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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@BariarnilforG Год назад

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🙏

@slavstojnic7279 Год назад

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

@member805639 Год назад

Yes he is excellent isn’t he.

@jasong6784 Год назад

100% agree, appreciate the no BS review Tom!

@slavstojnic7279 Год назад

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

@chasingcars Год назад

That’s very kind. Thanks.

@slavstojnic7279 Год назад

@@chasingcars you are most welcome Tom! I always look forward to new reviews by you! Will there be a review with the URUS Performante?

@michaelbruce3050 Год назад

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 😊

@kudzaironald3364 Год назад

“In Tom we trust” A round of applause for this gentleman… Excellent review. Can’t wait to order my C Class 😅

@CatMeow-fn9ko 9 месяцев назад

And have it breakdown in 6 months

@A5TRO_SP4Z 2 дня назад

Is it true, or is it even worth paying extra for the e class

@marcpacey Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

My pleasure!

@MathewBT81 Год назад

Now THAT is what I call a QUALITY review 👏 👌 you dropped this 👑

@chasingcars Год назад

Haha, thank you.

@takhochan4247 Год назад

Really really helpful and informative! Excellent review 👍🏼

@Brainiarc7 Год назад

A truly excellent review, top notch! Watching from Kenya.

@Cars-Guitars-Music Год назад

Great honest review 👍, interesting that the base model is the sweet spot.

@madhuvennalaganti8603 Год назад

Tom does an honest and credible review. Thank you

@Quokka_VR Год назад

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

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks James.

@bradtaylor360 Год назад

Great review. Really helpful and insightful.

@TheKazutoKiritoKirigaya 2 месяца назад

Definitely extremely helpful. Thanks!

@paulholmes745 8 месяцев назад

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 👌👏

@chasingcars 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Rick-kj9dd Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks Rick

@patrickchebos6041 Год назад

Fantastic ! Great work and practical suggestions. 👍🏾🇰🇪

@wayneturner5133 Год назад

Great Review👍 I’m ordering my c200 in blue with same light interior & dash trim

@chasingcars Год назад

Good choice!

@shitsugane 3 месяца назад

Great review. Calm, thorough

@deonvanloggerenberg3711 Год назад

Great and helpful review Tom, thank you.

@chasingcars Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sanibel1108 Год назад

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.

@BDESAI777 Год назад

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 RU-vid.

@Cryptokid.160 Год назад

Hello 👋

@extraTime836 8 месяцев назад

Unfortunately I watched this video after ordering my car, but I'm happy since my configuration almost matches with the recommended configuration 👍

@Thejob4life Год назад

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.

@arnkbb4656 Год назад

Really great review Tom!

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks very much!

@richardeyiangho3269 Год назад

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)

@chasingcars Год назад

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

@michaelnackovski116 Год назад

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.

@chrisgonsalves6969 Год назад

How's the car mate?

@chrisgonsalves6969 Год назад

I would love to see photos

@PrincebGD Год назад

I ordered mine a week ago In Belgium we have c180, 170cv which I chose Patagonia red Looking forward to it :)

@karicoo 2 месяца назад

In UK. Very helpful indeed thanks, trying to decide between the Merc & BMW

@stevenswann2835 Год назад

Great idea - very helpful.

@chasingcars Год назад

Glad you think so.

@IOT4747 Год назад

Excellent review - thank you

@chasingcars Год назад

You’re welcome.

@piggy1818 Год назад

Good review! For C200, how about the comfort, sport and sport+ modes? Especially for daily use on Aus road?

@nizm0man Год назад

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.

@russellchristison8425 Год назад

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.

@prakashnarismulu3332 Год назад

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

@mavo3323 Год назад

Toto Wolf isn't happy with this statement 😂😂😂

@tasawuf01 10 месяцев назад

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?

@zaidabody4618 Год назад

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

@robertmiedema3541 Год назад

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).

@sanibel1108 Год назад

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?

@robertmiedema3541 Год назад

@@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.

@selldivision Год назад

What a difference the standard grille makes! Stops it from looking chronically depressed. But...but I want a wagon C200🤨

@kakoiigaijin Год назад

More like this Tom - was super informative!

@chasingcars Год назад

Glad to hear. Thanks.

@elhombre2711 5 месяцев назад

I'm going to look at the C300 plug in hybrid this morning.

@Ronald7077 Год назад

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.

@iviivi187 10 месяцев назад

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

@wotfstan Год назад

Does the MB recalibrated the C43's MCT? The dealer told me they smoothed it on new batches.

@billybob1511 Год назад

How's the road noise? Much quieter than W205 and 204? Is general refinement very good on 206?

@nevilletisch9637 Год назад

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

@dhavalbaxi429 10 месяцев назад

Hi Could you share if you have had any problems with the car

@manjulaperera1675 Год назад

You are the best car reviewer I have come across so far. Excellent review Tom. Thanks for the great videos.

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks very much.

@WIlnTer Год назад

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?

@winstonthecuttlefish5352 Год назад

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?

@mattweeks7142 Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

You’re entitled to your opinion, of course, but in my objective estimation, I’m not being harsh on the C43.

@darrenexcell Год назад

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

@Fixerr6 Год назад

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 😂

@christophers7070 Год назад

Sensible logic, especially when talking about wheel size, suspension and engine. Go the entry level!

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks.

