Paused it at 4:08 just to say 'THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU' for pointing out your height, putting the car in YOUR driving position, and sitting behind it. I'm 6'3 myself and always want someone to do this in all cars. Cheers mate. Kindly do this in every video of yours. In fact I will be now browsing all your car reviews to see a tall person's perspective. Subscribed.
Thank you! I started doing it because before I became a car reviewer it would always frustrate me as well that nobody seemed to say how tall they were in car reviews, when demonstrating legroom, so I always do it - for people like us. We're not overly tall so it's a good point of reference for everybody as well. Glad you liked it! Keep watching. Thank you. Richard
To me, a Mercedes sedan or wagon doesn't look right unless it has the traditional Mercedes grille with the upright star ornament on the bonnet. Other than that, it's a nice car and I'm very tempted. Might check out the C300!
It looks fine and comfy to me, I’d love to see other options for a similar budget. On the other hand, amazing review cardude! Your personality makes it fun and enjoyable to watch
I’m not so sure we are such “lucky ducks”. Yes, cars in Australia do come with standard equipment which has to be optioned in some other markets, but we pay for it in higher prices.
Garry56 I see your point, and it would be good to be getting Ben the opportunity to decide what we want and don’t want - for example I’ve got in c-class taxi in Germany with window winders a while ago! But if you compare our Benzs to some other markets the value is pretty good in places. In the US they sell the cars with hardly any features and then charge heaps for options. But I do understand what you mean. Thanks mate Richard
Joshua Howie where are you calling from? In Australia the C-Class is officially categorised as a mid-sized car. It may be classed a compact in the US, but they also consider the Toyota HiLux a small truck! It all depends on your frame of reference. 😉Richard
@@praba991ify the Mini is a Subcompact car, like the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Micra, and below that you have the city car class, which includes things like the Toyota Aygo, Suzuki Celerio and Smart ForFour. Below that are cars like the Smart ForTwo and Toyota IQ, although I'm not sure what that segment is called.
@@carsguide Also, they would call the Toyota Hilux a midsize truck in the US. But you are right about location. I just don't think it makes sense that the C-Class would be classed as midsize when Merc already has the Midsize E-Class and Full size S-Class, but I guess it must have grown over the years so now it's overlapping withe the midsize segment in some countries. The C-Class won't have anywhere near as much space as the old full-size Commodore or even the new midsize Commodore, and has much more cramped dimensions.
10:54 You forgot to mention that it is a lot costlier, in Australia, as it is in the US, for the same car. Who's feeling like a lucky duck now? Heheh! 🤣
Its not much more here in Oz. With the exchange a base C300 is equivalent to about 59k AUD. Just the engine is more powerful as the base in the US. But lots of options are not standard in the US, vs our cars have more standard features overall.
CarsGuide 14 year old Prius still goes fine... if built right, replacing electronics should be easy, but they probably stick a lot of stuff on the one board.
Had windnoise and electrical gremlins in the pre facelift c250 but its a gutsy drive. 9g not as smooth as my BMW F10 with a little gear searching at lower speeds, and audio gets better with age! Now, facelift remedies the above?
Salvation Agent ha! I do like Mat Watson but I’ve never try to do it like him - he’s got that under control. You’ll always get just me - I promise. Thanks mate Richard.
There is Zero reasons to get a C class if you have that sort of money. The whole interior is out-dated. Gosh! Even the new A class has the wide screen cockpit and s class look interior.. why didnt they give us the big widescreen.. oh yes.. so that they can release it in 2020 as a brand new c class interior lol.. its better to get a used E Class from 2107 or 2018 model than this new C class.. same price!
@@WarthDader74 i didnt mean that it looks very bad. Its just outdated! Its the same from 4 yrs ago. I dont buy a new car to get something that 95% the same as a car that is 4 yrs old.
The reason for them doing this is because it’s a facelift, they’ve done it with many models the a class is one of them. The a class shape was released as a fresh model and then a facelift now they have completely changed the a class after many years. The same with the c class they will most likely change the shape just like every other Mercedes. Examples the ml changed to the gle class the exterior changed however interior remained ugly and old but now they’re changing it after many years. Most likely a fully changed c class will come in 2021/22, it’s annoying but that’s just how they introduce new features in the car manufacturing industry before they make a drastic shape change model.
