MERCEDES C-CLASS vs its predecessor: W206 vs W205, from long term ownership perspective
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- The new C-Class W206 has been launched, but for the past 7 years I've been owning the W205 generation. So I thought that nothing would be better than having a comparative review from the perspective of a long term ownership of the W205. After all, if you owned or own a W205, you would probably consider the W206 when you get to think of a new car. And besides that, the W206 has actually changed by a lot, and everything is better!
Please don't judge too much on the accent of my English. It is my first review in English and I did it because of the unique context of this test - having owned the predecessor for such a long time and having a unique perspective to compare them. So I thought that this test may bring something valuable to more audience.
Let me know in the comments below if it was useful and informative for you!
Let us appreciate the effort of making this video.. so detailed.. thumbs up 👍🏻
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Now I love my W205 more, thanks for that :)
Haaaa
You'd like the new one even much much more if you would have one
A very good review. My conclusion: The W 205 is for me the better car.
Wow this is a very very high quality video. I appreciate the fact that you pin point all the cost cutting stuff the new model did.
This review is a well done with plenty of details and quite interesting. Please keep up the excellent work.
When I bought my off lease W205, the sales manager made an important observation -- The C Class has progressively been creeping into the space held by the E Class as the E Class keeps creeping into the S Class' space. This, he believes, is a result of the release of the CLA which is targeted at the old C Class demographic. It's unfortunate as the W205 was really Mercedes Benz getting a car right.
You mean A Class sedan? I barely see any CLA around.
@@User-cb4jm That's interesting, where are you located? Where I live CLAs are all over the place.
If the W205 is right, MB perfected it on W204 previous generation, the last of the great C Class designs.
Great content, don't remember the last time I sat through a 30 odd mins RUclips video.
Anyway, just took delivery of the W205 Facelift, not a big fan of the W206 exterior look.
i love the w206 exterior and inteior to, but i preferthe full digital combi instrument of the w205 2019 thats a little bit deeper in the dash , i dont like the mini ipad laying down in front of you , it takes a way more and more from what's a car is in inside , whats next ,a cockpit from a boeing 787 max dreamliner????????
Same. Looking at a w205 cause I dont like that tesla looking Ipad on the new one. I do like the new exterior though. Hope to pick up mine next week.
Great review! I also agree with the fact that the new gen doesn't evoke any emotions. You are right, unfortunately that's where we are heading in the car world. Last week when I collected my new C43 I felt that I am sort of preserving a great one vehicle all around, and probably one of the last of its kind.
Amazing content. Let’s just say not everything new is a good thing. Being a car guy we always expect better things from new models. Aesthetically pleasing but more complication and a lot of cost cutting. I am so happy purchasing the w205 model.
And I still drive my 2010 W204. Hope to keep it for another 5 years or so.
w204 looks way better
@@AmateurTroll69 idk about interior though but exterior yes looks better :)
I own a 205, and I have to say that the exterior looks better on the 204 but the interior.. sorry but I like more the 205
@@corneliubogdan yeah that's a fact the 205 looks better in the interior
Facelifted W204 is the best designed C class ever and the drive is just as nice
As a W205 owner, I found this video incredibly useful and informative. Great review and relevance between the aspects compared and a very subjective presentation from a man who truly knows the car, having been an owner himself for seven years! More reviews like this one, please...
How is the W205 2015 model? Is it reliable?
@@kevinjoel1569 Extremely. I have owned our current W205 from new for 6 years (also have a GLC) and with the annual service plan it has never had any faults - other than the infotainment display. After 4 years the display failed completely. Mercedes replaced it with the updated version under warranty and it failed again 9 months later. Fortunately, I had extended my warranty, so it was replaced again and still going fine 18 months later. Other than that, not a single fault - under warranty or otherwise. My GLC is now 4 years old (bought new) and not a single fault of any description - maintained under the service package.
In Bangladesh we Have to buy this car For 90000Dolar close to Bangladeshi 1cr Taka
And 😮Us this Car price 50000 Dollars so Cheap price you Us people Can buy.. and us Have to extra pays sheik hasina Shit tax
I’ve heard people say they had problems with cylinder 1 cracking and engine knocking. Have you experienced this? Some people say this can be caused when you push the car and you don’t use premium fuel
The 205 looks better inside and out, the 206 only looks good on the inside.
Very nice and comprehensive video. I really appreciated your English proficiency and the fact that you are very knowledgeable about C class. Keep it up!
