Honestly in 2019 this is probably the best deal used vehicle that you can find out there. They go for at or under 20k now and they still look so nice compared to everything else.
Jarmal timberland reliability is there, as long as you keep up with your maintenance! If you need a oil change or a tuneup , do it! Mercedes Engineered to the highest specifications ! It’s a investment in your life!
It DOES have a turbo, so thats another thing to consider. Sooner or later that turbo is going to go before anything else does - and if its pre-owned, you're most likely going to be the owner who has to pay for that replacement.
@@thiagogregory1 Its not a coupe because it has 4 doors so its a sedan. The Sport and base model have similar grills but the sport has bigger vents on the bottom front and it has a chrome lip on the bottom. The Luxury model has Mercedes hood ornament and the grill is all chrome with a traditional Mercedes design.
I always find it funny that people think the C Class only value is its price. Like no - it's actually a _gorgeous_ car. When shopping for my car, I had the option of an E-Class (often for cheaper!), a GLE, GLA, CLS, GLK, and CLA but none of them struck me as much as the C-Class. Sure, price might be a factor for some people but I'd wager that it isn't for the majority of C Class owners.
I really like your honesty Nick. Majority of BMW owners, would always be in serious denial about a Benz being better than a BMW in any way and so it's quiet refreshing to see that you have the guts to admit where BMW falls short in comparison to the Benz. This honesty is rarely seen among the Bmw crowd (usually their opinions begin like this: "while the Benz is a decent car, it's a no match for....") - you get the idea, and so hats off to you man.
I watched your video 3 years ago. You my friend are the real reason I bought my 2015 C 300 4 Matic. This is my first Mercedes. I Have no regrets love the car. Thank you.
Great review Nick! Cool new intro and the filming is really top notch! It's funny to think about how Mercedes owner's view their status. Here in the U.S. up until the CLA was introduced a year or two ago, the C class was the "poor man's" Mercedes. I'm sure E-Class or S-Class owners would view the C owners the same way and look down on them for buying one of the cheaper Mercedes. All these people are hilarious to me. It's a race none of them can win lol. Great to hear that you like the C300 though! I loved just sitting in one, I'm really eager to drive one too.
Thanks Matt, the into is getting mixed reviews but I don't mind because I like it. Yes people should buy the car the love to drive and not worry about what other think. Do you think you will review that old Vett?
You can change radio stations using the steering wheel by first selecting radio (using the home button on the steering wheel) and then using the up and down arrows to browse through the different stations.
WOW NICK! 40 MINUTES! You beat your record! xD Hahaha as always excellent review... Your videos are continuously improving... I'm sure you'll reach your goal of 100k subs earlier than you think. Love this car, love the new intro... Keep making our days better! ;)
Yes I know, this review got a bit out of hand but then some people like the detail so I think that is okay. People can skip if I am boring them : ) Thanks for the comment
...and i like the detail as well so i love your videos! Dont care about the lenght, you always make a wonderful work. Really. And you never bore us ;)
Nick Murray Keep it up. I have been following you since your the videos regarding your 911 issues and i stayed for your honest, unbiased reviews. Your videos are engaging and detailed. Thank you for them.
My colleague bought this car and absolutely loves it; by his accounts it is a fantastic car and a huge step forward over the last generation. Regarding 4:10, however, it is notable that he too also chose this car over its competitors for the primary reason of the prestige associated with the Mercedes brand. When I suggested he consider cars like the Cadillac CTS, Volvo S60, Lexus IS and even the larger Hyundai Genesis sedan, he gave me a quizzical look as if I had insulted his station in life. People.
Ha yes, this is just the point I was trying to make, I had the same with some of my friends. They could put a Honda 2 stoke engine in a C-Class and they would still buy it no questions asked.
You're the only reviewer that I sit through a 40 minute review and felt like I wanted more! Really informative review and I really love the details you provide on the cars. One suggestion that I might give towards the editing is maybe you could put the texts on top on your video instead of beside whilst you "squeeze" the video out of proportion. Just something that I thought would make your videos even better. Waiting for your next video!
Thanks for the comment and suggestion, I am playing around with the text bits to improve them but it might end up still being the squeeze in then end : )
Mercedes interior styling are still one of my favourite. I find the BMW's and Audi's in this price range aren't as stylish and more reserved while Mercedes is good mix of stylish and reserved.
Great review NIck! Bravo! One obstacle about your review that I noticed: because you borrowed these cars from their owners, and no one would love to hear bad things about their new ride, it prevent you from giving negative feedbacks more or less. I'm not saying your are biased, I just think it's a tough situation to handle. Love your vids.
Nick Murray LOL, rest for sure, I'm not accusing you for being a sell-out, cuz you are not. Would it makes you feel better if I say I subscribed to your channel before Chris Harris's?
I remember the first of Nick's video I watched was his complaints about the terrible Porsche car. Looks like that kick-started this weekly car reviews. I enjoy your videos very much and I find them very objective and not bias. Thank you.
Thank you for a very nice production. It's a great experience to watch the cars in 1080p60. I wish you included some nice nighttime shots of the car too, since the C class has a very nice ambient lighting and exterior LED's.
