2017 Mercedes Benz C300 Coupe FIRST DRIVE REVIEW

MotoMan drives the 2017 Mercedes C300 Coupe on the roads above Malaga, Spain to answer one question: Is this two door Turbo charged 4 cylinder Mercedes Benz a real coupe or just a Mercedes Benz C300 sedan with the rear doors removed . . .
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[@bettybane9915]

I’m a home health nurse in California and I use it for work. I drive 200 miles a day. My last car was a Hyundai. I needed a car that doesn’t make me hate my job

[@willraisor9496]

Own it love it, mid 30s couple, drive it to- work, dinner, shopping, dog gets in the back. Had the ecoupe for years but in the city it was a bumpy ride. this being about 10 inches longer than the e, much smoother. I live in comfort mode, and when I hit the expressway sport or sport+.

[@daryldavis3666]

Just bought a 2018. Phoenix, AZ, daily driver. No kids, WFH. I am amazingly uninterested in the backseat accommodations as my friends know what they are getting into with me. Traded in a '16 Audi A5 with 125K. Love it, it's right up my alley. Mileage on the trip today was 33+ highway.

[@Incurablecurious]

Just got mine! Brand new United Kingdom 2017 C300 Coupe AMG Line Premium Plus Polar white with Night Pack styling! I love it! Lots of thumbs up!

[@traciewinn8919]

I know its 2 years later, just got one after having a 2017 focus RS, I love the Merc, also white with the night pack, it is a georgous looking car, no comparison to the RS and boy racers leave me alone 😂😂

[@khalid-aaa]

Tracie Winn how is it so far ? 😁

[@Incurablecurious]

Tracie Winn Enjoy your new car. Though I’m getting rid of mine. I’ve ordered an A-Class A250 with Premium Plus Package (White colour again!) back in Jan 2020. However, due to the world going to sh*t, the lead time is now delayed until March 2021!🤯. Which I means I’ve got to wait over a year to get it! 🤮

[@magicsimomusic]

I just picked one up 2 weeks ago man I love it

[@CC-om1sg]

Finally a review that goes into the details of the design language.

[@bklyn2shoes]

I lease my cars every 3 years. I pick this bad boy up in May 2016. 4 matic in the Selenite Grey Metallic with the ivory interior. Absolutely love the car. I also was skeptical because of the display screen on the dash. Once I drove the car I didn't even notice it anymore. The handling and response of this vehicle is awesome.

[@SaintAnix.]

25, Miami, DailyPicked this vehicle up yesterday for my fiancé. She had a Roadster and I daily drive a 16 Corvette. We needed something that had back seats. We don't have kids but we do like to take her younger sister out to the mall or theater weekly. Got tired of having to drive to cars to get anywhere when we had a friend over. This car looks good here, but looks better in person. specifically the interior. Would I like the new Benz dual screen integrated system? Yes! But this looks really good for what it is. Power is decent for trips around town and to commute. Can't comment of fuel yet. Overall its some big bang for your buck. Good job Benz. Good review MotoManTV.

[@theJW55]

Thanks for another fine review, Motoman. There are a number of quality reviewers on KZbin, but you are probably the very best at describing driving dynamics in detail. I like how well you unpack how the dynamics relate to specific qualities of the car (weight, track width, suspension type etc) and how different models compare and contrast with each other. As to how I would use this car, it would be a good fit for me, as I have no family, and would use it much as I do my SUV, except that I would definitely go out to the track, or just drive it on country roads for the fun of it.

[@ducman748996]

Really pretty car! I personally love the interior including the screen but if I was to buy this coupe I would feel cheated with a 4 cylinder turbo instead of their normally aspirated sweet v6.

[@JustFun-bm8dz]

How did you get to drive a 2017 car in 2015? This was published on Dec 1, 2015. Weird.

[@Polarwhite43]

I think they changed the title afterwards

[@benbrillante3812]

Did the car come with Airmatic Suspension?

[@united2557]

Just love your reviews..... so different and informative !!

