Mercedes-Benz: C-Class News
05-04-2004, 09:36 PM
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I thought the original pics Gman posted were hot (even though they were unrealistic compared to the whole lineup, switched headlight design completely), but this is definately not hot. The links work fine, you just have to cut and paste them, and its obvious that someone has altered the 3rd pic at the gas station, even though it was a clear front end pic.
05-05-2004, 07:18 PM
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New V6 Range Includes (according to autobild.de):
C 250, 2,5 l, V6, 204 hp/250 Nm
C 300, 3,0 l, V6, 231 hp/300 Nm
C 350, 3,5 l, V6, 258 hp/350 Nm
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AMG:
C 55, V8, 408 hp
C 63, V8, 476 hp (uncertain)
C 250, 2,5 l, V6, 204 hp/250 Nm
C 300, 3,0 l, V6, 231 hp/300 Nm
C 350, 3,5 l, V6, 258 hp/350 Nm
and
AMG:
C 55, V8, 408 hp
C 63, V8, 476 hp (uncertain)
05-06-2004, 09:19 AM
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This car looks absolutely great. I love the new interior in there. I hope that makes it to the rest of the lineup. I also luv the aggressive new look of the front. It's nice that MB's not going to play that "bubble eye" card on it's cars until it's so stale I can't stand to look at it. The rear is very nice too. It reminds me of the new A6's rear, but very nice, nonetheless. Great pics. 
07-12-2004, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpscls
thats a sweet ride, but i would never buy a benz b/c they are all autos, but wow would it be great if my mom bought a ride like that
new SLK is going to be stick so they might drop it in this.
11-12-2004, 12:05 PM
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG - - By THE EDITORS OF AUTOWEEK - - Source: Autoweek
LIKES
Monster engine
Nice interior updates
Great audio system
DISLIKES
No manual tranny option
Tight rear seats
Thirsty
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DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in): 106.9
Track (in): 59.3 front, 58.0 rear
Length/width/height (in): 181.8/68.0/55.6
Curb weight/GVWR (lbs): 3540/4600
CAPACITIES
Fuel (gal): 16.4
Cargo (cu ft): 12.2
ENGINE
Front-longitudinal 5.4-liter/331.9-cid sohc V8
Horsepower: 362 @ 5750 rpm
Torque (lb-ft): 376 @ 4000 rpm
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Fuel requirement: 91 octane
DRIVETRAIN
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Final drive ratio: 3.06:1
SUSPENSION
Front: Twin lower links with MacPherson struts, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, antiroll bar
Rear: Five-link with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, antiroll bar
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Discs front and rear, ABS, aluminum 225/40ZR-18 front, 245/35ZR-18 rear Pirelli PZero Rosso
STANDING-START ACCELERATION
0-60 mph: 5.05 sec
0-100 km/h (62.1 mph): 5.34 sec
0-quarter-mile: 13.54 sec @ 105.9 mph
ROLLING ACCELERATION
20-40 mph (first gear): 1.5 sec
40-60 mph (second gear): 2.3 sec
60-80 mph (third gear): 3.6 sec
BRAKING
60 mph-0: 116 ft
HANDLING
490-foot slalom: 44.1 mph
Lateral acceleration (200-foot skidpad): 0.85 g
INTERIOR NOISE (dBA)
Idle: 48
Full throttle: 77
Steady 60 mph: 65
FUEL MILEAGE
EPA combined: 18.23 mpg
AW overall: 21.64 mpg
Monster engine
Nice interior updates
Great audio system
DISLIKES
No manual tranny option
Tight rear seats
Thirsty
....
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in): 106.9
Track (in): 59.3 front, 58.0 rear
Length/width/height (in): 181.8/68.0/55.6
Curb weight/GVWR (lbs): 3540/4600
CAPACITIES
Fuel (gal): 16.4
Cargo (cu ft): 12.2
ENGINE
Front-longitudinal 5.4-liter/331.9-cid sohc V8
Horsepower: 362 @ 5750 rpm
Torque (lb-ft): 376 @ 4000 rpm
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Fuel requirement: 91 octane
DRIVETRAIN
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Final drive ratio: 3.06:1
SUSPENSION
Front: Twin lower links with MacPherson struts, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, antiroll bar
Rear: Five-link with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, antiroll bar
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Discs front and rear, ABS, aluminum 225/40ZR-18 front, 245/35ZR-18 rear Pirelli PZero Rosso
STANDING-START ACCELERATION
0-60 mph: 5.05 sec
0-100 km/h (62.1 mph): 5.34 sec
0-quarter-mile: 13.54 sec @ 105.9 mph
ROLLING ACCELERATION
20-40 mph (first gear): 1.5 sec
40-60 mph (second gear): 2.3 sec
60-80 mph (third gear): 3.6 sec
BRAKING
60 mph-0: 116 ft
HANDLING
490-foot slalom: 44.1 mph
Lateral acceleration (200-foot skidpad): 0.85 g
INTERIOR NOISE (dBA)
Idle: 48
Full throttle: 77
Steady 60 mph: 65
FUEL MILEAGE
EPA combined: 18.23 mpg
AW overall: 21.64 mpg
11-19-2004, 01:47 AM
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when i was in germany this summer a new C55 drove past me when i was standing next to the street, I can honestly say that it sounded better than any other car i have ever heard...Ferrari excluded.
11-29-2004, 06:59 PM
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Looks good 
I'm not a big fan of Benzes myself but they did a good job.
I'm not a big fan of Benzes myself but they did a good job.
11-29-2004, 09:46 PM
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Three thousand things better than the current one, but I wish they'd go for more of a boxy and less of a feline look with cars these days. It looks more stately.
11-29-2004, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
:wtf: Those taillights look like a Civics.
And my one complaint about the new Benzes is they all look alike. You can barely tell them apart from each other.
And my one complaint about the new Benzes is they all look alike. You can barely tell them apart from each other.
11-29-2004, 10:10 PM
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I like the design, although the headlights have that pulled back effect that Lexus is so enamored with right now. I like the amoeba-esque headlights of the current C-Class better. Overall, it looks more evolutionary than revolutionary, though. Not sure if it'll be the fatal blow to the 3-Series.
11-29-2004, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I like the design, although the headlights have that pulled back effect that Lexus is so enamored with right now. I like the amoeba-esque headlights of the current C-Class better. Overall, it looks more evolutionary than revolutionary, though. Not sure if it'll be the fatal blow to the 3-Series.
11-29-2004, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
The C-CLass will NEVER be a fatal blow to the 3 series as long as its automatic and follows benzs tradition of luxury over everything else. BMWs are drivers cars first and luxury follows. Although thats being mucked up a little recently, it pretty much still holds true.
11-29-2004, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Minch00
I dunno, every 3 series I see is driven by a teenage girl
11-29-2004, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
I see that too, but the majority of people who actually can afford the car are much older. Many are also auto enthusiats. The BMW CCA is no small club, and it consist of mostly 3 series. It also doesn't negate the fact that no Benz besides a few SLKs are made with Manuals, and even those SLKs are very rare.
They realize that they've shunned a lot of the market share for cars like the CLK and SL by making em auto-only, and they're smart enough to rectify their mistake.