23:27 Mercedes Benz could have fixed that "issue" by integrating a scroll wheel, which you can move up and down to increase or decrease the volume and by pressing it you could mute the sound. The now remaining free + and - button could then be used for changing the track or radio station.
Finally a review about a Mercedes! Been waiting for long time. Nice review and keep them coming! PS: Review about a Merc with AMG badge would be nice ;)
Wow! one of the best reviews ive seen, awesome break down of the prices! I feel the same way about the color choices they offer though, pretty lame lol. Random side note, any regrets getting the M4 over the new c63? I know you havent driven it yet but im curious
Great Review Nick. for the audio, you can change the channel or song using the arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. all you have to do is be in the "Audio" Section on the dash board screen.
Thanks for the work and the effort to make this video stand out. I can notice you are always improving the equipment and your techniques which is great. Let me suggest small changes and then you may consider them - or not. (Also other people having a lot of opinions so it's your video and it has to be always fun.) + I like the panning, all the equipments you buy, the automatically turning tripod head from previous videos. Expensive Canon Cinema camera.. Very enthusiastic. (But sometimes less is more.) + I like the gorillas, your dog, little unicorn, helicopter.. your style. Cool! + I like your preparation on the specs and competitors however this time it's a little bit too much. + I like you spend time with the interior and the recognition of the brand. Nice point of view! - I don't like you did not cut it shorter and tighter. Less than half an hour maybe/ or it's just me. - The new animated chapter intros..mmmaybe not. One less cheesy would do in the beginning but careful with the music. Some old 80's synth would do the job. ;) - I would be more interested if you could strap some of your GoPros inside the engine bay with a torch to have some engine shake/noise. Under the chassis to see how smoothly the suspension is moving in corners and bumps. All these things can add a lot more. (And trash your camera as well so maybe it's too much to ask. I am sure there is strong velcros and safety wires for this on ebay.) -When you are talking about the cars you are comparing them as a buyer with a budget and there is no mention of geeky technical details like the rear wheel drive or the 4 wheel drive systems. More info about the brakes and the steering. Hard to get those infos because it's not always on the websites but I am trying to say it's not only the engine size and the power what is making a difference between makes or models. (CLA-FWD) - Get polariser filters as said before from another amateur photographer! - Use longer lenses like 85mm instead of wide angle to have less distortion of the shape/perspective. (It means you need bigger space, larger diameter of circle around the car.) - Having the dolly and a zoom lens with electric zoom you could try the dolly zoom effect inside and maybe outside of the car. (see how it works but it's a very powerful technique!) - Take the walk around shots somewhere on a hilltop or a valley to have nice background. It's nicer to have good background even if the car fills the frame because people walking behind.. or white buildings, orange M4's are distracting. ;) + Huge plus and biggest thumbs up for that wavy-bumpy backroad with the nice winter snow everywhere you was taking the car to. And I can see why is dangerous so drive safely. Again, I am a big fan of your videos so just keep doing them!
Good job with the review, always enjoy watching your videos and being amazed about all that gear your getting along the way, they must cost a fortune.. Did you make those animations yourself? They look really cool.
You can change radio stations or tracks on the steering wheel. Go to the radio or media mode in the centre console (you can configurate what you want to see there) and from there you can change stations or tracks on the move on the steering wheel.
Hmm, where to begin? Very impressive Nick, every time I watch one of your videos they keep getting better and better! Whether it's the quality of the shot, or the tid bits you add during and after the video! I love the interior of the new C-Class, but prefer the exterior styling of the older model C-class. That lady needs serious help, correct me if I'm wrong but she was passing in a double line no passing zone? Close call and I'm glad it turned out ok. Looking forward to next weeks video
Thanks buddy. I think she was texting or looking at her phone and did not know she was on the wrong side. That would have been horrible to explain to the owner even if it was not my fault.
Hi Nick! The track is changed by the arrow buttons on the left of the steering wheel; you just have to have the menu in front of you on the audio screen. :)
This was the first video i have watched of yours its was awsome! i love a good IN DEPTH review going in to all the details of the on board computer etc thanks for sharing how you do panning shots at the end! be great if you did a video on the new ford focus ST 2015 and the RS when its out as i am looking to buy one of those! i would love a 3 series or c class but cant afford it! ive got my eye on a old e36 m3 or a e36 328i i love them! cheers
Excellent car review as always, Nick. Really interesting I'm getting cla45 my first foray into luxury car market I'm Excited about it. Are you planning to do a review on it or have you had any experience with the car by any chance?
Even my 16 year old S-Class has the same stalk layout as this and modern MBs. It's a proven layout and VERY easy when driving. The CC is meant to be activated by just tapping the lever up or down to select a speed and simply activating it.
