C450 AMG Sport discussion only.
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From: Geneva, Switzerland
C450 AMG Sport
Thanks for the comments. Very happy with the car after a long drive to Italy in poor weather. This was my first new car in 5 years and the thing that strikes you is the leap in technology. Not to so much to do with the C450, just the new MB features. For the first time ever, I've brought in the owners manual for bedtime reading! And I'm quite used to and happy with technology.
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
2018 GLC63
Thanks for the comments. Very happy with the car after a long drive to Italy in poor weather. This was my first new car in 5 years and the thing that strikes you is the leap in technology. Not to so much to do with the C450, just the new MB features. For the first time ever, I've brought in the owners manual for bedtime reading! And I'm quite used to and happy with technology.
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
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From: Philadelphia Suburbs
Shopping 2019 GLC 63s
Thanks for the comments. Very happy with the car after a long drive to Italy in poor weather. This was my first new car in 5 years and the thing that strikes you is the leap in technology. Not to so much to do with the C450, just the new MB features. For the first time ever, I've brought in the owners manual for bedtime reading! And I'm quite used to and happy with technology.
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
Thanks for the C450 feedback. Enjoy your trip to Italy and hopefully the weather will cooperate with the remainder of your stay.
We'll keep you posted on the western side of the pond. Evidently Tuscaloosa does not quite have it together as much as Stuttgart.
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2016 C450
Thanks for the comments. Very happy with the car after a long drive to Italy in poor weather. This was my first new car in 5 years and the thing that strikes you is the leap in technology. Not to so much to do with the C450, just the new MB features. For the first time ever, I've brought in the owners manual for bedtime reading! And I'm quite used to and happy with technology.
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
The main new feature I tried out is the Driver Assistance Package. Having not had something similar before, you need some time to build confidence in how it works. But you can see how driverless cars could soon become a reality. Driving on a highway is so easy, you hardly have to do anything, although you are reminded to keep your hands on the wheel, as I noticed when I was testing it out.
Given that it was a new car and poor weather, I didn't push it much, but it's clear there's plenty of power there. I'll report back more at a later date.
Hope you all get yours soon on the other side of the pond!
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2016 C450 AMG Sport
Spoke to my dealer on Wednesday when the cars were officially released. Car is currently in release to carrier status (D5). He sent me pictures and videos of the C450 and C63S. The C450 exhaust sounds very good but compared to the C63S it does not compare. Those two cars are in two different classes.
Dealer told me to expect my car early next week - about time considering I have been waiting for this car since June.
Dealer told me to expect my car early next week - about time considering I have been waiting for this car since June.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
2018 GLC63
Spoke to my dealer on Wednesday when the cars were officially released. Car is currently in release to carrier status (D5). He sent me pictures and videos of the C450 and C63S. The C450 exhaust sounds very good but compared to the C63S it does not compare. Those two cars are in two different classes.
Dealer told me to expect my car early next week - about time considering I have been waiting for this car since June.
Dealer told me to expect my car early next week - about time considering I have been waiting for this car since June.
Yep... That's a steal... If you are ordering in Canada, the performance steering wheel is a must have for that price. Honestly, I liked it a lot better than the sport wheel, and even a lot better than the C63S Edition 1 performance wheel.
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From: Tampa, FL
2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2016 C450
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
2018 GLC63
AMG Carbon Fibre Trim $1500 (instead of $1300)
AMG Silver Fiber Glass Trim $2100 (instead of $1300)
Head Up Display $1500 (instead of $990)
Air Balance $500 (instead of $350)
Paint additional charge $890 (instead of $720)
I have no idea what the deal is with the 19" wheels... two are $500 and two are $1000 (but it's not based on the color
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From: Bay Area, CA
2016 C450 AMG
Availability depends on what market you're in. In the US that is not available at all from the factory. In EU/other markets I believe rear dark tinted glass is part of the optional Night Package.
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2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
There a few things higher:
AMG Carbon Fibre Trim $1500 (instead of $1300)
AMG Silver Fiber Glass Trim $2100 (instead of $1300)
Head Up Display $1500 (instead of $990)
Air Balance $500 (instead of $350)
Paint additional charge $890 (instead of $720)
I have no idea what the deal is with the 19" wheels... two are $500 and two are $1000 (but it's not based on the color)
AMG Carbon Fibre Trim $1500 (instead of $1300)
AMG Silver Fiber Glass Trim $2100 (instead of $1300)
Head Up Display $1500 (instead of $990)
Air Balance $500 (instead of $350)
Paint additional charge $890 (instead of $720)
I have no idea what the deal is with the 19" wheels... two are $500 and two are $1000 (but it's not based on the color
)
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From: Bay Area, CA
2016 C450 AMG
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From: Canada
2016 Merc-AMG C450, 2018 Merc-AMG E63s
I'm trying to put my order in and was wondering is the "Air Balance Package" really worth it-$500CAD plus $114.60 for refill and "Head-Up Display"-$1500.00CAD.
