Article Comments - Full Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport

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Article comments for Full Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport - This week, we managed to pry a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 away from its press introduction in Portland, Oregon, and drove it all the way back to our offices in Santa Monica, California. What we learned on this 1,000-mile drive and after instrumented track testing shows us that Mercedes-Benz is serious about the C-Class' competition. (more)

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#1 of 26 Article Comments - Full Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport by KarenS HOST Jun 28, 2007 (11:27 am)
Take a look at our 2008 C350 Sport full test and post your comments here. Full Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport
#2 of 26 sad by qbrozen Jun 28, 2007 (5:52 pm)
sigh no c320cdi.
#3 of 26 sad by fighter1 Jun 29, 2007 (7:49 am)
268hp is a joke. For this price I'll take 330i or is350 Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jun 29, 2007 7:52 am)
#4 of 26 Re: sad [fighter1] by qbrozen Jun 29, 2007 (7:52 am)
Replying to: fighter1 (Jun 29, 2007 7:49 am) you mean a used 330i? to be considered "a joke," you'd have to compare to a 335i, which is more expensive. The benz falls appropriately in between the 220hp 328 and 300hp 335 in terms of price.
#5 of 26 Another Mercedes Boner by 6sptl Jun 29, 2007 (10:40 am)
This is a vehicle that is outperformed by a FWD TL in every category, for a lot less money, plus, the TL is superbly more reliable. How long does Mercedes think a three pointed emblem automaticaly means a 10K premium for a car???? As other Mercedes vehicles it may sell well among those that have no inkling of automotive excellence, but will never sell to someone that test drives a car before he buys it. At least a 335 can justify its premium price. Replies to this message: nedzel (Jun 29, 2007 12:02 pm) hailalmamater (Jul 06, 2007 9:59 am) pat (Jul 06, 2007 10:09 am)
#6 of 26 Worse performer than old C350? by desmolicious Jun 29, 2007 (12:00 pm)
Unless Mercedes has been playing with the gear ratios, the new C350 will get worse gas mileage, less top end and poorer highway acceleration than the old C350. Why? Cuz it weighs a bit more, has same motor but worse aerodynamics. 0.3 vs 0.26
#7 of 26 Re: Another Mercedes Boner [6sptl] by nedzel Jun 29, 2007 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: 6sptl (Jun 29, 2007 10:40 am) But the Acura TL is still FWD and still ugly. No thanks. As for the 335, yes it is faster. How much faster do you need to go? 0-60 in 6.2 seconds is plenty fast for me. While I would personally prefer the 3-series, my wife prefers the C-class. Any difference in handling is lost on her and she prefers the C-class ride and styling.
#8 of 26 Looks better than the old one by kkear3 Jun 30, 2007 (5:29 am)
Hopefully the looks will stay fresh on this new styling direction. Mercedes styling seems perishible these days. But they will never be as ugly or generic as an Acura, of course the'll never be quite as reliable either!
#9 of 26 Re: Another Mercedes Boner [6sptl] by hailalmamater Jul 06, 2007 (9:59 am)
Replying to: 6sptl (Jun 29, 2007 10:40 am) You have got to be joking. The TL is a tincan compared to the current C Class. The accord feels more solid than a TL. The Maxima is a better car. Quit wasting our time with this lame BS. Replies to this message: pat (Jul 06, 2007 10:09 am)
#10 of 26 Re: Another Mercedes Boner [hailalmamater] by pat HOST Jul 06, 2007 (10:09 am)
Replying to: hailalmamater (Jul 06, 2007 9:59 am) Um, this is a discussion specifically about the Edmunds article on the C350 Sport. Let's not waste anyone's time here on off-topic vehicles.