Side by side comparison: E90 vs new C-class
02-09-2007, 11:57 PM
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For the first time, i can say that the C Class looks as good as the 3 series. Each car has its +'s and -'s, but they are both great cars to cross shop now.
02-10-2007, 12:26 AM
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BMW interior looks better IMO.
That C class interior doesnt look like a Benz at all. More like some sort of rejected Lexus IS design.
That C class interior doesnt look like a Benz at all. More like some sort of rejected Lexus IS design.
02-10-2007, 06:03 AM
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^^^^ I've never liked when the nav screens pop up- it makes it look like an afterthought. That was more acceptable 5 years ago but not now, especially for a Mercedes.
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02-10-2007, 01:54 PM
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that c-class front end is WAY too "in your face" but the rest of the lines i love. i'm sad to see though, that they took a relatively nicely laid out interior and turned it into something so ugly.
02-10-2007, 02:44 PM
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They should have at least got an E90 with Sport Package on it.
Either way, the benz looks good but that interior looks like its from the mazda 3.
Either way, the benz looks good but that interior looks like its from the mazda 3.
02-10-2007, 06:56 PM
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Exterior: Mercedes
Interior: BMW
Interior: BMW
02-10-2007, 07:02 PM
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advantage: MB.
I f'ing LOVE what they are doing with the new grilles (on this car and the new CL) - harkens back to the 80's SEC, one of my all-time fav MB's.
I f'ing LOVE what they are doing with the new grilles (on this car and the new CL) - harkens back to the 80's SEC, one of my all-time fav MB's.
02-10-2007, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
BMW interior looks better IMO.
That C class interior doesnt look like a Benz at all. More like some sort of rejected Lexus IS design.
That C class interior doesnt look like a Benz at all. More like some sort of rejected Lexus IS design.
02-11-2007, 01:32 AM
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I thought MB owned the Chrysler?? correct me if I'm wrong..
02-11-2007, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Their comparing an AMG version with a stock 3-series. That's fair. 
They should have at least got the sport package for the 330 though
02-11-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dave_88
I wouldn't say that anyone is owning anyone, more of a partnership, since it was just a merger, hence, DaimlerChrysler.
The control is definitely more in Germany. American managers and employees complained about this.
02-13-2007, 07:17 PM
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the c-class redesign looks horrible. the 3 series redesign looks great. E90>c-class. not to high-jack, but the 2008 CTS>both. in my opinion, the new CTS is juice.
02-14-2007, 01:28 AM
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I really like the C-Class but from the side it looks like somebody punched its face in. The grille is too tall and too vertical. If they shortened the height of the grille by a bar or made the tail lights a big higher it would look more proportionate.
And the steering wheel on the C-Class is still incredibly fugly.
And the steering wheel on the C-Class is still incredibly fugly.
02-14-2007, 07:34 AM
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C-Class has definitely jumped ahead of the 3-series, in my opinion. Doesn't have that "shrunk-down S-class" look anymore, imho.
BTW, to the earlier posts, MB definitely has the control over Chrysler, and, though it was pitched to the world as a merger of equals, it most definitely is not.
BTW, to the earlier posts, MB definitely has the control over Chrysler, and, though it was pitched to the world as a merger of equals, it most definitely is not.
02-14-2007, 07:59 AM
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Well, that is the best looking C-class to date but, I would be hard pressed to get one over its BMW E90, Lexus IS and Audi B7 counterparts . Personally, I think the interior style of the W203 > W204.
And
with Keg1997. Be it the Infiniti I35, 1G G35, Volvo S60, Mazda6 or this new C-class, the popup navi is a turnoff.
And
with Keg1997. Be it the Infiniti I35, 1G G35, Volvo S60, Mazda6 or this new C-class, the popup navi is a turnoff.
02-14-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Their comparing an AMG version with a stock 3-series. That's fair.
Originally Posted by Deity711
The C-class would look sharp if it had the standard MB grille and not the "Hey look at me, I own a Mercedes" massive three-point star on it.
