Things are getting to a point where we will have to pay a monthly subscription to occasionally drive these cars.. because R1M for an entry level sedan, in a shrinking economy is wishful thinking!
If we're making them in SA, then they should be cheaper than a million bucks!!! What happened to the days were I could buy a fully spec'd benze for R500k?
I'm currently testing this C200 model too, i've been in the C220 and i'd recommend that over this petrol model. Damn good vehicle overall. Looks great, drives well and i'm a complete sucker for the ambient lighting!
Hi Ciro the C-class is an impressive car, but the prices are going through the roof in SA. The C200 petrol has 150kw and 300nm and you have quoted the C220d power and torque of 147kw/440nm. I have a E200 with 9G Tronic and the gearbox is superb. Very smooth to drive.
Ciro's conclusion was Spot On! I'm all fir Sedans over Suv's. One more review I'm requesting guys... Please do a review on the new Toyota Corolla Sedan Facelift. Thank you so much for giving hearts to my requests ♥️ 😃.
I genuinely love this new Mercedes-Benz C-Class , it really levelled up from the previous generation model especially when it comes to the interior, that ambient lighting is simply class leading 🔥
It looks beautiful. Drives nice. But it's a no from me. I know 2 people who bought one and it was at Mercedes for months because the car would continuously disconnect from android auto stopping all music and navigation. It happens constantly making you miss turns etc. For R1 million navigation should've been standard. And if they wanted us to rely on android auto or apple car play then that should work flawlessly. Months at Merc and they couldn't even fix it. They gave the car back and bought a BMW. Also, the entire lower half of the dash and doors is hard hard plastic whereas all previous models were soft touch. Unacceptable at this price point. Material and build quality is not great.
I agree with you. I honestly feel the price point of Mercedes is no longer worth what you’re getting. At that price point, many things should come standard in a car that’s considered a luxury brand. I have driven Mercedes since 2005, and as a person who is well versed with this brand, I just don’t see the point of spending money on this brand anymore. The materials used in the interior are not as refined or as luxe as they used to be. So much hard plastic. The handling feels great, I won’t take that away from Benz, but the materials used to build the body are so light, it honestly doesn’t feel the same. Also, the highly technologically spec’d cars also leads to so many issues, that when one thing doesn’t work, it’s a domino effect, and you have no option but to wait for months sometimes( without your car) , while waiting for a solution. For the first time since 2005, I’m looking at other brands. I saw a 2019 GLA with 20 000km, being sold for R999 999.00 at a Mercedes’ dealership. No AMG package. I’m not sure what extras that vehicle had , but that price for a GLA that’s second hand ? I was shocked.
The cheap plastic on the lower half of the dash and door cards is not funny but funny how all these reviews just make it a minor thing. I wonder how many w205 Owen switched to w206.
@@kagoya15 Exactly. We've also had a few Mercedes over the years including a W124 E Class, a W203 and W204 C Class, W211 and W212 E Class. All models after these were so poorly made. I went to test drive the new E Class to replace my 2014. After driving it, I decided to keep mine. The new ones feels frail, brittle and cheap. Models with a few thousand kilometres already have interior wear that looks like triple the kms and the paintwork is terrible. You can see and feel the cost cutting. The feeling of solidity and the long lasting quality just isn't present anymore. I have also decided to skip Mercedes going forward and I am now looking at other brands. They just don't offer anything over mainstream brands at their prices anymore. In the past you paid for that solid feel, great quality, attention to details and great powertrains. Now they don't offer anything over and above despite the high price. And yes, I sat in a GLA and had a highly specced GLB on long term loan. The GLB was R1.2 million as equipped and the quality is simply bad for that price. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has higher quality material and build quality and even the Chery's switches feel of higher quality with better clicks and things are better dampened. This is really sad for Mercedes. They only rely on their name now.
@@zuksontheline Exactly. I also find it funny how they ignore it. I was an avid avid Mercedes fan and was so loyal to the brand. Their recent offerings leave a lot to be desired. Honestly. There's mainstream brands selling similar cars at far lower price points. Most people haven't experienced the older Mercedes in detail and don't know enough to understand how they used to be. So now this rubbish they put out is accepted.
