2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 Review - AutoNation

[@brentkelland7378]

A couple of points on the "Distronic" (adaptive cruise control). The sensors for this aren't in the over mirror camera cluster. Rather that cluster locates your lane lines for steering correction and has a sensor reading the road surface for suspension loading. The Distronic is dependant on a radar gun located behind the Mercedes Benz Star in the middle of the grill. It's wonderful for driving in the fog, as it detects vehicles up to 150 yards away and will automatically apply the brakes when closing in on an object, coming to a complete stop if required to avoid an impact. Really takes the strain out of fog driving.

[@stlmizzoutiger]

Mercedes-Benz makes the best overall cars period! Karl Benz invented the first car, so it would make sense.

[@SaturdayCarFever]

I'm with you mate. The Best or Nothing :) I looove my W205 C-Class.

[@517sf6]

I completely agree

[@iitbftw]

stlmizzoutiger r u dumb? Henry ford invented the first car. Can't believe this dumbass channel agreed with you

[@dolejni]

Actually your wrong iitbftw, Benz invented the car and Ford invented a way to make them quickly and inexpensive.

[@RagingBad]

iitbftw STFU fuck face

[@acehoustone]

I'd like this as my car for sure. This is quite affordable for Mercedes Benz which is why i like it so much. My dream is the e63 amg.

[@omgitsme435]

STARTS at ONLY $43,000. No one has ever gotten a base Mercedes..

[@philnleblanc6664]

Apparently someone has since they do produce them.

[@EndofDays213]

The CLA is the small sedan. This competes with the 3 series Audi A4

[@wiljohn2011]

Great review. You don't need to hit the hand brake to go into motion just hit the gas.

[@Flpyii]

Great and thorough review!

[@BenzinioB]

4.7 meters isn't what I would call "small" car this is the size of E-class W124

[@ItisBean]

Who would option the C400 to $63,000 when a base AMG C63 is only $65,000 lol

[@philnleblanc6664]

Because no one gets a “base” C63 in the first place.

[@LuisDiaz-bg9rg]

@@philnleblanc6664 facts lol

[@nddy7556]

some people need that AWD (us canadians)

[@iBOOM]

The covers on the burmester speaker aren't drilled but lasered.

[@mustafasayedali671]

The best car review I've ever seen thank you for your great work...best regards

[@ChrisLeiter]

Nice review. I'm a big fan of the car, but a year in, my C400 has been to the shop for rattles no less than 3 times, and is getting ready to go back for the powersteering recall. Hopefully they fix that with the recall, fix everyone's rattles, and finally figure out what's going on with the unbearable wind noise above 60mph

[@RagingBad]

Chris Leiter how's it going so far, do you still have the car?

[@philnleblanc6664]

Mine has the rattle as well.

[@saintgonzalez6612]

@@philnleblanc6664Hello man, did you ever figure out the rattles?

[@SuperImmunologist]

they try to keep it vintage with the interior

[@brunoandrade4288]

Best Small Mercedes ever? The CLA is the entry level - smaller, and in the past we had the B class in the US. It is market placed in the midsize sedan category.

[@flyclyfire188]

The c class is a compact car. The cla and b class are subcompact cars. Soooooo the class is still a small car

[@BigRedChapp]

Awesome review!

[@MF-pm5dh]

always felt the navi screen was oddly placed and doesn't stow away like the audi's. probably to cut cost though

[@pabelox]

***** audi is a fraud they were never on benz,bmw level

[@christianc6041]

+pabelox don't know what to say about that it's your opinion but here in europe audi sells more cars (in some classes ) than Merc and Bmw

[@beninua]

