C230 Mulac

I just realized from the road signs in this pic that you are local. We have a monthly meet-up in Rockville, try to join us sometime. Usually we shoot for last Saturday of every month.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...kville-md.html

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coladin

You can't badge anything. The badges come from the factory. If the company wanted to badge the C450 as an AMG, they would. But they won't. Because it isn't. An AMG.

MDMercedesGuy

I'll keep my eyes peeled. My C250 used to sleep about 2 spots down from Edginerd's C55 in our apartment garage actually... I bought a house in Germantown in November, so I am right up the road.

dreamerak

Tobias Moers thinks it's an AMG

Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH Tobias Moers said: “With the C 450 AMG we present the second sporty and emotionally expressive vehicle in our product line. It combines the power of a strong twin-turbo V6 engine with a high level of emotional expressiveness, and avails itself of the technical DNA of the new C 63.
The new sports models represent a convincing proposition for our customers: sports car technology and motor racing fascination become more attainable and in the process appeal to a broader customer base.”


http://www.am-online.com/news/2015/1...g-sport/37612/

BigJugAMG

AMG's only come in two digits. No confusion!

rchangek

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future...C450_AMG_SPORT

It says .. One glance at the all-new 2016 C450 AMG SPORT 4MATIC tells you that it is true AMG

kuba.95

Just BS marketing to make more people buy it. If it was a real AMG then it would have the hand built engine (along with the mechanics name put on the engine) and it'd be called the C45 AMG instead of the C450 "AMG" Sport

dreamerak

Some people say the CLA isn't a "real" Mercedes, including the 45. I think it's all just a pissing contest.

Jaxwired

I don't get why the C400 wasn't good enough. The c450 appears to be no faster 0 to 60. WTF! Why go to all the trouble of turning the c400 Into the c450. Really close to the same car.

Dabo

It's not that the C400 wasn't good enough, the C450 is just a natural evolution. The extra horsepower is just one of the upgrades. All the magazines said the C400 wasn't properly balanced for spirited driving, and it looks as if many of the upgrades have to do with making the car handle and brake better.

Regarding the published 0-60 time for the C450.... I wouldn't put too much stock in that number. Mercedes underestimated the C400 by half a second and they've probably done the same with the C450.

synaptik

the 0-60 is not accurate and in any case not a good measure of sporty feel. this is a C class that will drive like the audi s4/335 Mperformance and exactly what mercedes needs to compete in that segment.

BigJugAMG

I took a glance, and didn't see AMG on the engine!:co nfused:

VFORCE09

you wont see the AMG plate on the engine because its and AMG package with AMG tuned 3.0-liter V-6 biturbo and not one man, one engine philosophy

BigJugAMG

So, it's not really a "true" AMG. I'm just saying.

BigJugAMG

Hey everyone,
I like the S55 AMG so much, that I want another one. Preferably like the 01 I have. The 03's came with a supercharger (493 hp) compared to my 355hp NA engine. Does anyone have or know someone trying to sell that year model? I saw one in Colorado, but it has been sold. Also, how can I start a thread!!!??? I want to start a thread on the best way to lower the s55 with ABC still intact! That's the final project. I researched online about some lowering links, but would like some feedback. I know it's not the same as lowering my 93 mustang...lol.

VFORCE09

Not 100%

its and AMG package with some tuning done to the c400's engine,suspension and exhaust that AMG handled for MB

remember that a true 100% AMG has the engine built by one man, one engine and thats the philosophy, then you'll see the AMG plate on the engine cover..

Newzchspy

How do you know this? Got a test report on the C450?? In the wet, I am still betting it'll take a RWD C63.

Sincity

Just adds to the confusion.

JoeOvercoat

Mercedes - stupid is as stupid does, and I am looking at you.

AMG Lovers - what you really want is an AMG but no badge, right? Unless you are just trying to impress (aka get laid), in which case can you really complain the badge can be bought on the cheap now? Give those schmucks a chance!

drexappeal

While the only AMG I could realistically afford would be the cla45, I hate that mercedes is doing this, even though I understand it from a sales and marketing standpoint.

It basically puts justification behind all the people that slap AMG badges on their non AMG cars. Heck, even after the 20k mods I put on my 230, I was even considering painting over my AMG calipers, after I did the 030 brake upgrade.

At the price point, I'd even venture to say that I would ask them to downgrade all the parts to not say AMG, so that it wouldn't dilute the brand.

popeyebedford

MB has already screwed the pooch by dropping the overbuilding of the most reliable cars on the planet in favor of the quick buck. No need to build an AMG light to further push Mercedes Benz (only the best?) toward the KIA and Toyota brands. If you are going to build cars that cost as much as a house make them worth the money. I love mine, even though it is in the shop right now getting a new gas tank and fuel pumps and fuel filters on an extended warranty. I'm lucky, but don't make it a habit of making pricey cars that are wonderful until the warranty runs out...DON'T GO THERE MERCEDES, MAKE THE BEST or don't make anything..

jpog

I've owned both AMGs and run of the mill Benzes, and currently drive a E350 Sport and ML350 4Matic. My opinion is that AMG should be reserved for the hand-built drivetrains, and that the AMG aesthetic treatment should be a "sport package" or some other nomenclature. Just my $.02.

2008AMG63

I really dislike this latest trend ... those A class with front wheel drive are not Mercedes and those "AMG Sport Line" are the result of a stupid copy-cat trend to BMW and their M sport line!

I have 4 Mercedes and Im really pissed at MB right now.. This may be the last MB I purchase.

they joint-venture with Nissan now to manufature some cars.

bartola

Exactly, just marketing - we vote by buying the C450 AMG sport - it's a trend, BMW, Lexus. Does it dilute AMG? only in someones head. I think the sport line is not posing, it is a product, the cars look great and are fast, if the company wants to call it that and they sell, there is nothing to argue. If people feel strongly it diluted the AMG brand, don't buy AMG, or make sure it is a "black series" or get the "s" version of AMG. That being said, a proper AMG car does not need announcement !!!!!

Labillyboy

Asking myself... "Do I care if MB puts an AMG badge on a car without anything AMG in it except for the label?" I thought, "95% of my friends who ride in my AMG's have no clue as to what lurks under the hood, nor would they care" It's funny really, most people wouldn't care even if I took the time to explain it to them, so I never do. I have two AMG's for me, for my enjoyment driving them, not as some kind of status symbol. These models with the AMG sticker on the trunk are for the Mercedes sales man to take a few extra bucks out the the pocket of people with cash to burn. Few will have any clue why they are paying a few thousand for a badge... that will be up to creative car salesmen to come up with. More power to them, I don't care if people want to buy AMG stickers and put them on their garden variety Mercedes, it doesn't affect me at all.