The 2022 Mercedes Benz C300 Gives You More Of Everything

[@OnboardG1]

America: Compact Luxury Sedan UK: Damn, this doesn't fit in my drive.

[@bikingmoments]

Amazing that you mentioned A/C is fully electric and can run with engine OFF! This is really a rare feature for mild hybrid models!

[@orig_gee_man]

finally they came with amber signaling light to North America. Audi and BMW should follow it is terrible with the red signaling lights

[@kennixox262]

Agreed, and there is a KZbin video on just how horrible it is.

[@Channel-gz9hm]

I still can't get over how angry it makes some people that some cars have one of two style turn signals lol.

[@orig_gee_man]

@@Channel-gz9hm Red signals use the brake lights why?? When there is a separate amber signaling light visually vise esthetically vise safety vise amber is just better. I mean nothing is uglier than Audi's running red signal with brake light blinking. Especially now when supply chain issues are a big issue you need two different solutions for no reason. I am not being picky, so I am not even bringing up the topic of rear fog lights which in North American versions are not equipped simply because I guess it would cause confusions. Or remote mirror folding or adaptive front light control.. etc. I hope it helped why amber signaling means a small celebration

[@anooshmokhtarian6693]

I totally agree, that doesn't make sense that only in the US the majority of cars have red signal lights which is much less visible and unsafe comparing to amber signal lights!

[@orig_gee_man]

@@Channel-gz9hm the most important is that others got it. You are the only one who didn't. What does it tell you?

[@bvedant]

AoA and Autogefuhl should team up if you're ever in the same region. You guys are the kings of this format

[@shopwithaaron]

Wheels have a very strong "Alpina" flavor!

[@sarahkalagher2648]

Coming from a Toyota hybrid I could never not have a hybrid due to the electric jump off the line. Glad someone is widely adopting a mild hybrid setup.

[@MadMadOne]

Toyotas are full hybrids. Not mild ones. I am not sure this will have a significant jump.

[@hereigoagain5050]

I agree. My wife's RAV4 Hybrid is the definition of pokey, but it gives a little RWD push off the line.

[@stan2000]

Love the "Mercedes Boy" Easter egg on Carplay! Nice touch.

[@waaghals]

Piano Black trim... fantastic.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

More of everything..... except physical buttons. = )

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Distracted driving is now a feature. Just terrible UI choices for safety.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@@bassandtrebleclef -- Totally agree. Unfortunately, it seems like everyone is doing it. At BMW, iDrive 8 has removed nearly all the physical buttons -- including the 8 favorites / shortcuts. I shouldn't have to risk crashing while navigating a menu structure, just to adjust my bass and treble settings. This is ridiculous.

[@Carfan678]

@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow if anything bmw is worse because u have to go into the screen for heated/ventilated seats at least theirs still buttons for that here.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

"Mercedes Boy" -- nicely played. = )

[@Fx_samiscold]

I test drive it today n it feels so dam good I can’t wait to buy it

[@dmack7265]

I like how Alex was listening to "Mercedes Boy."😄

[@TalismanPHX]

Mercedes Boy on the infotainment screen!! "Do you wanna ride in my Mercedes, boy..."

[@markmiller3279]

Hate the shapeless grille and the generally puffy, melted look of the front end. A few sharper character lines would have really helped. The droopy beltline is right out of the 1st gen CLS, and is getting tired. The back end looks bland and stubby, with a trunk opening that is too small. It isn't terrible, but it has little character, just a generic Mercedes look. I liked the last C-Class better, inside and out, though the increased rear-seat room is nice.

[@isaiah123456wp7]

Man, I love the new looks. Such a great re-design

[@billyponsonby]

Looking forward to buying one in 4yrs when it’s $19K

[@JDPIII]

I laughed at "Mercedes Boy" on the radio

[@LivinginNorthernNJ]

OMG Pebbles "Mercedes Boy"!!

[@kevinranders]

I just picked up mine about a week ago. Love it so far. I dislike that Mercedes, even on the top trim, is still nickle and diming driver safety features such as lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, etc (which are not included). The also gutted the digital gauge cluster customization.