Yes , we were under British. Your English is good 👍
His accent is pleasant, I have to admit I skip some videos because of the bad English or accent. I am not a native speaker by the way.
Design-wise, the w206 is prettier from the front. The w205 viewed from the side is more elegant because of the groove. Both are beautiful. It's a tie.
Design wise, the w204 was the best looking designed C Class hands down.
I'm totally sold on the content of this video. Content, in depth review and video edition. What an insightful and clear analysis. I congratulate the team that has create such marvel. 👍👍
Best 206 C Class review 👏 .. I agree with all his statements. MB has lost the essence of what a C Class stood for.. cost cutting is VERY CLEAR.. shame on you MB!
I'm from Moldova as well, and what a pleasure to see a high quality content produced here. Great job!
well said.. very good review, im also a c180 w205 owner. the new design looks like a bigger A class...
A class...yikessss
Very good review. I agree that new generation is a bit too flashy and has too much visual noise. Too many ambient lightings and cheap plastics have maybe actually made the new C class more of an A class. In addition to this, I believe, W205 was the last good looking C class.
What a load of crap. It's a mini S class, clear and simple. W205 looks like a fat cow compared to the sleek W206.
Absolutely brilliant comparative review. I'm seeing a good number of the new C Class reviews that are underwhelming. Have Mercedes dropped the ball with this one, especially at the ridiculous price? I'll stick with my W205.
Great review and good to see a comparison between the models. I also drive a W205 model, 2018 C200 estate and I agree with you that this is a very good car for size, driving pleasure and comfort, very well sorted. I was disappointed to see that, just like every new car, the W206 has increased in size ! As you say if you want a bigger car, buy an E-class. Also, the price here in GB for me to replace my car like-for-like has increased by approx Euro 12000, now costing £49,000 and the the options available are less than before eg. I could not select a lighter coloured interior with the top specification model. This is disappointing as I do like the new model and to change to an A class is just not the same.
Thanks for this comprehensive review and by the way your English is excellent !👍
My level of geekery, great video!
I have a w204 c180 with the same 1.6 turbo, will drive it until it dies
How many kms is that?
W204 is the best C class design and was built to run until it dies
What a fantastic detailed review with the unique cost cutting explanation..keep it up!
Hello! First of all, congrats on the youtube video! I would like to add that I am a 2020 w205 220d owner and my car weighs about 1690 kg according to the cerificate issued by the mercedes benz factory that came with the car. The stated weight from the mercedes benz technical information leaflet of the 220d model says 1510kg …so it is a 180kg difference from what the marketing guys state and the actual weight from the factory. The new EU car certificates are now stating the actual weight of the car from the factory. It would have been really interesting to put both cars on an industrial scale to find the real weight of the two models. I have 30k on the w205 and have had no issues, hopping for it to be a reliable commuter car. I am really impressed with fuel economy for a 1700kg car with a 90kg driver…driving at near legal speeds you can get 4,5-5,5 l/100 km easily. All in all a much better car from my experience than my old F30, but inferior in most respects to the g20.
Here in the states the W205 is a 2021 which I purchased and I'm so glad I did. The new generation will be the 2022. My car has the 2.0L gas engine. It is an amazing little motor. I have to keep reminding myself that it is just a 4cyl. I'm not a fan of the big computer touch screen in the new generation. I like a mix of real toggel switches and buttons along with a the 10" screen that the W205 has. It gives you a classic look with a touch of technology. Manufactures seem to be really stuck on the colorful lighting, huge screens and autonomus driving. I love to drive. So I can do with out it. I do like the safety stuff like BLS monitoring and back up cameras.
Yeah its just a 4 cylinder but its quick and torquey. Almost 300!
Very, very informative and in-depth look at the two generations! Thank you, sir! I’m actually in the market for either a W205 or a W206. I have no doubt now which one i’ll choose…and I’ll even save a good chunk of money on top of it!😂 By the way I own a 2012 W212 a the moment!😀
Fantastic review ! Thank you for your time and dedication in doing it. I have a W205 C180 Avangarde like yours, except for the color and year(2017), and I have no plan to trade mine for the W206, which I didn't like. Besides, the price of the new C Class more than doubled here in Brazil in comparison with the previous generation. Congrats from Rio de Janeiro !
Me too! A proud owner of a W205 C180 (2018) here. I can imagine myself trading mine into a 2019 or 2020 C300 only, certainly avoiding the new generation at all costs. Cheers from Goiânia, mate!
