New C Class coming...

[Shouyi]

TC - Turbo-charged ?

[Check13]

Someone advertised on papers today... $135,888 deliver Aug 07.

 

Didn't know that P.I also bringing this model.

 

i saw too in the papers today. PI selling it for $126k. But i'm very sure this price is after the usual gimmicks. That means, after max rebates and without a lot of accessories.

[Vblaster_w211]

Yes. Merc is rumoured to launch new series of TC engines likely to replace the current SC 4 pots next year. Their current V6 M272 will likely remain with a bit of tune up.

[Gary84]

sleek n nice...

[Lsk005]

serious? i was in paris before and the only japanese car i saw was a toyota yaris!

 

kudos to lexus! but this c-class beats it. really.

 

hmm...but i saw more Audis than BM,Mercs in Europe....

[Coolad]

For BMW, should just try the 325i, superb power and torque, i think the 320 and even 323 are lame. Only in Europe and Asia, do we get this highly tuned N52B25 engine(basically its the 3.0L block with smaller bore). Those guys in America are so envious, coz their 325i is a detuned 3.0L block.

 

320 is just too heavy to be powered by a puny 4 cylinder engine, sluggish performance, and BMW is not well known for it, their IL-6 is.

 

on equal footing

compare 325i vs IS-250 vs C230 V6, and its easy to see who;s the winner...

[Magfocus]

Totally agree on the 325i part..

 

As for the 320i, its sufficient for SG roads.

[Kameltoh]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

Agree with u. Most of the time, when a WRX overtakes me, i still see it at the next traffic junction

[Magfocus]

Power is only power, nothing else. Not finesse, not class, not delicacy.

 

Rather have a 320i (which I do), than a WRX anytime (Had one before too)

[Exowraith]

Love the new C Class esp with the logo on the grille.

 

Nice mercs are

 

CLS

SL

new C class

 

this car makes the BMW 3 series look like crap. not the coupe one the sedan version. I think the old 3 series look better than the new one

 

these small execs look good

Merc C Class

Lexus IS250

Volvo S40

Audi A4

 

Check out this video. It looks great in white

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQxz5yqAhcs

Edited August 23, 2007 by Exowraith

[Relagsingh]

how can you leave out the 159?

[Mcfguy]

Yes, seems like most ads of the new c-class is using white as the trademark colour...but I'm imagining if you see the real car in black, sure damn swee!

[Miles]

Test drove the new C class yesterday at their roadshow at Millenia Walk.

In the flesh, the new C is quite a sight to behold (not in the same league as the 159 tho).

I tested the C200K. Powerwise, its more than sufficient for our roads tho nobody will complain if you have more power (just like $$$ )

Comfort wise, it is really very good for a compact car. IMO better than E90 Three.

Space is the same as 3 series (but bigger than IS250) but boot space is bigger than both.

Built quality is very good/solid... but i do spot some cheap plastics still, tho not easily spottable.

Steering is light and steering wheel is huge. I prefer the 3's steering wheel and steering feel.

But overall, it's very very close to the 3 in terms of driving pleasure, but slightly more comfortable.

Specs level is quite high. Whatever you can name it they have it,.. except no Satnav (only C350 has satnav as standard)

 

Pricing wise... not competitive. C200K they are asking for $156888 non negotiable (OMV $43500). C180K (coming in later) is $141888 but without a lot of things.

 

Comparing to the inline6 323i (177PS 230Nm), asking for $158888 negotiable (OMV $48500)... will anyone prefer the 4pot force induction C200K (184PS 250Nm)?

[Robbo]

saw the new black c200 in ntu yest.. wonder who's driving it

[Check13]

OMV $43k and selling for $157k non negotiable??? You typo error is it? C200 OMV shd be abt $48k rite?

 

if it's abt the same OMV as a 3 then price is too steep liao. But have to admit the C200 is much better from almost every aspect.

 

wonder what's the OMV of the C180 gonna be.

Edited August 26, 2007 by Check13

[Miles]

except the engine. 1.8 SC 4pot old engine retuned upwards is hardly exciting.

[Nus24]

When the IS250 was launched...many people say the BIG side mirrors are an eye sore.

However the new c-class also seems to have huge side mirrors. But it seems the integration is more proportional, such than no reviews yet made any comments on that.

[Porker]

Your IS250 what color one?