Don’t buy a C-Class without watching THIS! (Mercedes-Benz C200 long-term update & buyer’s guide)
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- In-depth buyer’s guide for the W206 Mercedes-Benz Class, including engines, wheels, suspension, colour, interior and trim.
Tom provides an update on the Chasing Cars long-term review of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C200 Edition C and gives a buyer’s guide overview of how to avoid ending up with a badly specified C-Class.
It is possible to buy a C-Class with great dynamics and a polished ride, but it requires being very careful with the options list.
Specs of our C-Class long-term review vehicle:
* C200
* Edition C trim grade
* Vision package
* Selenite grey paint
* Beige Artico/silver-grey trim interior
* 18” wheels
* Passive dampers
* About $88,000 driveaway
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
Purpose of this buyer’s guide
1:50 - Edition C trim grade
2:45 - 18-inch wheels recommended
3:27 - The best exterior colours
3:49 - Interior & trim choices
6:12 - Which engine is best?
9:39 - Avoid adaptive dampers
12:20 - The sweet spot revealed
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You are a excellent reviewer Tom, so in depth and you give exactly what we as consumers need to know I take my hat off to you
Yes he is excellent isn’t he.
100% agree, appreciate the no BS review Tom!
He is real and says it how it is and I don’t think he’d ever give you the wrong advice! He just seems like a really nice guy
That’s very kind. Thanks.
@@chasingcars you are most welcome Tom! I always look forward to new reviews by you! Will there be a review with the URUS Performante?
If this is done by 20% of car journalists, manufacturers would give us better cars because buyers wouldnt be confused by bad and irrelevant crap new cars do/have. BRAVO TOM🙏
I really appreciate your focus on suspension tune and ride quality; control and comfort are higher than 0-100 times on my list of priorities. We don’t get the 200 model in the US, but the ventilated seats are available and a must have option here in Southern California 😊
Really really helpful and informative! Excellent review 👍🏼
A truly excellent review, top notch! Watching from Kenya.
Tom does an honest and credible review. Thank you
IMO I think you’ve nailed the brief with the c200. The spec you’ve selected is the EXACT way I’d go. Thanks for the in-depth review / update.
My pleasure!
Now THAT is what I call a QUALITY review 👏 👌 you dropped this 👑
Haha, thank you.
“In Tom we trust” A round of applause for this gentleman… Excellent review. Can’t wait to order my C Class 😅
And have it breakdown in 6 months
Great honest review 👍, interesting that the base model is the sweet spot.
Great review. Really helpful and insightful.
That was a really good honest review, Tom. It's enlightening to hear you say that the C200 is your favorite for the reasons you've given in your professional opinion. It's refreshing to know you don't have to spend thousands more for a good vehicle and experience. Might go and test drive now.
Thanks Rick
Great Review👍 I’m ordering my c200 in blue with same light interior & dash trim
Good choice!
Top draw review. So informative and the information given offers excellent insight into what makes the perfect C class from first hand experience. Brilliant review 👌👏
Glad it was helpful!
Great review. Calm, thorough
Definitely extremely helpful. Thanks!
Great and helpful review Tom, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic ! Great work and practical suggestions. 👍🏾🇰🇪
Anyone buying a new C-Class will greatly benefit from this video... truthful, informative and based on 'hands-on' experience. Great to know that a base model spec is the pick of the bunch. Not sure how well received this video will be with Mercedes Benz Australia. I hope they take note of Tom's comments and recommendations
Thanks James.
I am from India and I was looking for a review with the C 200 messages. I must say this is the best review with a complete deep knowledge. I have come across CZcams.
Hello 👋
Really great review Tom!
Thanks very much!
Excellent review - thank you
You’re welcome.