This was a very super thorough review of both vehicles as my friend recently upgraded from the 205 to the 206 and feels the 206 isn’t as fun to drive as the 205 due to the emphasis on comfort and convenience as the gentleman pointed out in the video. Both vehicles are good but Mercedes clearly is going in another direction with this W206 C Class.
Wow ..he went to such great lengths to compare the cars. Things that are normally not covered in other channels.
Big kudos to this man. 👏
how can you compare a base C180 with a C220d with the amg pack? also check our numbers... a diesel 205 C220d has a weight of 1570kg where the 206 C220d is 1680kg. 4matic adds 25kg extra if optioned... i also don't know how you can call a 205 nimble driving... maybe compared to a base E class sure... the 204 was a nimble drive and i speak as a 205 owner. where the 205 really had to grow on me after the 204 (i really disliked the display and the less sportive driving feel but the wife really liked the car). the 206 struck me as better in every way if you ignore the sit offer in engines... a mercedes without 8 or atleast 6 cilinders... idk where the world is going to
imo, mercedes is aiming at a younger audience now and that’s why their cars are now all shiny and full of colourful lights lol. To me It’s not a bad thing
Yes, it is truly beautiful
In addition to the steel doors, the additional weight from the W206 might be from its 48v mild hybrid system?
I’m keeping my 2017 c class . Your right ! It’s more suited to the younger generation.
Really appreciated this review man, good stuff, keep it up
32:16 a butterfly landing on the old version
so i decided to buy the W206 model.
32:15 the butterfly made the choice
I bought my C-class factory ordered and 5 years and 120 000 km later i have only had two "problems". Had to change my brake pads in the front and one emission sensor malfunctioned. The emission sensor problem was nothing that bothered the car and when i turned it in Mercedes took it on good will. Got a free rental car and the changing of the sensor cost me nothing. Have loved every minute of driving my w205, D220. The thing i dont love now is goverment that is now raping us car owners who have dieselcars. 1 litre of diesel now cost 20,62 sek in Sweden which is right now januari 2022 exactly 2 euros or 2,27 dollars.
Amazing very thorough detailed analysis. Great job!
Have to agree. A lot of shiny things to get people into them to play with but ends up looking gaudy. I’m not a fan of how that tablet sticks out. Kind of like Volvo cause it’s clean and elegant. I do like the air vents on this model than the last one
very informative content, awesome!, thank you so much for your time and effort. - its not easy to find videos like this, specially with these main stream commercial auto journalists
In my country (Indonesia) you cannot have the car with too low ground clearance, will often touch the ground of the car.. so I prefer the W205 instead
does w206 still has squeaky interior panels?
English speaker here and love the review.
I prefer the physical buttons of the W205 and am happy I'm not getting rid of it any time soon, I also prefer the design of the amg line model of the previous generation, it just flows better.
I would like to say w205 is one of the best designs ever. It is like a mini S class. What's even better is you have the option to choose 3 different suspension pack with amg. The usual amg one(a rough suspension for general use) , a bit softer one(middle ground for softer feel close to amg) and air suspension(most comfortable but a risky one for bad road conditions, if it breaks your cost will be high). I would say the packs offered with w205 came out was really enjoyable vs BMW or Audi and the pricing was fair enough. w206 on the other hand doesn't feel like it, or at least nowhere near about it. Yes I don't like the w205's multimedia and config screen like you put a cheap tablet in the middle and they made it better in w206 however it still doesn't make the new design overall better or more impressing.
I also would like to thank for the video as well. A great review!
Conclusion is ,both cars are rubbish. Unreliable, rusty rubbish.As a owner of w203 I can say that.Mercedes don't know how to make reliable, free of rust vehicle.
I have a C300 coupe that makes it clunking noise in the engine when I’m stop and go traffic. Anybody know what that is?
why video so dark ?
A really interesting review, thank you!
Whats the difference btw Avantgarde and Amg in terms of suspension design ?
You should have had an amg line premium plus to compare
The new 2022 C class is 4751mm long, to put things in perspective, the 1993 E class was 4740mm, and the 2002 BMW 5 series was 4775mm.
NOBODY COULD HAVE SAID ANYTHING BETTER! Propound, impeccable review! Although 2017-2019 Was when they PERFECTED it!
An excellent review! Thank you for all your work on it.
As much as i like diesel, but It's very weird to me to put a diesel engine in a sport trim of a sedan lineup. An excellent review video this is!! Bravo!!