[@Asmiiirr]

For every car Mercedes-Benz makes my love for the brand grows. They really got it figured out 😀

[@nikb6528]

Same here! And I used to dislike it before the newest models.

[@Reli55]

Classy sports coupé as always. Good job Mercedes Benz.

[@Daniel-ju2tt]

St. Petersburg, FL. Single, no kids, shuttle myself from hospital to hospital where I work within the county and beach stuff on weekends. I've really contemplated something like the C450 AMG for the power but frankly it is hard to open anything up where I live.

[@Neelkash]

G'day from Melbourne, Australia. No wife & kids, daily routine would be work & College/University. like you said MotoMan it would spend its time mainly at shopping centres, restaurants & clubs. I'd love to take it on the beautiful twisty roads around the neighbourhood to really feel for the car Extremely attractive contender for my search of a 4cyl sports luxury coupé. In Aus younger drivers have restrictions on power to weight ratio, annoying yes however it does help with accident frequencies etc.. Thanks for the quality uploads, keep at it!

[@FixItRyan]

Its beautiful! I can't wait to see what they do with the new E-coupe!

[@ptroinks]

Mercedes has beautiful cars, but why oh why do they have to put those horrendous screens on the dashboards? They look awful and they ruin the looks of the rest of the interiour...

[@StylinRed]

+ptroinks they bought a lot of them. now they're stuck with them for awhile... or so I'm guessing... the least they could do is make it removable so we can use it as a tablet ;)

[@tedgrove5269]

couldn't agree more. That screen is an eyesore.

[@dwergmaster]

+ptroinks S-class style (integrated into dashboard) has been introduced a few weeks ago in the E-class luckily. Change is at hand!

[@StylinRed]

Tom Gulikers there's a new E Class? awesome, that design was getting boring... glad they've changed to an integrated screen but the S-Class screen isn't exactly pretty either :/ but it's better than the tablet I guess

[@califemme3]

+ptroinks was planning to make this my next car until I saw that screen. So tacky looks like we traveled back 8 years ago when we'd attach a gps on top of the dashboard... It's as though they are trying to force people to want to upgrade to the E coupe which will have the integrated dash screen like the S, there's no way they can genuinely think that looks good.

[@ElChus]

I'm glad that you enjoyed Spain Motoman, the weather on the coast right now is amazing. I wish I could overtake as fast as that Mercedes C 300 does, but in my Opel Astra 1.6L that's not something likely to happen (scooters or tractors maybe) :D I'm a huge fan of yours, keep up the good work!

[@MotoManTV]

+Jesus G. Thanks Jesus . . . GREAT part of the world you live in . . . Need to come back!

[@mercedesfan6223]

I own one and i use it as a fun free time car, which only leaves the garage for joyrides.

[@AllahAkbar]

lie

[@shopwithaaron]

Nice of course! Same for the review...I did notice that the rear looks a bit like the Chrysler 200. Duck tail and all.

[@GY9944]

What is your thoughts about how power&torque of this car feels

[@AnthonyDiamond]

The I pad looking screen After a few days in the car it kind of blends but the car is very quick has great fuel economy looks like the $140,000 S Coupe a really safe well built beauty push the sport plus and woo hoo really fun to drive in a comfy coupe.

[@cubixxxl]

:)) in America you guys test drive the cars in a very low speed in Europe we truly test the car to see how it handles not at 20 kph !!!

[@dolcevitausa]

All I have seen are the two door coupes...no more 4 door sedan for 2017?

[@craigersuis]

I have an 11 c300 and I have grown quite fond of their 3.0 V-6. for weight and gas reasons I guess the decided to change the nomenclature and basically you cant get a V-6 with out paying extra. which sucks.

[@henryyang1996]

When will this release in the US exactly?

[@LacoteCohen]

Not bad. Cannot wait to see the new E class coupe

[@johnc3386]

Seoul Korea, Fiancee, it'll be my weekend getaway car. This will be the first *new* car purchase for me, after debating between the C coupe and E coupe

[@dartanionbristo8284]

United States of America: California. I'm a 19 year old college student. I would basically use the car as my daily driver. Of course there will be those days I drive like a maniac on the freeway.