Unfortunately I watched this video after ordering my car, but I'm happy since my configuration almost matches with the recommended configuration 👍
I cannot emphasise enough how informative this video/review was. Liked and favourited! Thanks so much, nothing like it on the internet. Out of interest, what are your thoughts on the CLA 45S (that launched in 2018-2022, not the new upgraded '23 look)
Much appreciated! With regard to the CLA45, it's an absolute rocket-ship. Very different car in feel to the C200, though - one is a stiff track weapon and the other is a very laid-back luxury sedan
Excellent review! We have ordered one for the Wife which arrives first week of May. We did go with the C200 with the AMG sports pack on 19’s in Obsidian Black with the two tone black and brown interior. Fell in love with it when Mercedes gave us a lend of one for a couple days.
How's the car mate?
I would love to see photos
Wow 👏awesome review! Thanks for your great and trustworthy video! This is the best W206 C200 review I have seen so far by far. What is your opinion about the C180 compare to the C200.
You are the best car reviewer I have come across so far. Excellent review Tom. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks very much.
In UK. Very helpful indeed thanks, trying to decide between the Merc & BMW
Great idea - very helpful.
Glad you think so.
Hi Tom, always pleasant to watch you reviewed on cars. I have read and watched quite a few reviews on Chasing Cars, Drive, Carsales, CarExpert, so on and so forth, it is a bit disappointed that no one mentions speakers. I am fully aware of semiconductors shortage, and I saw a new merc specs, it should be 16 Burmeiser speakers but only 5 were installed. Can you kindly tell me how many Burmester speakers in your car? This is important to me before I go for C200. Many thanks.
Excellent review by the way.
More like this Tom - was super informative!
Glad to hear. Thanks.
A very interesting review, especially re suspension control, l drive a 2021 Passat Business sedan 140tsi but I’ve always loved the C class Mercedes and the BMW 3 series, when I see the Mercedes interior it’s on another level but my Passat was $50,000new ( mine was a demonstrator at$44,800) unfortunately no longer available in sedan form. I’m not sure what I would replace it with when it comes time to sell.
How do you think a Arteon 140 tsi would compare with the C200 ignoring the Benzes badge of course.
Thanks for an interesting review.
Can you test the Mini range? Clubman would be my pick. Dual mode ("adaptive") suspension was an interesting one, hopefully BMW/MINI isn't that bad. Thank you for the reviews.
Great video. Thankfully I got it right and ordered mine almost exactly in the configuration you recommended (except that I got it in the AMG Line trim). Getting it next month and can’t wait. Thanks for the update.
Glad to hear. Enjoy
Good review! For C200, how about the comfort, sport and sport+ modes? Especially for daily use on Aus road?
Excellent and very useful video. Definitely need more videos like this.
Thank you. 👍👍👍
Glad you liked it!
I ordered mine a week ago
In Belgium we have c180, 170cv which I chose
Patagonia red
Looking forward to it :)
Nailed this Tom it’s great watching you improve and your passion. So wish they were bringing the wagon.. 200 sounds peach!
Agree, the wagon would be great at this base model level
Active suspension and porpoising Mercedes 😂where have we seen that before ? Great job Tom . True for most luxury cars. The value is best at the bottom of the range
Toto Wolf isn't happy with this statement 😂😂😂
Love your review, very detailed and nice to watch. I myself am from Europe and own this car as well - but I have the C180 version (I assume this is not available in Australia).
Hi Robert, I am from Germany top and currently considering whether to take the c180 (more extras and AMG Line) or c200 (less extras and Avantgarde Line). Were you able to test drive both vehicles? How satisfied are you with the performance of your C180?
@@sanibel1108 Hi Mike, I was able to test them both. I just like the AMG line a lot more in terms of how it looks. The diamond grill is amazing and I'm just OK with the small difference in performance (C180 vs C200). The AMG C180 just feels more sporty, because it looks more sporty to me. I used to drive an S550, so this is something completely different. But overall I like the car a lot for the budget and all the features. There are some small annoying things such as I don't really think the wireless charger is very good and the controls for the roof feels "cheap". I love the interior, the endless amount of cool features, the dynamic lightning is crazy cool and it feels like a Mini-S class (Mercedes sales people will also tell you that, lol) but I would give my C180 a solid 8.7/10.
