It is a 1.8 turbo, not a 2.5. Other publications have clocked low 6 second 0-60 times. They even had a disclaimer that it was traction limited. Did you even watch the whole video???
You know, it's interesting. I just went from a 2013 G37x sedan to a 2014 C Class Sport Sedan 4Matic, and I'm still adjusting to the slightly numb electric steering. This isn't a "criticism" per se, more of an observation. That G37 model, or better yet, an E90-era 3 Series would provide the most steering feel, but the Benz DOES feel very precise and refined, so I guess it's a pretty fair trade :)
how is it a waste of money? C300's V6 engine consumes at least 15L per 100km and is only nearly as fast as C250 sedan. Sure you can say C300 sounds nicer but with every inch of throttle you push comes with a heavy price of gas. And besides i don't think it would cause you some big troubles if you are driving a C250 and arrive to work just a few seconds later than C300.
In terms of features you're right. The thing is though that all electronic gadgets is just one aspect of a car. The Benz will ride nice and heavy, be quieter, have a more luxurious interior and feel more effortless all around which is what makes a Benz a Benz. You can't compare the 2 anyway and features like whether I can plug my iPod in or not doesn't make one car better than the other.
The Focus is actually quieter at 70mph. 65db vs 68db for the Merc. You won't notice much of a difference besides losing that v6, but a ST Focus will outrun anything apart from the AMG.
my turbo sometimes stop working after setting off a light or accelerating a little hard for like 10 min and i have to turn off the car and wait i don't know if this happens to anyone else with this car.... and my c250 sport sedan does the quarter mile in 15 secs at 94 mph!! and 0-60 in around 6.8 secs !!
it was asking more like "should i get RWD luxury over FWD entry-level" wasnt comparing driving specs, features etc. i know that they are NOT competiators. if i was comparing i would have replaced Honda civic with BMW 328i
It's not a 2.5L on this newer model. 2012 and beyond C250 uses a 1.8L Turbo 4 cylinder. You are right though. My 2011 model with a 2.5 V6 is lethargic. Car's too heavy for the 201hp and 181lb/ft engine to haul.
This is kind of sad when you consider Motorweeks own test of the 2012 Focus showed faster 0-60 times. Granted I'd rather have the Merc, but this to me says buy the 350 or pass. Either one you buy is going to break a lot though.
Lol where did you read that? If 65dB is correct for the Focus then it cruises quieter than a Lexus ES350 which is probably one of the quietest cars for the price. I haven't driven a Focus so I can't really comment on it but still the Focus and Benz will have 2 different types of feel to them which cater to 2 different kind of customers. I've driven a C300 which was amazing but that's the kind of car that caters to what I like in a car.
yeah i guess some people prefers the serenity and the sheer smoothness of the V6 over the turbo4. But if i were to get a V6 C-class, I would be a C350 not a C300 lol
their not testing the cars to sell the cars, they are testing them to give a factual report on the car, you cant always take the best times from a test to base what it will do ,some times you have to take all the numbers from various sources to get an overall average over the past few decades they have had performance times that were slower and faster then other testers you use the sit as an example ,the 90 esprit they tested was quicker then other testers back in the day
"It's a clean car if you want the sporty look close to the C63 coupe with the economy of a 1.8 inline 4 with the AMG wheels and good looks, speed is not what this car is for, if your like me and have tons of speeding tickets for driving a fast car,you would like this car its for you."
Unless you like the thrumming and buzzing of a 4-banger in addition to the whooshing of a turbo. Which is why i recommend the C300. People seem to forget that fuel economy depends on how the car is driven and not always the factory ratings.
Nice car. Though the price is abit too high. I really wish the generation after this doesn't steer me away from this generation. That way the a used one wouldn't be so bad. Good vid
I'd have disagree with this Mercedes decision. They've had it on 190, w202, w203. Its something that makes the car stand out. And the star they've put on this one is way too big. In my opinion, every Merc should come with it.
Meh just put the extra money in and get the C350. You won't lost out on too much real world fuel economy and get a ton more power to go with that wonderful solid ride this car gives. I test drove an 08 C350 and it has a great blend of power and comfort.
Even if MB does have prior experience with 4-banger cars in Europe, this isn't Europe. The C250 is a waste of money as are all 4-banger powered sport sedans. The C300 is better except it is now AWD only.
ohh i understand..........but i always thought mercedes built bigger and more powerful engines..........and btw its 5.3 v8 LS4..........it never came to mind that Merc would build such a little engine.........thats all
fugly headlights. screw benz are wanting to charge more for projectors. hell, screw them for charging ~$450 just for split & fold seats. this is why i'll never buy germany luxury.
