Nice Surprise
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
Nice Surprise
I upgraded my wifes car on Monday and traded her 2014 C300W4 in for a new 2016 C300W4. What a great car. She loved her "old" 2014 but I liked the new style and options so for our anniversary I upgraded her. I bought from existing dealer stock, so I wasnt able to get 100% of what she wanted since there was not a single one in the US that had Black/Black with the Burl interior trim. That amazed me but ended up getting her a
2016 C300W4 Black, black MB-Tex, Black/Al trim, P1, P2, heated steering/seats, rear spoiler, basically loaded minus the active lights, fragrance dispenser and NO Sport suspension. The sport suspension would have been a waste and seemed to make it drive worse so I made that a must to not have it.
She loves that car, I love it. I was pleasantly surprised last night to find that it actually had the illuminated star. I kinda like it. I didn't know it had the star when I bought the car but I am pleasantly surprised it has it.
I love all of the safety options and gadgets this thing has. The blind spot and radar based systems on it are awesome. It really is a Baby S. I started to test the automatic braking, but only had the stones to let it warn me with a quick blink of the light, I haven't had the nerve to just let go and allow it do its thing. Has anyone tested the automatic braking?
So far the 140 miles it has have been flawless and
2016 C300W4 Black, black MB-Tex, Black/Al trim, P1, P2, heated steering/seats, rear spoiler, basically loaded minus the active lights, fragrance dispenser and NO Sport suspension. The sport suspension would have been a waste and seemed to make it drive worse so I made that a must to not have it.
She loves that car, I love it. I was pleasantly surprised last night to find that it actually had the illuminated star. I kinda like it. I didn't know it had the star when I bought the car but I am pleasantly surprised it has it.
I love all of the safety options and gadgets this thing has. The blind spot and radar based systems on it are awesome. It really is a Baby S. I started to test the automatic braking, but only had the stones to let it warn me with a quick blink of the light, I haven't had the nerve to just let go and allow it do its thing. Has anyone tested the automatic braking?
So far the 140 miles it has have been flawless and
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,447
Likes: 333
From: Tampa, FL
2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
What a nice hubby you are! Congratulations and may she (and you) drive the car with great happiness and health.
Mine is supposed to be built tomorrow in Tuscaloosa. Waiting is so hard........
Mine is supposed to be built tomorrow in Tuscaloosa. Waiting is so hard........
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
You should not be disappointed. The car is amazing. When MB first changed to the "external" screen for the Multimedia/Nav/Controls, I wasnt sold on it, since every other vehicle has it integrated into the dash, but it really is nice, and the wrap around rear view cam has much better resolution than the 2014.
My ONLY complaint so far is that I have been unable to stream my iphone via bluetooth. I guess that is not a feature that is avail at this time. Im sure I can just try to plug it into the media interface in the console, but haven't had a chance to mess around with that yet. Too many other gadgets to play around with
My ONLY complaint so far is that I have been unable to stream my iphone via bluetooth. I guess that is not a feature that is avail at this time. Im sure I can just try to plug it into the media interface in the console, but haven't had a chance to mess around with that yet. Too many other gadgets to play around with
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,447
Likes: 333
From: Tampa, FL
2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
You should not be disappointed. The car is amazing. When MB first changed to the "external" screen for the Multimedia/Nav/Controls, I wasnt sold on it, since every other vehicle has it integrated into the dash, but it really is nice, and the wrap around rear view cam has much better resolution than the 2014.
My ONLY complaint so far is that I have been unable to stream my iphone via bluetooth. I guess that is not a feature that is avail at this time. Im sure I can just try to plug it into the media interface in the console, but haven't had a chance to mess around with that yet. Too many other gadgets to play around with
My ONLY complaint so far is that I have been unable to stream my iphone via bluetooth. I guess that is not a feature that is avail at this time. Im sure I can just try to plug it into the media interface in the console, but haven't had a chance to mess around with that yet. Too many other gadgets to play around with
Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey, USA
2015 C300 4MATIC
Yes, inadvertently tested the auto breaking / lane keeping.
Scenario. 5:30, driving up the nj turnpike, I took an exit which split into two lanes. On the right was a concrete barrier. And the exit wound to the left.
As I took the exit, I crossed the line without signaling and was going perpendicular to the wall. About a second before turning my steering wheel the car took action. Applied the left rear brake and pulled me back into the lane and away from the wall.
Scenario. 5:30, driving up the nj turnpike, I took an exit which split into two lanes. On the right was a concrete barrier. And the exit wound to the left.
As I took the exit, I crossed the line without signaling and was going perpendicular to the wall. About a second before turning my steering wheel the car took action. Applied the left rear brake and pulled me back into the lane and away from the wall.