[@marklaw4435]

Mr MotoMan, I really enjoy your reviews. I have been subscribed now for just over 12 months. I find I learn much more detail, about the cars you review, vs other channels. So Thanks, I greatly appreciate your time, effort and depth of product knowledge. Though, Chris Harris kills any other Auto Reviewer, with his Specific Speciality Skill Set........Of Going Sideways, Destroying very expensive Rubber.

[@wsboxer1]

Great review! The back end is so much better than the sedan. I love the fact they took more of the S class route with the taillights being more horizonal. I do wish they put a touch more of a spoiler on it to make the back end a bit more pronounced. For your questions, I live in MN and this would be my daily driver. Single guy, no kids so I can get away with a coupe. As with anything, you have to pay to play. Would gladly sacrifice the space in order to have the looks. Obviously that does not apply to everyone. If I really need to hall something, hey, that is what good friends with SUVs can help with. As for what you mentioned at the beginning....yes. I would love to see the coupe with the C450 engine. Would be a no brainer purchase! Part of me would not have it any other way, but the way you described the engine gives me hope. Coming from a 2013 C class with a V6 it would be hard to go down to a V4 but I guess we all get to move with the times.

[@joshua3027]

That colour really goes with it and the wheel colour

[@zenekbombalina4360]

Really, MotoMan? MB on their official website claims that sedan and coupe are identical in width - 1810 mm (without mirrors).

[@HybridEnergy]

I liked the center gauges of w204 better with the digi-display in the center of the speedo. This just seems like everything else.

[@agent9184]

Dallas, Single, No kids, and i'd basically take it on Long night-time cruises on curvy/flat farm to market roads with music blaring and windows down

[@saheraf2739]

What's the price of it

[@USASPORTSCARDS]

I would use it to do everything my F-Type does, except also use the 2 extra seats as necessary. I would take it for Canyon drives with friends on the weekends, and through the week enjoy it as a sporty and fun to drive daily driver than has an extra oomph too it in comparison to a regular C300 sport. No disrespect to the C300, mine would surely be the C450 AMG coupe at minimum.

[@jasondeol3]

C43 AMG Coupe will have the V6 from the C450.

[@NickT717]

Well done review!

[@MBvolcom92]

I live in Oslo, so I would keep it in my garage.. Cause road tolls and parking is just incredibly expensive unless you have an EV. But then again, if I had this car I could probably afford the expenses haha

[@walkingdead9103]

Gasoline or Disel?

[@Zuhzuhzombie]

Website has a V6.

[@teltos6817]

Cool car. I have it first in your city. Greetings from Russia - Orenburg city

[@jacobdanassis3292]

"If sadly you have an Android device" kinda sad you say that, lol, nothings wrong with my Nexus 6p NICE review, I can't stop watching

[@nikb6528]

Why did you use the blinker while returning to the lane you're supposed to be on after overtaking the Seat? Like, of course you'll have to return to your lane, it's not like you're allowed to drive on the wrong side of the road for as long as someone doesn't come against you.

[@nikb6528]

OverGhost of course you'll wanna get back in your lane, wtf...

[@TheNokiaLumia]

+Nik Brudar you need to learn to utilize logic and common sense in unison.

[@dcharizard91]

You should review the G63 AMG!

[@taccrawford]

Scotland, no kids, it's my daily driver.

[@jesperhald3969]

I would love it! No doubt! Also even if it only has 4 cylinders! I can live with it! But being 6'6", I would expect some serious challenges for my two daughters at the backseat, so I guess it would be a regular sedan (or preferably: an estate!) for me, until the girls leaves the nest. And since the taxes on cars just has been lowerede 30% here i Denmark, we now only have to pay 150% in taxes! Yeahaaaaaaa! Merc' store, here I come! ;-)

[@davidvlogs1666]

+Jesper Hald we pay 8.8% in new york haha

[@jesperhald3969]

Yeah, well! At least we all have free education and healtcare, and don't have to bother saving up for our childrens education, so I guess it's a matter og priorities? 😊

[@davidvlogs1666]

socialism is sad, a country with socialism can never grow financially and will essentially turn out like Greece. in the US if you have a higher education you have an oppertunity to live a wealthy happy lifestyle.

