2008 MB C-Class

**ssaloon** · June 15th, 2007 01:55 AM

Mercedes-Benz started testing on the new W204 C-class quite a long time ago (in the summer of 2003), and for good reason. The outgoing C-class was never a real competitor to the BMW 3-series, being plagued with poor interior materials, a small stature, and disappointing engines. This new model has seen hundreds of thousands of test miles in Germany, Finland, Dubai, Namibia, and some other places, including the digital world. The 2008 C-class is the first car based on a completely virtual prototype, created with 2130 gigabytes of information.

The new C-class resembles a scaled-down (and tamer) S-class, and a version of that car's dial-operated COMAND entertainment system will be available. European buyers will get their choice of multiple diesel engines, as well as 156- and 184-horsepower supercharged four-cylinder gas burners, named C180 Kompressor and C200 Kompressor, respectively. Three gasoline V-6 engines will be available: a 204-hp C230, a 231-hp C280, and a 272-hp C350. We expect only the two most powerful engines in the U.S. The latter is the same 3.5-liter found in the ML, E, SLK, and a number of other models. We also expect a detuned version of AMG's 6.2-liter V-8 to find its way beneath the hood of a C63 AMG model. Mercedes-Benz has been hyping the amount of work put into this car for months; we'll see the fruits of all that labor later this spring when we drive the new C-class.

more pics here: http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh..._benz_c_class/

the front kinda reminds me of the 1st gen IS/Altezza

**mazdamazda** · June 15th, 2007 09:38 AM

Ganda nga... it comes in two trims here... Avantgarde & Elegance. The former has a more sporty look while the latter has a more upscale feel.

**BlueBimmer** · June 15th, 2007 09:39 AM

sayang overpriced Mercs dto sa pinas

**ssaloon** · June 15th, 2007 11:44 AM

not to mention the electronic gremlins on newer MBs... but the car looks damn good

**redmansioner** · June 20th, 2007 02:12 PM

The interior is impressive and roomy,aside from its handsome exterior representing the mercedes benz emblem.Truly a european work of art.

**monmendoza** · June 20th, 2007 07:31 PM

How expensive is it to own a mercedes. Ang maintenance schedule ba niya parang toyota din? 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000,30000? How much is the first 1000 and 5000 service sa casa? any idea. Mga 4-8k ba o di hamak na mas mahal. How about the over all reliability. Maraming nagsasabi mas reliable pa ang toyota. Is this true?

**luckytruck** · September 17th, 2007 01:44 PM

i think the reception to this model has been very good in the USA. which means that the prices on the C230 2007 should be dropping drastically. good news for me as i want the new old model nex month

**ronw123w124** · September 17th, 2007 02:36 PM

I don't like the look of the sport version, I find the big mercedes star at the middle of the grille really tacky, I prefer the elegance/luxury version which has the understated classic Mercedes look

**jeff dc** · July 11th, 2010 08:45 PM

i have a c180 2006 model which has a "humming" or "whining" sound, which needs a differential tapered bearing replacement. can anoyone advise me where can this be done? someone told me that i have to replace the entire differential housing which is too expensive. thanks!

**jeff dc** · July 19th, 2010 08:15 PM

after a comprehensive check by the mb dealer, it is now clear that only the differential tapered bearing needs replacement. this info can be useful for those who have the rear whining sound problem.