I upgraded my wifes car on Monday and traded her 2014 C300W4 in for a new 2016 C300W4. What a great car. She loved her "old" 2014 but I liked the new style and options so for our anniversary I upgraded her. I bought from existing dealer stock, so I wasnt able to get 100% of what she wanted since there was not a single one in the US that had Black/Black with the Burl interior trim. That amazed me but ended up getting her a
2016 C300W4 Black, black MB-Tex, Black/Al trim, P1, P2, heated steering/seats, rear spoiler, basically loaded minus the active lights, fragrance dispenser and NO Sport suspension. The sport suspension would have been a waste and seemed to make it drive worse so I made that a must to not have it.
She loves that car, I love it. I was pleasantly surprised last night to find that it actually had the illuminated star. I kinda like it. I didn't know it had the star when I bought the car but I am pleasantly surprised it has it.
I love all of the safety options and gadgets this thing has. The blind spot and radar based systems on it are awesome. It really is a Baby S. I started to test the automatic braking, but only had the stones to let it warn me with a quick blink of the light, I haven't had the nerve to just let go and allow it do its thing. Has anyone tested the automatic braking?
So far the 140 miles it has have been flawless and
2016 C300W4 Black, black MB-Tex, Black/Al trim, P1, P2, heated steering/seats, rear spoiler, basically loaded minus the active lights, fragrance dispenser and NO Sport suspension. The sport suspension would have been a waste and seemed to make it drive worse so I made that a must to not have it.
She loves that car, I love it. I was pleasantly surprised last night to find that it actually had the illuminated star. I kinda like it. I didn't know it had the star when I bought the car but I am pleasantly surprised it has it.
I love all of the safety options and gadgets this thing has. The blind spot and radar based systems on it are awesome. It really is a Baby S. I started to test the automatic braking, but only had the stones to let it warn me with a quick blink of the light, I haven't had the nerve to just let go and allow it do its thing. Has anyone tested the automatic braking?
So far the 140 miles it has have been flawless and
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
Pretty Sure it has Command. It has the Full Multimedia package, with NAV, phone, bluetooth phone, voice control, HD screen, etc. I dont know if it is a limitation of the iPhone BT driver, but I tried it yesterday and it says no BT enabled device was connected, but it was connected for phone. I havent checked the manual yet for instructions, but I am almost positive it has that Command system. It has P1 and P2 with Multimedia package.
Super Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 613
Likes: 42
From: NYC
2014 C300
Pretty Sure it has Command. It has the Full Multimedia package, with NAV, phone, bluetooth phone, voice control, HD screen, etc. I dont know if it is a limitation of the iPhone BT driver, but I tried it yesterday and it says no BT enabled device was connected, but it was connected for phone. I havent checked the manual yet for instructions, but I am almost positive it has that Command system. It has P1 and P2 with Multimedia package.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
I have been checking out the Apple forums and it seems that one of the suggestions is to turn on the Apple Hot spot. Do you have that turned on? I guess I just need to mess around with it and see if I can get it working, but it never seemed to work properly without plugging it into the connector on the 2014 either.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
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
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,447
Likes: 333
From: Tampa, FL
2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
Pretty Sure it has Command. It has the Full Multimedia package, with NAV, phone, bluetooth phone, voice control, HD screen, etc. I dont know if it is a limitation of the iPhone BT driver, but I tried it yesterday and it says no BT enabled device was connected, but it was connected for phone. I havent checked the manual yet for instructions, but I am almost positive it has that Command system. It has P1 and P2 with Multimedia package.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
yeah I went into media after I had it paired for phone, (it auto-connects) and went to media, then to my apple music app, on the Media screen it showed as no bluetooth playback device detected (something like that) I had not yet tried turning on the tethering, or messing too much with it. I just figured it sucked like in the 2014 and would require me to plug it in. Sounds like it may not suck as I expected and I will have to mess with it some more this evening.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,447
Likes: 333
From: Tampa, FL
2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
yeah I went into media after I had it paired for phone, (it auto-connects) and went to media, then to my apple music app, on the Media screen it showed as no bluetooth playback device detected (something like that) I had not yet tried turning on the tethering, or messing too much with it. I just figured it sucked like in the 2014 and would require me to plug it in. Sounds like it may not suck as I expected and I will have to mess with it some more this evening.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 667
Likes: 8
From: Boston 'burbs
2018 E300 Lux, 2006 Corvette Z51, 2015 Mercedes ML350 (wife's)
You DEFINITELY can stream music though your iPhone. You may have to click "connect last device" or something when you first go to the BT streaming screen.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,822
Likes: 33
From: Whitefield, NH
2015 C300 Sport: Palladium, Premium, Multimedia, Leather, BLIS
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 367
Likes: 81
From: Mississauga Canada
2025 CLE 53 Cabriolet
I'm looking at upgrading my 2014 and would be interested in what it cost you, MSRP of 2014 , MSRP of 2016 and your trade in value and mileage ?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 789
Likes: 47
From: Eastern Massachusetts
2021 E450, 2020 C43, 2015 C300, 2007 C280
Some other threads have concluded that if you do not put your foot on the brake, you will get only 40% braking. To get full braking, you must be actively braking yourself. I recently "tested" the automatic braking a week ago. In heavy traffic on I-287 in NY State at 60 MPH, an 18-wheeler suddenly changed lanes and cut off the car in front of me. I braked hard, but not full braking. I didn't think I needed full braking, and I was more concerned with giving the lady behind me as much room as possible. My C300 with Distronic Plus disagreed and slammed on full emergency braking. (Full emergency braking is very impressive! My wife is short, and had her seat back reclined half way back. The braking almost submarined her out from under her lap belt!)