True.. and that is what I am tried to say as well. BUT.. mercedes sales people will try to sell it as a BRAND new model. Its from my own experience. I went to a dealership to see the facelift and this person just kept on babbling how it was all brand new model. I told him its just minor changes and a facelift not a model change. but i guess they get to fool some people who dont know much about cars and then sell them stuff. Now.. if you have to answer my question from the original post. you have the cash that can get you this facelift with old interior or 1 year used E class with widescreen cockpit and all.. what will you choose?
kkjcid my own experience I purchased a c class last year 2018 model because I prefer the sporty look. It’s down to everyone’s choice. Your analogy you can compare that to a 1 year old gle vice versa. I love the e class it’s a comfortable drive and there’s so many improvements on the c class which will come, but that’s just how the cookie crumbles . Every dealer does the same thing. Sales teams, that’s their job to sell a vehicle and pump it up otherwise they won’t meet their quota. My point is the newer c class will come after this face lift as it’s a pattern with most manufacturers even Land Rover does it. Being a current Mercedes owner my self I’ve seen the pattern in all the vehicles. Even the cls had a face lift before this new complete model change has been released. I know it’s stupid but this is more for people who have leases or have the money to afford a new vehicle every time one is released.
Dude that review was so good! like the background music made it all relaxing and happy to watch the video :) I like it man! I feel so chilled after watching it lol. Well done
Glad you liked it, thanks man. I found the music ages ago and loved it. I've been listening to it on loop while writing - it's almost Sigur Ros-like. Car reviews don't have to have boppy music - if anything it becomes cliched and switches a watcher's attention off. I'm going to be using more music like this in my coming reviews so keep watching and listening. Cheers Richard
I have c200 and the wind sounds is terrible took it 3 times to the dealer couldn't fix it any tricks ( I still have my old clk and it's noises free advice please . Thanks
Those lights and main display only come with the Premium Pack in most markets. I will soon be leasing the C200T (wagon) until the new model comes out - unless I can find a used E-class to lease.
Thank you for your review and drive however with this release of the updated version and the release of the All New A class with the very nice interior. How long do you think it will be before the All New C Class?
Well, the previous generation was around for seven years and this one came out in 2014 - that means we're about halfway through this model's lifespan. So the all new one will probably be here in 2021. Geeze that sounds like a long way away... Cheers Richard
Gilles 1978 thank you kindly. In Australia all C-Classes come with the digital cockpit as standard, that includes the big 10.25-inch display for sat nav and media. Cheers Richard
Mazda6 Atenza v Mercedes-Benz C-Class, that would be interesting. As for where the C-Class is built? The C200 Sedan is made in Mercedes-Benz's East London plant. I've asked my contacts at MB to tell me where the other models are made, but I do know that some of the other body styled C-Classes that we get here are made in Germany at the Bremen plant. I'll let you all know when I do. Thanks mate, Richard
Great review of update with evolution of the C class making ubiquitous BMW 3 series look dated - and not sure it could cope with your long leg acrobatics :)
The 3 Series needs to get a wriggle on indeed, which it will, I have no doubt. Holden Acadia video coming up next - there definitely needs to be some long leg acrobatics for that one ; ) Thanks mate, Richard
1.91 cm and that's your driving position?!? If I sit anywhere near comfortably in my c class with my 1.85 cm only children can sit behind me. The knee room is laughable and no comparison for a e.g. Passst. Hopefully they improved the sound insulation...the pre facelift model without the acoustic glass, which most test cars had, was on a level like a Golf but not on par with the actual Audi A4 and even louder than an Passat B8 without acoustic glass...here it could have been expected more from a Mercedes. Stay away from the airmatic suspension...not worth having and mine had already expensive repairs at around 50.000 km which Mercedes covered only partially.On one wheel it costs 1600 EUR to change the damper unit.
The Passat is a whole class larger than the C-Class ( the passat is midsize, he C-Class is compact). Therefore it makes sense the Passat will have better legroom than the C-Class.
I have an E350 CDI (W212, 10 years old) and whilst it was in for repair I was loaned a brand new C200 auto. 'Adequate' the engine may be, but only just. It left me totally underwhelmed because you would never find it remotely stimulating, just 'OK'. I would also prefer regular instruments instead of the screen with the virtual ones - and the infotainment screen is a horrid distraction you can NOT switch off - even the radio stays permanently on! No thanks Mercedes.....didn't anyone tell you, 'less is more........'?