@@SDav21 I know exactly what you mean. My plan was to trade in my 2015 ML for a GLE. I took the GLE for a test drive, and was shocked at the R1.5 million price tag for an entry level GLE , (that still needs extras) and didn't feel like it was worth that amount. And as you rightfully said, it doesn't feel luxe at all. Anyone buying these cars is really just paying for the memory of a brand that no longer embodies what it started off as. I test drove the Cherry Tiggo 8Pro, and was really amazed by how sturdy it felt, but also how it comes packed with so much at no extra cost. The prices of these cars in general have really skyrocketed to ridiculous levels in my opinion, but I feel some luxury brands are just taking people's money 🤑 because of their name. So many of the mainstream brands have improved the features quite a bit, it no longer makes sense to pay such an exorbitant amount for a name at the end of the day. I would much rather spend that R1,5 million on property tbh
As a BMW fanboy, I have to admit Merc nailed it with this iteration. The w205 was an insult to the w204. I think this iteration will go down well in the history books🏌♂️
I've have always been the type of guy who was solely interested in full fat AMG C-Classes but this is the first generation that i find cars like C200 interesting ;) and if i had the money i would skip the C63 and C43 and buy this one as it seems much economical on the fuel side , looks and feels luxurious and i suspect it's going to much, much much much less pricier than the C63
Had the privilege of driving in one over the weekend, courtesyof a friend who is a sales person at MB. Great looking car and impressive interior, however its been plagued by tech issues. But i suspect this will be the case for all car manufacturers turning their cars into Smartphones
Looks good..new merc interior is polarising..sorry to say..and then there is the premium Merc price..SA middle class are being priced out..these are not meant for upper middle class anymore..only the rich can afford standard C class mercs now..
I've owned one of these for the past 3 months and agree that it's a fantastic upgrade from the W205, however it has a array of tech issues such as front camera not working pulling into a parking, the main screen used to go blank once in a while, the stop/start function acted up for a week or so and then fixed itself somehow and once the car completely locked me out of it and refused to open citing a auxiliary battery failure, constant Android auto disconnections... these issues could probably be resolved with a software update but kind of disappointing these bugs weren't ironed out at factory - at least the ambient lighting is good
Issues like these are common with new cars. That's why some people wait for atleast a year or more to give the company time to resolve all issues some customers experienced. A face-lift usually comes with issues ironed out.
Im glad to come across this comment. Ive been driving a c250 w204 Edition C for 9 years now and I’m looking to buy a new car but i am split between staying w/ Benz and getting this new iteration or jumping off to BMW to the new x3 and I think what’s been consistent in my research is Mercedes is great to look at but with minor issues that are absolutely unacceptable when you factor in the cost where as with BMW the quality is second to none across price range/ segments.
There's more cost cutting here than the previous one though lol. Much more hard plastic. And all systems don't work as well either. The last C Class that deserved a Mercedes badge was the facelift W203 from 2004 to 2007. The attention to detail and quality is really bad here.
I own c200 model 2019 and another model 2022 and regarding materials used I prefer the old one. In general of course new is better in tech and overall but for materials mmmm no!
Merc took the Samsung/Apple approach. Make this version worse so that the next one can look significantly better by going back to the known standard such that the price increase doesn't seem as bad.
It's a NO from me! R1mil for a 1.5 t petrol that does about 10l/100km. You can get a decent used 330d with plenty change that will do half the Merc's fuel consumption and will run rings around it. Give me a big torquey diesel sedan any day of the week.
Have my W206 C200 for almost 2 months now and I am very happy. I don’t get the hype about the diesel honestly, I find the 220d very unrefined and as for fuel economy, with the price difference between diesel and petrol it’s a moot point really
My very first experience driving a Mercedes was this C200. Had it for a day and some change. Very standard edition but I’m not looking at my Polo the same, since then I’ve been hunting for a Mercedes
Please do a proper review of the Toyota Supra Manual when it arrives and not a race. Please review it on a nice mountain pass or something guys I really want to see that review it would make my day as it's my favourite car.
We rented a 200 wagon in Sicily , Then our maps got us lost in the hills quite off road .. we run into herds of sheep & their wolf like guard dogs.. Thankfully the Mercedes’ held up until we were able to find our way out of there with no damage to the car .. good times 😊
I am glad that Merc is still making sedans and I suppose the R1M price tag is for those who appreciate what it has to offer. If I was in the market for a sedan I'd consider this model.
I relieved to see so many Saffas taking issue with the R1m price tag especially for what is essentially an entry level vehicle. The Big 3 German car makers have always been aspirational brands in SA but with these current prices I'm afraid one will need to be somewhat delusional to justify getting one... Either that, or I'm the only broke person left in SA.
That A4 is underrated yet very refined and well balanced between comfort and sportiness. I guess it is a matter of preference now. The Audi is also very competitive considering the fact that the platform is about 6 years old and both the Merc and Beema are all new.
The A4 is lacks a lot of stuff. Comparing specs between 40tfsi S line and 320i M Sport.The BMW is a better car. You barely see them on the road. You don’t even get a Quattro! You have to get an S4 for that. A4 does not sell well or trade in well. I chose BMW after comparing and driving them. Audi has lost it, the Q5 outsold the X3 for many years but now it is overtaken by the X3.