Awesome review! Loved the panning shots! One thing, you want your reviews to look more professional, we can see to many cameras, you should film all the front facing stuff (looking out the car) first then remove those cameras, so when it goes to a shot of you talking about the car we won't see any... Not sure if that made sense.. Basically you film everything in one go, with all the cameras, you need to film separately, will take longer, but will look way more professional. Anyway, I subbed, looking forward to see some more videos :)
Love the video. I love seeing more "amateur" car reviews (and I don't mean that in an insulting way) like yours because they skip all the silly hyperbole and review a car from a more pedestrian perspective. By the way, I've been eagerly awaiting the review of the new camcorder. Is it coming anytime soon? Also, it seems like you're using it in limited quantities in your latest review. Any particular reason for that?
I am still getting to grips with it, I will use it more and more but only where it is suitable, GoPros and my other cameras will still do most of the work. I have been really pleased with the results however.
BMW loyal fans are a sensitive bunch. In their minds, no matter what BMW must be the best. Get over it, the 3 series has gone soft and disconnected from the road because they want to capture markets from Mercedes, Lexus. 3 series is a mainstream car now.
Hi Nick, love your videos. Can you do a quick video on the dash cam system on your m3? How you wired it up, where the wire hides so it's out of sight, etc.
Hey Nick. Love the C300 review. As usual very impressed with quality of your reviews not only from a content perspective but a production aspect also. MB looks like a decent amount of car for the money. Would love to see you review the V6 variant which would probably be a screamer. Also loved your review a ways back on the Audi S4. I just bought myself a 2014 S4 and love it but do agree with some of your short-comings like steering feel and sensitive brakes but those are small considering the cars qualities overall. I just wish I could drive it in the snow like you can but since I'm in Atlanta that's not going to happen anytime soon :) Keep up the good work. Love watching. I'm jealous. Ps...Killer video equipment btw...I thought I went nuts blowing $1200 on a Nikon D7000 and a good lens but that's nothing compared to what you have.
Nick Murray Hey, in the review you stated that you didn't know how to change the station or the track of the media you're playing. You can do so on the screen in the middle of the spedo and the tach using the the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. You select radio or whatever media is currently playing and go from there... It's a little bit cumbersome at times as you may have to constantly change screens but I guess it's better than nothing.
Great Review! I own a 2015 and I'm very impressed with the Car. Mostly impressed with the M.p.g That is the only Reason I got a C300 as apposed to the more Powerful Engine Options. I drive about 36,000 per year so that is VERY IMPORTANT to Me!
If only Chris Harris could move away from the hellish british wheather to where Nick is and then hire Nick to do the relaxing road tests! I mean, Nick and Harris is one short of doing a new generation epic Top Gear trio... :)
That comment seems a little odd ... but somehow i agree. Generation of UA-cam epic dudes with DSLRs and GoPros : -) Great review Nick, oh and I think I spotted Canon EF 11-24L - mega 0_0 u need to say Anyho much more often XD
Nick Murray As much as hot chicks have their time and place, we don't want them dumbing down the show. Keep up the good work, Nick! Best review I have seen on the internet, and I know the manufacturers don't "own" you, so you can say whatever you want.
Nice review. But, from my research of the C-Class, many people say it has a slow shifting transmission. I am quite confused on your impressions of the transmission. My parents have the 2014 GL and I also noticed how that is a very slow shifting transmission. I am also confused why their isn't a dual clutch transmission when they put one on the CLA.
I had also read that people found the shifting to be slow but I did not find that in the car I drove, maybe they have updated the software or fixed that somehow now?
Mercedes is known to not have the best transmissions. They have gotten better, but I yet don't see them as good as a ZF-8 Speed you'd find in most modern bimmers.
Very nice video nick! I just have one thing to say about the CLA vs C-class thing. I don't think the cla doesn't sell it as much as the c-class because people think it's a lesser car but just because the cla is a 'niche'. MB, Audi & BMW try to fill up every 'niche' with models like the 2series, 6series, X6, X4, A5 sportback, A7, CLA, GLA, CLS. So by nature these models don't sell as much. It's not just the fact that they are cheaper or in case of the A7, 6er or CLS more expensive it is because they are niche models. So the comments from your friends on the CLA has nothing to do (atleast I don't think!) because of the brand consciousness thing but because that niche doesn't appear to them.
Nick Murray Hahaha, yeah great isn't it, neither of our parents could think of anything original. Apparently the facelifted version will get the display in the dashboard (which is much better).
Nick thank you very much for this review, I live in the NYC area and I'm looking to get one of these pretty fairly little optioned (about 5 grand worth of options). I'm torn between keeping the standard 17s with 225/50 or going 18 with 225/40 and it seems that these standard rims work well! This video confirmed that a smarter choice would be the 17s. (I have a 2012 GTI and i've destroyed 4 low profile ties, enough is enough).
Nick, is this a quiet highway car? Much road noise getting into the cabin? I noticed you raised your voice for the video once you got on the highway...
i like ur rview dude because they are very long and in dept and u dont seem to waste time talking about nonsense shit. thanks for that. please continue making reviews for all types of cars. thanks
This generation has really aged very well. The body form is awesome. I bought it at Carmax for 27k and people are always like, wow, this cost you like 100k? It's definitely one of the best cars I have owned. An odd bargain. I do agree with the control weirdness. You can change the track by a small button on the swiper if you're not in Media btw.