Just purchased a 2015(Sept reg): MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AMG ED PREMIUM + CDI A 2143CC How do I determine if it is a W204 or W205.? I would be grateful for your advice
twigda I don’t know if massaging them is the right treatment but I can say the seats are almost as comfortable as a medically designed rubber ring cushion. Richard
CarsGuide Thanks for the response! It’s the main reason I brought my Volvo t5 inscription xc60, With the three stage heated seats as well as the massage function it really helps you know.
twigda the XC60 is damned good especially with that T5 engine and Inscription grade. I’m reviewing the Holden Acadia next - anything you’d like to know or want me to cover? Richard
i literally hate every reviewer who comments on backseats, backseats are backseats, sit in them or dont, cars arent made so your third and fourth passenger are perfectly cozy for their limited ride..
well , at first I thought this is the Australian version of car wow as you have the same entry , same way of direction and almost everything else I was waiting you to say click here to see how mush you are going to save ... LOL , not a bad copy though , nice review .
Holy crap, I know. I didn’t even realise I did it until I watched it back. Trust me if anybody leaned on my 1951 Ford like that I’d be furious. If it makes anything better those jeans don’t have rivets, just soft cotton stitching. Richard
I really like the car but the software is just off for me. Fonts are like Windows XP and the design also has a kind of cheap feeling? Why would you use a cheesy gradient interface for a $45000 car?
Nice review, BUT after seeing it i was curious about your website and what have you got to say in there and I have to be honest, it is a complete bs. It is hard to work your way around it, lacking filter, search bars, nothing is just obvious and the way you would like it to be. I won't be going there ever again and I strongly advise the others to stay away too.
Bruh your a wild car reviewer😂😂 made me laugh eventhough I don't like what Mercedes is doing I want people to know that I got the new Mercedes not mistake it for last years model, I think I'll check out BMW
@@kkjcid Look at the streets, it's Japanese market all the way. Besides no german car can compete with japanese ones in terms of reliability and price/value. One dude who bought Audi Q7, payed for it nearly $120k, after nearly three years and 70K km tried to sell it... Couldn't get $50K for it. General rule is don't buy german car if it's without warranty left on it. That's says something.
@@rlbk3649 i totally agree with you that Audi is garbage. But somehow audi is very popular in states. I dont know why! Its the worst high end german car you can buy. Its just essentially a Seat with a fancy body lol. You buys a Merc or Bmw if you want a proper German car. For example Merc is used exclusively as a taxi in germany due to its high reliability. It can give you a million km without problems. This can never be said for an audi.. or even bmw
@@kkjcid Check reliability rankings, in neither in first 5 is a german car. Especially Mercedes.. is pretty low in these rankings. For BMW you got only M series worth considering, used to there were 5 series with straight 6 cylinder diesel that were taught ones, no more of those being made. And they all cost well above 100k. For what?
Oz lucky? Richard I generally agree with you, not this time. In USA, c300 starts at $35000, even add loads of options, it’s still much cheaper than here, go figure! We are not lucky, we are being rip off big time.
Siquan Wu In the United States the C300 actually starts at $41,400. Also the C300 in the US doesn’t come standard with the 12.3-inch virtual display or the 10.25-inch screen - you have to pay thousands extra for them if you want them. They’re standard features on even our C200. If you want leather seats in your US C300, the same ones that are standard in the Aussie one you’ll need to fork out $2600. Then there’s proximity unlocking $1600 (also standard on ours), the driver assistance package costs $2250 in the US, but standard on the Australian car. The list goes on. So I can see how it may seem ours are much more expensive but it’s partly because the US cars are low on standard features, partly because of the costs of getting the cars to other other side of the world and if you cross the luxury tax threshold then prices skyrocket! Thanks man, Richard
drawdy trick thank you. Yup you’re right, your C-Class range starts with the C300. The UK, Europe and almost everywhere else gets the C200. I think it would sell well in the US - same looks but more efficient 1.5 litre engine. Hey I’m reviewing the Acadia next - it’s the GMC Acadia in the US but but it’s being rebadged as a Holden here. Anything you reckon I should focus on with this SUV? Have you driven one or know somebody who has? Thanks mate, Richard
R Soul ha! Thank you, mate. “This is the new generation Fisher & Paykel, this bit keeps your food cold, and this bit keeps it really really cold.” Hey I’m doing a video review of the Holden Acadia next - I’m going to have to measure it in Richard Berrys for sure because it’s crazy big. What else do you reckon we need to test in this giant American SUV that wear a Holden badge?
CarsGuide I thought I would ask my 4 year old about the aforementioned Holden as it is a family orientated vehicle and he is car mad, showed him a picture and he was pretty unmoved by it, so perhaps exactly what the car has to offer in a market flooded by SUVs that others don’t would be a start.
