AudiLover

"Sport mode transforms the car’s character, though, with the dampers stiffening, making the Merc even more focused. Throttle response is more eager, the steering weights up and offers greater feedback, and body movement is virtually eliminated.

The setting also improves the auto box; it snaps through its ratios faster and holds on to gears to provide more engine braking. The C-Class is a big step up over the previous car – now, it can give the BMW 3-Series a run for its money in terms of driver appeal. Yet at the same time, long trips won’t leave occupants tired.


So it doesn’t matter whether you prefer the comfort-biased or sporty model – either way, we think the new C-Class is guaranteed to be a big hit"

Check the rest of the pics and article at:

Mercedes C-Class | First Drives | Car Reviews | Auto Express

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

If it is like this version, it will only be sticking it's head in the dirt.

Volks

New C-Class sticks it to the 3 series........

...it must utterly spank the A4 then......

AudiLover

yes it does, but then it costs alot more and is brand new. The new A4 is just around the corner

Skittles

There you go... conclusive proof the new C sticks it to the E90...

By the way I thought this idiot was banned. Has he been reborn as MercLover?

richs2891

Ah, I see (AL) the cut and paste specialist is back !!

Don’t know why but it reminds me of the current Ford Mondeo, especially that lower front grill mesh and the fog lights, Interior does as well a bit !!

Richard

Skittles

Front lights are pure Astra!

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

Just another German clone...............

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

Is the driver in the first pic a ZOMBIE? Look carefully! I think he is dead!

LOLOL It is so boring he......died!

rabbos

So could it be a photoshop of an astra-mondeo?

I was wondering round the motorshow today and couldn't see anything interesting at all from the germans, in fact I nearly slipped into a coma at the audi stand. If it wasn't for the startegically placed Lambos, I would have been stretchered out.

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

Damn! You have to be more careful!

You must have looked that guy driving the car in the pic above!

SimonD

Looks good. TBH I thought thought the old C-Class was a cracking car...... totally let down by appalling build quality. Lets hope this one is better.

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

So what is it: good or bad???

SiDHEaD

Reminds me of that Kia saloon

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

Its bizzarre how there are arguments on here about cars that nobody has owned or driven yet. I drove the old C class and loved it, my father in law had one, it was pretty troublesome he replaced it with a an A4 (brand new) and the gearbox went after 2 weeks !

I preffered the Merc to drive but they are both very nice.

Need to remember just how good these cars all are, compare the new Mondeo to the Sierra that Ford was producing just 15 years ago

R 14NS R

going out to seville for the official launch and 3 days training on it next month, the pictures don t do it justice at all. saw one last week at M-B world at brooklands.

i drive a current c320 cdi, it is a genuinely fast car. cant wait til may for my new demo one to arrive (hopefully).

SimonD

....err....don't know, haven't seen or driven it yet?!

Deep Singh

It looks nice, like a smaller, meaner S Class.

TopBanana

Shame it hasn't got the funky rear lights from the S class though

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

Funny just wasted a C30 CDI AMG on the motorway and on a backroad on my way back from a meeting!

LOL

p.s. second time too!

AudiLover

and now try it with a petrol AMG and report back to us

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

You mean those barges that go well in a STRAIGHT line on dry tarmac??

Sure thing will do!!! When he/she hits 3rd gear they will be out of juice anyway!

Roffles Audilover, do you do stand up?

You would only need to stand up though!

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

BTW all those "AMGS" always come last in EVO, Motorvision and TG track tests, ever wonder why???

Deep Singh

Really? How did the CLS 55 AMG compare to the M5 on the TG test track then? As a bonus the AMG didn't melt its diff.

Stick to 'wasting' c class entry level diesels buddy

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

Sure thing sing! Cut and paste it over here then! Noob

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

As done by Germans!!

Suck it down!:

Tracktestliste:
Position: Fahrzeug: Zeit:
1. Subaru Impreza WRX Sti - 18,59
2. Lotus Exige 240R - 18,76
3. Lotus Exige - 18,89
4. Mitsubishi Evo VII - 18,92
5. BMW M3 CSL - 18,94
6. Mitsubishi Evo IX - 19,22
7. Wiesman MF3 SMG - 19,28
8. Mitsubishi Evo VI - 19,35
9. Audi TT Quattro Sport - 19,42
10. Porsche 911 GT3 Bj. 2003 - 19,49
11. Audi RS4 - 19,58
12. BMW Z4 3.0i - 19,6
13. Porsche 911 GT3 - 19,61
14. Mitsubishi Evo VIII - 19,63
16. Audi TT Quattro 225 PS - 19,65
17. Subaru Impreza WRX Sti - 19,65
18. Lotus Elise 111S - 19,69
19. Lotus Elise 111R - 19,7
20. Opel Speedster Turbo - 19,71
21. Porsche 911 Carrera - 19,72
22. Porsche Cayman S - 19,73
23. BMW M3 - 19,79
24. Porsche Boxster S - 19,8
25. BMW M6 - 19,81
26. Nissan 350Z - 19,82
27. Mazda RX8 - 19,84
28. BMW M5 - 19,85
29. Audi S4 V8 - 19,86
30. Yes Roadster -19,88
31. BMW Z3 3.0 - 19,92
32. Smart Brabus Forfun Roadster 19,93
33. BMW 330Cd - 19,99
34. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG - 20,03
35. Nissan 350Z Roadster - 20,05
36. Ford Focus RS - 20,06
37. Opel Speedster - 20,07
38. Peugeot 206 RC - 20,07
39. VW Golf R32 - 20,11
40. Audi TT 3.2 V6 - 20,13
41. Seat Leon Cupra R - 20,14
42. Audi S3 2002 - 20,16
43. BMW 130i - 20,2
44. Citroen Saxo Cup-Version - 20,24
45. Audi S3 - 20,24
46. Ford Focus ST 220 PS (2006) - 20,25
47. Jaguar S-Type R - 20,26
48. Mercedes SLK 350 - 20,27
49. Mini Cooper S Works - 20,28
50. Opel Astra OPC - 20,28
51. VW Golf GTI (2006) - 20,29
52. Corvette C6 - 20,3
53. Ford Fieste ST - 20,31
54. Honda Civic Type-R - 20,31
55. Mercedes C320 Sportcoupé - 20,31
56. Seat Leon Cupra R 225 PS - 20,32
57. Opel Astra GTC Turbo - 20,33
58. MG TF 160 - 20,33
59. Volvo S60 R - 20,33
60. BMW M5 - 20,34
61. Ford Focus ST 170 - 20,34
62. Ford Mondeo ST 220 - 20,34
63. Honda NSX - 20,35
64. Renault Clio 2.0 16V - 20,39
65. Toyota MR2 - 20,45
66. Alfa Romeo 156 GTA - 20,47
67. Honda S2000 - 20,47
68. Peugeot 206 S16 - 20,48
69. Mazda MX5 - 20,49
70. Subaru Impreza GT - 20,49
71. Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 (Winterr.) - 20,5
72. Mercedes SL 55 AMG (2005) - 20,52
73. Opel Astra OPC - 20,55
74. Audi S6 Avant Automatik - 20,55
75. Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 - 20,56
76. Mini Cooper S - 20,59
77. Chevrolet Corvette C5 - 20,59
78. MG ZT - 20,6
79. VW Lupo GTI - 20,63
80. Toyota Celica 1.8 TS - 20,65
81. Citroen Saxo VTS 16V - 20,67
82. VW Golf V6 4Motion - 20,68
83. Saab 9-3 2.0t Aero - 20,69
84. BMW 330i Automatik - 20,71
85. Mercedes E55 T AMG (2004) - 20,75
86. Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI - 20,76
87. Audi A3 2.0 TDI - 20,79
88. Honda Accord Type R - 20,79
89. Skoda Octavia RS - 20,8
90. Mercedes E55 T AMG (2001) - 20,83
91. Hyundai Coupé FX V6 - 20,9
92. Skoda Fabia RS - 20,91
93. Smart Roadster Coupé - 20,91
94. Peugeot 406 Coupé 2.2 - 20,96
95. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 TS - 21
96. Renault Megane Die - 21,03
97. MG ZR -21,04
98. Volvo V70 T5 Automatik - 21,05
99. BMW 323Ci - 21,05
100. Opel Vectra GTS - 21,09
101. VW Golf TDI 150 PS - 21,1
102. Seat Leon 1.8 T - 21,11
103. Mercedes CL 55 AMG - 21,13
104. Mercedes C 320 Automatik - 21,23
105. BMW X5 4.6iS - 21,26
106. Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20V - 21,28
107. VW Golf V5 4Motion - 21,28
108. Mercedes CL 600 - 21,3
109. Toyota Corolla TS - 21,37
110. Saab 9-5 Aero Kombi - 21,48
111. Renault Clio 1.6 16V - 21,55
112. Mercedes A 210 - 22,05
113. Fiat Bravo HGT - 22,22
114. Daihatsu YRV GTI - 22,44
115. Smart Fortwo Cabrio Brabus - 22,99

You can check it here:

Motorvision 171 - im DSF um 20:15 Uhr | Motorvision

AudiLover

lol mercedes are the only manufacturer to get 2 tonne cars round the 'ring in under 8 mins. Subaru (and no offense meant) struggle to do so with a specially 'ring prepared car

IJE71

The USS Saratoga has more hp and is a bit heavier than the mercs, its still not fast though.
I'd rather push a scooby than drive a german car.

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AMG don't do a C30 CDI

You've toasted a standard merc with "bodykit and wheels" job mate.

Do you still feel so "cocky" now?

Duck_Pond

Bit weird really. The styling of that Merc resembles a Lexus... which has for years been fairly obviously copying Merc