Video like this for the C450 when it is released please! Also, if you haven't been told already you can change the track by hitting the * on the touchpad which takes you to a shortcut menu. Obviously it takes a little longer than having a steering wheel button... Really nice review though. Subscribed!
ms joanbaez MANY ACCOLADES FOR NICK MURRAY ! Nick, despite the (subtle) New Zealand accent! I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed your high quality video presentation on the 2015 MB C-class 250 ( 300). You have confirmed my own non- car professional beliefs, and after having deeply internet- researched for many months as to whether I wished to purchase in Perth, Western Australia, the excitingly superb 2015 MB C 250 (300) W205 sedan.Over several decades I have owned/driven MB"s E280, E250 E300 and an S320 . These were preceded by a Ford Consul and a Ford Falcon, my current vehicle being an IS 250 Lexus. These MB,s were, I am certain many will agree, too austere and, if I may be so bold, too Teutonic! Some weeks ago, utilizing as much knowledge as I was able to acquire, I very carefully reached the decision that the 2015 C 250 was the car I desired, being propelled by the shear immensity of the C 250 features , and by being irreversibly impressed to a very major degree by much positivity, and especially by the radical revolution created by the C class, and particularly by the outstanding quality of the superb materials utilized in the construction, by the absolutely fabulous interior updating for the twenty first century, and also of the exterior design, and of the stupendously exciting technology incorporated in the vehicle. The myriad safety features were absorbingly impressive me, particularly since I am a medico, having seen too great an abundance of the consequences of motor vehicle catastrophic and tragic accidents. Nick, I quite am quite certain that I have made the totally appropriate decision in purchasing the 2015 MB C 250 W205 sedan, and you have to a very major degree reinforced my important decision. I do believe that "to C is to SEE"!I thank you very sincerely.
At first I was not a fan of the looks, especially when I saw it on videos. And That was the same when the new BMW 3 series came out. However the difference is, I recently saw the new c class on the road, it was early dawn, sun had not come up yet, and the light from the street lights were reflecting off the car and it just looked stunning. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same of a 3 series BMW, I'v warmed up to its looks, but still not that impressed. However, I do love the look of the M3/M4, those minor changes make all the difference. Anyways, great review Nick, I enjoyed the video & looking forward to more M4 videos too!
Well done. And I agree with your conclusion. MB have really upped their game (if I may borrow a cliche). A big factor I would think is which car makes you smile when you see it in your garage/driveway each morning? Which will give you that tingle? I think, relative to its chief competition, this new C class is special.
Love the personal approach to the vehicles, Nick. It is a lovely car with an outrageously attractive interior..too bad even the C180 costs $140k USD in Singapore.
Honestly in 2019 this is probably the best deal used vehicle that you can find out there. They go for at or under 20k now and they still look so nice compared to everything else.
Jarmal timberland reliability is there, as long as you keep up with your maintenance! If you need a oil change or a tuneup , do it! Mercedes Engineered to the highest specifications ! It’s a investment in your life!
It DOES have a turbo, so thats another thing to consider. Sooner or later that turbo is going to go before anything else does - and if its pre-owned, you're most likely going to be the owner who has to pay for that replacement.
Hi! Do you know what model is this? Coupe, Luxury, or Sport? It has a sunroof, but I heard most don't.
@@thiagogregory1 Panoramic sunroof is an option.
@@thiagogregory1 Its not a coupe because it has 4 doors so its a sedan. The Sport and base model have similar grills but the sport has bigger vents on the bottom front and it has a chrome lip on the bottom. The Luxury model has Mercedes hood ornament and the grill is all chrome with a traditional Mercedes design.
I always find it funny that people think the C Class only value is its price. Like no - it's actually a _gorgeous_ car. When shopping for my car, I had the option of an E-Class (often for cheaper!), a GLE, GLA, CLS, GLK, and CLA but none of them struck me as much as the C-Class. Sure, price might be a factor for some people but I'd wager that it isn't for the majority of C Class owners.
Ahhh, someone who talks properly and likes nice cars! Hello from New Zealand :) Great review, love this car.
I really like your honesty Nick. Majority of BMW owners, would always be in serious denial about a Benz being better than a BMW in any way and so it's quiet refreshing to see that you have the guts to admit where BMW falls short in comparison to the Benz. This honesty is rarely seen among the Bmw crowd (usually their opinions begin like this: "while the Benz is a decent car, it's a no match for....") - you get the idea, and so hats off to you man.
Nothing amateur about this video. Excellent production quality and fantastic review.
I watched your video 3 years ago. You my friend are the real reason I bought my 2015 C 300 4 Matic. This is my first Mercedes. I Have no regrets love the car. Thank you.
Nick, I love the length and quality of your videos! So informative, and you're always entertaining. The effects are cool, I love it.
Great review Nick! Cool new intro and the filming is really top notch! It's funny to think about how Mercedes owner's view their status. Here in the U.S. up until the CLA was introduced a year or two ago, the C class was the "poor man's" Mercedes. I'm sure E-Class or S-Class owners would view the C owners the same way and look down on them for buying one of the cheaper Mercedes. All these people are hilarious to me. It's a race none of them can win lol. Great to hear that you like the C300 though! I loved just sitting in one, I'm really eager to drive one too.