+MUH FACKS I have a mere 2013 C250 Automatic but before I had the Audi A5 2.0 TFSi which was a nice car, but I must admit that Mercedes just does everything a little better in (almost) all parts of the car. The quality just seems a bit higher except for one single thing and that is the buttons on the radio/cd center console where you have the shortcuts for Navi, Tele, Disc, Radio, System. They have a very thin coating and the coating have a tendency to crack and peel off, which is not very nice to look at. But everything else is better than my Audi was. Don't get me wrong, Audi is a nice car, but I think the Leather cabin in the mercedes is of a thicker and better quality than the Audi was. (Not the faux (fake) leather that's used on the standard seats in the mercedes where it's partial "leather" and fabric in the middle, they are awful and cheap to look at, but the full leather cabin where the leather is used all the way around even on the inside of the doors and on the armrest in the middle and on some of the panels.) It is SO thick and soft and nice to touch with such a smooth surface. (I have the light gray leather in mine, which is beautiful. The only thing I don't understand is why they still use black leather on the steering wheel and the stick for the automatic transmission shifter I think it would have been nice to have those in the same colour as the rest of the light gray leather in the cabin). I do agree with you on the navi screen in the 2015 model. I don't like it eather. It looks like something made by a 3rd party store selling unoriginal standard parts that you can mount in all cars. The first time I saw it in a 2015 model I thought it was some retrofitted mount for an iPad Mini that was mounted above the radio until I realized it was actually the original navi/command screen. I think that's a mistake. But I'd buy the car anyway as I believe it's a nice car. I'll wait 2 years though till I can get a 1½-2 yrs old at a much reduced rate as here in Denmark cars cost almost 3 times their real price as we pay a tax of 180% on top of the cars price so a Merc at $60.000 will cost $170.000 in Denmark - which of course is ridiculous and outrageous.

[@MF-pm5dh]

+pabelox lol ok. I was commenting specifically on the placement of the screen though.

[@MF-pm5dh]

+Beninu Andersen but the screen looks as though it was an iPad that had been glued on by double-sided 3M tape

[@pabelox]

great job,only thing I don't like is start stop is that always on or u can switch it on of?

[@TheFallout89]

pabelox You can turn it on and off but it resets every time you turn the car off.

[@christianc6041]

+pabelox Agreed i have the 2012 C-class and it's very annoying i don't know how to turn it off permanently..and in the summer time when the engine shuts down the aircon shuts down as well.. i dislike that also .

[@beninua]

+Christian C That I don't understand. I have the 2013 C-class (C 250 Automatic Avantgarde) and I believe that should be the same model as the 2012 and my Economy mode also stops the engine at every stop, but my A/C doesn't shut down with it. Do you think there are some subtle differences between the 2012 and 2013 models? I know they upgraded the OS in the Command system and the CPU to a faster model between 2012 and 2013, but I wasn't aware the Start/Stop automatic should be any different in the 2013 model. But I totally agree with you, I don't like the shutting down of the engine at every stop, and I also find it a bit annoying that it resets at every new start of the car. After having had the car for a while now I have made it a habit to push the Economy button once to turn off the Start/Stop functionality immediately even before turning the key the last notch to turn on the engine. It is particularly annoying in dense traffic. But otherwise I find it's a nice car. I don't like the models with the fake leather that's used in the standard seats with "leather" on the side and fabric in the middle as that is faux leather (fake), but I have the full light gray thick ox leather cabin all over and that's very nicely done with the leather made to also cover the inside of the doors and the center arm rests and some of the panels both in front ant back. Mercedes do a very nice job at that. I also like the ambient light in the cabin under door handles and around the edges and coming out from under the seats giving a really cozy yet elegant atmosphere in the cabin. I also find the fridge in the glove compartment beneficial in the summer when I drive around with a few cold coke in the cooled part of the glove compartment. I actually tried the new 2015 model and I don't like the new display for the command system. I think it looks like something that's not made for the car and mounted by some 3rd part provider. I much prefer the 2013 models built in monitor for navigation and all the other functions. Another really neat feature on the 2013 are the motorized rear door to the trunk, as well as the automatic folding mirrors when parking in tight spaces. The gradual parkingsensors in both front and in the roof in the back of the car are very useful as they gradually show how you get closer, which is also much better than my previous car (An Audi A5 2.0TFSi 2011). Everything is better on Mercedes these days. I didn't always think so, but lately I think they have improved on all sorts of areas and they've gotten better than Audi on almost any part of the car.

[@davidwebster2616]

+Christian C You can program the car

[@davidwebster2616]

+Beninu Andersen the AC is probably NOT belt driven..that could explain why the AC doesn't turn off with the engine.