[@jesperhald3969]

+David Margolis, in DK there's no problem living a wealthy life at all. I have no high education, but I still godt two new cars, a new house and is able to travel a couple of times a year. Two weeks ago, my family and I went to Austria skiing, so if thats socialism, it can't be all bad! Did I mention my 6 (that's SIX) weeks paid holiday? And still the Danish economy is fine! ☺ And by the way, Greece might be socialistic, but the main problem in that country is corruption and nepotism!

[@PKPhoenix83]

Socialism sucks. Though your country is quite small vs mine so things work differently. In any event, you will soon sadly be overrun by the Muslims so it is moot. Your socialism will be replaced by Sharia. Socialists are too weak to fight Islam. You had better hope President Trump takes pity on Europe and helps you. If not, read the Quran.

[@Super1srael]

I want this car SO damn BAD!

[@spacetonic]

How much does the C300 cost?

[@MercBenzKing]

hey Shqipe! In my country(netherlands) it's a few thousand euro's more worth than the sedan version.

[@Ztcctz]

I love Mercedes but what's upsetting is all their series has 6+ different cars, non are manual, wtf. The c-series alone has 6 different variants all 'automatic'.

[@_clauscarstensen]

i find this coupé has a backside that is too round for a car called 'coupé ' and has too little aggressive there

[@philknirck7347]

I'd drive it to work :-)

[@RcW1023]

C300 coupe or 435i?

[@Tamer888]

c43 coupe...

[@ahmadahmad-wh5zo]

Color code please

[@isaacchristian655]

Will get it

[@miguelribeiro5165]

Price ?

[@aus123mel321]

45500 USD

[@BrodieNeroTV]

TORONTO, SINGLE, I WANT IT BLUE OR BROWN!!!!

[@skillz1855]

I must say The Honda Accord Coupe looks like this car but better

[@skillz1855]

+forza388 but u CAN say u won't be at the dealership most of time instead of driving

[@forza388]

+skillz1855 what you trying to say broke nigga. get back to work & to your honda im getting this car.

[@skillz1855]

+forza388 lol,now that wasn't nice, looks like someone is racist and has personal issues...

[@forza388]

+skillz1855 i dont even know what race you are. you talk shit so i talk shit back. dont cry noww

[@bettybane9915]

I have no idea what any of this means but I just bought that car

[@shopwithaaron]

Still love the A5, S5 more.

[@forza388]

same but the interior is just way more luxury the a5 is just sport

[@z28camaro79]

Door handles ruin waist lines IMO.

Spain, single, 18 years old, drive it to university!!

[@johnc3386]

+Naval Airsoft España Very nice, I was driving a 1984 Toyota Corolla when I was 18, are you able to afford it?

Maybe...Im paying it myself!!

[@janco333]

SA, bachelor, use car for impressing tinder dates

[@MandalorianFanboy]

Cool car, but for me, I would rather purchase a 5-7 year old CL or S class than this. If that's wrong, then I don't wanna be right.

[@faisaljoueidi9201]

I love mercedes c class but why it has only 2 doors in 2017

[@LuisFlores-vc1ct]

Cause it's a coupe? Lol

[@hamzatawfiki4203]

+Luis Flores 😂😂

[@KingStivan]

sadly if i have an-android device !! oh do i feel the need to share my thoughts with you now !!! but i digress ... i would put all my camera gear on the back put all the gas in the tank and hit the road like i`ve stolen the damn thing !!! at least that's what i do with my own car ^^ no wife no kids and basically no country too >> syrian living in kuwait atm . now i`ll leave you be with your basic at best phone to play with >> and please feel free to use iMaps or what ever thats called to get back home next time you're leaving work >>

[@sabufinisher]

is it just me or the rear tailight looks so awful the same goes with the S Coupe

[@Fireaspider]

Saudi Arabia , Single , I'll use it mainly as only a luxury car and brag about it on my friends XD but i'm sure later on i'll be driving it like a sport car :)

[@fsociety9992]

That screen lol!

