w204 c300 vs c320
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i drive them all, fast and hard
w204 c300 vs c320
just my quick impression of the c300
i have one right now as a loaner car...
not sure why but it feels so much lighter than my car....my car feels heavy and dreary
the c300 doesnt necessarily feel faster tho...actually i think its pick up is slower...odd because i guess it has more HP
curious of other impressions
i have one right now as a loaner car...
not sure why but it feels so much lighter than my car....my car feels heavy and dreary
the c300 doesnt necessarily feel faster tho...actually i think its pick up is slower...odd because i guess it has more HP
curious of other impressions
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The steering was a lot lighter than my C240, and the ride was stiffer. The upgraded AMG 18's seemed to help with cornering, but both cornered well, the C240 because it was a small car, the C300 because it was newer and had sportier suspension.
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I cant speak for the actual handling of the W204, but in terms of the look of the interior, I will take the W203 any way. Dont get me wrong, the 204 is sharp, but there is something about the dash/wheel/console on the 203 that has me wanting nothing else. I have the black leather interior with aluminum accents, I put that second to none.
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Just my $.02
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I cant speak for the actual handling of the W204, but in terms of the look of the interior, I will take the W203 any way. Dont get me wrong, the 204 is sharp, but there is something about the dash/wheel/console on the 203 that has me wanting nothing else. I have the black leather interior with aluminum accents, I put that second to none.
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Just my $.02
Saying this, w204 facelift interior does look superb from the photos I've seen.
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The facelift W203 was better than pre-facelift, and the facelift W204 is better than pre-facelift.
I'll agree with the OP.. the W204s feel a lot less heavy in general (though they are not) than the W203s do.
I'll agree with the OP.. the W204s feel a lot less heavy in general (though they are not) than the W203s do.
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Mercedes C320 Model 2002
Love this comparison thread. Got me a 2002 C320 a couple of weeks back and its put me back US$ 14 K after necessary repairs (arn't cheap here in Saudi Arabia).
Questions that come to mind:
1. Official (and authentic) 0 to 60 mph times of both cars ? ie. which ones really faster
2. A used 2008 C300 here is US$ 35 K here. Wonder if its worth every penny spent over the C320 cost....
Will think of more things to discuss; can't let this thread die too fast.....;-)
Questions that come to mind:
1. Official (and authentic) 0 to 60 mph times of both cars ? ie. which ones really faster
2. A used 2008 C300 here is US$ 35 K here. Wonder if its worth every penny spent over the C320 cost....
Will think of more things to discuss; can't let this thread die too fast.....;-)
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i drive them all, fast and hard
shold have sold u mine...
i dont think the c300 are worth it...i dont like it at all, everytime ive had it as a loaner car, it feels more toyata camry then mercs
i dont think the c300 are worth it...i dont like it at all, everytime ive had it as a loaner car, it feels more toyata camry then mercs
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i drive them all, fast and hard
just drove a glk 350 as a loaner....still feels so slow and light compared tothe c320...i think it is because it has like 9 gears, everything changes gear too soon...even when i floored it, it was tame
took a e63 test drive after i picked up my car....nice....2010, nasty desert slver color, 8000 miles 90K $$
took a e63 test drive after i picked up my car....nice....2010, nasty desert slver color, 8000 miles 90K $$
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Mercedes C320 Model 2002
just drove a glk 350 as a loaner....still feels so slow and light compared tothe c320...i think it is because it has like 9 gears, everything changes gear too soon...even when i floored it, it was tame
took a e63 test drive after i picked up my car....nice....2010, nasty desert slver color, 8000 miles 90K $$
took a e63 test drive after i picked up my car....nice....2010, nasty desert slver color, 8000 miles 90K $$
Think why a slower car (my C320 in this case) would 'feel' faster than new C300 is because the W203 may have a harsher suspension, seats and more engine noise compared to the W204...
What else could it be.....
