A got a invite from Merc to come test drive the new C-Class and there was no way I could say no, so I invited a friend and said lets see how hard we can push these cars.
Well I posted my whole report here: http://zuhaib.typepad.com/my_blog/2007/08/hands-on-new-20.html
and the photos from the events are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zuhaib/sets/72157601229533300/
Pretty much that car is a huge improvement over the out going C-Class, and is making a proper run at the 3-Series. But, its still hacking that "Sporty-ness" that is needed to be a 3-Series killer. The steering is too light, but the suspension is really nice and keeps the car nice and level. Its also heavy, does not feel fast and crappy MPG (from the EPA numbers).
But damn does it look nice!
Well I posted my whole report here: http://zuhaib.typepad.com/my_blog/2007/08/hands-on-new-20.html
and the photos from the events are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zuhaib/sets/72157601229533300/
Pretty much that car is a huge improvement over the out going C-Class, and is making a proper run at the 3-Series. But, its still hacking that "Sporty-ness" that is needed to be a 3-Series killer. The steering is too light, but the suspension is really nice and keeps the car nice and level. Its also heavy, does not feel fast and crappy MPG (from the EPA numbers).
But damn does it look nice!