Member
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 133
Likes: 4
yeah I went into media after I had it paired for phone, (it auto-connects) and went to media, then to my apple music app, on the Media screen it showed as no bluetooth playback device detected (something like that) I had not yet tried turning on the tethering, or messing too much with it. I just figured it sucked like in the 2014 and would require me to plug it in. Sounds like it may not suck as I expected and I will have to mess with it some more this evening.
Pair as you would for phone calls, go to Music or Podcasts on the phone snd start something playing. It'll come out of the car.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Jupiter, Florida
C300, 911, 328i
It works...I had a guy come into my lane on a 3 lane road and then brake to slow and get into a left lane to turn left. Before I reacted the red light flashed, the audio beep beep beep sounded, my seatbelt tightened, and then hard breaking. How cool is that.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
Sorry for the delay. I drafted a post on Friday and my session timed out so it didn't post.
I was able to get the BT playback to work as described. You were correct in that I needed to setup the BT pairing in the media as well as the phone section.
As for the braking, I have only gotten to the warning part of the process, and was joking with my wife about trying out on our way to dinner, but she was not up for testing it out and being late for our reservations. :-)
Does anyone know if you turn off the car with the heated seats and heated steering wheel turned on, if the remote start will turn the seats and wheel on as well when you start it in the morning? I cant test it at the moment since it is her car and she has it with her now, but the thought just popped into my head and I thought I would ask you all here.
Ill have to take some pictures when I get home. It really is a great looking car.
I was able to get the BT playback to work as described. You were correct in that I needed to setup the BT pairing in the media as well as the phone section.
As for the braking, I have only gotten to the warning part of the process, and was joking with my wife about trying out on our way to dinner, but she was not up for testing it out and being late for our reservations. :-)
Does anyone know if you turn off the car with the heated seats and heated steering wheel turned on, if the remote start will turn the seats and wheel on as well when you start it in the morning? I cant test it at the moment since it is her car and she has it with her now, but the thought just popped into my head and I thought I would ask you all here.
Ill have to take some pictures when I get home. It really is a great looking car.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
Some other threads have concluded that if you do not put your foot on the brake, you will get only 40% braking. To get full braking, you must be actively braking yourself. I recently "tested" the automatic braking a week ago. In heavy traffic on I-287 in NY State at 60 MPH, an 18-wheeler suddenly changed lanes and cut off the car in front of me. I braked hard, but not full braking. I didn't think I needed full braking, and I was more concerned with giving the lady behind me as much room as possible. My C300 with Distronic Plus disagreed and slammed on full emergency braking. (Full emergency braking is very impressive! My wife is short, and had her seat back reclined half way back. The braking almost submarined her out from under her lap belt!)
all wheel drive
hands free phone setup integrated
heated seats
If it has all those we can find a car and I'll have her spec out the rest.
Love the MB and never set foot at the BMW dealer across the street.
I really wanted to get the AMG, but alas she would have skinned me if I spent over $80k for her just to have an engine that I wanted.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Jupiter, Florida
C300, 911, 328i
Your partially correct about the breaking. If you touch the brakes then the auto braking will not work. You will still hear the audible beep and red light but not the assisted breaking. As far as reducing injuries? That just might be an attorney talking, because the way I felt the system it sure felt to me that It would stop the car without any problems. I feel very save knowing its there.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
If we went with their initial offering they had offered a trade up for about $75 more a month with the same money down as before.
I did get the corporate Fleet (Executive Allowance Program) discount of $2000 on the 2016 which is down from $2500 on a 2015.
It wasnt an apples to apples since my prepaid maint was more but I ended up getting $5000 off the sticker on the 2016 which i was happy with. There was no data out there to really compare on a 2016 so i was happy with that.
If you do a close apples to apples i would say it would it might be $75-$100 more at worst.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
2016 C300W4
The 2016 was $50,545
The 2014 was optioned with:
Mb-tex almond
4matic
P1
Mulimedia
Burl
Rear spoiler
Probably some other stuff but i forget the packages.
2016
C300 4Matic
Blind spot
Panoramic roof
Heated steering
Heated seats
Illuminated star
Spoiler
P1
P2
320 Multimedia
17" split 5 spoke alloy wheels
Trade in was i think $30,000
Hope that helps. If you need anything else let me know and ill see what i can dig up.