Thanks Matt, the into is getting mixed reviews but I don't mind because I like it. Yes people should buy the car the love to drive and not worry about what other think. Do you think you will review that old Vett?
Nick Murray The intro is different which is good - but I think could at least use a few more sound effects.
darkpill Yes agree, I only just got it ready in time for this review so still thinking about the sound effects at this point.
Nick Murray I hope I get to review it! It may be sold this week, but if not then I hopefully will be reviewing it!
Think of the S600 maybach and S65 owners looking on all other merc owners lol
Thanks for the detailed review! Not many reviewers are this in-depth!
One of the best automotive channels on UA-cam.
Wow!! Nick just have to say I am only 18 seconds into your video and the quality of it is absolutely amazing!!! Time to watch the rest of it!
You can change radio stations using the steering wheel by first selecting radio (using the home button on the steering wheel) and then using the up and down arrows to browse through the different stations.
WOW NICK! 40 MINUTES! You beat your record! xD
Hahaha as always excellent review... Your videos are continuously improving... I'm sure you'll reach your goal of 100k subs earlier than you think.
Love this car, love the new intro... Keep making our days better! ;)
Yes I know, this review got a bit out of hand but then some people like the detail so I think that is okay. People can skip if I am boring them : ) Thanks for the comment
...and i like the detail as well so i love your videos! Dont care about the lenght, you always make a wonderful work. Really. And you never bore us ;)
And look... 300 views in just a couple of hours...
Nick Murray Keep it up. I have been following you since your the videos regarding your 911 issues and i stayed for your honest, unbiased reviews. Your videos are engaging and detailed. Thank you for them.
Finally a modern luxury car without 37 inch wheels!
Adam Bernard 😂😂😂
Hi! Do you know what model is this? Coupe, Luxury, or Sport? It has a sunroof, but I heard most don't.
One of your best yet Nick! Really enjoyed it, keep up the high quality production!
Great job, Nick! I've never sat through a 40 plus minute video review of anything. But this time I did!!
AMAZING video. So glad when I see a new Nick Murray video in the subscriptions list, yours are the best videos out there!
Your video reviews and editing are getting much cooler. Good job and thanks for the effort Nick!
Thanks, slowly improving...
You did an AMAZING job! Not like an amateur at all. I have this car and have been enjoying driving it for years!
Great review Nick as usual. That C Class looks really nice.
My colleague bought this car and absolutely loves it; by his accounts it is a fantastic car and a huge step forward over the last generation. Regarding 4:10, however, it is notable that he too also chose this car over its competitors for the primary reason of the prestige associated with the Mercedes brand. When I suggested he consider cars like the Cadillac CTS, Volvo S60, Lexus IS and even the larger Hyundai Genesis sedan, he gave me a quizzical look as if I had insulted his station in life. People.
Ha yes, this is just the point I was trying to make, I had the same with some of my friends. They could put a Honda 2 stoke engine in a C-Class and they would still buy it no questions asked.
A detailed, balanced review. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
It's awesome to see you reviewing more and more stuff, keep it coming!
You're the only reviewer that I sit through a 40 minute review and felt like I wanted more! Really informative review and I really love the details you provide on the cars. One suggestion that I might give towards the editing is maybe you could put the texts on top on your video instead of beside whilst you "squeeze" the video out of proportion. Just something that I thought would make your videos even better. Waiting for your next video!
Thanks for the comment and suggestion, I am playing around with the text bits to improve them but it might end up still being the squeeze in then end : )
Great point about Mercedes owners being very brand conscious.
i agree!!
Mercedes interior styling are still one of my favourite. I find the BMW's and Audi's in this price range aren't as stylish and more reserved while Mercedes is good mix of stylish and reserved.
Amazing video Nick. I wish they would be coming every day! Keep up the good work :)
Great review NIck! Bravo! One obstacle about your review that I noticed: because you borrowed these cars from their owners, and no one would love to hear bad things about their new ride, it prevent you from giving negative feedbacks more or less. I'm not saying your are biased, I just think it's a tough situation to handle. Love your vids.
This is indeed true.
Nick Murray LOL, rest for sure, I'm not accusing you for being a sell-out, cuz you are not. Would it makes you feel better if I say I subscribed to your channel before Chris Harris's?
Great Review Nick! really in depth as always. Nice intro by the way
I remember the first of Nick's video I watched was his complaints about the terrible Porsche car. Looks like that kick-started this weekly car reviews.
I enjoy your videos very much and I find them very objective and not bias.
Thank you.
Thank you for a very nice production. It's a great experience to watch the cars in 1080p60. I wish you included some nice nighttime shots of the car too, since the C class has a very nice ambient lighting and exterior LED's.
What happens to the audio around @33:10, it sounds like there are two Nicks speaking at once, but not in stereo.
23:27 Mercedes Benz could have fixed that "issue" by integrating a scroll wheel, which you can move up and down to increase or decrease the volume and by pressing it you could mute the sound.
