Joearch

MB asked me to participate in a test drive for six days and participate in an online feedback survey. Unlimited miles and free gas. In fact it is a 304 HP 3.5 L engine. Car appears to be loaded. Black metallic with black interior. According to dealer that MB had me pick the car up at this model is not available for 6-8 weeks in the US.

I just drove it 10-12 miles so not much time in it yet. First impression is very favorable. Very nice road feel, very nimble. Picked up my iPhone real easy, including Bluetooth music. Will post later.

Do not remember how to post pictures on this site.

Stitches

the question I have is does it feel like 304 hp or does it feel like your old c300? there is some speculation on whether the new c350 is coming with the higher output motor or not

Joearch

That shows the C350 at 304 HP and the C250 at 204 with the four cylinder 1.8 turbo. My 2010 C300 has the Powerchip ecu mod so I am about 20-24 HP over stock. This car is much faster than my car. I have only driven it on surface streets in LA so far. I am anxious to open it up on the freeway and see how much increased torque helps.

Fit and finish are very good. Super nice leather seats. Street names show up on the navi system now. Will post more later of course.

Stitches

torque gets you moving and hp is what keeps you going down the highway...the hp will push you down the highway...they torque will push you off the line

wnunez89

very cool, post some pics soon, and let us know how she handles when you open her up

Joearch

I am thinking dropping to third at 50 mph and going wot to 80 or 90 would use some torque

luminus

Does it include that "dynamic handling" package? i.e. the sports mode button. If so, I'd interested to know how's your experience with it for cornering and stuff.

Stitches

yes you are correct...horsepower is just a multiple of torque, but

if you compare tq and hp to water, torque would be how big the faucet is and hp would be how fast it flows...

if you compare tq and hp to electricity, torque would be the volts and hp would be that amps...

rich09

Pics please

Stitches

I really don't want to get into a debate about it...I just wanted to know if it felt like your car or if it was faster...that's all

Joearch

My car has that package, it seems to be similar feel. Suspension does feel sporty!

Joearch

I have not done it on this site in over a year.

luminus

Hmmmm....similar as in, pressing and not pressing it seems similar? Or your old car and this new car's sport mode seems similar.

Joearch

The C350 coupe is way faster than my car, sport button pushed or not. I have not had a chance to tell since i have only been in LA traffic how different sport and non sport are. On my 2010 C300 there is a huge difference when acitive dynamic handling package is activated by pressing the "S" button on the dash, which I think is somewhat magnified by the ecu mod.

Again this coupe seems way faster than my car, but it is not a ral race car. I have spent a fair amount of time driving a 2011 CTS V. a 2009 STS V a 2009 Vette Z06 and a 2006 Ford GT. Obviously this car is nothing like that. It feels like a 300 HP motor with decent torque. Way more fun to drive than a C300 sedan. Having logged less than a hour I have not had a real chance to see what the real driving characteristics are. My wife and I will be taking it up California coast this weekend with the V1 on the visor.

kendricksoares

what do i have to do to get one of these for a week, lol really cool man, enjoy the car

IgorDj

Man i really wanna trade in my car and get the c350 coupe

bringtherain

do you have other mods? cause theres no way a simple powerchip ecu would give you 20hp alone. Not even a C350 could get that much off ecu tune alone.

Open-Road

Can't wait for pics...

luminus

LoL. I e-mailed my sales asking him to call me as soon as the first one arrives so that I can test drive. Even though I ordered one already. (Mine's probably 2nd shipment.)

Shake

I really want to see pics as well. Do you think it feels better built than the pre-facelift w204s?

There are a few options.

1. Easiest might be to go to www.tinypic.com and upload it one by one and copy and paste the image link to the thread here. The image link is the one that looks like [img]www.blahblahblah.com[/img]

2. Create free photobucket account at www.photobucket.com and copy and paste the image links.

3. Attach the pics directly on this thread. When you go to advanced post you'll see an option to attach next to the smiley face buttom by the font size options. It's a little paper clip.

Hopefully that helps you out a bit.

newyorktoLA

Was this through Gen Benz? Which dealer in L.A?

Joearch

Done thru MB corporate. Beverly Hills dealer just was used for delivery. Car is technically a prototype and has Michigan manufacturer plates.
Car does feel tighter than my car. Most importantly it feels more nimble and has a more positive road feel. Shifting seems more direct.

benzo-boi

How do you sign up for a program like this? I wanna sign up!!

Joearch

I was contacted by MB thru a market research company. I did not sign up.

luminus

Darn you're lucky. Guess I should actually listen to those market research phone call for once instead of hang up on them