@@sivuyiledumalisile6308 The Audi B8.5 was the better then this current model. Base model 125kw 320nm now you have to buy 35 tfsi base with 110kw 270nm. meh
That interior is really cool but the exterior styling is less exciting than a slice of white bread. Bland bland bland. For the money, I’d still rather get a 3 Series.
Hi there, it's hard to say unfortunately. As far as we know there are no test units in the WC. But we should get one early in the new year. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel :)
When are our South African car reviewers going to address the issue with the skyrocketing car prices? When you compare them prices with overseas prices , you can see we are clearly getting ripped off.
I just got one, a c220d sedan Avangard plus. I´m from Portugal, I´ve spent a week viewing all the videos about the c-class on youtube, I think your video is the best.
Beautiful design, but quality in depth is sorely lacking... Mercedes has Always espoused refinement and a cushy ride... But the engineers of the w201, W202, W140 and w124 would shoot those of these modern Benzes... Gone is that most coveted bank-vault solidity upon which Merc built a solid image.... Meeeehhh
@@XITSONGABombaMugaza tell me about it 😂 the amount of technology in cars today scare the living daylights out of me. Mechanics and licensed service centers are going to be very happy when these come into their shops after 5 years.
Cost cutting? Umm have you seen the lower door panels on the new C-class? The previous one had soft touch material in that area, where as the new model now has replaced it with hard plastics. Sorry, this new C-class interior in general feels even cheaper than before.
In the European market, there is also a station wagon version, and in most European countries, there is also a high riding version called the C-Klasse All Terrain. Sadly not for sale here in the UK (the regular wagon is sold in the UK). Not sold in South Africa or most other areas due to what Ciro likes to call, anti stationwagonism. But when I looked up on Autotrader SA, there were some old C-Klasse wagons for sale, but not the new one of course.
I have watched quite a lot of these reviews, I think Ciro has the best review of them all. Honestly honestly. Same with that Hilux RS review, unmatched
What happens if the German, American and Japanese brands decide that since our allegiance has shifted to Chinese manufacturers, they no longer need to be here? Do we honestly think these Korean and Chinese brands will have their assembly plants here? South Africans neh.....
I FOUND IT VERY PLASTICY AND DID NOT FEEL SOLID. I BOUGHT ONE AND SOLD IT IN 2 MONTHS.I PREFER THE BENZES MADE IN GERMANY I BOUGHT A MY07 S 350 BEST CAR.
I don’t agree with Ciro on this one. The W205 was a game changer for Merc and I don’t know what interior cheapness that you’re talking about. The W205 is in such demand currently due to the new C-Class costing the price of a small apartment. Under ridiculous pricing at R1 million +. No reasonable person will upgrade hence so few pre-owned certified W205’s. The W206 is a recipe for disaster with the entire centre consol being a giant computer, IPad. I can’t imagine the repair on one of those or the time in the workshop even under motor plan.
1 mil for a C-class. Last time I checked you could get a brand new Range rover evoque for 1.2 mil. If that's the kinda money you want to spend on new car then might aswell go for the Rover. But I suppose some people prefer sedans
I wouldn't spend R1.2 mil on a Evoque which is the size of a Tiguan when I can spend less and still get a reasonably priced sized SUV like the Tiguan or Kia Sportage
Not for me thanks! A million bucks for a C class?🤫 It looks too low for South African roads. And a fuel consumption worse than a SUV? When I drive around in town in my budget Suzuki Swift 1.2 AMT I also do not hear engine noise and I do not know what gear I am in. And I get a fuel consumption half of the Merc and the car costs a quarter of the Merc.
on small engines diesel is the way to go. petrol just doesn't have enough low end torque to be comfortable and a luxury car. that said the only bad quality on my 205 is the leather from the seats and sorry but altough the car looks great no V8 or even a 6 cilinder make it lose all it's prestige and that screen can be amazing but i want buttons! and on the first models many people have issues with the screen going black meaning you don't have airco, heating seats, nothing... i hope the upcoming CLE will have the V8 because i don't need a car the size of an E class
Pushing a button to activate your 360 degree camera when youre trying to park is such a hardship😂. Its nice, are the steering wheel buttons touch sensitive? That wasnt the best.. But,its not a bad luxury car overall, if i was of that financial fortitude i would probably take it over the Audi and BMW just for the luxury in tech it provides.
Given that the Mercedes 600 Grosser was compared to Rolls-Royce, more expensive than Rolls-Royce and still sold in greater numbers than Rolls-Royce, there is absolutely no way Mercedes has its groove back.