I have a 2005 c200 2litre someone haha thought it was a 1.8 litre but then it went into diagnostic n I discovered the big secret.. I love that car.. Can't seem to get the feel of the w204 n 205 ... They kinda too mushy... N 1.5 litre hybrid ... Mercs are going soft ...
Keep all your dreams, keep standing tall If you are strong, you cannot fall There is a voice inside us all So smile when you can, when you can Cheers Richard
Paused it at 4:08 just to say 'THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU' for pointing out your height, putting the car in YOUR driving position, and sitting behind it. I'm 6'3 myself and always want someone to do this in all cars. Cheers mate. Kindly do this in every video of yours. In fact I will be now browsing all your car reviews to see a tall person's perspective. Subscribed.
Thank you! I started doing it because before I became a car reviewer it would always frustrate me as well that nobody seemed to say how tall they were in car reviews, when demonstrating legroom, so I always do it - for people like us. We're not overly tall so it's a good point of reference for everybody as well. Glad you liked it! Keep watching. Thank you. Richard
you should look up carwow. Very good reviews for all cars and he does the same with the backseat
The C-Class is just right for me. No matter how rich I become, the C-Class is good enough for me.
Exactly. C Class also looks the best of the lot from E Class and S class. It’s just perfect
This is the best presentor for the car in any lanuages
Casual, easy to understand . informative and funny
Thanks
Didn't know that Edward Norton is a UA-cam car reviewer now
LOL That's preferable to Nicolas Cage. cheers Richard
To me, a Mercedes sedan or wagon doesn't look right unless it has the traditional Mercedes grille with the upright star ornament on the bonnet.
Other than that, it's a nice car and I'm very tempted. Might check out the C300!
The upright star is the best! Bring back big hood ornaments I say. Richard
upright star is obsolete. It fits better on bigger limousine s class, but for c class new look is the best
It looks fine and comfy to me, I’d love to see other options for a similar budget. On the other hand, amazing review cardude! Your personality makes it fun and enjoyable to watch
Thank you, kindly. Oh and other options in this price bracket would be the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Lexus IS. Cheers Richard
I’m not so sure we are such “lucky ducks”. Yes, cars in Australia do come with standard equipment which has to be optioned in some other markets, but we pay for it in higher prices.
Garry56 I see your point, and it would be good to be getting Ben the opportunity to decide what we want and don’t want - for example I’ve got in c-class taxi in Germany with window winders a while ago! But if you compare our Benzs to some other markets the value is pretty good in places. In the US they sell the cars with hardly any features and then charge heaps for options. But I do understand what you mean. Thanks mate Richard
CarsGuide WHAT MODEL YEAR WAS THAT? A Benz with windows winders?
It's not a midsize car, it's compact. Please don't start calling compact cars midsize. The E-Class is midsize, and the S-Class is full-size.
Joshua Howie where are you calling from? In Australia the C-Class is officially categorised as a mid-sized car. It may be classed a compact in the US, but they also consider the Toyota HiLux a small truck! It all depends on your frame of reference. 😉Richard
That's strange. The Toyota Corolla sedan is definitely a compact car, and the C-Class is roughly the same size. I'm from NZ, btw.
Joshua Howie
If corolla is a compact car, what do u call a Mini Cooper ?a micro car ?
Strange people from nz
@@praba991ify the Mini is a Subcompact car, like the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Micra, and below that you have the city car class, which includes things like the Toyota Aygo, Suzuki Celerio and Smart ForFour. Below that are cars like the Smart ForTwo and Toyota IQ, although I'm not sure what that segment is called.
@@carsguide Also, they would call the Toyota Hilux a midsize truck in the US. But you are right about location. I just don't think it makes sense that the C-Class would be classed as midsize when Merc already has the Midsize E-Class and Full size S-Class, but I guess it must have grown over the years so now it's overlapping withe the midsize segment in some countries. The C-Class won't have anywhere near as much space as the old full-size Commodore or even the new midsize Commodore, and has much more cramped dimensions.
10:54 You forgot to mention that it is a lot costlier, in Australia, as it is in the US, for the same car. Who's feeling like a lucky duck now? Heheh! 🤣
Its not much more here in Oz. With the exchange a base C300 is equivalent to about 59k AUD. Just the engine is more powerful as the base in the US. But lots of options are not standard in the US, vs our cars have more standard features overall.