[@Rolex_41]

Nice review... But stop saying "you and I" in every single video of yours ... Please !!

[@sergh8605]

I had own different Benz(es) an I do not like that screen

[@faisaljoueidi9201]

I wish it has 4 doors

[@venomGT350]

too much hand movement while explaining

[@shahram72]

Just no. I want a V6 or V8 in a luxury car that cost this much. No 4cyl. No way in hell!

[@azzamdiab8980]

I take my wife, screw the kids ,,, this thing is irresistible ♥

[@nikb6528]

so connected to your family, it hurts ...

[@nikb6528]

Azzam Diab oh god.. You're making it worse

[@kukakevin]

i like to say coupE i hate when people say CUP

[@P17NGS]

the rear end looks very similar to a Renault laguna coupe, which has spoilt it for me! :(

[@IceDree]

"sadly" bahahaahahahaha. I don't know, I never owned a Coupe, The kia was the smallest car I ever drove, so I suppose the same but with extra more fun lol ;)

[@nikb6528]

Whoever can afford this car and is thinking about buying it, please do me a tiny favour and do NOT get it in this RED! It does no justice to car's stunning proportions and design!!

[@forza388]

black, matte grey or white im guessing are the best 3 colors

[@forza388]

black, matte grey or white im guessing are the best 3 colors

[@forza388]

black, matte grey or white im guessing are the best 3 colors

[@obriantomlinson2776]

Nik B you’re right cause I was looking at the white versus this color online and I can tell the big difference the white makes the proportions and design look.

[@arvinding8159]

真他妈漂亮

[@fthyme87]

a 300 now has 4 cyl? Zzzzzzzzzzz

[@fthyme87]

Matter of taste I guess... To me speed and efficiency is not everything. Big free breathing engines will always sound better. The sound is a big part of the driving experience IMO. Besides your new 4 cyl is properly overengineered with fake engine sounds etc. My 1978 Merc 280 ce sounds great as it is, and I dont care if yours gets you from a to b faster ;)

[@tigerbalm666]

Coupes in a sedan is senseless...that's like putting 4 doors on a convertable...

[@winslowsewell]

ever since Tesla, Mercedes and others who have been juggernauts for years just doesn't impress any more... they're just blah, old school.

[@PKPhoenix83]

Tesla cars are not that impressive. Drive a Tesla and then an S Class. The S is far superior. The C is far superior.

[@Lerppunen]

+OG ThC Tesla will go bankrupt within a decade.

[@DZ302-Z28]

Tesla's have cheap interior, after 1 yr they rip...your basically driving a paypal on wheels. IPhones are outdated and suck now. I mention bc you likely have one.

[@calvinchann1996]

The rear styling is just horrible. For me.

[@djspliffy7420]

yea i think so too but atleast its not as bad as the CLA thats the defintion of horrible

[@Underhills]

Mercedes needs to take a reality check in terms of interior design cause they really need some changes. Looks tacky as hell and everything but harmonic.

[@simocool6697]

first :)

[@deemm1265]

Never have been a fan of Mercedes designs. These cars are for much older crowd. There is no emotional response when I see one, even with this coupe, looks like for a old man. The interior is...yipe....why do we have boobs for air vents? and how about the awful screen that does not look integrated. yawn....boring.

[@AmeedElGhoul]

It is like dating a beautiful girl with an ugly teeth, all you can see are the teeth .. all I can see is that ugly screen :(

[@deebee68]

You get what you pay for with Mercedes... This thing is complete garbage...

[@Fussinated]

Wow! another overpriced Euro junk.