That was fun...

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
12/07/2013 at 21:57 • Filed to: benz, amg, c63

I just drove one of 4, C300 4matics that I brokered deals on. This one belonged to my wife's cousin. I didn't drive it long enough for a full review, but I'll write-up a "quick spin" sometime soon. There was no hoonage, so enjoy this C63.

DISCUSSION (7)

syaieya > Tom McParland
12/07/2013 at 22:36

Are those flex fuel? I seem to remember seeing that one day but I can't remember where.

Honestly though, the C I wish they would bring here is the C250 CDI. The engine is already found in the E and the GLK.

200 horsepower, 380 ft lbs of torque, and 42 mpg highway. With a 6 speed manual.

That not being offered here dissapoints me more than them not bringing the A class but dancing around it.

Tom McParland > syaieya
12/07/2013 at 22:41

Flex fuel?...Hmmm I don't know, in fact I didn't know any German cars sold in the US where Flex Fuel.

Yeah that 250CDI 6MT would sway me away from the 3-series.

syaieya > Tom McParland
12/07/2013 at 22:45

http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/2008flexfue…

Well this is a base model from 5 years ago, so I wasn't sure if they were still doing it.

But I would trade in my E320 if they brought either the A class proper or that diesel C class with a stick here.

Tom McParland > syaieya
12/07/2013 at 22:53

Cool thanks for the info. Since the current 300 has the 3.5, I'm not sure its still a thing.

Brian Silvestro > Tom McParland
12/07/2013 at 23:49

I give it a 5/10 would "meh" having drove it for some extended periods of time.

Tom McParland > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2013 at 08:38

What year?

Brian Silvestro > Tom McParland
12/08/2013 at 13:01

2011. A C300 4Matic. The steering wheel was much too big for me (although it's different for 2012 on), and there was a little too much body roll. But that's what I expected. I was comparing it to a 328i xDrive which I also drove a lot. The Bimmer's power rating seemed underrated (big surprise) as it felt faster then the Merc, despite the fact that the Merc's spec sheet said that it had about 30 lb/ft more torque. For very long highway rides I'd suggest the Mercedes, but for almost anything else I'd take the BMW.