Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Merc1 · 03-23-2007, 03:09 AM

When equipped with the optional Advanced Agility package, in 'Sport' mode, the handling is even better, but the ride is firmer. In Sport mode, the steering becomes sharper, throttle responsiveness is quicker, and the transmission shifts later for improved acceleration and downshifts when braking into a corner. 'Comfort' mode reverts back to the standard suspension, steering, throttle and transmission settings. So you can have the best of both worlds with the push of a button.

Whether or not the new C-Class will challenge accepted performance leaders like the BMW 3-Series remains to be seen, but there's no doubt the new C-Class is more fun to drive - not to mention roomier, safer and more comfortable.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is expected to go on sale in August. Pricing has not been announced, but is likely to be close to the current model.

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Just_me · 03-23-2007, 03:27 AM

Im really liking the exterior of this car but Im still not feeling the interior yet. The worst part is the ugly steering wheel.

The Emperor · 03-23-2007, 06:02 AM

While i won't doubt the quality, this interior isn't exciting at all! I'm sorry, but better job could have been done... Let alone the steering wheel...

Oh well, nothing is perfect anyway...

Harry Plopper · 03-23-2007, 06:13 AM

I finally realized why some cars do (or have intention to) feature "EMM - eyes movement monitoring" - preventing driver from falling asleep.

Because in some cars either ride is to monotonous, or the interior is so boring that there is a real danger the driver falls asleep.

I hope MB will offer EMM in C-class ASAP.

j/k

GermanFoamy · 03-23-2007, 08:02 AM

Damn Merc, you beat me to the punch. I just posted the article.

siko · 03-23-2007, 10:09 AM

I like the interior actually... except for the goofy steering wheel.

JasonR · 03-23-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnI

I finally realized why some cars do (or have intention to) feature "EMM - eyes movement monitoring" - preventing driver from falling asleep.

Because in some cars either ride is to monotonous, or the interior is so boring that there is a real danger the driver falls asleep.

I hope MB will offer EMM in C-class ASAP.

j/k

LOL...
I love the front of the car, it looks so agressive yet serious but other than that there's nothing in that car, the rear makes it look like a toycar, the interior..no need to talk about it..I was excited about this after seen the recent refreshment in MB...

Sometimes I wonder if nobody in MB saw the car before it was produced...

bum-man · 03-23-2007, 11:37 AM

I must admit I'm really liking those rims in the third picture.

03-23-2007, 03:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class When equipped with the optional Advanced Agility package, in 'Sport' mode, the handling is even better, but the ride is firmer. In Sport mode, the steering becomes sharper, throttle responsiveness is quicker, and the transmission shifts later for improved acceleration and downshifts when braking into a corner. 'Comfort' mode reverts back to the standard suspension, steering, throttle and transmission settings. So you can have the best of both worlds with the push of a button. Whether or not the new C-Class will challenge accepted performance leaders like the BMW 3-Series remains to be seen, but there's no doubt the new C-Class is more fun to drive - not to mention roomier, safer and more comfortable. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is expected to go on sale in August. Pricing has not been announced, but is likely to be close to the current model. Full Article: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER M

03-23-2007, 03:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Im really liking the exterior of this car but Im still not feeling the interior yet. The worst part is the ugly steering wheel.

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The Emperor Malicious Persecutor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,141 My Mood: Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 1,566 Times in 952 Posts	Re: Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class While i won't doubt the quality, this interior isn't exciting at all! I'm sorry, but better job could have been done... Let alone the steering wheel... Oh well, nothing is perfect anyway...

03-23-2007, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,732 Thanks: 75 Thanked 891 Times in 460 Posts	Re: Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class I finally realized why some cars do (or have intention to) feature "EMM - eyes movement monitoring" - preventing driver from falling asleep. Because in some cars either ride is to monotonous, or the interior is so boring that there is a real danger the driver falls asleep. I hope MB will offer EMM in C-class ASAP. j/k

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GermanFoamy Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 36 Thanks: 46 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Damn Merc, you beat me to the punch. I just posted the article.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class I like the interior actually... except for the goofy steering wheel.

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Canadian Driver - First Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class I must admit I'm really liking those rims in the third picture.

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