2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC Sedan - POV Review
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- Опубликовано: 8 мар 2023
- MSRP: $45,550
MPG: 23 city / 33 highway
Horsepower: 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Battery: 48 V lithium-ion
Curb weight: 3,957 lbs
Dimensions: 187″ L x 74″ W x 57″ H
Options:
Pinnacle Trim
19" AMG Multispoke wheels w/black accents $600
Summer High Performance Tires
Illuminated Door sill panels $150
Dashcam $200
Ventilated Front Seats $450
Panorama Roof $1000
Heated Steering Wheel $250
Sirius XM Radio $350
Advanced USB Package $300
Acoustic Glass $150
Enhanced Ambient Lighting $250
Inductive wireless charging $200
Multimedia Package MB navigation, augmented video for navigation, head-up display $1700
Sound Package Burmester 3D Surround sound system, online music streaming, sounds personalization $650
Driver assistance package $1950
DA3 package Parking pilot w/surround view system, parktronic, $950
Destination $1050
Total retail price $63,440
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Whenever I think of Mercedes-Benz, I automatically think of the ambient lighting feature. It's literally key in every Mercedes-Benz in my opinion.
Couldn’t agree more
some cheap leds they charge hundreds of dollars for...
@@RM-ep2dc😊😅😊😊
I tried that with the loaner but the hybrid system failed and the car had to be scrapped and I got an older glc300 loaner for the loaner
Along with a good big infortainment system
I can legit seeing myself just deep in thought while driving with this ambient lighting and a smooth jazz song playing
Story of my life
Saw one of these on the road yesterday, in red with whatever AMG-look package they sell and it actually looked pretty sharp. I liked it.
Mercedes interior is another level
Great review! I will say those are the bumpiest roads I've ever seen and I'm writing this from New York.
I like how im still young and dont got really money but still watch these videos because cars are cool and i love them kinda lol
63K for a C300 is just nuts.
It’s 73k here in Malaysia
Exactly
@@shaunlee5304 its 150k in turkey
A Honda civic is 30k that's crazy too
@@jarrel7051 that’s even crazier tbh
Actually - Car & Driver, Motorweek and Motortrend all tested this new C300 and their times ranged from 5.3-5.5s 0-60 and 14-14.2s in the 1/4 mile which is just about identical to what they got for the various 330i versions they trialed.
Cup holder in rear: push twice to open. S-Class is the same way. Typical German over-engineering lol
That seems really stupid lol.
More like “high on dust” engineering
@@ARentz07 It's quite simple. Pen holder and cup holder.
Activate your neurons, and stop complaining about non issues lol. It's been a thing for like 5 yrs now
@@Awaks I've never driven a Mercedes. And do people really carry pens like that?
@@ARentz07 I do in my car, these little comfort things are nice in Mercedes. My glove box has a dedicated holder for pens and it has helped
My nightmares used to feature very stressful emergency braking scenarios driving the 2020 GLC300 I was leasing. Your comment about the brakes reminded me.
Does that C class have adaptive dampers? They were standard on the GLC (adaptive but not adjustable). I really enjoyed the cabin of my base-ish GLC compared to my current fully loaded 2022 G70 that has no ambient lighting at all. A lot of ppl hate on the MBUX system but when you live with it, it’s amazing to use since you can control all of the screens with your hands never leaving the steering wheel.
Just remember that for the price of this, you can get a certified pre-owned S class with a V8. Nothing screams luxury more than a turbo 4 cylinder and screens all over the place. Regardless of how I feel about this generation C class, great video!
@@suk6806 Yup, super sad. Cements the point even further with them posting an M340i video a few days later, with the M340i costing about the same. This new C class is a stepping stone until it goes full EV. The worst will be the C63 AMG, with its 4 cylinder hybrid architecture weighing about 600-700 lbs more than the previous generation with the V8.
@@suk6806 60k is for the absolute maxed out version not base
@@pascutia what year s class ?
Only thing more expensive than a new German car is a used one. Your S class is totaled when the suspension needs replacing etc
I agree!
I just freakin love Mercedes idk why😵💫❤️
Hype
Someone is so genuinely happy 😊❤
Hi! I really like your channel! Your introduction is awesome. Btw, your voice is great! Can clearly realize all. 🎉🎉🎉
Had one like this in the shop today and they drive like a dream. Instantly made wanna buy one as well. I was surprised when the cooled seat turned on, and the Steering wheel got warm. Beautiful car.
What are your opinions of its brakes? I heard it feels too abrupt.
