Mercedes C-Class 2021+
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Correct. This is a demo car for a MB rep.
True but if they could figure out something, it will help with the excessive drain to the batteries and shortening the lifespan of them which gets further worsen when it sits on the dealership lots for weeks to months.
Thank goodness these batteries aren't lithium-ion ones but I think the over discharge of AGM batteries will harm it too.
There are numerous 12V battery issues for newly delivered W223 and face-lift W213 posted on this forum for example and the battery was sometimes discharged to the point that a simple charge wasn't able to fix it, these issues on top of the 48V battery issue.
If not trickle charge, the very least they should put the vehicles in standby mode when it is en route to North America.
Alternatively, they should disconnect the battery (probably the worse method though).
Thank goodness these batteries aren't lithium-ion ones but I think the over discharge of AGM batteries will harm it too.
There are numerous 12V battery issues for newly delivered W223 and face-lift W213 posted on this forum for example and the battery was sometimes discharged to the point that a simple charge wasn't able to fix it, these issues on top of the 48V battery issue.
If not trickle charge, the very least they should put the vehicles in standby mode when it is en route to North America.
Alternatively, they should disconnect the battery (probably the worse method though).
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I see.
That is good to hear, thanks for confirming. Curious, do you know more about this transport mode and if it saves more battery than standby mode, do you know how it is enabled and how it is achieved like what does it do?
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I see, I am guessing they use Xentry to enable it as well.
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Not 100% sure but I believe it restricts speed to around 15-20mph, restricts infotainment usage, only locks/unlocks driver door, etc. Pretty much a lot of the electronics are turned off. To disable it there is a code involving the turn signals and four way flashers.
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Although different class, I am wondering how much closer is the C-Class' comfort compared to the current gen E-Class. I understand C is a C and E is a E but since I kept hearing that the C-Class ride quality is better than the outgoing model I am curious how much closer it got to compared to the W213, ignoring other things like size and massage. Although I heard C-Class gets massage now? Anyone have some info please do share.
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Although different class, I am wondering how much closer is the C-Class' comfort compared to the current gen E-Class. I understand C is a C and E is a E but since I kept hearing that the C-Class ride quality is better than the outgoing model I am curious how much closer it got to compared to the W213, ignoring other things like size and massage. Although I heard C-Class gets massage now? Anyone have some info please do share.
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As for massage seats for the C, perhaps it is still exclusively for Europe for now I guess. Thanks for confirming.
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No worries at all, please do share the experience with us when you get a chance to compare the ride comfort on similar wheels and tires and trim so amg line E and amg line C or standard E and standard C. Very curious. I've been thinking of getting an E to replace my C but I don't need the extra length of an E and I want a smaller vehicle, the W206 fits the bill if it is closer in ride comfort to the outgoing E. I don't expect it to be better ride comfort than E for obvious reasons but I am hoping it is at least closer when it comes to W205 to W213 and W206 to W213.
As for massage seats for the C, perhaps it is still exclusively for Europe for now I guess. Thanks for confirming.
As for massage seats for the C, perhaps it is still exclusively for Europe for now I guess. Thanks for confirming.
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MB should give everyone that adds Burmester option an IOU for installing later when chips are back. I am assuming it's that amplifier and not the command that needs the chip.
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I know right and since Canada follows MBUSA, they both take their sweet time. Since you are constantly up-to-date on European configurators (including sharing with us pictures of the EQS without the hyperscreen a few months ago), please do the honours and let us know when they are up : ) Thanks in advance!
