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2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport
Published by NarutoRamen
08-05-2007
2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport

Reviewer: Raman Banwait
Location: San Francisco, California
Date: August 4, 2007

2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport


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Today was the day of the C-Drive event for Mercedes-Benz in San Francisco. My time was 1:30pm. So I got there by...
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 11:54 AM

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I wish MB had similar events in Sweden.
Me too. I wish the same for BMW. I know Porsche Sweden has events like this sometimes.
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 12:24 PM

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I know Porsche Sweden has events like this sometimes.
Good lucky receiving an invitation to those unless you keys to a 993 C4S in your left pocket. I want more public event
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 03:58 PM

Thanks for reading my review guys. This was my first REAL review, even though I did an S-class one before.

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Only one thing in the review I dont agree with me, I dont find the interior spectacular, its álright but I dont find it better than the competition, in fact I find it just as good as the 3-series. I have even read carreviews that give the 3-series better score in interior materials than the new C-class.
But its not the plastic or the materials that is a problem to me, its the layout I dont like.

PS, I been inside the new C-class so Im not basing my view on pictures.


BTW isnt BMW having events like MB is doing for the new C-class?
I know what you mean by the layout. And I agree, the layout isn't spectacular. But the reason I rated it higher than it's competitors is because the layout in this is different than the E and the S and the other MB cars. So in other words this car has its own style while the 3er and the AUDI have the basic same layout as the rest of their company's line-up.

As for BMW having these events. I would love that, but I haven't heard of them having these kinds of events. I could be wrong, though. Eni or Scott would know the answer to that.



btw...how'd you guys like the videos?
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 06:38 PM

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Only one thing in the review I dont agree with me, I dont find the interior spectacular, its álright but I dont find it better than the competition, in fact I find it just as good as the 3-series. I have even read carreviews that give the 3-series better score in interior materials than the new C-class.
But its not the plastic or the materials that is a problem to me, its the layout I dont like.

PS, I been inside the new C-class so Im not basing my view on pictures.


BTW isnt BMW having events like MB is doing for the new C-class?
Hi Just Me,

That is exactly our point, it seems the interior is taking a bashing, as being inferior, it matches the competition, and as a Mercedes fan, I can only say I prefer it to the competition,

I respect your views, cheers
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 07:46 PM

Nice write up! At this point I'm fully confident that I'd buy a W204 over an E90, no questions. It's just the better all around package that you won't find in the BMW, for less money(most def. can't beat that!). As far as the engine sound of the 335i, I didn't think it was very different from N52 engine(which you may or may not have already driven). So far, I've only gotten the chance to drive the C300, which I thought was pretty phenomenal, I have my reservations about the performance of the C350, but I'll confirm my suspicion in another week and half or so when I go to the C-Drive event in SaMo on the 18th. What really wins me over besides the ride/handling and overall package, is the quality of this car, it feels so well put together, and from a mechanical standpoint it's stellar(which is more important to me than just about anything else, being that I'm a lifer where cars are concerned).
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 07:51 PM

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The W204 in indeed a more attractive buy than the W203 and MB is finally offering a C-class which is worth the few extra buck over a 3-series. So far everybody on this forum who have driven or seen the car have positive opinions about the car. It seem like MB has made the W204 a car which live up to the star on the hood.
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Very nice review indeed now where i can get the money to buy one?!
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-06-2007, 05:14 AM

Personally I wouldnt pick the new C-class over 335i, the 335i is a great package for a great money. The car is fast, handles well, great comfort and good fuel consumption. Here in Sweden 335i is cheaper than a C350 and C350 is absolutly not worth the extra money over 335i. At least not for me. But if it was a 330i then I would probably choose C350 with Avantgarde.

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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-06-2007, 03:02 PM

damn your review was better then mine
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Re: 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport - 08-06-2007, 04:23 PM

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Personally I wouldnt pick the new C-class over 335i, the 335i is a great package for a great money. The car is fast, handles well, great comfort and good fuel consumption. Here in Sweden 335i is cheaper than a C350 and C350 is absolutly not worth the extra money over 335i. At least not for me. But if it was a 330i then I would probably choose C350 with Avantgarde.
Yeah the C350 is very pricey compared with the 335i, though the C350 does come standard with an Automatic transmission which does add to the price. But overall the 335i does offer better value. At least here in Sweden.
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