When the hybrid system fails it will cost more to repair then a apartment in Manhattan.
vsboy 25 ha! I do worry about the growing amount of electronics in cars sometimes. Cheers Richard
CarsGuide 14 year old Prius still goes fine... if built right, replacing electronics should be easy, but they probably stick a lot of stuff on the one board.
How did I know this was Richard just from the thumbnail 😂
This guy is hard to watch seems to want to goof off instead of doing a real car review
Hey mister, can we please have our ball back? Richard
@ronin relax buddy
@@gogeorgia707 Nonin-Ronin - that just made coffee come out of my nose! Excellent and thank you! Richard
You’re welcome
Oh wow youtubers have to serious 🙄 dude go to the dealership if you want someone serious
Had windnoise and electrical gremlins in the pre facelift c250 but its a gutsy drive. 9g not as smooth as my BMW F10 with a little gear searching at lower speeds, and audio gets better with age! Now, facelift remedies the above?
You forgot to mention it's a premium pack not entry model! they don't come with ambient lighting and also the power steering is awful
beautiful car, but my accord gets me around with less fear of a big, ginormous maintenance bill and i just don't feel lucky!
Don’t be a Carwow reviewer. It’s been done. Just do you mate... please
Salvation Agent ha! I do like Mat Watson but I’ve never try to do it like him - he’s got that under control. You’ll always get just me - I promise. Thanks mate Richard.
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Good job Richard
There is Zero reasons to get a C class if you have that sort of money. The whole interior is out-dated. Gosh! Even the new A class has the wide screen cockpit and s class look interior.. why didnt they give us the big widescreen.. oh yes.. so that they can release it in 2020 as a brand new c class interior lol.. its better to get a used E Class from 2107 or 2018 model than this new C class.. same price!
You must be kidding, this interior is one of the best looking car interiors ever made. It just needs a normal gear lever.
@@WarthDader74 i didnt mean that it looks very bad. Its just outdated! Its the same from 4 yrs ago. I dont buy a new car to get something that 95% the same as a car that is 4 yrs old.
The reason for them doing this is because it’s a facelift, they’ve done it with many models the a class is one of them. The a class shape was released as a fresh model and then a facelift now they have completely changed the a class after many years. The same with the c class they will most likely change the shape just like every other Mercedes. Examples the ml changed to the gle class the exterior changed however interior remained ugly and old but now they’re changing it after many years. Most likely a fully changed c class will come in 2021/22, it’s annoying but that’s just how they introduce new features in the car manufacturing industry before they make a drastic shape change model.
True.. and that is what I am tried to say as well. BUT.. mercedes sales people will try to sell it as a BRAND new model. Its from my own experience. I went to a dealership to see the facelift and this person just kept on babbling how it was all brand new model. I told him its just minor changes and a facelift not a model change. but i guess they get to fool some people who dont know much about cars and then sell them stuff.
Now.. if you have to answer my question from the original post. you have the cash that can get you this facelift with old interior or 1 year used E class with widescreen cockpit and all.. what will you choose?
kkjcid my own experience I purchased a c class last year 2018 model because I prefer the sporty look. It’s down to everyone’s choice. Your analogy you can compare that to a 1 year old gle vice versa. I love the e class it’s a comfortable drive and there’s so many improvements on the c class which will come, but that’s just how the cookie crumbles . Every dealer does the same thing. Sales teams, that’s their job to sell a vehicle and pump it up otherwise they won’t meet their quota. My point is the newer c class will come after this face lift as it’s a pattern with most manufacturers even Land Rover does it.
Being a current Mercedes owner my self I’ve seen the pattern in all the vehicles. Even the cls had a face lift before this new complete model change has been released. I know it’s stupid but this is more for people who have leases or have the money to afford a new vehicle every time one is released.
That's mean they found at least 6500 of faulty parts or likely to be faulty before warranty runs out
LOL... BMW fan? Richard
I love your reviews Richard, thank you!
Awesome review man, this guy is so funny!!! 🤣
4:54 "That does nothing!" XD hilarious. =P
We have the C220D 2019 face lift
Dude that review was so good! like the background music made it all relaxing and happy to watch the video :) I like it man! I feel so chilled after watching it lol. Well done
Glad you liked it, thanks man. I found the music ages ago and loved it. I've been listening to it on loop while writing - it's almost Sigur Ros-like. Car reviews don't have to have boppy music - if anything it becomes cliched and switches a watcher's attention off. I'm going to be using more music like this in my coming reviews so keep watching and listening. Cheers Richard
is it a good starter car?
