Murdered-out 2015 Mercedes C300 is Darkly Elegant

Simple modifications have transformed this Mercedes-Benz C300 into a wicked sport sedan.

MBWorld member Drew White has spent the past few months chronicling the transformation of his 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 from average luxury car to a slick sport sedan. He has hit a handful of hiccups along the way – including an unpleasant exchange with his dealership over a warranty issue and some issues with damaged parts arriving in the mail – but his efforts have led to one great-looking C300.

The Introduction

When the OP first introduced us to his 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, he explained why he decided to log the progress of his build on the forum.

“So I wanted a place to detail this project, as I have talked to quite a few guys here on the forums about my plans for this car as well as sourced a lot of ideas and parts here as well. Before I start this, I want to make clear that I chose this car very specifically. I understand I could have bought a c400 or a c43 or a c63, but for my reasons, economy not the least, I chose this platform. I love all of these w205 cars but if you don’t like my choices, just remember they are exactly that…my choices.

For the rest of those interested, I finally got around to taking some decent pictures and wanted to start off with what I have done, and what I plan to do. I figure I have about 2 months left in this build so now seems as good a time as any. Would love to hear thoughts and suggestions for sourcing and any creative ideas, but I hope you guys enjoy this and get something out of it.”

Mod List

Next, the OP touched on what work had already been done on his C300 when he started this build thread, in addition to listing what he had planned in the coming months. We don’t get into listing all of his plans, but below is the list of initial upgrades that coincides with the first collection of pictures shared.

“What is done so far:
Wheels:
Avant Garde M652 staggered in hyper-silver
19×8.5 et47 & 19×9.5 et53

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Front: 235/40/19
Rear: 265/35/19

Suspension:
H&R VTF adjustable coils
Front: -1.75″ at 1/2 total travel
Rear: -2″ at 3/4 total travel

I like them here, no rubbing but quite low and these things are great. Love the ride quality and flexibility. I will be adding adjustable dampers in the future but for now they are sitting on/next to stock struts.

Engine:
Dinantronics Sport – I think it is worth the money and you can feel it, but I am after much more boost so this likely wont last.
Weistec VTA – It makes a lot of loud and frankly obnoxious noise so will be coming off as soon as I have a replacement system.
Muffler Delete/Vibrant flex, resonator and cat. 2.5″ piping downpipe back. – Not satisfied with any of the existing cat backs so decided to work with my local shop and make my own. Sounds great and is hi-flow enough for some top end changes coming in the near future.”

Patrick Rall

"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.

"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.

"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.

"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.

"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.

"Being based on Detroit," says Rall, "I never miss the North American International Auto Show, the Woodward Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights, along with spending plenty of time raising hell on Detroit's Woodward Avenue with the best muscle car crowd in the world.

Rall can be contacted at QuickMirada@Yahoo.com

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