Vipershade

All you need to do is look at a dealers inventory... here are a couple:

55SWF6EB9GU109833 - Mercedes-Benz of Westminster, CO - Polar White / Black Leather w/ Red accents / Natural Grain Black Ash wood $60,250 (+ $599 mark up)

55SWF6EB8GU109872 - Mercedes-Benz of Westminster, CO - Black / designo Saddle Brown/Black Nappa Leather / Carbon Fiber Trim $67,665 (+ $599 mark up)

graphys

I call my dealer. I am living Europa. But they say this vin number is wrong.

C450 VIN number must be start 205064...

jester435

defending a car you dont even have yet.

this is your car.. c400 is my wifes car.

Keep up the good work bro. To the majority of the world C400 and C450 are hard to tell apart and the AMG tune and suspension are what make you happier. Great.

Dr Chill

Dude, I'm not quick to judge posters on the forum, but you come on a C450 only thread extolling the virtues of a C400, start inflaming the ones who this thread is for, and then keep firing back at the C450 owners or soon to be owners?

I'll call a spade a spade. You're a DICK.

jester435

No doubt

Zorq

We should go on the C63 forum and talk about our or soon to be our C450. Just saying.

GrampaJohn

Viper, just adding my congrats on the car. As so many other have said, the interior is striking. What a wonderful combination with the upholstery and the silver carbon fiber. Very impressive with an already beautiful interior. My concern has been whether this extra sporty version of the C300 would have too firm a ride for me and the missus. But just this afternoon I had the chance to drive the first C450 to arrive in my neck of the woods, and I can safely say that the ride is very comparable to the ride of my Acura Tl. I'm sure the car will receive her stamp of approval so I won't have to wiggle out of the deal I have with the one I have on order. Should be here in a couple weeks . . . I hope! Again, way to go on your new arrival!!!!

Dr Chill

That's not the type of endorsement that excites me about my pending C450 order.

GrampaJohn

Best ignore comfort mode and drive in sport and sport +.

jetguy22

Hi All,

This is my first time posting on MBWORLD. I currently drive a 2012 BMW 328i (fully loaded, I've enjoyed it) that is coming off lease soon. I'm either going to go for a 340i or C450 this time around.

I see people talking about this car leasing for $9XX/mo. Is that not insane for a $60k car? The rule of thumb I'm used to is about 1%/mo of the MSRP for a lease with no down payment (aside from drive-off fees). Curious to hear your thoughts and if anyone here has leased one of these.

Thanks!

iwork4wine

I am looking at a similar package trough TireRack. I am not sure if I will go with: 5 @ 240 210 Sottozero Serie II - 225/45R18 (an extra for a spare) or

2 @ 240 210 Sottozero Serie II - 225/45R18 & 2 @ 240 210 Sottozero Serie II - 245/40R18.

The staggered look will look nicer but the 4 lower profile tires will be more functional and more cost effective.

iwork4wine

Did you get different HUD settings with the Designo seats? I switched it to a different setting than what was the factory setting but I only get NAV instructions and my speed? I LOVE this option!! It is a must have option for people that have not ordered their C450.

iwork4wine

IHWT, The carbon fiber does not show finger prints either so you have a tough decision. Flip a coin or USE THE FORCE LUKE! ... Sorry, gearing up for "The Force Awakens".

iwork4wine

If you want to lease the vehicle, this is not your car. I am sure you will have more favorable residuals with the 340i. But one look at the C450 interior and you maybe moving northeast from Munich to Stuttgart.

tmoneyC450amg

Yup, she's definitely a keeper!

Waylon Zeng

Picked up my c450 today �� excuse the potato quality photos...will post more pictures in the morning but rbrylaw, if you ever need a new test subject for photos let me know haha

Vipershade

US Mercede's VINs start with 55SWF, you'll have to check the dealer inventory of a dealer in your country.

Vipershade

They should be identical, I'll take some pictures (or do a GoPro video) when I get home.

radarguy

I drove the C400 in July 2015. The handling and power, not to mention the beautiful interior, blew my mind. This was the car for me. Unfortunately, the factory wasn’t taking orders anymore. Besides the more powerful, better handling C450 was coming in September. Worth the wait IMO especially since I couldn’t order a C400.

Finally, it’s here and I drove one. As good as the power and handling were in the C400, the C450 blows it away. I drove one with 18” Continental Pro Contact all-season tires and it far exceeded my expectations. I would say that for street use it was comparable to or better than the M3s that I have driven. I was ready to order one and negotiated a deal that fully met my expectations on cost, trade-in value and delivery date.

Before I signed, I decided to take another drive and concentrate on the secondary attributes of the car. Two things immediately jumped out at me. First, my love for the handling and power was immediately reinforced. Second, the exhaust sound, which sounded cool and invigorating on the first drive, became annoying and bothersome. Cruising at 70 on the Interstate in any of the three Dynamic Select modes produced a constant droning that I know I would come to hate. Think glasspack muffler. Not my cup of tea. It’s probably a deal breaker, but I will go back next week for another evaluation.

Other observations.

1. The interior is a knock-out.
2. The navi display is not as good as the one in my four year-old BMW, but it will do the job.
3. The speed limit indicator on the HUD apparently works off of the NAVI using stored information. It did not show up on most non-main streets. The one on my BMW uses cameras to detect the roadside speed limit signs. Even those in construction zones. Not a deal breaker though.
4. Road noise (not wind noise) was worse than expected. Again, not a deal breaker, but also not consistent with a $65,000 car.
5. The ride in comfort mode was more harsh than the C400 with airmatic. It’s worth it because of the superior handling.
6. You can permanently turn off the auto start/stop feature in the individual Dynamic Select mode. I’m thankful for that.

Bottom line. I’ve got to trade off the annoying exhaust sound for the exceptional handling and power which I doubt I will find in any other car in this price range.

Vipershade

Yeah, I think with the black leather (darker overall interior), I would opt for the Carbon Fiber, I think that looks pretty sweet.

Vipershade

Gratz man! Looks great!

balessi75

Great looking ride man! Congrats to all those that have picked up their ride recently!

My car supposedly will be delivered this Wed, but we will see...They keep pushing the estimated date of arrival back a couple days every time I check

Will be posting pics once I finally pick up....

Bibenstein

Has anyone ever run the lease vs buy equation? I got my dealer down to $918/mo on a reasonably loaded C450. A 60-mo finance option would be $1,137/mo.

If I buy, and assuming a 58% residual at the end of 3 years, I have effectively paid only around $6k for using the car for those 3 years, the rest I can "recover" by selling the car. On the other hand, leasing is $33k out of pocket for those same 3 years.

The buy payments are only $200/mo more than the lease payments. Am I missing something here?

rbrylaw

Congratulations! I'd be happy to take pics for you. Bring it on over, leave it for a week or two and I'll make sure you get some great shots of it in return! LOL. Yes I wil!!

m444

Does the drone occur in top gear around 1600-1800 rpm in top gear going up a slight freeway hill?

So does anyone know if the C450 AMG uses a speaker inside the cabin to increase the exhaust noise? Audi did this on the B8.5 S4 (2013 up). On the B8.5 S4 some people turn off or disconnect the the speaker. Has MB followed through with the same "feature"?