The now remaining free + and - button could then be used for changing the track or radio station.
Love the animated interludes.
Well done. I'm considering buying one and your vid helped lean me more in that direction.
Finally a review about a Mercedes! Been waiting for long time. Nice review and keep them coming!
PS: Review about a Merc with AMG badge would be nice ;)
Great and honest review, thanks Nick!
Wow! one of the best reviews ive seen, awesome break down of the prices! I feel the same way about the color choices they offer though, pretty lame lol. Random side note, any regrets getting the M4 over the new c63? I know you havent driven it yet but im curious
Great Review Nick.
for the audio, you can change the channel or song using the arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
all you have to do is be in the "Audio" Section on the dash board screen.
Thanks for the work and the effort to make this video stand out. I can notice you are always improving the equipment and your techniques which is great. Let me suggest small changes and then you may consider them - or not. (Also other people having a lot of opinions so it's your video and it has to be always fun.)
+ I like the panning, all the equipments you buy, the automatically turning tripod head from previous videos. Expensive Canon Cinema camera.. Very enthusiastic. (But sometimes less is more.)
+ I like the gorillas, your dog, little unicorn, helicopter.. your style. Cool!
+ I like your preparation on the specs and competitors however this time it's a little bit too much.
+ I like you spend time with the interior and the recognition of the brand. Nice point of view!
- I don't like you did not cut it shorter and tighter. Less than half an hour maybe/ or it's just me.
- The new animated chapter intros..mmmaybe not. One less cheesy would do in the beginning but careful with the music. Some old 80's synth would do the job. ;)
- I would be more interested if you could strap some of your GoPros inside the engine bay with a torch to have some engine shake/noise. Under the chassis to see how smoothly the suspension is moving in corners and bumps. All these things can add a lot more. (And trash your camera as well so maybe it's too much to ask. I am sure there is strong velcros and safety wires for this on ebay.)
-When you are talking about the cars you are comparing them as a buyer with a budget and there is no mention of geeky technical details like the rear wheel drive or the 4 wheel drive systems. More info about the brakes and the steering. Hard to get those infos because it's not always on the websites but I am trying to say it's not only the engine size and the power what is making a difference between makes or models. (CLA-FWD)
- Get polariser filters as said before from another amateur photographer!
- Use longer lenses like 85mm instead of wide angle to have less distortion of the shape/perspective. (It means you need bigger space, larger diameter of circle around the car.)
- Having the dolly and a zoom lens with electric zoom you could try the dolly zoom effect inside and maybe outside of the car. (see how it works but it's a very powerful technique!)
- Take the walk around shots somewhere on a hilltop or a valley to have nice background. It's nicer to have good background even if the car fills the frame because people walking behind.. or white buildings, orange M4's are distracting. ;)
+ Huge plus and biggest thumbs up for that wavy-bumpy backroad with the nice winter snow everywhere you was taking the car to. And I can see why is dangerous so drive safely.
Again, I am a big fan of your videos so just keep doing them!
Lovely car! Mercedes really stepped up their game with this C-Class.
And I thought I was a gadget nerd. You, my friend, are truly inspiring!
That camera is off the chains nick....amazing quality
Good job with the review, always enjoy watching your videos and being amazed about all that gear your getting along the way, they must cost a fortune.. Did you make those animations yourself? They look really cool.
Great detailed review. Also enjoyed the last part :D
Nick, great review. I just subscribed to your you tubes. I am considering this model, and I think this sealed the deal. A+
Nice video Nick! I used to own one (2004 C230) so am a little familiar with the brand. And appreciate that bit on how you make your videos, nice! 👍
when you drive, that instrument cluster in extra view so clever
I love the C100 MKII footage!
Nice new shades, Nick!
nice video,one question is there a spear tyer
You can change radio stations or tracks on the steering wheel. Go to the radio or media mode in the centre console (you can configurate what you want to see there) and from there you can change stations or tracks on the move on the steering wheel.
Thank you!
Best review ever. Keep up the good work
Hmm, where to begin? Very impressive Nick, every time I watch one of your videos they keep getting better and better! Whether it's the quality of the shot, or the tid bits you add during and after the video! I love the interior of the new C-Class, but prefer the exterior styling of the older model C-class. That lady needs serious help, correct me if I'm wrong but she was passing in a double line no passing zone? Close call and I'm glad it turned out ok. Looking forward to next weeks video
Thanks buddy. I think she was texting or looking at her phone and did not know she was on the wrong side. That would have been horrible to explain to the owner even if it was not my fault.
Hi Nick! The track is changed by the arrow buttons on the left of the steering wheel; you just have to have the menu in front of you on the audio screen. :)
Jeremy Robbins You can also change tracks by swiping the mouse :)
Awesome! I just Purchased the C300, and I enjoy the luxury, performance and safety features. The Germans got it all figured out.
