akbro93704

I figured that the color would just be metallic black, but it's not metallic...any pics or info??thanks!!

CitronC230K_03

are u sure, there is an extra $680 charge for the paint. though it dosnt specify metallic, so i dont know

akbro93704

it doesnt show any charge for the paint when you build your own on MBUSA.com

CitronC230K_03

no it doesnt but it shows an addional $680 charge. that must be the diamonds!

termigni

I ordered my 05 230 sedan yesterday in Diamond Black, hopefully i'll get it soon and put up some pics of it. I've never seen the color either, and dying to see it in person.

dewuser

I hope this helps!

Here are 2 pictures that I took at the C-Spot in Sacramento, CA.

2005 C-320 Sport Sedan.

MBC320X

I saw one in diamond black at the dealer. It's an awesome color, you won't be disappointed. It's black with tiny tiny metallic white crystals in it. Yes it is metallic. It would be mysecond choice next to the black opal.

PoonerElRay

Looks black with no diamonds.

tommy

It looks like it has a purplish or bluish tinge to me. Could be my monitor, though.

X- I really like black opal too - pics don't do it justice (which I assume is the problem here as well).

efru

It looks purplish...I'll go with regular black.

CitronC230K_03

it looks purplish, i like it better!

dewuser

IT'S NOT PURPLE OR BLUE... thank JPEG compression for that!

It's a deep black and just how it was said before the pictures don't do it justice.

kaze81

I like the color. It looks better than regular black IMHO

KZ

Guest0001

I dont like alot of the Black variations that MB has. Obsidian looks green in sunlight and almandine looks red. I have not seen diamond but it appears purple. Only black knock off I like is Black Opal and its not even black, its more navy blue. Flat black is the best color for MB if you like cleaning. Silver is next if you are lazy like myself and washes the car once a month.

CitronC230K_03

i like all the other colors of black besides regular black

akbro93704

thanks for all of the info!! If i were to get a C,I'd either get Capri blue, black opal, or diamond black(although all of us still can't figure out what diamond black really looks like)...thanks again!

silberrosa

You would have to be nuts to make color decisions based on photos! I have seen diamond black and it looks great. It would most likely be my first choice. However, color is the most subjective part of the car so I would recommend to never make this decision until you can see a car in person. In addition, we all see colors slightly differently - so second hand knowledge is no good either.

CitronC230K_03

i bought my car with just seeing the paint chip and just a picture. never saw a citron in person and already ordered the car when i finally saw drive by. it was risky but i have no regrets.

Rick

And I bought my C sight unseen. The salesmonkey didn't even have a paint chip for Orion Blue, since the Coupe's press kit portfolios weren't available til after the NY rollout. My first inquiry was a week before the 01 NY Auto Show, and I was not disappointed by the car or color at all (the show car was paprika...but they had paint chips in the press kits).
The dealer, on the other hand....(ok, we won't go there).

Back on topic; Diamond black is a gorgeous color! The SLR they've been displaying on the show circuit is diamond black. It has flecks of purple, turquoise, silver and pink, which gives it a varying hue of purple/deep blue-green/black....depending on lighting. Pics do it no justice...you have to see it up close and personal for the full effect. Check your local dealer inventories and see if you can find one in stock. You won't be disappointed.