This car within 5 years will be a good affordable car
I still like the design, interior, and look of the previous generation W205 C-class better, and I think that's still my favourite C-class ever made to this day. But I do appreciate that Mercedes-Benz is at the forefront when it comes to technology in their vehicles, and that interior does look very nice and tech-laden, so props to Mercedes-Benz for that. Let's not get into the C43 and C63 AMG cars, because we all know how people already feel about that :D
The UI is not very good in my experience test driving this thing. I’ll probably get hate for this, but my Tesla model 3 has much better UI in touch screen and is easier to use and more intuitive than any of its competitors
@@Mrfix-iz4di I would hope so since the Model 3 only has that screen to interact with. Did Tesla ever add android auto or apple carplay?
@@BN99239 it is possible to do through after market as of recently but I just use the navigation, it’s very good. Yeah the screen needed to be good, and it is, it’s iPhone level of intuitive in my opinion
@@BN99239 I use the push to talk function for almost everything too, the interior might not be esthetically pleasing for everyone but I think it’s honestly easier to use than pretty much any of its competitors. Especially compared to the bmw i4s infotainment, strongly considered that car but the screens were frankly just annoying. But I heard they are making an update to it soon so I might have to check it out!
I'd say the interior of W205 is a bit outdated. I've driven my friend's GLC, the infotainment is a bit clumsy to use, and without a touch screen (just the touch screen, I also prefer physical button), it's really not a good system. Other than that, the exterior design of the W205 is fantastic, looks like an elegant S-class, rather than a meh S-class like this one.
I love how the first thing you said when opening the hood, was about crashing it 😂 and all that plastic 😆
Can we appericate how he start introducing the car just on time when the beep stop
Finally, my car!
Great review! Thanks for posting this. I’m getting this to replace my 2019 Audi that was was stolen a week ago. Damn thief!
i like substitute topher . nice guy👍🏽
This Mercedes-Benz looks really amazing and makes me want one actually
🎉 congratulations!! 🎈🍾
Gotta go build one now … I wasn’t a fan when it came out, but the design is starting to grow on me!
For the price get an IS500
topher and substitute topher sound so similar
einfach standartskill outro
for me i've ordered a A CLASS 2023 AMG Line and i will be happy once received
Wow you really have strong opinions
Would this car be ideal for a daily driver?
I will buy it soon. I love its tech
What mode are you shooting your video in on your GoPro Hero11?
IMO Mercedez is the leader in auto interior design
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This C Class looks better than the previous C Class both interior and interior wise
Are you the brother of the guy from milesperhr. Your videos give me the same vibes which is good
One thing I noticed when you accelerate (@16:47 onwards) the RPM's are going through the charts and the speed increase is not that much (speed increased from 20-40/50 and the RPM's nearly reached the red zone). Isn't that strange for a premium car that it needs to be pushed so hard ? Wouldn't make it rough drive ?
Why can’t I add those seats onto my c class build it’s not on the website and it’s had to find any images with people with that type of interior. The one online have normal mb Tex black. But don’t have the cross curve black seats.6:47
„remember, it‘s still a C-Class“ well all other competitors don‘t have scratchy plastik in the lower door panels, aswell as the w205 soooo
Is there a point to the sound system test at the end? We're all using headphones or speakers so through a video we can't have the real quality of sound that you had in reality for sure
Did I just the dude say "substitute topher"? Ayyy
I’ll also comment that having to spend several days learning the controls of a vehicle is not the intuitive or luxurious experience I’d expect from MB. The climate controls are in-screen simply for the sake of being in-screen. They could have easily made those into physical controls if they are always there anyway. Users should be able to jump in and gauge how everything works from the box. Automakers seem to misunderstand how intuition is a safety concern in this decade.
I hate almost every new car with their all screen no button bullshit, its not safe and its frustrating to use. But hey profit comes first in all areas of corporations
MB removed the c43 sedan from their website recently. It’s a shame as I was interested in making my next car. The c43 coupe is still available though
It’s in the upcoming vehicles section of there website!
Ima go with the used s550 i like that interior way better, and ive drivin it a bunch my buddy has one
I seen good deals around 48-51$ maybe get 1 later this year
for the cup holder in the backseat push that little "phone holder" half way in and the cup holders will pop straight out :-)
makes sense! I'll have to try that on the next one. Thank you!