[@guitaristwagner]

only $43,000 eh?

[@MattFortier73]

Hey, I love this car and I like your review. I don't like the engine shutoff, then start up again. It's awkward. You can turn this off I think?

[@DJJoules]

Yes I have this car you have the option

[@boomafoo9]

Would have liked some more depth on the handling / pushing the engine. How it compares to the A4 and 3 Series BMW in that regard?

[@boomafoo9]

+Boomafoo Maybe a con or two? felt like not one dislike was mentioned, though it is a thoroughly beautiful car.

[@fanatikbesiktasli7081]

very beautiful

[@mmorales508]

Now you can have one of these for around 25k... talk about depreciation.

[@javonbailey9116]

Where ?

[@philnleblanc6664]

Maybe for one that has been poorly maintained and in a few accidents. Learn what the hell you’re talking about before posting a stupid comment.

[@brxndonl1927]

Phil N LeBlanc no. You can lmao it’s been 4 going 5 so you can find one for about 25 well maintained

[@nddy7556]

@@brxndonl1927 100% I found a few for that price between 25-28 is average

[@mosasako4679]

Lol thats bullshit

[@bmtsrparts3975]

very nice car

[@iLLustrious85]

it's not the "the" small mercedes sedan, that would be the CLA

[@visionariable]

The CLA is considered a coupe for some reason, so that makes this the smallest Mercedes sedan, but not technically.

[@bobalobalie]

Josh Smith Other guy is correct. It is a coupe just like the CLS is considered a coupe. The CLA is the mini CLS.

[@iLLustrious85]

BewareTheIdes yea i peeped their website, 4 door coupe on deck

[@joetejada9075]

63,000 is too much for this car might as well go for the c63 amg

[@luke5288]

+joe tejada thats 85k plus for that. Not exactly a small upgrade. New C 450 is the best option it sounds fantastic.

[@chrissorreda4982]

Get a smaller engine and get all the features you can. You don't need a twin turbo v6 in the real world.

[@RagingBad]

Chris Sorreda yes I do

[@brxndonl1927]

Chris Sorreda yeah we do lol

[@flowtrader99]

which class of Merq is made in Mexico ?

[@ehab0508]

Beautiful car inside out ruined by that ugly navigation display which looks like some sort of a tablet just sitting on there...damn it, why not just use the old in dash display or a pop up one !!

[@philnleblanc6664]

It was designed this way to minimize a bulky dashboard.

[@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906]

Welcome to the rain city~!!!!

[@fanatikbesiktasli7081]

Allahimm su arabanin guzelligine bakin

[@fanatikbesiktasli7081]

cok tatliiiiiiiiiii :) : )

[@Baerchenization]

I thought he's never gonna start driving.And no, there is no such thing as a seat that can be heated and cooled at the same time - wtf :)

[@SaturdayCarFever]

Yes you can do both at the same time. Electrical heating, and cooling via AC, through micro holes in the seats :)

[@Baerchenization]

+Mercedes W205 No you cannot, Einstein. Because the net effect of heating and cooling would be zilch, uh-huh! The seats are ventilated, not cooled; They suck air in so to carry away moisture from your sweaty ass.

[@SaturdayCarFever]

Baerchenization It's possible but pointless. Thanks for the Einstein though :)

[@davidwebster2616]

+Baerchenization you guys get caught up in the most rediculous little details. Ventilated vs Cooled...who cares, it doesn't matter, of course its ventilated. Moving forward you should

[@philnleblanc6664]

Actually there is. Do some research before looking like the asshole that you’ve always been.

[@johnemeka318]

MULTI LINK INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION.

[@alexandergradev3246]

Seattle weather and this guy's sense of humor are both crap. Nice car tho, cant wait till the coupe comes to US market next spring.

[@josueperez4333]

Awful 2012-2014 is where they are great, not this model with a fucking ipad taped to the dashboard

[@azngqjai]

Mercedes let me down so much this time. this car is junk compared to 2013 c300

[@davidwebster2616]

+azngqjai what is "junk" to you exactly?

[@jacobdanassis3292]

Junk, the 2013s were junk and reaked of chrysler the new one is amazing