Hey bro. How unreliable was it? Imma grad student and I found a cheap 2012 c250 coupe with very low miles one owner. Has accident though but no airbags deployed.
Saleem Javaid k currently have a 2013 c260 and have only had one issue. The fuel injector valve malfunctioned and was causing the car to stall when going from highway speeds to slower speeds. Set me back USD 250 but have had zero problems since then
Saleem Javaid I was having oil pump problems right after the first year, Mercedes took care of it. And then it was the transmission jerking when going from a higher speed to a stop. They put a rebuilt which did the same thing. I might a got a lemon, but considering how much I would have to pay if I owned it, I decided to not get any german technology unless I lease it.
This performance is not as great as they are being made out to be. Especially with the performance BMW managed out of their 4 cylinder. I'm a Benz dude, and I still have to give nod to the Bimmer. SMH
0-60 in 7.9 sec..I think the baby bimmer will be home already by that time. Merc and base 3 series are price competitively too. Merc is 40 hp behind the baby bimmer too. My money is on the bimmer
I agree. I like Japanese lux cars better. More value and better reliability. I think If I could buy a luxury car right now, It'd probably be the Acura TL SH-AWD w/ manual and tech package haha
Is your C250 (1.8L turbo 4 cylinder) stock or tuned? Even with Stage 1 burger motorsports tuning and hardware installs, it's impossible to crack 6 seconds with the C250.
You're right about performance, but as far as build quality, Mercedes trumps new bmw's.. the new 325i is amazing though, i think it gets close to 40mpg while still 0-60 in the high 5 second range... Id have either, but clearly Benz has gotten a whole lot better with quality and reliability even to rival lexus fags.. I think this coop is pure secks looking, even though i wouldn't go for anything less then an AMG..
no "external" mercedes star on the hood? Come on mercedes, don't cheap out on your image. Seeing the star from inside is what makes you feel just a little nicer about driving a merc. Not approved.
You guys made my day!! Thank you for this video because I am the proud new owner of a 2013 Coupe.
I love every mile I drive it. Awesome car!!
Updates ? How’s it holdin up?
@@noemitellez3098 Still good. No complaints here.
Yeah, I was thinking that the 0-60 was wayyy off.
Motorweek actually has great reviews, they did mention they couldn't get traction though.
It is a 1.8 turbo, not a 2.5.
Other publications have clocked low 6 second 0-60 times. They even had a disclaimer that it was traction limited.
Did you even watch the whole video???
You know, it's interesting. I just went from a 2013 G37x sedan to a 2014 C Class Sport Sedan 4Matic, and I'm still adjusting to the slightly numb electric steering. This isn't a "criticism" per se, more of an observation. That G37 model, or better yet, an E90-era 3 Series would provide the most steering feel, but the Benz DOES feel very precise and refined, so I guess it's a pretty fair trade :)
how is it a waste of money? C300's V6 engine consumes at least 15L per 100km and is only nearly as fast as C250 sedan. Sure you can say C300 sounds nicer but with every inch of throttle you push comes with a heavy price of gas. And besides i don't think it would cause you some big troubles if you are driving a C250 and arrive to work just a few seconds later than C300.
I believe it is capable of less than 7.9 0-60. Properly broken in , I say 7.
In terms of features you're right. The thing is though that all electronic gadgets is just one aspect of a car. The Benz will ride nice and heavy, be quieter, have a more luxurious interior and feel more effortless all around which is what makes a Benz a Benz. You can't compare the 2 anyway and features like whether I can plug my iPod in or not doesn't make one car better than the other.
i remember beating the hell out of one of these in my 2014 camry hybrid le LOL he was llivd but i kept pulling no matte what the speedd
Should do 0-60 in 7.2 secs in Australian version anyway
you only get that on the luxury versions
they took it off for the sports version to make it look more sporty and improve aerodynamics
its a real let down that we dont get exhaust on both sides...how much would it cost after market to get exhaust on both sides?
The Focus is actually quieter at 70mph. 65db vs 68db for the Merc. You won't notice much of a difference besides losing that v6, but a ST Focus will outrun anything apart from the AMG.
my turbo sometimes stop working after setting off a light or accelerating a little hard for like 10 min and i have to turn off the car and wait i don't know if this happens to anyone else with this car.... and my c250 sport sedan does the quarter mile in 15 secs at 94 mph!! and 0-60 in around 6.8 secs !!