At last I finished so tired bro... It,s to much longer this video wtf
Just bought w205
I M COMIN LADS💣
Loved this video. Thank god you did it in English too
Good work 💪
not bad for a Moldovian to be able to buy a new Mercedes. When people earn those money in 5 yrs if they are lucky
That Vin Diesel Movie reference was spot on, I barely remember what those Fast and Furious movies were actually about
A rare perfect video for a laser pointed Niche! well done!
Very detail and good review.
One of the most detailed and technically inclined car analysis i have ever watched.
Very detailed review amazing!
W205 looks better. W206 looks like mazda
I Love the new one going to more comfort like Mercedes ever was and shoud be. What a beauty.❤❤❤. But also Respect too the old one.
Marvelous video.(he looks like Max Verstappen a little bit
I really appreciate this video and the time/effort you have provided me with. Thank you for your time. Wonderful work!
Really appreciate this detailed comparison review. As an owner of the W205 C200 for past 6 years, whilst I like the car overall, the 2 things that I am beginning to be annoyed at, are the at times jerky 7 speed transmission and the not too comfortable ride. I reset the adaptive transmission but after a while the jerkiness crept back. As for the ride, I may have to switch to a more comfortable tyres.
corectati luminozitatea in codare. Imposibil de privit.
Great content and video! I’m a w205 owner and I’m very pleased with it considering it being my very first car. I’ve personally upgraded certain components within the car to make it better suited for myself. One thing for sure though, I definitely wouldn’t want to drive my car on Moldovan roads 😂😂😂
I prefer my 2020 W205 model 💯
Awesome review. Good job!
Thanks a lot! A must see video about C-Class!
New is new.
Excellent review!
What an amazing review, you actually cover what we (as buyers) really care about cars. Simple words and not complicated. Thank you for this review!!
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Good job!
You made an admirable and detailed comparison! I have the old generation and I like it better from the outside, it still turns heads all the time, especially mine. The one thing I loved about the new generation is the central console with that gorgeous vertical screen, it's the most beautiful central console in the whole car industry ever in my opinion. Anyway I agree with you that the dashboard looks too techniological, too colorful, and I much prefer the older version. One thing might make me buy the new model that is the superior ride comfort, I do appreciate this even though I cannot complain about my Merc.
I was wondering if or when I’ll get the urge to swap the W205 with W206, but now I’m sure it’s a No.
Those ugly electronic console and the dash board, Merc, what are you doing?! Sure the ugly old monitor is awful, but the 18-21 restyle is the excellent balance.
And the driving experience? Thanks for letting us know about the laggy way Merc chose to follow.
I’m sorry Mercedes, the new interiors are terrible. They look extremely cheap 😒
No idea why they changed it. The W205 is one of the best interiors Mercedes ever did imo. Those vents and the switch controls are just sexy.
It was indeed quite nice. Whether it’s an attempt at cutting cost or pretending to be a Tesla, the result is absolutely horrid.
The new dashboards look like a Chinese tablet glued behind the steering wheel and then all those switches whether chrome or glossy black finished have been replaced by that touchscreen.
I would easily bet that it was to cut cost. Now they can just stick those screens in all models and save a ton on the machining and assembling of those center consoles and dashboards.
Now I wish I had upgraded my 2019 to the latest W205 available. As there is no way in hell that I would be getting the W206.
@@jimmyjay122 It’s a shame because Mercedes always made the best interiors in the business. When you buy a Mercedes you should feel like you’re buying a car that will never go out of style. For example, I drove a W211 into the ground. That design was as nice in 2020 as it was in 2007. Nonetheless, there were elements of that car that were tired and reminded me of something my grandfather would drive.
With that being said, I felt like the W205 was a perfect balance between Mercedes’ old school luxury elements and a modern, more youthful, car. It was refined, classic but at the same time sporty. The centre consol on that car is one of the best I had ever seen. I, like you, think that screen is a horrible use of that space.
Luckily I indeed have the W205 and I tend to keep my cars for 10 years so hopefully by then Mercedes smartens up their designs.
@@MrChippinator Such a shame indeed...
The 205 interior is indeed one of the best that they’ve made to date.
I remember a while back I saw a review video by 5th Gear where they mentioned that the buttons of the W204 where designed by Mercedes so that they require a force of 4 Newtons to be pushed/operated and how that attention to details was truly fascinating. Now it’s all capacitive this and touch that… A bit depressing to be honest…
I also have no intention for switching my 205 to a 206 at all. However I’m not as optimistic as you that future models would be getting any better. I mean they did apply those horrid interior design lines to the S-class before they did it to the C…
@@jimmyjay122 let’s hope. My worry is that Mercedes is going away from what made them great.