I beg to differ on a number of points- I had the W205 and I now have the newest C220d and the quality of materials are about the same. The current model also has squeaky, plasticky parts and they have certainly cut more cost in the latest version compared to the previous model. The newest model is supposed to be slightly larger but in fact it feels more cramped, at lest from the driver’s seat. Also, the older W205 design objectively looks better. Current model looks bland and from the front you will struggle to different it from the A class. The worst part is the rear, the W205 lights looks far better in the day and the night time. The colourful big screen and gauge cluster of the new model does look more fancy than the W205 but the touch screen and touch sensitive buttons on the steering has been very frustrating to use at times. The driving dynamics of the new C class is better than the previous generation and is a little more comfortable. The sad thing is that the competition is not much better, the 3 series is plain ugly but drives better and the A4 has a better screwed together interior but sadly the interior so so boooooring!
Thanks so much for the detailed comment, we appreciate it. We always welcome a difference of opinions but we hope you do enjoy your time in your new car and we wish you many happy miles!
Really? Perhaps we don't see the same. The old generation wasn't bad but interms of design it doesn't come close to the new. I agree in terms of material though, more or less the same, but looks I disagree.
I had one of these. Poor interior quality and rattles and squeaks all over. Door cards etc. MBUX was a nightmare with software upgrades every month. Centre screen blanked on few occasions. ABS module broke after 10days after delivery. Took more than a month to fix. The interior lights and ambient stuff unnecessary. Not worth R1million.
Things are getting to a point where we will have to pay a monthly subscription to occasionally drive these cars.. because R1M for an entry level sedan, in a shrinking economy is wishful thinking!
Tesla Robo Taxi is coming
Just shows how much the rand lost value through the years
@@embrosemongalo8237 Exactly. A Hilux also costs a million
@@embrosemongalo8237true, but even in pounds or euros… it’s getting pricey!
Gti for over 900k!?
What a dull boring appliance of a car
If we're making them in SA, then they should be cheaper than a million bucks!!! What happened to the days were I could buy a fully spec'd benze for R500k?
I'm currently testing this C200 model too, i've been in the C220 and i'd recommend that over this petrol model. Damn good vehicle overall. Looks great, drives well and i'm a complete sucker for the ambient lighting!
@Meistroman No, not at all. Both perform really well, the C220d just has a lot more torque, pulling power and much better fuel economy.
Hi Ciro the C-class is an impressive car, but the prices are going through the roof in SA. The C200 petrol has 150kw and 300nm and you have quoted the C220d power and torque of 147kw/440nm. I have a E200 with 9G Tronic and the gearbox is superb. Very smooth to drive.
Ciro's conclusion was Spot On! I'm all fir Sedans over Suv's. One more review I'm requesting guys... Please do a review on the new Toyota Corolla Sedan Facelift. Thank you so much for giving hearts to my requests ♥️ 😃.
This car is just one boring design, looks like an old man's car. Audi & BMW both look way better and cooler. Even Lexus tops this.
I genuinely love this new Mercedes-Benz C-Class , it really levelled up from the previous generation model especially when it comes to the interior, that ambient lighting is simply class leading 🔥
It looks beautiful. Drives nice. But it's a no from me. I know 2 people who bought one and it was at Mercedes for months because the car would continuously disconnect from android auto stopping all music and navigation. It happens constantly making you miss turns etc. For R1 million navigation should've been standard. And if they wanted us to rely on android auto or apple car play then that should work flawlessly. Months at Merc and they couldn't even fix it. They gave the car back and bought a BMW.
Also, the entire lower half of the dash and doors is hard hard plastic whereas all previous models were soft touch. Unacceptable at this price point. Material and build quality is not great.
I agree with you. I honestly feel the price point of Mercedes is no longer worth what you’re getting. At that price point, many things should come standard in a car that’s considered a luxury brand. I have driven Mercedes since 2005, and as a person who is well versed with this brand, I just don’t see the point of spending money on this brand anymore. The materials used in the interior are not as refined or as luxe as they used to be. So much hard plastic. The handling feels great, I won’t take that away from Benz, but the materials used to build the body are so light, it honestly doesn’t feel the same. Also, the highly technologically spec’d cars also leads to so many issues, that when one thing doesn’t work, it’s a domino effect, and you have no option but to wait for months sometimes( without your car) , while waiting for a solution. For the first time since 2005, I’m looking at other brands. I saw a 2019 GLA with 20 000km, being sold for R999 999.00 at a Mercedes’ dealership. No AMG package. I’m not sure what extras that vehicle had , but that price for a GLA that’s second hand ? I was shocked.