Disgruntled new customer here. I already regret getting a new one these, already broke down once, apparently a steering wheel column chip, or something, stopped functioning properly with only around 3000 miles in the car. All of the sudden my car stopped working without any warning light. It makes creaking noises, like if it wasn't welded correctly, and brakes suck. My 2017 is by far better built and never had any problems. Idk, these newer models have a lot of room for improvement. I really hate the fake exhaust tips too. I honestly am not considering getting another Mercedes. And, they didn't even have any rental cars available at the dealership due to the high number of newer cars being repaired.
i've been using an old hand me down car from my aunt for about 6 months now.
i only really use it to drive to the gym and ocassionally to meet friends
however, I'm potentially swapping jobs from remote work to commuting every day, so definitely looking to buy a more comfortable/luxurious car if that happens. Car looks nice and comfortable, not sure if I'm sold on it though
update: I got a brand new 23 c300 for well under msrp so I ended up getting it. I absolutely love it.
@@Jinkrhow is it treating you? Any issues?
Love the blinker sound too! It needs 17" rims. Big wheels do nothing except degrade the ride quality and create road noise. A beautiful car though all things considered.
Actually this car needs a spare tire and non runflat tyres in 18in wheels. That swap made all the difference in my W205
Is it true you can no longer scroll through the gauges on your tach? If that's true that is a major downgrade for me. I remember the left side would have five options and the other side would have five and I love that it was so convenient
You can still choose between a few options that I showed at 12:44
I don't believe you have tested a B9 A4/S4 Bang & Olufsen. Not all are created equal - a lot of differences in sound quality between the A3 and A4, and when you step up to the B&O in the A6. Some reviewers say the A4 B&O is the better system compared to the HK and Burmeister. Best in class would probably still go to the Volvo B&W (2nd place maybe TLX?).
Would love to see an A4 review on the channel(s) (Daily Motor, TheTopher, etc) and hear your thoughts compared to the 330 and C300. Great content as always gents!
Genesis sound system also quite impressive some says it's the best in the segment (g80)
There is a review I think from them, A4 45 TFSI B9.5. And they do test the B&O sound system with the same song played here. I do agree with Volvo, however I have seen a majority of reviewers saying that Mercedes sound systems are close second to Volvo’s Bowers and Wilkins, followed by others. Last place in the German trio is the H/K in the 3er (although its easily swappable with Focal speakers, amp and subs).
Shoot, I didn't even consider the Volvo S60. That is absolutely best in class, by far. You're correct.
@@ALPHAzerox898 There is a sound test in that review, but the car is equipped with the base Audi Sound System (ASS) and not B&O unfortunately.
@@mcytc damn I just checked and its the base system… However did you know that in the previous generations (b7, maybe b8) the base Audi Symphony sound system was made by Blaupunkt? I only found out recently and I thought it was pretty niche.
I test drove the new X1 bmw and the brakes was horrible. You have to press it harder I also didn’t like it hesitated when flooring it
3957 lbs= 1780 kg curb weight. For a 4 cylinder c class.
100kg heavier than 5series v8 e39...
I was wondering why this was 0.5-1.0 seconds slower than the 330i despite having identical power figures. Turns out it’s 400+ pounds heavier!
63K for a basic non-AMG that lacks power?? That's too much. I rather get a top trim V6 Camry and you get more power from it and more reliable.
The point is its a luxury car, but 63k is still wild
Camry? Lol 😂
The price is ridiculous but a Camry??
Camry ? Are you high ?
@@princeanthony8525 Nope, not everyone is a budha head
Oh I’m early! Hi from a fellow Michigander!
100% looks like a baby S Class!
The active brake assist will stop anytime on busy/smaller roads hah
Eno simbi naye ngenda genda ne 😊model GLA 180 sport.
Kubanga namayiira hatch back
W205 AMG Line body was the best.. the pitched forward grill reminds me of a charger. Interior is cool but high gloss piano black Interior is a scratch magnet. Sad I have the last of the 205 model
Yea this looks like step backwards in exterior looks. Almost hideous considering the price
The basic car of a benz is the top luxury 🚗 car in some other car companies that's MERCEDES-BENZ for you 👌
Morning! Just a little question: I saw it shutting off on release at the beginning...does it only do that in Eco mode, or in Comfort too? I live in Italy and I just bought an estate (220 diesel mild-hybrid) and, coming from the previous generation, I always felt Eco mode is just a little bit too relaxed
It does this in Eco and Comfort! Pretty easy to get used to. Most german cars shut off at about 5mph nowadays.
@@TopherDrives I know the mild hybrids do, and I find it useful in most situations (we'll see what I think of it, when I get mine). But now I am driving an A-class (also a diesel, but no hybrid) and, in Eco mode, it coasts without shutting off. And Start & Stop only engages when completely stopped.