Totally agree
Yeah 😏☺️
Very good video thank you! But a can’t agree with you my father had all generation’s of c class and i have drive all of them. The W205 for me was the least Mercedes, the ride is hard, and is the same specs of yours the same tyres I can’t imagine the Amg. Mercedes has to be Mercedes and not Bmw. Is for that reason that i am in the market to buy the new one with standard suspension, without amg or the adaptive one. I want Mercedes confort.
I am totally with you. The old one (for me especially the Exclusive) is a beauty of car design, the new one lacks everything I loved about this car. Especially elegance.
Love the new C Class 😁
I get that you own the other w205, but i wish you compared the w206 amg line to the w205 amg line since you’re asking people about which exterior do you prefer. Interior wise i love the digital screens. I love my w205 exterior but i wish i had that amazing digital interior in the w206 alot of people would probably disagree but as a young 27 year old first mercedes im also happy with what i have now
Hi, I am leaving BMW and just ordred a almost fully spec C300D turing AMG Line. I am driving aruond 50.000 km yearly and it it is not so offen that that I change the temp. or the mirrows. I hope that the MBUX will helt me in the daily use opening sunroof, Windows, temp. A.s.o.
If i could just replace my Mercedes-Benz S204 200CDI engine with 320.000km, with new OM651 engine, in order to make my vehicle have longer lifespan I would rather invest there my money then buying newer S205 or S206. Engine still works excellent, but I don't know how much life is still left in it. S204 has just enough electronics not to have a headache.
I moved from E90 to W205 3 years ago seeing the new W206 it just looks ugly and both compared to BMW its definitly confort over drinving feeling. Bmw series is still a beast in my heart w206 I feel more like a mature man driving it. I hate so much that C and E class look exact same.
It is a shame that mercedes resorted to aluminum body, that means the car can easily squeeze at impact of an average accident, lacking classy driving feels of mercedes
This is Michael. Although price was a factor, you compared the wrong model. You should have driven the C300 if comparing the models was the goal. The C300 feels young and powerful , while maintaining comfort. I agree that the exterior of the 205 is better looking, but the interrior is not as good. You also chose the most bland (all black) interior for the 206 version. With an AMG interrior's contrasting colors it looks a lot better. You have 205 series owners with positive feedback, but while I commend the excellent work you did overall, as a 206 C300 owner I can tell you that the car is definitly superior. And with the pinnacle trim, I have a lighter, smaller (just right), better handling, car than the E class for less than an E class price.
The biggest mistake Mercedes makes is not selling the plug in hybrid version in America. That is just plain foolish! Plug in hybrids are the future, not full electric.
That's the best Mercedes C class w206 review on English/German/Polish/Russian RUclips. period. Very factual and specific, not like nonsense from other youtubers.
Just ordered the New Mercedes
C200
AMG Line Premium Plus
Driving Assistance Package Plus
Spectral Metallic Blue
Can’t wait for it to come, far superior to the old one, god that Command system was awful.
It will replace my CLA 220 petrol which I loved especially the MBUX system
I have w203 bought w205 apparently driving a heavier 203 is fun😂
Im using w205 for past year, took owned 2018 c200 gasoline with only 25k km. Really like how it drives, far much improved from w204. Tried w206 through MB test drive in indonesia, the cockpit is too much for my wife. She even scared to touch wrong button and makes the car flies. Surely will upgrade to 206 , but the price difference is too much :(
jesus christ the w206 looks ugly looks like the cheap A Class had a baby with a cheap CLA ....damn .... the W204 looks way better than both
Well... I am going to pull a trigger on the 2016 C200. With 50.000 Km on it.
And in your opinion, will it keep me running happily for at least another 6 years?
I use it for daily commuting.
The conclusion, is that you are only a guy who doesn’t have enough money at the
time to buy the new w206 😂, i drove both of them 205 & 206, the new w206 is a huge step from the previous in terms of interior quality (better than the cracky, squeaky w205 interior), isolatied very well (bmw g20 is the leader in this point) and and even driving dynamics it is more like driving an 3 series f30 than a c class, the only issue that you said is the price , yeah it is expensive man !!
Are you still liking your w205. Issues problems.p?