This was the first video i have watched of yours its was awsome! i love a good IN DEPTH review going in to all the details of the on board computer etc thanks for sharing how you do panning shots at the end! be great if you did a video on the new ford focus ST 2015 and the RS when its out as i am looking to buy one of those! i would love a 3 series or c class but cant afford it! ive got my eye on a old e36 m3 or a e36 328i i love them! cheers
Excellent car review as always, Nick. Really interesting I'm getting cla45 my first foray into luxury car market I'm Excited about it. Are you planning to do a review on it or have you had any experience with the car by any chance?
Terrifically well done review.
Great review. I thought the survey of your three friends was quite original!
Even my 16 year old S-Class has the same stalk layout as this and modern MBs. It's a proven layout and VERY easy when driving. The CC is meant to be activated by just tapping the lever up or down to select a speed and simply activating it.
Awesome review! Loved the panning shots! One thing, you want your reviews to look more professional, we can see to many cameras, you should film all the front facing stuff (looking out the car) first then remove those cameras, so when it goes to a shot of you talking about the car we won't see any... Not sure if that made sense..
Basically you film everything in one go, with all the cameras, you need to film separately, will take longer, but will look way more professional. Anyway, I subbed, looking forward to see some more videos :)
Love the video. I love seeing more "amateur" car reviews (and I don't mean that in an insulting way) like yours because they skip all the silly hyperbole and review a car from a more pedestrian perspective. By the way, I've been eagerly awaiting the review of the new camcorder. Is it coming anytime soon? Also, it seems like you're using it in limited quantities in your latest review. Any particular reason for that?
I am still getting to grips with it, I will use it more and more but only where it is suitable, GoPros and my other cameras will still do most of the work. I have been really pleased with the results however.
Outstanding review. Great job!
Nice, 40 minute review of one of my new favourite cars! This should be good :)
Did your test vehicle have sports suspension and upgraded sports brakes? These are important details we need.
BMW loyal fans are a sensitive bunch. In their minds, no matter what BMW must be the best. Get over it, the 3 series has gone soft and disconnected from the road because they want to capture markets from Mercedes, Lexus. 3 series is a mainstream car now.
Well said
James B I'm I massive BMW fan but I'm not blind when someone has done something better than BMW. Mercedes interior wise is very forward thinking
great review, always improving (Y)
Audio overlap @ 32:57 Nick
Benz has just slayed the BMW monster
BMW 1982 - 2015
RIP
GREAT Review! Thanks so much. Very professional job. Keep it up.
I would say: this is enormous wide angle lens with EOS C at 19:40
you would be correct : )
Hi Nick, love your videos. Can you do a quick video on the dash cam system on your m3? How you wired it up, where the wire hides so it's out of sight, etc.
Hey Nick. Love the C300 review. As usual very impressed with quality of your reviews not only from a content perspective but a production aspect also. MB looks like a decent amount of car for the money. Would love to see you review the V6 variant which would probably be a screamer. Also loved your review a ways back on the Audi S4. I just bought myself a 2014 S4 and love it but do agree with some of your short-comings like steering feel and sensitive brakes but those are small considering the cars qualities overall. I just wish I could drive it in the snow like you can but since I'm in Atlanta that's not going to happen anytime soon :)
Keep up the good work. Love watching. I'm jealous.
Ps...Killer video equipment btw...I thought I went nuts blowing $1200 on a Nikon D7000 and a good lens but that's nothing compared to what you have.
Nick Murray Hey, in the review you stated that you didn't know how to change the station or the track of the media you're playing. You can do so on the screen in the middle of the spedo and the tach using the the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. You select radio or whatever media is currently playing and go from there... It's a little bit cumbersome at times as you may have to constantly change screens but I guess it's better than nothing.
Thank you :)
Nick, did the collision sensor activated on the close call? Or you reacted first? Keep up the good work ;)
No I reacted first : )
Great Review! I own a 2015 and I'm very impressed with the Car. Mostly impressed with the M.p.g
That is the only Reason I got a C300 as apposed to the more Powerful Engine Options.
I drive about 36,000 per year so that is VERY IMPORTANT to Me!
If only Chris Harris could move away from the hellish british wheather to where Nick is and then hire Nick to do the relaxing road tests!
I mean, Nick and Harris is one short of doing a new generation epic Top Gear trio... :)
Add some hot chick to the mix... : )
That comment seems a little odd ... but somehow i agree.
Generation of UA-cam epic dudes with DSLRs and GoPros : -)
Great review Nick, oh and I think I spotted Canon EF 11-24L - mega 0_0
u need to say Anyho much more often XD
Nick Murray As much as hot chicks have their time and place, we don't want them dumbing down the show. Keep up the good work, Nick! Best review I have seen on the internet, and I know the manufacturers don't "own" you, so you can say whatever you want.
That was a close call with the SUV, the Merc looked in great control.
You should have 100,000+ subscribers!
Nice review. But, from my research of the C-Class, many people say it has a slow shifting transmission. I am quite confused on your impressions of the transmission. My parents have the 2014 GL and I also noticed how that is a very slow shifting transmission. I am also confused why their isn't a dual clutch transmission when they put one on the CLA.
I had also read that people found the shifting to be slow but I did not find that in the car I drove, maybe they have updated the software or fixed that somehow now?
