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Re: Mercedes Benz C220 CDI (W203) Testdrive - 07-05-2007, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cawimmer430 View Post
Good review. Karma given.


I've also noticed that the C220 CDI in Classic trim level is a bit loud when you start it up. I've driven the W203 C200 CDI (same engine as the C220 CDI) Classic and this is immediately apparent. On the Elegance C220 CDI, I get the feeling that there is more sound absorbing material inside the engine compartment, as the same engine is more quiet in this car. Baffling why MB just doesn't do this on the Classic models.
The C-class aren't cheap at all, i am sure potential customers don't mind paying a little extra for the additional sound absorbing material. Has MB improved this on the W204? If i want to buy a C-class, i will not buy a diesel version because i cannot stand the engine noise during start up. It is quiter when the engine is up to temperature, but i prefer the silence of the petrol engine.
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