The cheap plastic on the lower half of the dash and door cards is not funny but funny how all these reviews just make it a minor thing. I wonder how many w205 Owen switched to w206.
@@kagoya15 Exactly. We've also had a few Mercedes over the years including a W124 E Class, a W203 and W204 C Class, W211 and W212 E Class. All models after these were so poorly made. I went to test drive the new E Class to replace my 2014. After driving it, I decided to keep mine. The new ones feels frail, brittle and cheap. Models with a few thousand kilometres already have interior wear that looks like triple the kms and the paintwork is terrible. You can see and feel the cost cutting. The feeling of solidity and the long lasting quality just isn't present anymore. I have also decided to skip Mercedes going forward and I am now looking at other brands. They just don't offer anything over mainstream brands at their prices anymore. In the past you paid for that solid feel, great quality, attention to details and great powertrains. Now they don't offer anything over and above despite the high price.
And yes, I sat in a GLA and had a highly specced GLB on long term loan. The GLB was R1.2 million as equipped and the quality is simply bad for that price. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has higher quality material and build quality and even the Chery's switches feel of higher quality with better clicks and things are better dampened. This is really sad for Mercedes. They only rely on their name now.
@@zuksontheline Exactly. I also find it funny how they ignore it. I was an avid avid Mercedes fan and was so loyal to the brand. Their recent offerings leave a lot to be desired. Honestly. There's mainstream brands selling similar cars at far lower price points. Most people haven't experienced the older Mercedes in detail and don't know enough to understand how they used to be. So now this rubbish they put out is accepted.
@@SDav21 I know exactly what you mean. My plan was to trade in my 2015 ML for a GLE. I took the GLE for a test drive, and was shocked at the R1.5 million price tag for an entry level GLE , (that still needs extras) and didn't feel like it was worth that amount. And as you rightfully said, it doesn't feel luxe at all. Anyone buying these cars is really just paying for the memory of a brand that no longer embodies what it started off as. I test drove the Cherry Tiggo 8Pro, and was really amazed by how sturdy it felt, but also how it comes packed with so much at no extra cost. The prices of these cars in general have really skyrocketed to ridiculous levels in my opinion, but I feel some luxury brands are just taking people's money 🤑 because of their name. So many of the mainstream brands have improved the features quite a bit, it no longer makes sense to pay such an exorbitant amount for a name at the end of the day. I would much rather spend that R1,5 million on property tbh
Nice gimmicks. I'll take a 320d thanks.
As a BMW fanboy, I have to admit Merc nailed it with this iteration. The w205 was an insult to the w204.
I think this iteration will go down well in the history books🏌♂️
Facts. The thing i love about w204 gang is we stay dragging that w205 bc that was a true disgrace. They really have redeem themselves with this one. 😂
Cool car. Stupid price.
Get a Lexus in the same price range as this, and then you've got yourself a really really really nice car, with reliability and resale value included.
Get a Tesla Model 3 for less than that.
Can't wait for the out of warranty issues. Goodbye combustion engines with a send off song by Charlie Puth ft Wiz Khalifa- Till I see you again 🥺✌🏾💯
I've have always been the type of guy who was solely interested in full fat AMG C-Classes but this is the first generation that i find cars like C200 interesting ;) and if i had the money i would skip the C63 and C43 and buy this one as it seems much economical on the fuel side , looks and feels luxurious and i suspect it's going to much, much much much less pricier than the C63
Hello Ciro.
This is an incredible car, lovely stuff. We should also pay note to Cape Town in the background, my goodness, it never fails to impress.
Great review as well Ciro. Can we be expecting a G20 LCI Review some time soon? Would be a great comparison.
Had the privilege of driving in one over the weekend, courtesyof a friend who is a sales person at MB. Great looking car and impressive interior, however its been plagued by tech issues. But i suspect this will be the case for all car manufacturers turning their cars into Smartphones
Looks good..new merc interior is polarising..sorry to say..and then there is the premium Merc price..SA middle class are being priced out..these are not meant for upper middle class anymore..only the rich can afford standard C class mercs now..
I've owned one of these for the past 3 months and agree that it's a fantastic upgrade from the W205, however it has a array of tech issues such as front camera not working pulling into a parking, the main screen used to go blank once in a while, the stop/start function acted up for a week or so and then fixed itself somehow and once the car completely locked me out of it and refused to open citing a auxiliary battery failure, constant Android auto disconnections... these issues could probably be resolved with a software update but kind of disappointing these bugs weren't ironed out at factory - at least the ambient lighting is good
Issues like these are common with new cars. That's why some people wait for atleast a year or more to give the company time to resolve all issues some customers experienced. A face-lift usually comes with issues ironed out.
