phs

Is there a difference between "Agility Control" and "Advanced Agility Control"? And is it true that in Australia they offer steering column paddle shifter (for automatics) and sports seats with their "AMG Sports Package"?

http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/con..._amg.0002.html

It does not appear to be such an option in North America ( US and Canada ).

Any info?

W0n6_3d4n

Looks like it does offer paddle shifter. Advanced Agility control is not offered in Aus due to ground clearance issue, difference being with Advance you can select the damper and all that with a touch of a button. Our car is equipped with more standard equipment compare to our friend in North America.

Moneymike

WHAT???? they have paddle shifters....this sucks

CarGuru

Sucks I know, alas paddle-Shifting was a requirement for the family "Sport-Sedan" in our household. In fact because of this we were cross-shopping the '08 Acura TL Type-S because it had the paddle style shifters. I was getting tired of our '05 base TL, albeit a great car but experienced similar issues with it as another member on these forums with his TL. Also wanted to get the wifey back into a nice FR/RR chassis.

-Ryan

chilledbenz

If you get a C63 it comes with paddle shifters standard. It's MB's way of saying thanks.

phs

Anyone in Australia would be nice enough to post pictures of your W204 with paddle shifter?

Krytech

I read somewhere and my dealer confirmed that the '09 C Class will likely offer the paddle shifters, different sport seats in the front, a memory package, and 4-Matic on the C350 as well as an update agility package that contains a new limited slip differential. I should of waited a year to get those options, but oh well. From what I've come read, it seems all these options, except the rear-end, are available now in other regions (than the US).

Anybody else heard this?

peabers

The initial offering of C-class in North America has less content than Rest of World (ROW) offerings.. Memory seats and C350 4Matic are already available in Canada. Adv Agility and Paddle Shifters are available in other parts of the world (like UK). LSD is coming in the C63, but I have not heard about availability in other models.

The tourer/estate will also be coming next year.

LakeShow41

That sucks... Wonder why they could get their act together everywhere but the USA...

peabers

I believe it has got something to do with the JD Power IQS, which counts the # of problems per 100 vehicles. By limiting the features, they can minimize the problems. Iron it out elsewhere and then bring it to North America.

LakeShow41

Interesting... Thakns for the info.

R0ME0

I heard 09 is supposed to get paddle shifters. Can anyone confirm this along with the other missing features like tilt mirrors, and memory seats, etc.

Moneymike

I can confirm that this will **** ME OFF!!!

Bokx_350

You and me both.