Comments like "there's too much black plastic" or "it looks American" (whatever that is by definition) are purely subjective. Since when was a black dashtop a bad thing? Too much of it? Heck most of my favourite colour choice combos would include an all black interior.

The C-Class' interior has never resembled those of its Teutonic competitors' and that trend remains - this is every bit a typical Mercedes Benz interior: solid-looking with conservative styling and just a little bit of switchgear and button clutter. I don't think there's any identity crisis here at all - get in and you'll know instantly that you're in a Mercedes Benz is what I'm expecting.

I'll take you up on that, any idea when they'll be reaching the states?

 

[M.Toni]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

I don't think there's any identity crisis here at all - get in and you'll know instantly that you're in a Mercedes Benz is what I'm expecting.

Right on

Just a shame for 320CDI not be updated (to lets say 250 HP/550 Nm). That would be a major pain in the a** to any gas version except AMG. Heck the current one is a killer but still.

 

[NevadaJack]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Hey NJ, how are you, I am from MBWORLD also.

Hi Cracker...welcome to GCF...a great bunch of people here!

 

[LaArtist]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

So when will you be picking your's up?

well im gonna get rid of my C about X-mas
so then ile have to see
im gonna drive this for sure..and ile give it concideration..
but im into larger cars.. miss my old S..

 

[martinbo]

Re: MERCEDES-BENZ W204 C-CLASS SPECIAL (Auto Motor und Sport)

Mods can we lock / merge this thread with the existing W204 official thread? Or, even create a new one (rather not - there's almost 30 000 views which has to be a record!) as I'd hate to have to jump between threads trying to keep up with all the wonderful discussion taking place!


THREADS MERGED - Wimmer

 

[cawimmer430]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Right on

Just a shame for 320CDI not be updated (to lets say 250 HP/550 Nm). That would be a major pain in the a** to any gas version except AMG. Heck the current on is a killer but still.

The real sad part is the removal of the 6-speed manual on the C350. The C350 just lost a big trump card over the Lexus IS350, it's main competitor in the US. The W204 C350 won't be as fast as the IS350, for sure, and now, the lack of a manual makes the C350 less appealing to some people.

No doubt, the W204 will have lots of other great qualities that will needless to say make it superior to the Lexus IS350, but the removal of the 6-speed just bugs me.

I realize it sold very poorly but I just feel that it should have been kept for the sake of attracting enthusiastic driver's.


About the C320 CDI, you might want to read this: http://www.caranddriver.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=64826&forumID=21&search=1&searchstring=



Trust me, with 224-hp and 510 Nm of torque, this car was and still is FAST. 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds (according to MB, lower in real life) with the 7Gtronic.

 

[RICHBOY]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

well im gonna get rid of my C about X-mas
so then ile have to see
im gonna drive this for sure..and ile give it concideration..
but im into larger cars.. miss my old S..

I can't wait to miss mine! I'm pretty sure i'll be trading in my 03 S55 AMG for a S8 this summer!

 

[M.Toni]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Ok one thing that is bothering more than anything except those damn LED tail lights are the mirrors. But I don't mean the size (coz they are SUV style), no I can live with that but why oh why couldn't they paint that plastic part underneath the cover of the mirror in the same way as the colour of the car. I mean that is a huge step backwards - even the W202 had everything around the mirror in the same colour of the car.

Now it look the same as on any other Mondeo, Astra/Vectra and all others alike. Do not like that at all.

 

[LaArtist]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Man S8 is just so freakin gr8.. i love that car..ive driven it..maybe you read my review

PS
Go bold and get a white one.. do it Doit Do it..haha
or get the seal grey.. its uberhot

 

[martinbo]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

I'll take you up on that, any idea when they'll be reaching the states?

Nope, sorry - you'll have to ask Vivaki or Phybenz - they're way more in the know...

 

[LaArtist]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Ok one thing that is bothering more than anything except those damn LED tail lights are the mirrors. But I don't mean the size (coz they are SUV style), no I can live with that but why oh why couldn't they paint that plastic part underneath the cover of the mirror in the same way as the colour of the car. I mean that is a huge step backwards - even the W202 had everything around the mirror in the same colour of the car.

Now it look the same as on any other Mondeo, Astra/Vectra and all others alike. Do not like that at all.

i do belive this has to do with new European safety laws..
most new cars will have to suffer from larger mirrors..
its really sad

 

[Alwing]

Re: MERCEDES-BENZ W204 C-CLASS SPECIAL (Auto Motor und Sport)

Some interior photos.

 

[GermanFoamy]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Thermatic:

Thermotronic:

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the difference between the two?

 

[RICHBOY]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Man S8 is just so freakin gr8.. i love that car..ive driven it..maybe you read my review

PS
Go bold and get a white one.. do it Doit Do it..haha
or get the seal grey.. its uberhot

Seal grey all the way!

 

[M.Toni]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Tust me, with 224-hp and 510 Nm of torque, this car was and still is FAST. 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds (according to MB, lower in real life) with the 7Gtronic.

Well I know - I own one too - look at my avatar but you can't read out the numbers. But I'm on manual 6 speed. How is the 7G doing it's job ?

 

[LaArtist]

Re: MERCEDES-BENZ W204 C-CLASS SPECIAL (Auto Motor und Sport)

Some interior photos.

would love to hear wats wrong with the interior now

PS
Look at the buttons around the Command wheel..they looks very highclass

ohh and Richboy thats just the way to do it.. will be waitin for those pics of your new ride..
by the way would you mind posting the S55 wich still is one of the hottest cars EVER

 

[GermanFoamy]

Re: MERCEDES-BENZ W204 C-CLASS SPECIAL (Auto Motor und Sport)

Looks as if MB will finally - and legitimately - challenge (dethrone?) the 3-Series. Hoo-ah!

Challenge? yes, dethrone? can't say yet. We'll have to wait and see how it drives, build quality etc.

 

[cawimmer430]

Re: First Official 2007 C Class W204 Pics, Cont'd Thread 5.

Well I know - I own one too - look at my avatar but you can't read out the numbers. But I'm on manual 6 speed. How is the 7G doing it's job ?

Ah, there's the difference. The manual C320 CDI is much slower than the 7Gtronic C320 CDI. I think MB claims like what? 8.2 seconds 0-100 km/h in the 6-speed C320 CDI, because your torque has been detuned to around 450 Nm I believe.

The 7Gtronic C320 CDI I drove was fantastic. The 7Gtronic cannot be felt or heard in most situations. Really good stuff.