THESE DAMN CARS ARE TOO COMPLICATED ! THAT'S WHY THEY DON'T WORK...
Im glad to come across this comment. Ive been driving a c250 w204 Edition C for 9 years now and I’m looking to buy a new car but i am split between staying w/ Benz and getting this new iteration or jumping off to BMW to the new x3 and I think what’s been consistent in my research is Mercedes is great to look at but with minor issues that are absolutely unacceptable when you factor in the cost where as with BMW the quality is second to none across price range/ segments.
There's more cost cutting here than the previous one though lol. Much more hard plastic. And all systems don't work as well either.
The last C Class that deserved a Mercedes badge was the facelift W203 from 2004 to 2007. The attention to detail and quality is really bad here.
I own c200 model 2019 and another model 2022 and regarding materials used I prefer the old one. In general of course new is better in tech and overall but for materials mmmm no!
Merc took the Samsung/Apple approach. Make this version worse so that the next one can look significantly better by going back to the known standard such that the price increase doesn't seem as bad.
Finally some Sedan reviews! 😃
It's a NO from me! R1mil for a 1.5 t petrol that does about 10l/100km. You can get a decent used 330d with plenty change that will do half the Merc's fuel consumption and will run rings around it.
Give me a big torquey diesel sedan any day of the week.
I’m with you on here. 30d will be a value for money than the new Merc
Have my W206 C200 for almost 2 months now and I am very happy. I don’t get the hype about the diesel honestly, I find the 220d very unrefined and as for fuel economy, with the price difference between diesel and petrol it’s a moot point really
My very first experience driving a Mercedes was this C200. Had it for a day and some change. Very standard edition but I’m not looking at my Polo the same, since then I’ve been hunting for a Mercedes
Please do a proper review of the Toyota Supra Manual when it arrives and not a race. Please review it on a nice mountain pass or something guys I really want to see that review it would make my day as it's my favourite car.
We rented a 200 wagon in Sicily ,
Then our maps got us lost in the hills quite off road .. we run into herds of sheep & their wolf like guard dogs..
Thankfully the Mercedes’ held up until we were able to find our way out of there with no damage to the car .. good times 😊
Listen guys.
NOTHING comes near the C's amazing looks etc. DEAL WITH IT!!!
I am glad that Merc is still making sedans and I suppose the R1M price tag is for those who appreciate what it has to offer. If I was in the market for a sedan I'd consider this model.
I relieved to see so many Saffas taking issue with the R1m price tag especially for what is essentially an entry level vehicle. The Big 3 German car makers have always been aspirational brands in SA but with these current prices I'm afraid one will need to be somewhat delusional to justify getting one... Either that, or I'm the only broke person left in SA.
It's a beautiful car, but I'll happily continue enjoying my "inferior quality" W05 AMG-line C250d for the foreseeable future thanks!
Same. I don't see how the w205 is inferior. W206 is actually a step backwards in some ways.
Damn...for a moment I thought u were Frank, from American Pickers....😅
I thought I was the only one who likes sedans. I was hoping that the latest offerings from the Germans would be more attainable due to reduced demand.
That A4 is underrated yet very refined and well balanced between comfort and sportiness. I guess it is a matter of preference now. The Audi is also very competitive considering the fact that the platform is about 6 years old and both the Merc and Beema are all new.
The A4 is lacks a lot of stuff. Comparing specs between 40tfsi S line and 320i M Sport.The BMW is a better car. You barely see them on the road. You don’t even get a Quattro! You have to get an S4 for that. A4 does not sell well or trade in well. I chose BMW after comparing and driving them. Audi has lost it, the Q5 outsold the X3 for many years but now it is overtaken by the X3.
The A4 is a good car, but it's got nothing on the 3 series and the C class. Even the way it looks is.... Meh especially the pre facelift.
@@sivuyiledumalisile6308 The Audi B8.5 was the better then this current model. Base model 125kw 320nm now you have to buy 35 tfsi base with 110kw 270nm. meh
RS3 is best baba
@@justindaniel5959 I fully agree with you. The B8.5 was a better car
That interior is really cool but the exterior styling is less exciting than a slice of white bread. Bland bland bland. For the money, I’d still rather get a 3 Series.
Correct me if im wrong but the power figures he gave are for the diesel not the petrol
Lmao budget is over priced, drop the sponsor or change their message, outsurance offers better premiums
I'm an Merc huge fan but R1M for an entry level sedan😅.. Atleast get A45s AMG or Golf 7R... How about you comp@re this and A35 sedan
Thanks, I'll just get myself a bakkie.
Will you get that over 100k worth of extras back when you sell it down the road?