@@TopherDrives Quick update a year later! Mine has arrived and I love this mild-hybrid system. For the most part it is just seamless and butter smooth!
Did you check the stalks on the steering wheel column for the heated wheel control?
Yes! I touched every square millimeter of that steering column
That interior is insane for a 45k car. I just saw the 2022 E Class doesn't even have that new iteration.
63k car
@@thomasdawe1837 well it starts at MSRP: $45,550, but after options maybe its 63k
@@lexbraxman9270be realistic almost nothing in at MSRP
I was so into the video then once he started playing techno I laughed so hard😂😂😂😂
fr 😭
When you do the sound system test, can you show us how to adjust the bass and treble? I'm constantly adjusting the bass and treble because some tracks have too much bass and some too little. It would be good to know how difficult it is to get to the settings while driving.
I have this car adjusting the bass and treble is easy. At first kind of anoying because you have to keep going thru settings. I got to say the system is crazy loud and clear
@@xXPunjabis0ngz yeah, that's the thing. I want to know how many menus I have to navigate to get to the bass and treble settings. Like, how distracting it is, or if it's easy
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow ill be honest maybe its my age but it is distracting im 27 i grew up with ipads but it can get anoying
@@xXPunjabis0ngz that's what I was afraid of.
Just go to settings, then audio. Takes about 3 seconds.
Would love to know the serial number of this car. It's clearly an early build because it's missing the rear spoiler, and has the $950 DQ9 parking assist package instead of the full $1,000 version normal production models have, and also has the $1,950 drivers assist package DQ0 which has the addition of inflating side bolsters over the regular production model which comes with a $1700 drivers assist package. But most early build pre pro cars don't have the night package which this one does.
How do you know all of this about c300's?
@@DC-ym2mw Research and nerdiness
my dad bought me the same car as it launched and one thing i hate is that mushy brake pedal. it feels like im pressing on mashed potato, and also the interior has a bit more plastic than id like. other than that this car is pure perfection
One thing I never think about until after I’ve purchased a car. How are the headlights at night? What are some of the best cars in terms of nighttime visibility? I work overnights (12-hour shifts) so often times depending on the time of the year I’m driving in the dark to and from or at least one direction.
On that note, is the ambient lighting intrusive to road visibility? I have somewhat poor night vision compared to the past. Mainly glare from other lights outside but I always keep my dash lighting at the lowest setting because it tends to interfere with my night vision.
Thanks in advance.
That's of great importance to me too. The trick is always get a car that has a separate high beam headlight/bulb, and not one that shares it with the low beam bulb or projector and is just activated with a mechanical flap. Best high beam for me: BMW e39 series - lights up the highway for everyone, not just for you.
@@akdomun Most of the vehicles I've owned in 10 plus years haven't had same bulb for low/high beam. Even so, I don't use high beams often because even though I live 20 miles outside of the city, I work in the city and there are plenty of people driving at the times that I drive so it becomes a hassle to try not to blind people and constantly turn them on and off.
If I judge on my W205 C400 base headlights, they’re very good for nighttime driving. You can always look that up on the IIHS website for every car (headlight safety).
As for the ambient lighting, Mercedes mentioned that the top part dims itself when it gets dark, at the same time that the headlights turn themselves on, just like the previous generations’ instrument panel that dims when its dark, as a way to prevent glare and distractions. Mercedes-Benz cars are usually very well designed.
@@ALPHAzerox898 thanks for the info....the only issue with IIHS for lights...currently, the automakers are sending their top of the line cars and not all trims are equal with lighting (MB or BMW might have the same headlight in two different trims, but for instance, one vehicle I was interested in when it was announced was the Maverick...only the top Lariat trim gets good LED lights...the XL and XLT have worse halogen lights and the testing is of course based on the top trim on that vehicle). I know that they are trying to change that and I believe IIHS is trying to make it so that all automakers have to use the same across all trims...which hopefully means everyone gets better headlights no matter the trim...this only means automakers will increase MSRP for lower trim vehicles in the end though.
@@Mike.Macmyazka yeah hopefully they fix that soon, still gives a good idea of what the headlights do (better than nothing). For instance, I’d say that my MB C400 has headlights that light up very far on high beams, but not as wide as they could, and the IIHS has the same results for my medium level trim headlights.
c200 is base?