What a difference the standard grille makes! Stops it from looking chronically depressed. But...but I want a wagon C200🤨
I'm going to look at the C300 plug in hybrid this morning.
C200, passive standard suspension, light coloured interior, got it. Thank you very much, excellent review. Would you recommend diesel or petrol engine? How about the C220, how “better” compared to C200?
Great review,
I am about to buy a new C200 would you recommend me to purchase a service plan package or not worth it!
driving the car average 5000km/year
Sensible logic, especially when talking about wheel size, suspension and engine. Go the entry level!
Thanks.
Thanks for the honest review. Refreshing to see the base spec model is the best out of the range. A lot of ignorance out there who simply dismiss models with the smaller capacity engine without driving them. Great job Tom.
Thanks. Yes, agree it’s a win when the cheapest is the best.
What about the new GLC based on the same platform. Re wheel rims - the 5 star appearance types are easier to keep clear of dulling brake dust as opposed to the rims of your preference.
im owning c200 4M more than half and year and i can agree with u , that this car is really pretty quick, even in awd is 7,1 (vs7,3 rwd) .. it feels way faster.. only what i dislike is fake engine sound
Only one issue with c200 outside of fixed pricing is for 80k active lane assit should be standard yetits not even an option. So for w205 c300 owners we have to drop a major feature that is available on many cars much cheaper
Love youtube taist/Style ! In Sweden we can order wode inside, and it on,
We have owed a C250 and now have the C43. Both 205 chassis and both beautiful cars but I think your a little hard on the C43. If you expect it to drive like a C200 your going to be disappointed. If you drive it hard your going to be excited and love it. They are an awesome angry little car when your in the mood and quiet settled in comfort. In sports and sports + the gearbox is excellent when driving it as intended. Driving it like a nanna in sports the gear change can be a little abrupt but nothing to be concerned about. The C43 handles excellently in the corners at speed. We love it.
You’re entitled to your opinion, of course, but in my objective estimation, I’m not being harsh on the C43.
Does the MB recalibrated the C43's MCT? The dealer told me they smoothed it on new batches.
I'm looking for a floaty and soft ride so I'd definitely get adaptive dampers for comforts sake
I’d really recommend against that. The adaptive dampers actually make comfort worse - because a boaty, unsettled and poorly controlled ride is not comfortable.
@@chasingcars could you please let me know a little more about the difference as I don't have the chance to try both suspensions at this time?
In particular, I am interested which suspension will give quieter ride on a good highway road, and also if you hit a speed bumper or a potholes at city riding?
Not interested in some spirited fun riding, interested in the ride that would, lets say be legal at all times.
I test drove today a C300 avangard - because a C220d was not aviable but... hell what a beast ... and so quite in driving... and so fast, and so smooth if you only touch the gas pedal .... but in the same way ... damn what a plastic bomber in comparison to our A-Class W176 AMG-Line... Our 9 year old A-Class looks and feels WAY more quality inside than the c-class... really ... Every touch on the plastic makes noises like "pls dont push me too hard or i will break apart...". Or the door sound, when you close them, that sounds soo cheap against our A-Class or W205... You think you close the door of a FIAT... And the knees while driving... you have to press them if you want or not against hard metal from the doors... and our big display often lagged so much... and one time then it stopped working ... its really disappointing ... to drive its really great and feels fantastic... but if i saw that the car costs close to 80.000 dollar... feels like a 40.000 car inside ... was really disappointing ...
I own a black C200 from June ‘22. Got exactly the same wheels, same interior layout, standard suspension. Didn’t want the AMG pack cause what’s the point. In Poland we don’t have the Edition C so what a coincidence 😂
Can I expect to deposit blue dye from my denim jeans on the light coloured seats? I’ve coloured up several pairs of white shoes in my time in the same way 5:05
Fun watching a young Jared Harris review cars lol.
Real life Fuel consumption differences? I know sometimes smaller engines have higher FC.