Mercedes is known to not have the best transmissions. They have gotten better, but I yet don't see them as good as a ZF-8 Speed you'd find in most modern bimmers.
Fun to watch. Appearantly something is wrong with the audio when comparing the 3 cars though.
Very nice video nick! I just have one thing to say about the CLA vs C-class thing. I don't think the cla doesn't sell it as much as the c-class because people think it's a lesser car but just because the cla is a 'niche'. MB, Audi & BMW try to fill up every 'niche' with models like the 2series, 6series, X6, X4, A5 sportback, A7, CLA, GLA, CLS. So by nature these models don't sell as much. It's not just the fact that they are cheaper or in case of the A7, 6er or CLS more expensive it is because they are niche models. So the comments from your friends on the CLA has nothing to do (atleast I don't think!) because of the brand consciousness thing but because that niche doesn't appear to them.
Excellent user name. : )
Nick Murray Hahaha, yeah great isn't it, neither of our parents could think of anything original. Apparently the facelifted version will get the display in the dashboard (which is much better).
Hopefully C63 amg would be here soon so you can test it too! It looks very promising so far
Nick thank you very much for this review, I live in the NYC area and I'm looking to get one of these pretty fairly little optioned (about 5 grand worth of options). I'm torn between keeping the standard 17s with 225/50 or going 18 with 225/40 and it seems that these standard rims work well! This video confirmed that a smarter choice would be the 17s. (I have a 2012 GTI and i've destroyed 4 low profile ties, enough is enough).
I love mine! Great review!
Nick, is this a quiet highway car? Much road noise getting into the cabin? I noticed you raised your voice for the video once you got on the highway...
Lol the "You know nothing, Jon Snow" comment was great. I love Game of Thrones.
Hey Nick, what do you work with, and why do you have a new car every week?
Car thief.
i like ur rview dude because they are very long and in dept and u dont seem to waste time talking about nonsense shit. thanks for that. please continue making reviews for all types of cars. thanks
thank you, Nick! would you consider doing a review on the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake? cheers
This generation has really aged very well. The body form is awesome. I bought it at Carmax for 27k and people are always like, wow, this cost you like 100k? It's definitely one of the best cars I have owned. An odd bargain. I do agree with the control weirdness. You can change the track by a small button on the swiper if you're not in Media btw.
Thanks for a great video!
nice slider... for how much i can get one of those?
Probably a couple grand .
Video like this for the C450 when it is released please!
Also, if you haven't been told already you can change the track by hitting the * on the touchpad which takes you to a shortcut menu. Obviously it takes a little longer than having a steering wheel button...
Really nice review though. Subscribed!
ms joanbaez MANY ACCOLADES FOR NICK MURRAY ! Nick, despite the (subtle) New Zealand accent! I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed your high quality video presentation on the 2015 MB C-class 250 ( 300). You have confirmed my own non- car professional beliefs, and after having deeply internet- researched for many months as to whether I wished to purchase in Perth, Western Australia, the excitingly superb 2015 MB C 250 (300) W205 sedan.Over several decades I have owned/driven MB"s E280, E250 E300 and an S320 . These were preceded by a Ford Consul and a Ford Falcon, my current vehicle being an IS
250 Lexus. These MB,s were, I am certain many will agree, too austere and, if I may be so bold, too Teutonic!
Some weeks ago, utilizing as much knowledge as I was able to acquire, I very carefully reached the decision that the 2015 C 250 was the car I desired, being propelled by the shear immensity of the C 250 features , and by being irreversibly impressed to a very major degree by much positivity, and especially by the radical revolution created by the C class, and particularly by the outstanding quality of the superb materials utilized in the construction, by the absolutely fabulous interior updating for the twenty first century, and also of the exterior design, and of the stupendously exciting technology incorporated in the vehicle. The myriad safety features were absorbingly impressive me, particularly since I am a medico, having seen too great an abundance of the consequences of motor vehicle catastrophic and tragic accidents.
Nick, I quite am quite certain that I have made the totally appropriate decision in purchasing the 2015 MB C 250 W205 sedan, and you have to a very major degree reinforced my important decision. I do believe that "to C is to SEE"!I thank you very sincerely.
@33:00 there are two voice overs overlapping
At first I was not a fan of the looks, especially when I saw it on videos. And That was the same when the new BMW 3 series came out. However the difference is, I recently saw the new c class on the road, it was early dawn, sun had not come up yet, and the light from the street lights were reflecting off the car and it just looked stunning. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same of a 3 series BMW, I'v warmed up to its looks, but still not that impressed. However, I do love the look of the M3/M4, those minor changes make all the difference. Anyways, great review Nick, I enjoyed the video & looking forward to more M4 videos too!
Well done. And I agree with your conclusion. MB have really upped their game (if I may borrow a cliche). A big factor I would think is which car makes you smile when you see it in your garage/driveway each morning? Which will give you that tingle? I think, relative to its chief competition, this new C class is special.
great review!
Love the personal approach to the vehicles, Nick. It is a lovely car with an outrageously attractive interior..too bad even the C180 costs $140k USD in Singapore.
Ouch!