I’m deciding between a used c class and a used e class but I think I’ll go with the e class because I am 6’3 and don’t know if the c class can fit me
Go to a dealership and see if you fit nicely in the C.
you prob can fit. The c class is normally spacious enough for bigger people
@@goncalo33 Ill go to the dealership tomorrow and see if i can fit it in the c class
@@AstroRen999 Good luck.
as someone who works at mercedes, you’d just feel a lot more comfortable all the time in the E! i’m 6’0 and to have anyone in the back i have to cram my seat forward
1) to open the rear cup holders you have to do a half press on the pencil holders
2) this spec is FAR from base...its $20k over base price
this, he kept talking about "base Mercedes" while this is loaded with extras making it actually more expensive than base E class
The nav system / screen looks really outdated in my opinion… the map design seems to be from. The 2000s and the menus are straight from Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Have to cut cost somewhere 🤷♂️
Is the interior still creaky?
I cant get behind the price of this vehicle when you can get all the same features on another vehicle for 10k cheaper
The other vehicle doesn’t drive like a Mercedes. If you never driven a German car you wouldn’t understand
@@davidsoto7114 .... Meanwhile, BMWs drive Better than Mercedes, in my opinion. But yeah, German.
@@STAK_22 I know Mercedes don’t drive like a bmw. The guy in the comment said “another vehicle” referring to not a German car
I'll stick with my 22 accord sport 2.0T lol
My Accord hybrid has the same 0-60 as this lol.
Too bad they killed 2.0T 10AT for 2023.
Power trunk on a tinyass lid but no spare tire = new irksome car trends summarized.
why do people shift gear while moving bro. You must fully stop the car and then put in reverse, drive or park. I'm not hating, it's just an advice
I just saw that same one for only 46k with only 9,612 miles, color black😰
same specs ?
Do you prefer this interior or G20 LCI?
The C Class. I'm still getting used to iDrive 8 :)
You're taking the DM's patented road test route though.
A wonderful and elegant car. It is a Mercedes, but you who are reading the comment. You are the most expensive and luxurious one. It is the one that deserves you. It is yours
This design suits the c-class more than the s-class
Pricing is a head scratcher. If you have $65k for a sedan, you have $80k. There are many better choices in that range. E class, anyone. 5 Series? A7?
The hybrid is the right answer. MB 48v hybrid is the benchmark and I’ve noticed that other companies have been hedging their EV bets with something similar. It makes sense for more people that EVs only.
I wonder if the sedan will be extinct by the time the manufacturers realize that they should have been making liftbacks the whole time though. It doesn’t matter what size the trunk is if the opening is a compact sedan mail slot.
i test drove a c300 and a bmw 330i and i got to say that i would perfer a bmw 330i which was disappointing being a big Mercedes fan i feel like Mercedes is having trouble.
Damn thing sounds like a diesel 😂
Feedback: camera is shakier with substitute Topher
Working on this! Trying to move my head less :)
SUBSTITUTE topher?
Usually the Original Topher and Substitute Topher will switch back and forth in between videos. Substitute Topher is younger than Original Topher, so you can tell by his voice here~~
@@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan I was so confused by the voice
I have a C class and to turn on the heated steering wheel independent of the seats, you’d have to ask the Hey Mercedes function to do it for you. Stupid? Yep. But that’s what they did. Lol
I could never bring myself to pay $60k for 255hp. Just get a Genesis G70 with 100 more horsepower for $10k less
3957 lb is extremely heavy
How was the brake feel?
Also curious
17:32
Did u say u can fit 4 adults ? 🤔 how ? Where ?
uhm in the car... there's four seats... for four people..
bro i thought you came to airport to compare with airplane
The Lexus IS350 RWD F-Sport is more for me, however loving manufacturers keeping one another on their toes.
I gotta say I rather the 2020 interior and exterior.
if there’s anything that will stop me from getting new mercs is the blinker stalk and its cheap haptics. As one of the major touch points it’s very terribly designed imo
$63k for a base model C-class 😂 I really want whatever Mercedes is smoking
How can you Not see the convenience of an Automatic Opening/Closing Trunk on Any vehicle? You must only ever have Yourself to worry about & never actually put things in your Trunk.... No Kids, Nothing. Smh, Lol.
First time I'm hearing a car reviewer praise touch buttons. They're terrible. You shouldn't have to take your eyes off the road to change the volume or HVAC controls.
Did Mercedes sponsor this video?
Don't think I praised them, just said it isn't the end of the world. I'm a button enthusiast just like everyone else.
I'm a button fan all day every day and I recently test drove this car, honestly it was perfectly fine.