Jacob Lucas it’s safe, high quality, not too big and easy to drive. A great starter car if the budget allows it. Cheers Richard
Jacob Lucas Starter car? My dude go for it!
Yes... For a woman like me.
no.you should buy a Bugatti chiron as a starter car or atleast a veyron.
such a fun review! kudos to the presenter :)
Dude the way you present😂Great review but loved your presentation more than the review😂Keep up the good work mate😎
I have c200 and the wind sounds is terrible took it 3 times to the dealer couldn't fix it any tricks ( I still have my old clk and it's noises free advice please . Thanks
Love W205 C-Class!
thanks Richard i liked to review and other features
Does it have a rattling noise when you cold start it?
when the A class looks more expensive than the a C class
The A-Class does look pretty good. Richard
@@carsguide Until you step inside of it and looks pretty cheap compared to the C class
@@Ckotoulas7 The new 2019 A class shits all over the C class. The C class looks cheap in comparison.
good meditation session. chilled me right out and i can have a nice snooze
Andy P night night. Richard
@@carsguide It was very calm, chilled and relaxing. like a good cuppa:)
Those lights and main display only come with the Premium Pack in most markets.
I will soon be leasing the C200T (wagon) until the new model comes out - unless I can find a used E-class to lease.
Good review 👏
rahul vamsh thank you 🙏
this upgrade is definitely like the XS Iphone haha
Ha ! Yep, but the battery actually charges. Thanks Richard
Thank you for your review and drive however with this release of the updated version and the release of the All New A class with the very nice interior. How long do you think it will be before the All New C Class?
Well, the previous generation was around for seven years and this one came out in 2014 - that means we're about halfway through this model's lifespan. So the all new one will probably be here in 2021. Geeze that sounds like a long way away... Cheers Richard
Thanks for you excellent review :) do you if the digital cockpit comes as a standard on all C models or as an option?
Gilles 1978 thank you kindly. In Australia all C-Classes come with the digital cockpit as standard, that includes the big 10.25-inch display for sat nav and media. Cheers Richard
I like your cool attitude more than the car. Cars cool too. Thanks for a lovely show
I'd like to see a comparison with a Mazda 6 Atenza, and is this C Class made in Deutschland or the 3rd world?
Mazda6 Atenza v Mercedes-Benz C-Class, that would be interesting. As for where the C-Class is built? The C200 Sedan is made in Mercedes-Benz's East London plant. I've asked my contacts at MB to tell me where the other models are made, but I do know that some of the other body styled C-Classes that we get here are made in Germany at the Bremen plant. I'll let you all know when I do. Thanks mate, Richard
Only the sedan is from Sth Africa, including the AMG c63. The rest are from Gemany.
No digital display as standard in UK and car costs around 20% more in rip off UK..
Great review of update with evolution of the C class making ubiquitous BMW 3 series look dated - and not sure it could cope with your long leg acrobatics :)
The 3 Series needs to get a wriggle on indeed, which it will, I have no doubt. Holden Acadia video coming up next - there definitely needs to be some long leg acrobatics for that one ; ) Thanks mate, Richard
1.91 cm and that's your driving position?!? If I sit anywhere near comfortably in my c class with my 1.85 cm only children can sit behind me. The knee room is laughable and no comparison for a e.g. Passst. Hopefully they improved the sound insulation...the pre facelift model without the acoustic glass, which most test cars had, was on a level like a Golf but not on par with the actual Audi A4 and even louder than an Passat B8 without acoustic glass...here it could have been expected more from a Mercedes. Stay away from the airmatic suspension...not worth having and mine had already expensive repairs at around 50.000 km which Mercedes covered only partially.On one wheel it costs 1600 EUR to change the damper unit.
The Passat is a whole class larger than the C-Class ( the passat is midsize, he C-Class is compact). Therefore it makes sense the Passat will have better legroom than the C-Class.
I have an E350 CDI (W212, 10 years old) and whilst it was in for repair I was loaned a brand new C200 auto. 'Adequate' the engine may be, but only just. It left me totally underwhelmed because you would never find it remotely stimulating, just 'OK'. I would also prefer regular instruments instead of the screen with the virtual ones - and the infotainment screen is a horrid distraction you can NOT switch off - even the radio stays permanently on! No thanks Mercedes.....didn't anyone tell you, 'less is more........'?
