New C220 MT. EDIT : Pics on Pg.3 - Team-BHP

xtr21 · 20th February 2008, 10:49

Guys,

Finally got my C220 MT. I must say the torque is brilliant !! (Thanks GTO)

I drove about 100 Kms in Bangalore yesterday and the car is brilliant. Excellent handling and ride quality. Moreover, I even get a FE of 10+ kmpl (accd to the car display).

Awesome aspects:

1. Inbuilt bluetooth module. Very nice to pair your phone and make the car a big speakerphone. Upto 15 phones can be paired. The delivery lady (from Sundaram motors) told me even the E-Class does not have this feature

2. Amazing power & torque

3. The COMAND system (similar to idrive) is very well implemented. Music control is implemented perfectly

4. Looks awesome!!. The back is a bit controversial, but from the front its a real killer.

A few gripes:
1. What's with the reverse gear? I need to use two hands to change to it

2. Takes a bit long adjusting to the foot-brake rather than the usual hand-brake

3. On idle can make out its a diesel. Not much noise, but surely its not nil.

Here's a snap
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2180/dsc00009th4.jpg

Regards,

iraghava · 20th February 2008, 11:34

Congratulations on the new car Xtr! Can we have some more pictures please?

ram_hyundai · 20th February 2008, 11:34

wonderfull color choice and the new shape is great.so we can expect a review soon.put up a initial impression report and a longterm report.are you used to the old one to have a comparison between old and new.
ram

Sahil · 20th February 2008, 11:46

Congrats on a great purchase ! And welcome to the German diesel club

The bluetooth coming standard is quite bold of MBIL. They have finally felt the heat from BMW and raising the bar.

I too had a manual C180 a few years back, to engage reverse the lever had to be lifted. But it wasn't a problem at all, easily did it with one hand.
Can you post a pic of your gear lever? Having to use two hands is ridiculous !

BUSA · 20th February 2008, 11:57

Congratulations XTR on a fantastic choice.

More pics please and specially of the interiors.

undead · 20th February 2008, 12:07

Congratulations xtr21 , can we have some more pictures of exteriors and interiors ?

xtr21 · 20th February 2008, 12:13

Will post more pics once I get home.

@Sahil - The reverse is next to the 1st gear. There is no up/down lever, rather the gear has to be push left beyond the 1st gear with huge force. Most of the time I end up using both hands to do this!

@BUSA, ram, iraghava - Sure. Will post interior pics and write up a detailed review. The interiors is completely black and I love it!. Looks really sporty.

The day I took delivery, there was a E class also being taken. Both the new C and E were side by side. I seriously could not make out much of a size difference from the front (not sour grapes, but objectively)

spadival · 20th February 2008, 12:18

Ahh.. the new shape C class. haven't seen any on the road yet !! Post more pics. Pity they dont offer the other grille in India.

Jaggu · 20th February 2008, 12:25

Congratz and do post some more review once you do more kms

GTO · 20th February 2008, 16:16

Congratulations on the torque-machine! Spend some time understanding her limits, then go out and eat some RS'. The new C seems to be a significant step forward, especially on the ride quality front.

What tyres have you got as stock? If you aren't entirely satisfied, please change them ASAP. You will have to pay a minimal exchange price if you do so now. Also, more pictures!!!

Quote:

1. What's with the reverse gear? I need to use two hands to change to it

2. Takes a bit long adjusting to the foot-brake rather than the usual hand-brake

3. On idle can make out its a diesel. Not much noise, but surely its not nil.

Dont fret, you will get used to all three. Its just a matter of time.

deepakhon · 20th February 2008, 17:01

Congrats on the car. Enjoy driving this beauty.

Just curious, what is with this foot-brake and hand-brake? Are they connected and you have a single interface for both of them in C Class?

Karandeep81 · 20th February 2008, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by spadival

Ahh.. the new shape C class. haven't seen any on the road yet !! Post more pics. Pity they dont offer the other grille in India.

the other grill (with the big three star embeded) is offered only on sports model even abroad and this is pretty much the grill for all other models. not sure if they are to launch the sports edition in india !!