Just want your thoughts before i regret it for life.
Just want your thoughts before i regret it for life.
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From: San Diego, CA
The Infamous C450
I was at the dealer this morning putting in an order for the C450 and they didn't have any in stock but have two that are due to arrive any day.
I ordered mine with the HUD but not the Air Balance Pkg because I think it takes up too much room in the glove box but I could be wrong. My order won't start building until December 11th so it allows me time to see the first arrivals and my dealer is going to let me test drive any models that have the HUD to make sure I can't live without it, as well as test other features. Keep that in mind and you can probably do the same thing.
I ordered mine with the HUD but not the Air Balance Pkg because I think it takes up too much room in the glove box but I could be wrong. My order won't start building until December 11th so it allows me time to see the first arrivals and my dealer is going to let me test drive any models that have the HUD to make sure I can't live without it, as well as test other features. Keep that in mind and you can probably do the same thing.
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From: Canada
2016 Merc-AMG C450, 2018 Merc-AMG E63s
I was at the dealer this morning putting in an order for the C450 and they didn't have any in stock but have two that are due to arrive any day.
I ordered mine with the HUD but not the Air Balance Pkg because I think it takes up too much room in the glove box but I could be wrong. My order won't start building until December 11th so it allows me time to see the first arrivals and my dealer is going to let me test drive any models that have the HUD to make sure I can't live without it, as well as test other features. Keep that in mind and you can probably do the same thing.
I ordered mine with the HUD but not the Air Balance Pkg because I think it takes up too much room in the glove box but I could be wrong. My order won't start building until December 11th so it allows me time to see the first arrivals and my dealer is going to let me test drive any models that have the HUD to make sure I can't live without it, as well as test other features. Keep that in mind and you can probably do the same thing.
Are you from US or Canada and what are the options/packages you pick out?
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From: San Diego, CA
The Infamous C450
319 Lighting Package $800
320 Multimedia Package $2230
996 Parking Assist Package $1290 (Mainly for the Surround View)
317 Interior Package $2150
P02 Premium 2 Package $1520(required)
413 Panorama Sunroof $1480
463 Heads-Up Display $ 990
605 19" Multispoke Titanium $850
736 Natural Grain Black Ash $325
Total $64080
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From: U.S.
F10, F15
You want it so you can pay more attention to the road without having to refocus your eyes on the dashboard. It's a way to reduce the possibility of an accident and that's important to me. Unfortunately, the MB HUD doesn't put everything that it should on the display. One is radio station/multimedia information and the other is speed limit. I'm not sure about speed limit, but I have yet to hear from an owner that says it's on there in the North American vehicles and the CA's give me mixed answers. Even though it's not as complete as the one on my BMW, I will buy it for my C450.
Last edited by radarguy; Sep 19, 2015 at 07:40 AM.
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From: Canada
2016 Merc-AMG C450, 2018 Merc-AMG E63s
US and I ordered Steel Grey & Cranberry with the following:
319 Lighting Package $800
320 Multimedia Package $2230
996 Parking Assist Package $1290 (Mainly for the Surround View)
317 Interior Package $2150
P02 Premium 2 Package $1520(required)
413 Panorama Sunroof $1480
463 Heads-Up Display $ 990
605 19" Multispoke Titanium $850
736 Natural Grain Black Ash $325
Total $64080
319 Lighting Package $800
320 Multimedia Package $2230
996 Parking Assist Package $1290 (Mainly for the Surround View)
317 Interior Package $2150
P02 Premium 2 Package $1520(required)
413 Panorama Sunroof $1480
463 Heads-Up Display $ 990
605 19" Multispoke Titanium $850
736 Natural Grain Black Ash $325
Total $64080
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From: Canada
2016 Merc-AMG C450, 2018 Merc-AMG E63s
I'll comment on the HUD. I have one on my 2015 BMW X5 and I'd never buy a car without one as long as I could afford it. Do you need to drive the car? Of course not. Will you regret it for life. I doubt it unless you get in an accident that would have been avoided with the HUD.
You want it so you can pay more attention to the road without having to refocus your eyes on the dashboard. It's a way to reduce the possibility of an accident and that's important to me. Unfortunately, the MB HUD doesn't put everything that it should on the display. One is radio station/multimedia information and the other is speed limit. I'm not sure about speed limit, but I have yet to hear from an owner that says it's on there in the North American vehicles and the CA's give me mixed answers. Even though it's not as complete as the one on my BMW, I will buy it for my C450.
You want it so you can pay more attention to the road without having to refocus your eyes on the dashboard. It's a way to reduce the possibility of an accident and that's important to me. Unfortunately, the MB HUD doesn't put everything that it should on the display. One is radio station/multimedia information and the other is speed limit. I'm not sure about speed limit, but I have yet to hear from an owner that says it's on there in the North American vehicles and the CA's give me mixed answers. Even though it's not as complete as the one on my BMW, I will buy it for my C450.
Last edited by MT163; Sep 18, 2015 at 06:05 PM.