Rather wait for the new 3 series
totoIV I’m hoping it’s good. Richard
@Shyam Bakrania I like the new 3 series
@Shyam Bakrania BAM! Oh that's harsh ... Richard Berry
Need more features for this price
Just purchased a 2015(Sept reg):
MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AMG ED PREMIUM + CDI A 2143CC
How do I determine if it is a W204 or W205.?
I would be grateful for your advice
One of the best presenter ever (funny :)). Good job... Cheers
Nice attempt at trying to make this C Class "new"... How much did you get paid for this review?
That's why you buy an E class lol
Has it got massage seats to help my piles?
twigda I don’t know if massaging them is the right treatment but I can say the seats are almost as comfortable as a medically designed rubber ring cushion. Richard
CarsGuide
Thanks for the response!
It’s the main reason I brought my Volvo t5 inscription xc60,
With the three stage heated seats as well as the massage function it really helps you know.
twigda the XC60 is damned good especially with that T5 engine and Inscription grade. I’m reviewing the Holden Acadia next - anything you’d like to know or want me to cover? Richard
CarsGuide
Just googled the car!
Maybe cover the whole car with black bags it’s pretty ugly lol!
Although USB in all three rows is alright.
Ha.That's given me an idea ... Thanks. Richard
I miss the days when cars were named after their engine. It's no happening anymore. It's not!
I know, met too. Don't even get me started with Volvos.... Cheers Richard
i literally hate every reviewer who comments on backseats, backseats are backseats, sit in them or dont, cars arent made so your third and fourth passenger are perfectly cozy for their limited ride..
What do you drive Tommy? Richard
well , at first I thought this is the Australian version of car wow as you have the same entry , same way of direction and almost everything else I was waiting you to say click here to see how mush you are going to save ... LOL , not a bad copy though , nice review .
Car guy that leans on the car and digs the rivets into the paint on his jeans.
Holy crap, I know. I didn’t even realise I did it until I watched it back. Trust me if anybody leaned on my 1951 Ford like that I’d be furious. If it makes anything better those jeans don’t have rivets, just soft cotton stitching. Richard
@@carsguide lol good man
At least he took his shoes off after the interior contortionist effort didn’t go as planned ;-)
But the lobby is the most exciting part of a building. This isn't an exciting car
Holy crap, I now have coffee all down my front. That's hilarious. But would you say it's more exciting than the penthouse? Richard
@@carsguide I wouldn't know, my wallet restricts me to the 29th floor.
How many Richard Berrys long is this car?
The sedan is 2.47 Richard Berrys long. Richard
Thank your very much I find that this is the most important thing to know when learning about a car.
You need to calm TF down man!
Who's TF? And why do they need to calm down? Richard
@Devon Clemmings Thanks dude. Richard
CarsGuide bro dont you are hilarious 😂 . Dont change at all bro
I really like the car but the software is just off for me.
Fonts are like Windows XP and the design also has a kind of cheap feeling?
Why would you use a cheesy gradient interface for a $45000 car?
I need this car... Sooner than I thought
Really needs the A class interior...
Ahh, so this is what Edward Norton does these days....
Ha. Yup, times have been a bit tough since Fight Club. Richard
Nice review, BUT after seeing it i was curious about your website and what have you got to say in there and I have to be honest, it is a complete bs. It is hard to work your way around it, lacking filter, search bars, nothing is just obvious and the way you would like it to be. I won't be going there ever again and I strongly advise the others to stay away too.
Bruh your a wild car reviewer😂😂 made me laugh eventhough I don't like what Mercedes is doing I want people to know that I got the new Mercedes not mistake it for last years model, I think I'll check out BMW
1:19 amg hardcore? :D amg is essential thing
Last thing you wanna do is to buy german car. Depreciation is huge, warranty questionable, service insanely expensive.
If german cars arnt gd enough then who are!!? American? Asian? Lol
@@kkjcid
Look at the streets, it's Japanese market all the way. Besides no german car can compete with japanese ones in terms of reliability and price/value. One dude who bought Audi Q7, payed for it nearly $120k, after nearly three years and 70K km tried to sell it... Couldn't get $50K for it. General rule is don't buy german car if it's without warranty left on it. That's says something.
@@rlbk3649 i totally agree with you that Audi is garbage. But somehow audi is very popular in states. I dont know why! Its the worst high end german car you can buy. Its just essentially a Seat with a fancy body lol. You buys a Merc or Bmw if you want a proper German car. For example Merc is used exclusively as a taxi in germany due to its high reliability. It can give you a million km without problems. This can never be said for an audi.. or even bmw
@@kkjcid
Check reliability rankings, in neither in first 5 is a german car. Especially Mercedes.. is pretty low in these rankings. For BMW you got only M series worth considering, used to there were 5 series with straight 6 cylinder diesel that were taught ones, no more of those being made. And they all cost well above 100k.
