Does the new Mercedes C Class W204 looks better than the E90?

E36325is · 01-19-2007, 09:12 AM

Gee the W203 is shit, and now the W204 is worse! Boring engine range, raspy and rough 4 cylinder compressor engines remain.....

Based on how the W203 range drives, I don't think I will be pleasantly surprised by the dynamics of the W204.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...class-revealed

bronco · 01-19-2007, 09:14 AM

Yeah, the Benz def. look worst than the BMW, and they def. stole the iDrive knob from BMW, but they def. have cooler Nav screen...I would never go for low-mid class Benz. My .2 cents

DocRoss · 01-19-2007, 09:28 AM

i think that about sums it up.

F-U-G-L-Y

mkoesel · 01-19-2007, 09:29 AM

It looks okay to me, and will probably look good in sport trim, great in AMG trim and amazing in Brabus trim. But what's dissappointing are the carry-over powertrains. They are falling behind in the segment and that's a shame when you know what they are capable of. Of course, the one that does get a new motor is the AMG and if they do not lobotomize the motor that car will indeed be quick. Still enslaved by the auto transmission, but quick nevertheless.

txusa03 · 01-19-2007, 09:57 AM

after a quick inspection, I notice they copied some of the e90 lines. Look at the head light line. Exactly the same. look at the area where the front fender, hood, and A pillar meets, looks exactly like the e90. Rest my case.

meruyailir · 01-19-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

after a quick inspection, I notice they copied some of the e90 lines. Look at the head light line. Exactly the same. look at the area where the front fender, hood, and A pillar meets, looks exactly like the e90. Rest my case.

+100. That's why I said it wasn't ugly

AcMilan714 · 01-19-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

I think that looks even worst than the current c class model.

I own the w203 C class and yes my car interior and exterior looks better. ( if anything i might start liking the headlights more, the tail is horse shit) I think hands down Bmw will always be a better performance car than the bimmer but looks usually Benz is always ahead...

The 3 seriers coupe scored huge points in my opinnion with its design....

1 1/2 left until my lease is up and i will never purchase another benz unless its AMG......

Next car is either 335i lease or 528i e39 supercharged.......

ed-320d · 01-19-2007, 11:40 AM

One of the new feature of the new C class is AGILITY Control. Does BMW offer the same technology using other terms?

I think the C class, sat-nav/tv looks cool and less clutter in the dash compared to 3 series. Yet it is electronic mechanical device which is prone problems.

Kit523 · 01-19-2007, 12:16 PM

i don't think the new C class look that bad but not that good too
and i think they had went back to the old style.......

red_wagen · 01-19-2007, 01:22 PM

I like it. It's not bad looking. And to all the haters out there, a lot of people (not me) think the E90 is a$$ ugly. Just saying...

mklimis · 01-19-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ed-320d

One of the new feature of the new C class is AGILITY Control. Does BMW offer the same technology using other terms?
problems.

Does it really matter what stability/handling controls MB has integrated now? They always had the cornering/handling abilities equivalent to that of a snow sled and chances are they will stay that way.

just4kickz · 01-19-2007, 04:14 PM

c63 is gonna be one sick puppy

txusa03 · 01-19-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

+100. That's why I said it wasn't ugly

1 or 2 lines here and there does not beautify a car. Common meng, look at that headlight. Look at the front grill. All

heezyo2o · 01-19-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

c63 is gonna be one sick puppy

450hp
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../70116006/1024

Greeney · 01-21-2007, 12:07 AM

Ive got to tell you, they killed the somewhat sporty design with the rear there.

AH · 01-21-2007, 06:43 AM

Hmm like w203 better than the new one.... and compared to e90? not a chance...

Fraggy · 01-22-2007, 11:39 AM

Its very squarish, like some american cars.

DC52E55 · 01-22-2007, 12:18 PM

I like the one with AMG kit, but can't really stand the interior.