Raja · 20th February 2008, 18:45

Congratulations on your new car. It's looking beautiful.
What colours the interior? Do put up some more pictures.
Best Wishes

shuvd · 20th February 2008, 18:47

Xtr21 - Congratulations on a great vehicle! Looks smashing! Please post more pics. Enjoy your ride!!

hellstar · 20th February 2008, 18:59

Xtr21 the vehicle looks smashing ! Put up more pictures ....Congrats on your new car !

20th February 2008, 10:49	#1 (permalink)
xtr21 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: blr Posts: 75	New C220 MT. EDIT : Pics on Pg.3 Guys, Finally got my C220 MT. I must say the torque is brilliant !! (Thanks GTO) I drove about 100 Kms in Bangalore yesterday and the car is brilliant. Excellent handling and ride quality. Moreover, I even get a FE of 10+ kmpl (accd to the car display). Awesome aspects: 1. Inbuilt bluetooth module. Very nice to pair your phone and make the car a big speakerphone. Upto 15 phones can be paired. The delivery lady (from Sundaram motors) told me even the E-Class does not have this feature 2. Amazing power & torque 3. The COMAND system (similar to idrive) is very well implemented. Music control is implemented perfectly 4. Looks awesome!!. The back is a bit controversial, but from the front its a real killer. A few gripes: 1. What's with the reverse gear? I need to use two hands to change to it 2. Takes a bit long adjusting to the foot-brake rather than the usual hand-brake 3. On idle can make out its a diesel. Not much noise, but surely its not nil. Here's a snap http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2180/dsc00009th4.jpg Regards,

20th February 2008, 11:34	#2 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,756 View My Garage	Congratulations on the new car Xtr! Can we have some more pictures please? __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

20th February 2008, 11:34	#3 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,564 View My Garage	wonderfull color choice and the new shape is great.so we can expect a review soon.put up a initial impression report and a longterm report.are you used to the old one to have a comparison between old and new. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

20th February 2008, 11:46	#4 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,057	Congrats on a great purchase ! And welcome to the German diesel club The bluetooth coming standard is quite bold of MBIL. They have finally felt the heat from BMW and raising the bar. I too had a manual C180 a few years back, to engage reverse the lever had to be lifted. But it wasn't a problem at all, easily did it with one hand. Can you post a pic of your gear lever? Having to use two hands is ridiculous ! __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __

20th February 2008, 11:57	#5 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,069 View My Garage	Congratulations XTR on a fantastic choice. More pics please and specially of the interiors. __________________ Got Bhp? Team-Bhp.com

20th February 2008, 12:07	#6 (permalink)
undead BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TamilNadu Posts: 560	Congratulations xtr21 , can we have some more pictures of exteriors and interiors ?

20th February 2008, 12:13	#7 (permalink)
xtr21 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: blr Posts: 75	Will post more pics once I get home. @Sahil - The reverse is next to the 1st gear. There is no up/down lever, rather the gear has to be push left beyond the 1st gear with huge force. Most of the time I end up using both hands to do this! @BUSA, ram, iraghava - Sure. Will post interior pics and write up a detailed review. The interiors is completely black and I love it!. Looks really sporty. The day I took delivery, there was a E class also being taken. Both the new C and E were side by side. I seriously could not make out much of a size difference from the front (not sour grapes, but objectively)

20th February 2008, 12:18	#8 (permalink)
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 1,560 View My Garage	Ahh.. the new shape C class. haven't seen any on the road yet !! Post more pics. Pity they dont offer the other grille in India.

20th February 2008, 12:25	#9 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,908	Congratz and do post some more review once you do more kms __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

20th February 2008, 17:01	#11 (permalink)
deepakhon BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941	Congrats on the car. Enjoy driving this beauty. Just curious, what is with this foot-brake and hand-brake? Are they connected and you have a single interface for both of them in C Class? __________________ Deepak Honnalli.

20th February 2008, 18:45	#13 (permalink)
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 192	Congratulations on your new car. It's looking beautiful. What colours the interior? Do put up some more pictures. Best Wishes

20th February 2008, 18:47	#14 (permalink)
shuvd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 894 View My Garage	Xtr21 - Congratulations on a great vehicle! Looks smashing! Please post more pics. Enjoy your ride!! __________________ I (still) feel the need...the NEED for SPEED

20th February 2008, 18:59	#15 (permalink)
hellstar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 414	Xtr21 the vehicle looks smashing ! Put up more pictures ....Congrats on your new car !

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