Well they should have done it on another day. This car is faster than 7.9 sec to 60.
Very nice car and far better than the 2002 attempt for sure.
looks nice
You can't compare this car with 2012 bimmer3. That car is so good. It has no competition at least for 2012.
What's a better buy? Honda civic SI or Mercedes Benz C250 coupe? They put the same power, but the only difference is the power train and brand class
I cross shopped a Focus with the C class. The new Titanium trim can go for $30,000 and you're getting more equipment than you would in the Mercedes.
it was asking more like "should i get RWD luxury over FWD entry-level" wasnt comparing driving specs, features etc.
i know that they are NOT competiators. if i was comparing i would have replaced Honda civic with BMW 328i
It's not a 2.5L on this newer model. 2012 and beyond C250 uses a 1.8L Turbo 4 cylinder.
You are right though. My 2011 model with a 2.5 V6 is lethargic. Car's too heavy for the 201hp and 181lb/ft engine to haul.
ITS NOT a 3.8!!!! its a 5.3 LS4.303 hp 330lbft of torque
This is kind of sad when you consider Motorweeks own test of the 2012 Focus showed faster 0-60 times. Granted I'd rather have the Merc, but this to me says buy the 350 or pass. Either one you buy is going to break a lot though.
Lol where did you read that? If 65dB is correct for the Focus then it cruises quieter than a Lexus ES350 which is probably one of the quietest cars for the price. I haven't driven a Focus so I can't really comment on it but still the Focus and Benz will have 2 different types of feel to them which cater to 2 different kind of customers. I've driven a C300 which was amazing but that's the kind of car that caters to what I like in a car.
yeah i guess some people prefers the serenity and the sheer smoothness of the V6 over the turbo4. But if i were to get a V6 C-class, I would be a C350 not a C300 lol
their not testing the cars to sell the cars, they are testing them to give a factual report on the car, you cant always take the best times from a test to base what it will do ,some times you have to take all the numbers from various sources to get an overall average
over the past few decades they have had performance times that were slower and faster then other testers
you use the sit as an example ,the 90 esprit they tested was quicker then other testers back in the day
"It's a clean car if you want the sporty look close to the C63 coupe with the economy of a 1.8 inline 4 with the AMG wheels and good looks, speed is not what this car is for, if your like me and have tons of speeding tickets for driving a fast car,you would like this car its for you."
Unless you like the thrumming and buzzing of a 4-banger in addition to the whooshing of a turbo. Which is why i recommend the C300. People seem to forget that fuel economy depends on how the car is driven and not always the factory ratings.
I saw a 350 take off next to meand i was in my mach 1... They have crazy grip at take off
Why "especially if it's a German car"? the word coupé is of Frence origin, in German the word is "Stufenheck-Limousine" .
different cars, different weather conditions, different tracks etc etc......
Nice car. Though the price is abit too high. I really wish the generation after this doesn't steer me away from this generation. That way the a used one wouldn't be so bad. Good vid
are these things reliable ?
😂😂😂😂 hell no
if you dont cheapen out on maintenance theyre fine
Are you serious???
This engine is more powerful than your 3.8 LOL! STAY REKT
No HID's? 16.1 sec 1/4 mile? Nearly 40 Grand? No wonder it will only make up 10% of their C class sales.
Are you seriously comparing a Civic to a Mercedes?
If you have to ask, you aren't even in the target market.
I'd have disagree with this Mercedes decision. They've had it on 190, w202, w203. Its something that makes the car stand out. And the star they've put on this one is way too big. In my opinion, every Merc should come with it.
BMW can get their 2.0T to produce 240hp with much quicker times. plus it gets 36mpg on the highway
I would take a 328i Coupe over this if I wanted a "sporty" car, but if I wanted a luxury coupe, I would get the C350.
Yea because the CL didn't have two doors...
I really miss the old hatchback. i want one so badly.... or rather, I dont, cause theyre unreliable, but still..
7.9 sec 0-60 LOL that's on par with a base model corolla
Meh just put the extra money in and get the C350. You won't lost out on too much real world fuel economy and get a ton more power to go with that wonderful solid ride this car gives. I test drove an 08 C350 and it has a great blend of power and comfort.
