New C class first drive by Autoexpress (includes new pics of the car!)

Vivaki · 03-14-2007, 11:06 AM

Looks hot in black!

"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:

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ree · 03-14-2007, 11:11 AM

This car looks so fantastic in black...and then the AMG-Package...

What a great car...

GrimReaper · 03-14-2007, 11:11 AM

Honestly, other than the rear and a couple of minor detailing inside the interior, there isn't one thing I don't like about this car. It's just very visually appealing to me and it fits to a T what I would want in a compact saloon.

ree · 03-14-2007, 11:12 AM

This car looks absolutely stunning in black and with the AMG-Package - it's great! I can't wait to see the C-Class in reality!

edit: sorry...I thought, that my first post wasn't posted...

Centurion · 03-14-2007, 11:14 AM

It really looks like a mini S-class in the second picture. To bad it does 0-100km/h a whole second slower than 330d and cost 2 thousand pounds more too.

Vivaki · 03-14-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

It really looks like a mini S-class in the second picture. To bad it does 0-100km/h a whole second slower than 330d and cost 2 thousand pounds more too.

I think AE have got the figure for the 0-100km/h wrong as the MB UK website has it at 6.8 seconds (same as the 330d) and dont forget the price is an estimate...

DC_insider · 03-14-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

To bad it does 0-100km/h a whole second slower than 330d

It doesn't. There are some incorrect figures going around (and I think in the original press release). The 0-100km/h time is the same as the old model - 6.9s.

Centurion · 03-14-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivaki

I think AE have got the figure for the 0-100km/h wrong as the MB UK website has it at 6.8 seconds (same as the 330d) and dont forget the price is an estimate...

Thank god I was wrong.

Just_me · 03-14-2007, 11:42 AM

I wonder what it takes to give a car 5 stars in rating

Just_me · 03-14-2007, 12:01 PM

I dont like the comfort model , the sport version looks so much better with that AMG-kit. Also the sportmodel improve the handling and is a sportier drive than the comfort model. So Avantgarde over Elegance anyday. But of course I pick a 3-series with M-kit over both but thats a different story

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Vivaki Enthusiast Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 341 Thanks: 26 Thanked 136 Times in 28 Posts	New C class first drive by Autoexpress (includes new pics of the car!) Looks hot in black! "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: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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ree Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,383 My Mood: Thanks: 2,838 Thanked 1,603 Times in 745 Posts	Re: New C class first drive by Autoexpress (includes new pics of the car!) This car looks so fantastic in black...and then the AMG-Package... What a great car...

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GrimReaper Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 153 Thanks: 26 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: New C class first drive by Autoexpress (includes new pics of the car!) Honestly, other than the rear and a couple of minor detailing inside the interior, there isn't one thing I don't like about this car. It's just very visually appealing to me and it fits to a T what I would want in a compact saloon.

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ree Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,383 My Mood: Thanks: 2,838 Thanked 1,603 Times in 745 Posts	Re: New C class first drive by Autoexpress (includes new pics of the car!) This car looks absolutely stunning in black and with the AMG-Package - it's great! I can't wait to see the C-Class in reality! edit: sorry...I thought, that my first post wasn't posted...

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: New C class first drive by Autoexpress (includes new pics of the car!) I dont like the comfort model , the sport version looks so much better with that AMG-kit. Also the sportmodel improve the handling and is a sportier drive than the comfort model. So Avantgarde over Elegance anyday. But of course I pick a 3-series with M-kit over both but thats a different story

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