In other countries you can get non-piano black options for the centre console of the C-class, but in Australia, the centre console is always piano black no matter what trim you choose, why? Just why?
Agreed. Usually one would aspire to get the higher-end engine range of each model, but not in the case of the current C-class. Ironic, and disappointing dust-magnet interiors.
Turns out simple is best for the W206
I had this car as long term rent. Got it with 50 km on the counter. After 1000 km died electronics. The rental company replace that on with another one, with 300 km on the counter. After 3000 km engine blew. They give me back the first one after it was 'fixed' and after that, until i return it with 35 000 km and 1 year after i had few more visits to service because of electronics. Material quality is not even close to 3 series or A4, not even VW Passat. Design is great. Gearbox great. C220 d is powerful, very very punchy and it can reach almost 240 km/h. Amazing for 2 liter diesel. I had also last two variants of C 220 d. They were much much better in terms of reliability. Interior quality was the same.
Thanks
You're welcome.
Hi
Could you share if you have had any problems with the car
How's the road noise? Much quieter than W205 and 204? Is general refinement very good on 206?
How about the Break? I tested drive the C300, but the break is very soft and feel squishy while the C43 is much better. Is that common?
so is edition C basically a cheaper version of AMG? I was looking at c180 coupe Edition C and couldn't find out what is special about edition C version
Getting my obisidian black night trim 19inch C200 tomorrow
How is it? Quiet on the highway for the $$$ ?
@billybob1511 it's good on the highway it's on the noisy side but you could hold a conversation at a normal level at 130km/h
do you recommend c300d 4matic?
the now very old 190E was the best design, I assume the wagon has been canned for aussieland...
Okey, but what about comparing this C class with forthcoming E class w214?
Hi mate. I’ve gone for the c200 AMG line which comes with the sports suspension. Is this adaptive/air or just regular suspension? Curious since there doesn’t seem to be much information. Thoughts much appreciated
The AMG line doesn’t have a sports suspension. The regular C-Class models currently only have two suspension systems:
Passive - as fitted to this car - works well
Adaptive dampers - part of the optional engineering package - not especially good
Does the huge centre console effect knee room? The whole footwell looks a bit too cosy.
A bit, yes, but it’s liveable.
what about the C220D?
just bought a c klasse 2022 full option, amg pack, panoramic roof with
60,000 km for 32.000euros
As someone who owns a Passat sedan and will probably never buy another one again (ever tried moving house or picking up anything bulky with a sedan?), I'm surprised there's even still a market for expensive sedans (or any sedans) in Australia. This should be a wagon/shooting brake!
Moving house? I think you need a tow bar and trailer ...
why in USA doesn't have the c200 model??
My prior C's seat was light coloured-not a good thingy. The seats get stained easily.
Haven't had that effect at all, even wearing denim - if there's a mark it wipes off. But you might have had leather, not ARTICO, which is more durable.
I GOT this ....
Whereas, other reviews and reviewers .. tend to confuse me.
Thank you.
im very much disappointed how much plastics are now in the new C class, i am going still going to hang on to my 2019 C class i think this was the last generation that still have chrome trims
Hi Tom, you mentioned that you couldn't get wood trim for the dash. Is that because it isn't available to order anymore? Or was it just not available in Mercedes' press/demo fleet?
I was able to submit preferences for a car to be ordered but I didn’t get all my preferences. You can certainly order the open pore wood.
Maybe that's why my GLC 300 feels like has no suspension and is brutal when it comes to holes and bumps on the road...
Maybe that's why what?
I went from a w204 c class to an alfa romeo giulia and im so happy. W204 was good but super boring. W206 looks also boring with two ipads 😅
We don’t have the c200 in the usa, im considering the c300 4matic vs CLA 45 any suggestions?
C300 but on passive suspension, not adaptive.
@@chasingcars thank you
What's the actial fuel economy of the c200?