Even if MB does have prior experience with 4-banger cars in Europe, this isn't Europe. The C250 is a waste of money as are all 4-banger powered sport sedans. The C300 is better except it is now AWD only.
nice but the base engine is useless for the $ compared to the competition
ohh i understand..........but i always thought mercedes built bigger and more powerful engines..........and btw its 5.3 v8 LS4..........it never came to mind that Merc would build such a little engine.........thats all
fugly headlights. screw benz are wanting to charge more for projectors. hell, screw them for charging ~$450 just for split & fold seats. this is why i'll never buy germany luxury.
Mine in a year.
Did you get it ,,
Zzyzx Fox yep. Extremely unreliable. I’m glad I leased it. I’ll get a Toyota suv next lol
Hey bro. How unreliable was it? Imma grad student and I found a cheap 2012 c250 coupe with very low miles one owner. Has accident though but no airbags deployed.
Saleem Javaid k currently have a 2013 c260 and have only had one issue.
The fuel injector valve malfunctioned and was causing the car to stall when going from highway speeds to slower speeds. Set me back USD 250 but have had zero problems since then
Saleem Javaid I was having oil pump problems right after the first year, Mercedes took care of it. And then it was the transmission jerking when going from a higher speed to a stop. They put a rebuilt which did the same thing. I might a got a lemon, but considering how much I would have to pay if I owned it, I decided to not get any german technology unless I lease it.
The C250 is SLOWER than the diesel E250 Bluetec.
Nice passenger seat controls
Fail
Yes Moron, because THAT'S a good reason not to buy this car lol
slower than i expected.
This performance is not as great as they are being made out to be. Especially with the performance BMW managed out of their 4 cylinder. I'm a Benz dude, and I still have to give nod to the Bimmer. SMH
well this is America where its predominantly pronounced coupe (coop).
I like the sedan better.
hmm this or my challenger srt8.. mmmm yeah challenger.
0-60 in 7.9 sec..I think the baby bimmer will be home already by that time. Merc and base 3 series are price competitively too. Merc is 40 hp behind the baby bimmer too. My money is on the bimmer
I agree. I like Japanese lux cars better. More value and better reliability.
I think If I could buy a luxury car right now, It'd probably be the Acura TL SH-AWD w/ manual and tech package haha
my c250 goes from 0-60 in 5 seconds....
Is your C250 (1.8L turbo 4 cylinder) stock or tuned? Even with Stage 1 burger motorsports tuning and hardware installs, it's impossible to crack 6 seconds with the C250.
Vilar04 I really doubt that…fastest I've gotten mine to go is around 6.5 to 60 with a 2500 rpm launch.
***** oh i don't care about the 250 i have a cla 45 amg now which is way better
Vilar04 My C250 Coupe in 0-100 takes 5.9 in sport and in comfort 6.6
Ive done 0-60 in about 5.7-5.9, and mine is the coupe w/sport plus. If you launch this car right, then itll reward you.
7.9s...This 2.5L engine is as weak as Lexus IS250
realchimera 1.8 litre engine mate..
You're right about performance, but as far as build quality, Mercedes trumps new bmw's..
the new 325i is amazing though, i think it gets close to 40mpg while still 0-60 in the high 5 second range...
Id have either, but clearly Benz has gotten a whole lot better with quality and reliability even to rival lexus fags..
I think this coop is pure secks looking, even though i wouldn't go for anything less then an AMG..
$500 more u can get a g37 coupe,,,sorry this aint cutting it for me.
The Civic coupe´s behind looks exactly the same :O
I take the new lexus GS
Have a ball in your Sleep-Inducing Lexus lol
You guys are nerds with your french vs. drama mercedes are over priced by $18k
LMFAO @ 7.9 seconds 0-60
my tl would destroy this car wow
Yeah, well, you're in a plasticky, FWD Chassis Japanese sedan that is pretending to be a BMW or Benz, so there's that .... LOL
WOW!!! My 08 impala ss could beat this thing
Its luxury sedan not a race car u punk
It looks like a Honda Accord from the side.
Great review, but the car is off of my list now. too weak
3rd, but who the hell cares?
First!!!
slow!
no "external" mercedes star on the hood? Come on mercedes, don't cheap out on your image. Seeing the star from inside is what makes you feel just a little nicer about driving a merc. Not approved.
YankeemanLT exactly! This one would look great w/ the standing star! How unique is that? Only coupe that still does the ornament is RR.
Mercedes don't age well at all nice cars just looks dated fast
meh not this one though. It looks great in 2019
2020 and 204 line stills looks very modern. One of the best they’ve ever designed. Timeless.