The consumption is crap, I get similar with my BMW 540i G30 and that's a 3 ltr, worst of all it looks like a carp from the front....not for me
Hey Ciro the C Class is completely out of my budget but the Beijing x55 is not, when will you be doing a test drive?
Hi there, it's hard to say unfortunately. As far as we know there are no test units in the WC. But we should get one early in the new year. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel :)
When are our South African car reviewers going to address the issue with the skyrocketing car prices? When you compare them prices with overseas prices , you can see we are clearly getting ripped off.
I just got one, a c220d sedan Avangard plus. I´m from Portugal, I´ve spent a week viewing all the videos about the c-class on youtube, I think your video is the best.
The price doesn't say anything about proudly SA 🇿🇦.
Beautiful design, but quality in depth is sorely lacking... Mercedes has Always espoused refinement and a cushy ride... But the engineers of the w201, W202, W140 and w124 would shoot those of these modern Benzes... Gone is that most coveted bank-vault solidity upon which Merc built a solid image.... Meeeehhh
10 litres / 100Kms Dafuq! 🤦🏽♂♿
My 2008 Smart ForFour 1.5 AMT did just over 5 litres / 100Kms
Then there was BMW 3 series LCI...
Mercs just better
I'd rather have the 2020/21 M340i with that money.
locally made and that expensive.....a little bit disappointing that
definitely
I wonder what the depreciation on this is going to be after a couple of years because R1,000,000 is a big asking price for a decently spec’d C Class.
It'll definitely depreciate more than the previous gen.
Wait till it runs out of warranty, you'll find them very cheap at Pretoria North. But good luck with diagnosis of a hybrid 😆💔
@@XITSONGABombaMugaza tell me about it 😂 the amount of technology in cars today scare the living daylights out of me. Mechanics and licensed service centers are going to be very happy when these come into their shops after 5 years.
@@MoSpaceDig 😆most people won't keep them after warranty runs out
Cost cutting? Umm have you seen the lower door panels on the new C-class? The previous one had soft touch material in that area, where as the new model now has replaced it with hard plastics. Sorry, this new C-class interior in general feels even cheaper than before.
Not interested, german cars are still way to overpriced I would rather enjoy a review of the new Beijing more.
In the European market, there is also a station wagon version, and in most European countries, there is also a high riding version called the C-Klasse All Terrain. Sadly not for sale here in the UK (the regular wagon is sold in the UK).
Not sold in South Africa or most other areas due to what Ciro likes to call, anti stationwagonism. But when I looked up on Autotrader SA, there were some old C-Klasse wagons for sale, but not the new one of course.
Wonderful A class easy to manoeuvre in cities,comfortable & economical on highways,balanced car being introduced by Mercedes,
I have watched quite a lot of these reviews, I think Ciro has the best review of them all. Honestly honestly. Same with that Hilux RS review, unmatched
Thank you so much, this is great to hear. Thanks for watching
What happens if the German, American and Japanese brands decide that since our allegiance has shifted to Chinese manufacturers, they no longer need to be here? Do we honestly think these Korean and Chinese brands will have their assembly plants here? South Africans neh.....
They will never leave.
Why don't they call it C150? 😂😂😂 And where is that engine sourced?
Same as the 320i and A4 they now use 1.3 and 1.5 engines
Disappointed the parking feature wasn't displayed
Welcome to the realm of disposable cars...
Sorry but I won't buy anything thats worth less than half its value in 5 years.
Howa 1 million C class 4 cylinder🤯
I FOUND IT VERY PLASTICY AND DID NOT FEEL SOLID. I BOUGHT ONE AND SOLD IT IN 2 MONTHS.I PREFER THE BENZES MADE IN GERMANY I BOUGHT A MY07 S 350 BEST CAR.
oooo i want one so bad!!! looks so good.
The only thing that hurts the sales of this car is the pricing. People generally can’t afford a R1m car
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MERCEDES BENZ!!!!!!!!
Are you guys gonna do a review of the new toyota hilux GR sport
Great video, can we have a video about purchasing vs leasing in SA
The diesel has 440nm not the petrol, that has 300nm
These cars losses value like no body's business. Will wait for 2nd hand
Rear looks insane
Great video as usual
I don’t agree with Ciro on this one. The W205 was a game changer for Merc and I don’t know what interior cheapness that you’re talking about.
The W205 is in such demand currently due to the new C-Class costing the price of a small apartment. Under ridiculous pricing at R1 million +. No reasonable person will upgrade hence so few pre-owned certified W205’s.
The W206 is a recipe for disaster with the entire centre consol being a giant computer, IPad. I can’t imagine the repair on one of those or the time in the workshop even under motor plan.