Mike UK · 01-22-2007, 07:34 PM

New c class looks better than old one and better than the e90. Its main problems will be faults and reliability which in my experience has been appalling!

just4kickz · 01-22-2007, 07:42 PM

i still think the c class has alot of potential... put on a deck spoiler... maybe put it on a drop... and it will look good. i didnt like the 3 series at first... but it grew on me.

meruyailir · 01-23-2007, 11:13 AM

See it in person then you may change your mind. When I first saw e90 on the leaked brochure, I thought it was very ugly. Now I like it a lot. So let's reserve final judgment until you all see it in person.

Dimitris · 01-24-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by abc9475

+1

+1000!!!!!

totaly uninspiring....overloaded design--no sport elegance combination like 3 series...

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E36325is Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 1M coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Gee the W203 is shit, and now the W204 is worse! Boring engine range, raspy and rough 4 cylinder compressor engines remain..... Based on how the W203 range drives, I don't think I will be pleasantly surprised by the dynamics of the W204. http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...class-revealed
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01-19-2007, 09:14 AM	#24
bronco Colonel 78 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Yeah, the Benz def. look worst than the BMW, and they def. stole the iDrive knob from BMW, but they def. have cooler Nav screen...I would never go for low-mid class Benz. My .2 cents __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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01-19-2007, 09:28 AM	#25
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01-19-2007, 09:29 AM	#26
mkoesel Moderator 7548 Rep 19,366 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	It looks okay to me, and will probably look good in sport trim, great in AMG trim and amazing in Brabus trim. But what's dissappointing are the carry-over powertrains. They are falling behind in the segment and that's a shame when you know what they are capable of. Of course, the one that does get a new motor is the AMG and if they do not lobotomize the motor that car will indeed be quick. Still enslaved by the auto transmission, but quick nevertheless.
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txusa03 Major General 600 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	after a quick inspection, I notice they copied some of the e90 lines. Look at the head light line. Exactly the same. look at the area where the front fender, hood, and A pillar meets, looks exactly like the e90. Rest my case. Attached Images __________________ under construction!
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ed-320d Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 209 Posts Drives: Prado 150, CT200h Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Lexus [0.00]	One of the new feature of the new C class is AGILITY Control. Does BMW offer the same technology using other terms? I think the C class, sat-nav/tv looks cool and less clutter in the dash compared to 3 series. Yet it is electronic mechanical device which is prone problems. __________________ 320d (E90) Sparkling Graphite, Bi-Xenon, Rear PDC, 17 Alloy 158(athome) 157 (On the car), Climate comfort Wscreen, Sport Steer, Electric Rear Blind, Mirror Package, Lemon interior with poplar trim, Comfort access, Partial Electric Seats, Through Loading and Adjustable Arm Rest
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01-19-2007, 12:16 PM	#31
Kit523 Major General 385 Rep 7,074 Posts Drives: F80 M3/FK8/C63S Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B.C. Vancouver iTrader: (27)	i don't think the new C class look that bad but not that good too and i think they had went back to the old style.......
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01-19-2007, 01:22 PM	#32
red_wagen Private First Class 16 Rep 107 Posts Drives: with a grin... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	I like it. It's not bad looking. And to all the haters out there, a lot of people (not me) think the E90 is a$$ ugly. Just saying... __________________ -Jay
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01-21-2007, 06:43 AM	#38
AH Major 26 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	Hmm like w203 better than the new one.... and compared to e90? not a chance...
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01-22-2007, 11:39 AM	#39
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01-22-2007, 12:18 PM	#40
DC52E55 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 212 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I like the one with AMG kit, but can't really stand the interior.
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01-22-2007, 07:34 PM	#41
Mike UK Private First Class 7 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Le mans Blau e92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	New c class looks better than old one and better than the e90. Its main problems will be faults and reliability which in my experience has been appalling!
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01-23-2007, 11:13 AM	#43
meruyailir Lieutenant 42 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	See it in person then you may change your mind. When I first saw e90 on the leaked brochure, I thought it was very ugly. Now I like it a lot. So let's reserve final judgment until you all see it in person.
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