@faradaycool4058 Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

Turns out simple is best for the W206

@stanceworks7995 2 месяца назад

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

@niftyhacker Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

Glad to hear. Enjoy

@namnification 10 месяцев назад

Love youtube taist/Style ! In Sweden we can order wode inside, and it on,

@mb7328 Год назад

Okey, but what about comparing this C class with forthcoming E class w214?

@tamgaming9861 Год назад

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 ...

@kevinnev Год назад

Real life Fuel consumption differences? I know sometimes smaller engines have higher FC.

@Felixshahi Год назад

Excellent and very useful video. Definitely need more videos like this. Thank you. 👍👍👍

@chasingcars Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@bence_kis21 Год назад

do you recommend c300d 4matic?

@swedishbob_7315 13 дней назад

Diesel Diesel Diesel... bring it back drove an E220D E-Class for 4 weeks in the UK, and it had amazing fuel economy

@TheKacper2001 Год назад

I'm looking for a floaty and soft ride so I'd definitely get adaptive dampers for comforts sake

@chasingcars Год назад

I’d really recommend against that. The adaptive dampers actually make comfort worse - because a boaty, unsettled and poorly controlled ride is not comfortable.

@jugoradonic350 Год назад

@@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.

@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay 29 дней назад

My only gripe for this generation is they are too heavy. Hopefully there is a choice to choose CF hood, roof, and doors.

@gauwow Год назад

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

@chasingcars Год назад

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

@its_ben_carter Год назад

Nailed this Tom it’s great watching you improve and your passion. So wish they were bringing the wagon.. 200 sounds peach!

@chasingcars Год назад

Agree, the wagon would be great at this base model level

@hondakeuh1 2 месяца назад

just bought a c klasse 2022 full option, amg pack, panoramic roof with 60,000 km for 32.000euros

@6ixtynine Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks. Yes, agree it’s a win when the cheapest is the best.

@gregj3515 Год назад

the now very old 190E was the best design, I assume the wagon has been canned for aussieland...

@Kruse1 Год назад

Does the huge centre console effect knee room? The whole footwell looks a bit too cosy.

@chasingcars Год назад

A bit, yes, but it’s liveable.

@ozcanvurdal7516 Год назад

Thanks

@chasingcars Год назад

You're welcome.

@sch-corp Год назад

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!

@billybob1511 Год назад

Moving house? I think you need a tow bar and trailer ...

@scimitar4323 2 часа назад

C200 is comfy has acceptable fuel economy and really nice revving but its got a squeaky interior and white tends to stain , its 0-60 maybe 7sec but the feeling you get from sport plus mode and launching that turbo is full dopamine me and my friends like to joke that we do 0-60 ie 60kph xD also the tire squeal at launch is quite the head turner

@195anouar Год назад

Getting my obisidian black night trim 19inch C200 tomorrow

@billybob1511 Год назад

How is it? Quiet on the highway for the $$$ ?

@195anouar Год назад

@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

@twong6531 Год назад

My prior C's seat was light coloured-not a good thingy. The seats get stained easily.

@chasingcars Год назад

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.

@sekamuli 11 месяцев назад

what about the C220D?

@mauriciocury1379 7 дней назад

Doesn’t the white interior geral too dirty?

@user-oi7dq6ld5w 3 месяца назад

why in USA doesn't have the c200 model??

@arnkbb4656 Год назад

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...

@billybob1511 Год назад

Maybe that's why what?

@thesho21 10 месяцев назад

Fun watching a young Jared Harris review cars lol.

@michaelkors6935 Год назад

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

@nikosstories Год назад

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 😅

@pudelosha 2 месяца назад

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.

@carlesc5497 Год назад

We don’t have the c200 in the usa, im considering the c300 4matic vs CLA 45 any suggestions?

@chasingcars Год назад

C300 but on passive suspension, not adaptive.

@carlesc5497 Год назад

@@chasingcars thank you

@dragan7638 Год назад

What's the actial fuel economy of the c200?

@chasingcars Год назад

On the highway I am getting 6.0L/100km and in town I am getting 9.0L/100km

@BomberFletch31 Год назад

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?

@chasingcars Год назад

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.

@SauceChef Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

Yep, the brake feel is a bit odd. But you get used to it.

@wmasasabi Год назад

@ 03:15 was that under steer or just horrible driving 😮

@neatpaws 10 месяцев назад

I GOT this .... Whereas, other reviews and reviewers .. tend to confuse me. Thank you.

@vepakko Год назад

Isnt it a little bit dangerous to park your car in the middle of the road like that 🤔

@chasingcars Год назад

This was shot at our private test track.

@perullgren2424 Год назад

c300e plug in? No review :-(

@chasingcars Год назад

Unfortunately I can’t help you there because that model isn’t sold in Australia.

@topher.m Год назад

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.

@chasingcars Год назад

Thanks Chris.

@koraybozkurt1642 Год назад

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.

@fabinho69fs Год назад

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 :>

@chasingcars Год назад

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!

@Noqatiqo Год назад

What about the C220d?

@chasingcars Год назад

We don’t get any diesel C-class models in Australia

@hotchilliify Год назад

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.

@gregburville3368 Год назад

No seat cooling at that price? Are they having a laugh?

@chasingcars Год назад

Sadly still a rare feature with Euros

@davidperry3531 Год назад

@@chasingcars Are these Artico seats without cooling any good in our hot Aussie summers compared to genuine leather?

@travelmates1 Год назад

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!

@chasingcars Год назад

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.