For what?
@Nomore4x4s LOL they depreciate because they are unreliable and expensive to repair.
Oz lucky? Richard I generally agree with you, not this time. In USA, c300 starts at $35000, even add loads of options, it’s still much cheaper than here, go figure! We are not lucky, we are being rip off big time.
Siquan Wu In the United States the C300 actually starts at $41,400. Also the C300 in the US doesn’t come standard with the 12.3-inch virtual display or the 10.25-inch screen - you have to pay thousands extra for them if you want them. They’re standard features on even our C200. If you want leather seats in your US C300, the same ones that are standard in the Aussie one you’ll need to fork out $2600. Then there’s proximity unlocking $1600 (also standard on ours), the driver assistance package costs $2250 in the US, but standard on the Australian car. The list goes on. So I can see how it may seem ours are much more expensive but it’s partly because the US cars are low on standard features, partly because of the costs of getting the cars to other other side of the world and if you cross the luxury tax threshold then prices skyrocket! Thanks man, Richard
Pretty cramp in there mate.
is that your car your leaning on? if not get off! respect!
Gonna cost 5 times more in Singapore jeez
I know. Sad face. Come and live with us! Richard Berry
@@carsguide yep definitely migrating after studies
Great review not overly done 👍 Americans don't gets C 200 we get C 300 with the 2.0 motor
drawdy trick thank you. Yup you’re right, your C-Class range starts with the C300. The UK, Europe and almost everywhere else gets the C200. I think it would sell well in the US - same looks but more efficient 1.5 litre engine. Hey I’m reviewing the Acadia next - it’s the GMC Acadia in the US but but it’s being rebadged as a Holden here. Anything you reckon I should focus on with this SUV? Have you driven one or know somebody who has? Thanks mate, Richard
This guy is trying to be funny too much
A Richard review. Savour it. 😔
Thanks D J. Richard
D J yeah, he is by far the best reviewer in my opinion too. Could probably watch him demonstrate a fridge, to be honest.
R Soul ha! Thank you, mate. “This is the new generation Fisher & Paykel, this bit keeps your food cold, and this bit keeps it really really cold.” Hey I’m doing a video review of the Holden Acadia next - I’m going to have to measure it in Richard Berrys for sure because it’s crazy big. What else do you reckon we need to test in this giant American SUV that wear a Holden badge?
CarsGuide I thought I would ask my 4 year old about the aforementioned Holden as it is a family orientated vehicle and he is car mad, showed him a picture and he was pretty unmoved by it, so perhaps exactly what the car has to offer in a market flooded by SUVs that others don’t would be a start.
😂 "Killer clown smile"? Got me back for the Velar looking like an Outlander. Quality niche (quirky) review!
nes suno thank you! I still cannot not see the Velar as an Outlander. 😂
I have a 2005 c200 2litre someone haha thought it was a 1.8 litre but then it went into diagnostic n I discovered the big secret.. I love that car.. Can't seem to get the feel of the w204 n 205 ... They kinda too mushy... N 1.5 litre hybrid ... Mercs are going soft ...
Shalom Njenga it’s a 1.5 turbo hybrid isn’t it? Yes the basic entry models will be going for efficiency over outright power, because of necessity.
is this david guetta? lol
I just came to the video to watch the hot guy lol
Awwww.... thanks Jose.
You welcome handsome Stud
killer clown smile????
206 bones 🤔
Lol....a lot of legroom at the back ay?
2:25
206 women
207 men 🙃🙃
The headlight are so ugly.....this is the new trend, but they way Mercedes use it, very ugly
Fun one! :D
DaxXx988 thank you! Richard
Clown. Smile. !!! O. M. G. I. Can't. Un. See. It. Now. !!!
This guy is annoying he should be replaced
Says the guy who subscribes to the Excel Is Fun YT channel. Richard
CarsGuide it has more subscribers than your channel 😉
Hn
Hahaha.. You're damn annoying funny :sarcasm:
I think he has ADHD
Keep all your dreams, keep standing tall
If you are strong, you cannot fall
There is a voice inside us all
So smile when you can, when you can
Cheers Richard
It looks ugly
Terrible review
Terrible comment. Richard