^^ Thanks for compiling those Motor

 

should this thread be 2014 or 2015?

 

I believe it's already on sale as a 2014 in Europe and it'll make its way to the US later this year as a 2015

 

I was literally just thinking that. Perhaps we can name is something like:

2014/2015 (W205) Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews

or whatever

 

makes me wonder what the base model will look like.

I remember years ago, 3 series with vinyl seats were awful

 

Very impressive.

No way I would buy an E Class over this. The next E better be awesome.

Anybody have any idea just how much smaller than the E it is?

 

Current C-Class here is 180.4in in length. Reports I've seen say W205 is 3.7in longer than outgoing model. So marginally bigger than the 3IS

 

Current E class:
Overall length 192.1 in
Overall height 57.1 in
Overall width 81.5 in (with mirrors)
Wheelbase 113.2 in

Current C class:

Overall length 180.8 in
Overall height 56.3 in
Overall width 69.7 in
Wheelbase 108.7 in

Reports are saying the W205 has a three inch longer wheel base. Still a good ten inches shorter than the current E class, which is a big difference. Current E class only has 16cu inch of trunk space so not sure how the new C has 17...They should have increased the rear seat leg room instead

 

So the C is still smaller than what I would want. If anything my GS is a little small for me...

 

I like it. Honestly just by the specs on paper Id take it over a 3IS.

 

it'd be nice if they had done 60/40, would help with utility

 

The packaging in the GS just isn't that great. I have a feeling even though the GS is larger physically, the C class will feel just as spacious inside

 

I like how Mercedes is staying true to what they are as a brand.

Unlike other car makers (ahem Lexus, Infiniti, Cadillac) they aren't trying to emulate the BMW 3 Series (or what it was back in the day). They are doing what Mercedes is all about since day 1.

 

Well I was ready to put a special order on the IS350 but this thing definitely got me confused with my choice...

 

I've never really understood the whole 60/40 bench seat thing in a sedan, I've never had a need for one. Of course, I've always had another vehicle to haul things in.

My issue with the GS sidewise is really the ability to carry 4 people in real comfort. The GS is great for two, but even with 3 or 4, the way my seat is positioned for my comfort the person behind me is a little cramped, and if my front passenger is of any height over say, 5'10 its the same issue. Its not an issue all that often, but in my business I do carry people from time to time, and I have opted to take the Jeep at times just because I was going to have 4 or certainly 5 people with me.

If the rear legroom were 2 inches longer it'd be fine I think.

Its a compromise. The GS is designed to be a great handling chassis...long wheelbases are contrary to that. The 5 Series and E Class have longer wheelbases and a little more room in the back, but handling suffers. The CTS is more cramped in the back than the GS, and look how well it handles.

As for the C Class feeling just as spacious, the current one certainly doesn't. One of my employees has one and it is a nice little car, but the emphasis is on little. Even in the front its tight compared to the GS. The new one isn't a whole lot bigger overall, I don't see it feeling as big as the GS.

If it feels as big as the GS it'll feel as big as the E...