300 versus 350
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
900s, 993
300 versus 350
Hi - I'm new to this forum and pretty close to pulling the trigger on a c3XX. Anything I should be thinking about when it comes to the 300 and 350 engines? Is one a little more proven than the others? Is the engine a new design or reused from the previous generation.
Thanks for any input you may have.
Thanks for any input you may have.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 5
From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
Hi - I'm new to this forum and pretty close to pulling the trigger on a c3XX. Anything I should be thinking about when it comes to the 300 and 350 engines? Is one a little more proven than the others? Is the engine a new design or reused from the previous generation.
Thanks for any input you may have.
Thanks for any input you may have.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
From: nyc
528i, GLK
Hi - I'm new to this forum and pretty close to pulling the trigger on a c3XX. Anything I should be thinking about when it comes to the 300 and 350 engines? Is one a little more proven than the others? Is the engine a new design or reused from the previous generation.
Thanks for any input you may have.
Thanks for any input you may have.
(300 i drove was 4matic, maybe that explains the drastic difference)
I live in northeast, 4matic is helpful.
then again, if the speculation came true, the new 30xhp engine from SLK makes it down to the c-class, they could retire the current 350 engine, you just might be kicking urself
Last edited by webada; Dec 22, 2007 at 08:49 AM.
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 811
Likes: 2
From: Toronto, ON
2011 E350 4Matic Wagon, 2013 C350 4Matic Sedan
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 6
From: SEATTLE WASHINGTON USA
'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
What's coming..
<<I want the new engine just for the progression in MB but then I dont because I already got my C, Might have to give my dealer a sturn talking to 
>>
We already know that dealer personnel usually know less about these cars than a prospective owner who has done his research knows, or thinks he knows. The info is out there, and has been out there, since before the W204 was introduced and it was a matter of finding it.
Keep in mind that dealers and sales people make their (very good) living selling what is available to them or in stock this month, not two years down the line. They can't live on what they can't sell. And, sometimes the advance info is spot-on and sometimes it's pure speculation.
>>We already know that dealer personnel usually know less about these cars than a prospective owner who has done his research knows, or thinks he knows. The info is out there, and has been out there, since before the W204 was introduced and it was a matter of finding it.
Keep in mind that dealers and sales people make their (very good) living selling what is available to them or in stock this month, not two years down the line. They can't live on what they can't sell. And, sometimes the advance info is spot-on and sometimes it's pure speculation.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 446
Likes: 1
'08 C 300 Sport, '01 SL 500 & '08 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab 4WD
I'm used to driving performance cars and such so I know what good power feels like. I've driven the C350/ C300 back to back. Yes the C350 has a very noticeable increase in power over the C300. In contrast the C300 is not slow and anyone that believes so is not driving theirs or the demo hard enough. There has never been a situation I can recall where the car did not deliver enough power to overtake, pass, merge etc... Also there has never been a situation where I have said darn I wish I had sprung for the C350. Whats weird is the Germans have done a fantastic trick in making 228hp feel like 250hp. I drove a 2000 Maxima with 220 hp and that car respectively similar in weight to a C300 felt like 180 hp in comparison. In short, again my opinion I expected the C350 to perform or deliver as much acceleration as a 335I or G35 sedan at least but it doesn't.
-Ryan
-Ryan
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 1
From: United States
2008 R350 & 2008 C300
I'm used to driving performance cars and such so I know what good power feels like. I've driven the C350/ C300 back to back. Yes the C350 has a very noticeable increase in power over the C300. In contrast the C300 is not slow and anyone that believes so is not driving theirs or the demo hard enough.
-Ryan
-Ryan
Not running the C300 down, I own a C300 4matic, I live with it day in and day out and can tell you it wouldn't hurt to have a little more hp and to shed a few pounds.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
From: nyc
528i, GLK
Only the 4matic are made in germany....
I'm pretty sure given a year or two, the SA facility will have the capability to produce 4matic...
Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville Florida, USA
C300 Sport
These cars are new so its hard to tell about long term quality. Only two places are known to make these cars, south africa and german.
Only the 4matic are made in germany....
I'm pretty sure given a year or two, the SA facility will have the capability to produce 4matic...
Only the 4matic are made in germany....
I'm pretty sure given a year or two, the SA facility will have the capability to produce 4matic...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
2014 Ghibli S Q4 & 2008 C350
Not sure, but I think he meant that the 4matics are only made in Germany and not SA. Not that they only make the 4matics.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,189
Likes: 242
From: Albuquerque
'10 CL550, '12 GL550
Cars with the 3.0 l engine are called C280 in Europe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 343
Likes: 7
From: Calgary, Canada
'13 C300 '14 E63S '08 E92 M3
I dont think the extra wat 30 hP
is worth th 5-6 grand extra
u can always mod the 300 and make it lighter and wat not.
i dunno. id rather put the 5 grand to a nice set of wheels.
or a better body kit, or sound system.
i got the c300 4matic
i upgraded from a 96 toyota corrola, so im satisfied with the power i am receiving from the 300
is worth th 5-6 grand extra
u can always mod the 300 and make it lighter and wat not.
i dunno. id rather put the 5 grand to a nice set of wheels.
or a better body kit, or sound system.
i got the c300 4matic
i upgraded from a 96 toyota corrola, so im satisfied with the power i am receiving from the 300
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
'14 A6 3.0 TFSI
On the flip side, if you load the car with options (P2, MM, Pano, etc) the price difference is closer to $2k, which is worth it IMHO. Plus, if you can do a euro delivery, you can get a loaded 350 for less than a 300 purchased stateside. Fly out on Thursday, p/u the car Friday, spend the weekend in a great hotel and be back on Sunday - plus save 7% or more (if you can negotiate your dealer down more).