On the highway I am getting 6.0L/100km and in town I am getting 9.0L/100km
@ 03:15 was that under steer or just horrible driving 😮
does the brakes feel kinda weird for you? I find that the brakes feel very unpredictable, like it's got a mind of its own.
Yep, the brake feel is a bit odd. But you get used to it.
c300e plug in? No review :-(
Unfortunately I can’t help you there because that model isn’t sold in Australia.
C200 has always been the goldilocks spec.
Ive had many C classes since the W202 but now I wouldn’t touch MB with a barge pole. Sad days.
Thanks Chris.
I have C180 estate (1.5 engine for EU market) with avantgarde package and some additional equipment. The most annoying thing is the quality of interior. There are so many parts that squeek that sometimes it is hard to find the source of these annoying voices. The fuel consumption is acceptable in the city but it is really shines in highways (6 liters/100km when you drive 120km/h). I like 360 cameras and MBUX works well in general however there are some stupid bugs which are really annoying.
Isnt it a little bit dangerous to park your car in the middle of the road like that 🤔
This was shot at our private test track.
I do not like the interior finish selections at all especially the console. This seems very cheap plastic look and feel. Some models have leather dashboard cover with horizontal stitching and even with a contrast stitching color looks amazing and more appealing in my opinion.
What about the C220d?
We don’t get any diesel C-class models in Australia
No wagon, no sale. I'll stick with my liftback for now
Looks like an octavia
No seat cooling at that price? Are they having a laugh?
Sadly still a rare feature with Euros
@@chasingcars Are these Artico seats without cooling any good in our hot Aussie summers compared to genuine leather?
The C Class really devalues the entire marque.
The E Class should be the entry level car.
I don't see how that is true when the new C200 is such a good entry-level luxury vehicle. The days of the E-Class being the junior Mercedes ended in the 1980s and they are not returning. These days it is the A-Class, CLA and GLA that are the entry point, but the premium feel traditionally kicks in with the RWD models.
The BMW just trumps the new C, with the face-lifted 3! (I work in used executive car sales, and have no brand preference. Credit where due)
And this "new C-Class's" 4-pot ONLY engine lineup is just sad (since it sounds rubbish, like a cheap Polo or Corsa...), while Audi and BMW still offer classy, beautiful, and lovely 6-cylinder acoustics in their C-Class rivals!
It might, if BMW Australia didn't hobble the 320i with an overly stiff suspension. And, to make matters worse, they've made the optional suspension unavailable on the 320i. So then, you have to buy the 330i at $100K driveaway. With the 3 Series, it's the opposite situation to the C-Class: with the BMW, you need the adaptive suspension to make it ride properly, whereas the C-Class is better on passive, non-adaptive dampers.
well i choosed a G30 540i... don't like this c class... exterior is ok, but this tesla-copy interior is BS... imo ist this 1.5 engine produced by Merc or Renault :>
It’s a Mercedes engine, you’re confusing it for the Renault 1.3-litre, which is no relation. The G30 540i is a lovely car, but far more expensive!
100k for a non amg c class, are you mad?
Cars are worth what the market is willing to pay for them. Do I miss the days of a remarkably good C200K W204 at $60K? Of course I do!
so scared of getting a white interior. I heard even the blue from jeans marks the seats, spilled drink? food? even if you never drank or ate in the car the seats would eventually become grimey, guaranteed and a simple damp cloth wont fix that. Still cleanable but needs more. I couldn't handle it with my OCD. If I stepped into the car and saw one tiny mark I would be spewing......sigh.
That just isn’t true. I’ve now had the car for 5000 km and wear blue jeans and navy trousers regularly. No marks. Artico has impressive durability.
@@chasingcars Artico? Is that a new name for MB Tex, which was a fancy name for vinyl?
Yep it’s vinyl, which subscribers know I am regularly critical of. However, when it’s light and perforated (passively cooled) it’s nowhere near as bad as dark and solid. And Artico is the least worst vinyl in my testing.
@@chasingcars Did you know that ARTICO is short for artificial cow?