KmanianTSX

Sup guys...

Made a new purchase yesterday and hooked myself up with a 2007 Mercedes C230. I couldn't bare to part with my TSX so I kept it. Crazy, I know but I love variety! Having owned another C230 (now for my lil bro), I was pretty much aware of what I was buying, but I must say that MB has done some serious revamping since 2005. Here are some quick thoughts when I compared the C230 to the TSX...

The C230's 2.5L V6 is quite powerful, but it has a slight bit of lag time from initial acceleration. Also, the gearshifts are much smoother than the TSX's and has 7 gears to choose from.

The TSX's leather is superior to the C230's man-made pleather.

The TSX's stereo kicks @$$ against the C230.

The C230 has more curb/sex appeal than the TSX. This is very subjective, but in Miami, it is a given.

I really like the Dark Bird's Eye wood look inside vs. the metallic trim in the TSX.

Interior sound levels in the C230 are better than the TSX, but not totally great.

The TSX's steering wheel audio controls have a faster response time as well as overall usability than the C230's.

The C230 has no folding rear seats.

The C230 has a much sexier key than the TSX (even though I have the TL switchblade mod).

Well that's about it. All in all, I love them both! Hopefully, I won't have as many little annoying problems with the C230 as I did with the TSX (i.e. squeaky seats, replaced sunroof, dreadful Bluetooth static).

Enjoy the pics and feel free to comment!

joerockt

If I had pixie sticks for legs I might just make it in the back seat!

Looks good on the outside, too cramped inside. The TSX is a Suburban inside compared to the C230

TSX2345

Nice LV bag

ruffellprefley

nice 2nd car. pics of the "much sexier key" please!

CarbonGray Earl

Nice - I like the upcoming C-class though too.

S14 n Tsx

so both belongs to you? and you are only 22? anyways, I love it but not really feeling the steering wheel.

Endless-Whitetsx

Someones balling haha..

KmanianTSX

Yup. However, the Benz is going home in December...

Here are some pics of the "sexier key"...

mltk53

tru, mb key Is sexier, i'd still pick da tsx, designing is better and more room. plus navi is great!

mltk53

yea steering wheel is ugly imo, still mb is a great car

SicK TypeS

nice buy. how do the two vehicles compare from a performance standpoint (handling, acceleration, braking, etc)?

jesuswalks

the MB interior looks very old and outdated. The seatbacks look weird and busy.
I like the red color tho. For the most part i like black interiors. Id take the TSX w/ nav, besides the new C-class is coming out soon.



MIAMI is awesome

Knox

I looked at the MB when buying my TSX. The only thing I liked was the staggered wheels that come factory.

KmanianTSX

Well as you probably know, the C230 is RWD. From a performance point of view, the C230 is a lot more stable and predictable in lane changes and brisk accelaration (no torque steer). The C230 is relativly sluggish from a standpoint, but once it is up and going, the seamless shifting of the 7-speed is a pleasure sound to the ears and it fully utilizes the 200 horses served up by the 2.5. The exhaust rumble is pretty deep and so are the engine sounds - basically more gutsy than the TSX. The breaking is also very strong (one of the weaker points on the TSX). All in all, the TSX begs you to throw it around more while the C230 is more of a luxury wide with the ability to be thrown around.

oem tsx

imho that was the ugliest c class ever built



seemed like a rip off of the older hyundai's

oem tsx

and the 201hp rating for your 2.5l v6 could be around 190hp w the new sae ratings. i know that acura and lexus re rated all their models w the new ratings but i dont think benz and bmw has.

KmanianTSX

That model began in 2002. This model of the C230 began in 2001. So who would be copying whom?

oem tsx

the sonata model i posted began selling in korea in 2000... just like xg300 / grandeur was out in korea 2 -3 yrs before it hit the states... anyways, if that sonata had a mercedes badge, you'd be humping it and bragging about it too, comeon, dont bullshit me

KmanianTSX

Ok, I stand corrected. However, I am not a "status symbol" kind of person trying to brag. This is only my second Benz while I have had 3 previous Honda products. The thread is simply an FYI comparison...

anTo

i see lveeeee

S14 n Tsx

yeah, I'm not going to just buy MB because of their name. I think that is the dumbest thing someone can do.

S14 n Tsx

yeah, My gf has the C240 4matic and its decent. I drove my friend's S500 other day.. damn, that car is nice!!

Sclass88

My friend has a C240 with the sport package. Overall, its a very nice car. We took it around some twisties and the sport package does wonders for that car. It had very little body roll compared to my stock TSX suspension. However, the leather felt cheap and the sound system, though powerful did not sound as clear as my stock TSX setup. Overall, nice car. I'd just never spend the money on one.

oaksnutz

Says the person with the LV bag.

acura_ak

i think Mercedes vehicles are okay, but I'm a BMW person myself. nice cars though...

KmanianTSX

Yea... Well I prefer to purchase items that are reliable and have potentially good resale values if necessary ... i.e. Honda & Mercedes products.

Newplay1

Looks girly hehe red benz, you don't like the new 2008 C-class they have more power and luxury items..

KmanianTSX

Not a big fan of first-year-of-production cars - too many bugs! I do like the new C300, but imma hold on to the '07 until '09.

anTo

is it just me, or does the new c class look weird :\

cali4tsx

I like the TSX

wickedk24

Never was a fan of MB, especially the C class, maybe C stands for cramped .

feelgood13

german interior is so nineteen eighty two.