its true for folks older prefer mercedes ratter than beemers because its has tons of acknowledgement of big tycoons in a merc but rather to old women such as ur parents i would offer or should i encourage u to buy bmw 5 series for such a budget .. bear u in mind mercedes c class is a compact category and would give much space n comfort when u in journey and quiet little bumping when u cross over potholes n un-even roads

mercedes C class
1.sporty looks
2.more power
3.good for average person age between 20-40
4.nice cornering

bmw 5 series
1.comfort and spacious
2.power almost the same
3.good for people age 40 above(due to their bones)
4.more space in boot area

this comment i post is base on ur budget and i do own a w204 c200k its nice to ride n superb on highway but when i drive long journey with my wife n children their feel a lil bit light headache due to lower gravity in the car before i own this car i drove a camry 2007 and my family always says their much prefer do driving in the camry…

FYI, I am one of the owner of the W204 Avant Garde AMG Package model and had no regret of choosing it over the E90 3 series….

I've bought a C220 CDI year 2004 in UK and are planning to take this back to Malaysia soon. Is it a good thing to use a diesel car in Malaysia? Which petrol station offers the best diesel in Malaysia. How about the car price for second hand diesel?

If not I might trade this for E90 or 5-series before i take it back? Pls gimme me some inputs…thanks.

Thanks for your input.

both c180 or c200 are good but best with kompressor,otherwise a bit underpower. The car is solidly built but does have minor problems such as rattle in cabin, early model has more problems machnically.. Engine is very smooth and refine. Good for long distance with automatic.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/owners-reviews/sear…

but a new bluetec c class has reduced cd from 0.27 to 0.25 by modifying side mirror and have a flatter cover underneath the car. Unlike most cars, c class has a near flat cover underneath the engine.

cars maker always claim their compressor or turbo car giving far more torque and far more fuel economy. But fact is that, it will be driven by human.. and so, its super eat petrol. “you take 1, you leave 1″. Imagine a 1.8 car only do 7.7km per litre.

MB c class 0.27
BMW 3 series E90 0.30
Audi A4 0.28
Lexus IS 250 0.28
Volvo S60 0.28

So the 3 series seems to be the least aerodynamic of compact euro cars?

or at least not so many on the road

next life, haha

well, I can see that many still comparing this with 3-series, but I think C-class is better, got more CLASS, lol~

the previous C200K is damn powerful (for rookie like me lah)…..

but i think MB need to convince more about the ‘tail light’ slit vent in aerodinamic issue for normal people like to understand.

i can easily comprehend flat undertray or diffuser or vortex generator,

so…. i have my own theory, the shape of the rear light and the slits or grooves act diffusing air flow from the side body inwards as it leaves the car to fill the negative pressure or turbulance in reducing drag, for batter aero,

but correct me if im wrong,

Because of Mercedes Malaysia has brought in this new W204, that’s the reason why we have the new 320SE (Car price at RM245,800) in BMW show room (they know they must have this SE version which comes with all standard continental cars’ accessories/features/functions?).

By the way, I am driving the C200 K Avantgarde, lol.

No offence for all Bimmer owners.

And the lack of a proper conclusion, so in the end, is it justified to pay RM10k more so u can have aluminium decos and thrown out foldable mirror button? Does the Agi control makes the car drives better than its competitors?

And in what sense is the car Japanese influenced? The dials are inspired by chopsticks? Or, on a more serious note, the rear lights remind one of Honda City?

Paul Tan says: things are different here in malaysia because of price, but in terms of specs the 320i’s equal in the mercedes bandwagon seems to be a c180k, the c200k’s equal being a 323i, and the c230k’s equal being the 325i.