New C Class, opinions?
Discussion
Anybody got one?
Thinking of one as my next company car, due early next year. Been and had a look around the saloon but it would be an estate which is due out in November? Like the outside although it is hard to tell in a showroom I think. Loved the interior and the spec looks pretty good on the premium. Unfortunately it would be the C220 due to BIK reasons. Heard the 220 can feel/sound a bit rough?
For reference I've spent the last 2 1/2 years in a Octavia vRS TDi with the DSG gearbox. Really liked it and whatever I have next has a lot to live up too! The C Class would also be an auto. I've heard a new gearbox is due shortly for the C Class, anybody have any details on this?
Thanks in advance. Other options are 3 series, A4, V60 etc.
Thinking of one as my next company car, due early next year. Been and had a look around the saloon but it would be an estate which is due out in November? Like the outside although it is hard to tell in a showroom I think. Loved the interior and the spec looks pretty good on the premium. Unfortunately it would be the C220 due to BIK reasons. Heard the 220 can feel/sound a bit rough?
For reference I've spent the last 2 1/2 years in a Octavia vRS TDi with the DSG gearbox. Really liked it and whatever I have next has a lot to live up too! The C Class would also be an auto. I've heard a new gearbox is due shortly for the C Class, anybody have any details on this?
Thanks in advance. Other options are 3 series, A4, V60 etc.
AndrewCrown said:
Hi Bern
Hope to be of some help here.. I'm a bit of a Merc enthusiast.
I do not own a new C class, but every few weeks I hire one when in France. The last two hires were brand new C220 Bluetechs Autos from Merignac Airport. Firstly they are absolutely streets ahead of the previous model, which I actually thought was quite good.
Things I particularly liked.
1. Automatic gear box. Column mounted, on the right. (I have this on my W221 and love the ease of use... though takes a while to get used to). Shifts were very smooth... I think its 7 gears. kick down pretty responsive for this engine size.
2. Its so quiet...
3. The huge Ipad like Comand system (If you spec that option) is fabulous.. nice widescreen sat nav.. very relaxing to use.
4. Reversing camera is quite clever.. it has trajectory graphics overlaid on the image, which change with the steering...
5. The extended chrome rear exhaust panel
6. Actual dials for speed and rpm.. Very clear
7. Space... I'm 6' 4" no issue at all... bags of room got very comfortable
8. Performance... absolutely fine for 90mph cruises.. did the twisty stuff on French back roads with aplomb... not really sporty, but just does it so well with no drama.
9. I didn't notice the LED driving lights until I saw them in a reflection.. very cool.
Things I din't like
1. The styling from the rear is a bit clumsy.. front looks purposeful. but then I note you are considering an estate.
2. Shiny black plastic on centre console... was already looking a bit scratched... even at 12000 miles..
Not much else...
I think given a choice you have... I'd go for the new C Class.
Best regards
A
Excellent post, thank you. Need to go and test drive an estate now they are out.Hope to be of some help here.. I'm a bit of a Merc enthusiast.
I do not own a new C class, but every few weeks I hire one when in France. The last two hires were brand new C220 Bluetechs Autos from Merignac Airport. Firstly they are absolutely streets ahead of the previous model, which I actually thought was quite good.
Things I particularly liked.
1. Automatic gear box. Column mounted, on the right. (I have this on my W221 and love the ease of use... though takes a while to get used to). Shifts were very smooth... I think its 7 gears. kick down pretty responsive for this engine size.
2. Its so quiet...
3. The huge Ipad like Comand system (If you spec that option) is fabulous.. nice widescreen sat nav.. very relaxing to use.
4. Reversing camera is quite clever.. it has trajectory graphics overlaid on the image, which change with the steering...
5. The extended chrome rear exhaust panel
6. Actual dials for speed and rpm.. Very clear
7. Space... I'm 6' 4" no issue at all... bags of room got very comfortable
8. Performance... absolutely fine for 90mph cruises.. did the twisty stuff on French back roads with aplomb... not really sporty, but just does it so well with no drama.
9. I didn't notice the LED driving lights until I saw them in a reflection.. very cool.
Things I din't like
1. The styling from the rear is a bit clumsy.. front looks purposeful. but then I note you are considering an estate.
2. Shiny black plastic on centre console... was already looking a bit scratched... even at 12000 miles..
Not much else...
I think given a choice you have... I'd go for the new C Class.
Best regards
A
Picked up the demo C220 estate AMG premium line today, I've got to take it back tomorrow morning. I had the 320d msport estate yesterday and the merc makes the bmw feel very old, more than the one generation that it is. Nice ride in comfort mode, plenty of go, what seems to be great fit and finish, although I think the high gloss black centre console could soon look very bad if care isn't taken with keys etc. Tons of toys, all standard with the premium pack. Looked really well in white with the 19" wheels but I will probably have 18" and a grey colour! I just hope the numbers stack up, bmw was £466/month. I will find out tomorrow.
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