I'm 100% with you I'm a merc fan but the previous model looks better you can't compare this model with 3 series. Bmw 3 series looks way better.
Well written script and great review
1 mil for a C-class. Last time I checked you could get a brand new Range rover evoque for 1.2 mil. If that's the kinda money you want to spend on new car then might aswell go for the Rover. But I suppose some people prefer sedans
I wouldn't spend R1.2 mil on a Evoque which is the size of a Tiguan when I can spend less and still get a reasonably priced sized SUV like the Tiguan or Kia Sportage
Every car type has its time. Sedans had their time. Then hatchbacks. Now SUVs. Might be going to twin cabs next.
It's SUVs and double cabs currently.
Gertrude it is...
Not for me thanks! A million bucks for a C class?🤫 It looks too low for South African roads. And a fuel consumption worse than a SUV? When I drive around in town in my budget Suzuki Swift 1.2 AMT I also do not hear engine noise and I do not know what gear I am in. And I get a fuel consumption half of the Merc and the car costs a quarter of the Merc.
Looks like a baby s class
What a car, Merc flexing luxury is standard
Mercedes should stop equipping their cars with Android car play
They don’t ! You get Android and Apple your voice or Mercedes own software
on small engines diesel is the way to go. petrol just doesn't have enough low end torque to be comfortable and a luxury car. that said the only bad quality on my 205 is the leather from the seats and sorry but altough the car looks great no V8 or even a 6 cilinder make it lose all it's prestige and that screen can be amazing but i want buttons! and on the first models many people have issues with the screen going black meaning you don't have airco, heating seats, nothing... i hope the upcoming CLE will have the V8 because i don't need a car the size of an E class
The fake exhausts are disgusting 🤮
7:59 cars are a scam 🤣
Pushing a button to activate your 360 degree camera when youre trying to park is such a hardship😂. Its nice, are the steering wheel buttons touch sensitive? That wasnt the best.. But,its not a bad luxury car overall, if i was of that financial fortitude i would probably take it over the Audi and BMW just for the luxury in tech it provides.
Im smelling old man
Very classy oldman
Oh wow, we have a C160 for those who truly wanna reduce their budget. Wondered what has been further reduced or removed...
Given that the Mercedes 600 Grosser was compared to Rolls-Royce, more expensive than Rolls-Royce and still sold in greater numbers than Rolls-Royce, there is absolutely no way Mercedes has its groove back.
Is this an actual 2.0 or a French banger 1.3 with hairy arm pits?
If you spending 1M on a car, then paying 60k more over the competition is not such a big deal.
Century city 🙏🏾🙂
Awesome review
I don’t know of many people who wouldn’t own a merc😁
Beautiful car
When you guys getting the new C63 s with the 2litre twin turbo 4 cylinder hybrid?
Merc or nothing... Simply the best,💕💝💖
I beg to differ on a number of points- I had the W205 and I now have the newest C220d and the quality of materials are about the same. The current model also has squeaky, plasticky parts and they have certainly cut more cost in the latest version compared to the previous model. The newest model is supposed to be slightly larger but in fact it feels more cramped, at lest from the driver’s seat. Also, the older W205 design objectively looks better. Current model looks bland and from the front you will struggle to different it from the A class. The worst part is the rear, the W205 lights looks far better in the day and the night time.
The colourful big screen and gauge cluster of the new model does look more fancy than the W205 but the touch screen and touch sensitive buttons on the steering has been very frustrating to use at times.
The driving dynamics of the new C class is better than the previous generation and is a little more comfortable.
The sad thing is that the competition is not much better, the 3 series is plain ugly but drives better and the A4 has a better screwed together interior but sadly the interior so so boooooring!
Thanks so much for the detailed comment, we appreciate it. We always welcome a difference of opinions but we hope you do enjoy your time in your new car and we wish you many happy miles!
Really? Perhaps we don't see the same. The old generation wasn't bad but interms of design it doesn't come close to the new. I agree in terms of material though, more or less the same, but looks I disagree.
I had one of these.
Poor interior quality and rattles and squeaks all over. Door cards etc.
MBUX was a nightmare with software upgrades every month. Centre screen blanked on few occasions. ABS module broke after 10days after delivery. Took more than a month to fix.
The interior lights and ambient stuff unnecessary.
Not worth R1million.
Yes. I know someone with the same issues. Merc was so arrogant and said at least the car is driveable. He gave the car back and bought a BMW. Lol.
Today the motor journos are post reviews about the new C63.
Raptor is being made here but you aren't doing it. What a shame
Considering the C is made in SA, 1 million is a bit pricey.
When are we seeing Skoda in South African soil?
We making them there goes the quality
ummmm C class has always been made here (EL) since w204 if im not mistaken