[@seanw4]

Agreed! I just ordered mine and got the top trim and couldn’t believe my salesman when he asked me if I wanted to option in the driver safety features.. I didn’t get them.

[@kevinranders]

@@seanw4 mine has been in the shop for 14 days with tons of communication module, rear trunk latch, rear sam control module, screens rebooting mid-drive, android auto or apple car play causing locks ups, etc.

[@yobro5502]

@@kevinranders For your car did you get the AMG-line option if so how is the Suspension comfort

[@Nnn30055]

@@kevinranders I’ve heard people who tinted their windows facing the same issues

[@brandonyen7837]

My favorite car I had a 2012 C300 4Matic and I love driving it . You did a good review and your reviews is my favorite one in KZbin . Hey Alex could you do a review on a 2022 Vw Tiguan because I’m interested in buying one thanks 🙏

[@bilalahmed2123]

The C-Class has always been the baby S-Class. It all started with the 190E back in the 1980’s.

[@mark_u]

Nice to see added room in this new C but I personally prefer the outgoing model's design. That one also had an interior which I think is a perfect blend of analog and digital.

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

I disagree, I absolutely hated those tear drop/bubble tail lights. I think it makes it look like an old fart’s car. The interior, im mixed on. I think the new one looks a lot better, but i’ve heard the materials are garbage (haven’t got to sit in one yet)

[@zodeadlifts9295]

@@BIGGIEBAG-XL the tail lights ruined it for me as well. So ugly

[@M1911jln]

29 mpg combined is not all that great for the hybrid. My wife's 2020 C300 gets about 25 mpg overall. Touch controls? Ugh. They completely suck -- all of them.

[@Wised1000]

The hybrid is a mild hybrid with the emphasis on mild. Its primary job is to maintain performance while shrinking the engine. It essentially banishes lag. Any effects on milage are mostly attributable to smaller displacement. The Hybrid system also runs electric versions of other parasitic systems like AC and water pump thus increasing overall efficiency by a few additional percentage points. For example, in my GLS 580 the overall contribution of the 48V systems is about 2 mpg overall. On this much smaller and lighter vehicles it saves more because those parasitic loses are much more significant for a small engine. You will notice that Mercedes really doesn't raise a lot of brouhaha about its hybrid efficiency its all about the power.

[@Wised1000]

Don't diss it before you use them, they work perfectly. They do get a little smeary (gloss black) but MB supplies you with a nice microfiber towel to keep them nice.

[@hdtvkeith1604]

Beautiful car, just don't like the capacitive/piano black button or the split spoke wheel.

[@Trades46]

They definitely up the luxury factor, but my favourite C-class is still the W204 from the late 2000s to the early 2010s. It wasn't the most luxurious model, but it has a perfect blend of sport and luxury which I feel we will never see from a non-AMG Mercedes product again.

[@damilolaakanni]

I actually prefer the W203 models, but you can't go wrong with a W204 either.

[@ROD006]

It's sad to see that even the "luxury" cars nowadays are resorting to massive cost cutting. Touch buttons? Even for the seat adjustments?! They might as well use a touchpad instead of brakes.

[@tjs114]

The interior of this model just reinforces the problem with pure computer based product development. That central touch screen is tilted so much that the sun is going to hit it and blind the driver.

[@notshylo]

I really wish Mercedes would make a CLC. I don't think they will, but I really like the CLA45 and a CLC45/47? would be sweet!

[@NattydoASMR]

If the rear camera isn’t working how do we turn it on ? Or do we call the Mercedes dealership?

[@Wised1000]

My big question.....The S and E class are on their way to pasture replaced in the near future by EQ models. How long will this ICE C class be around?

[@Victic005]

After they are sold.

[@MrInternFTL]

They won’t really be replaced they will be sold along with the EQ models

[@leggomyweavo]

Well not technically, they’ll continue to be sold simultaneously. Not sure where you heard that the S & E will be discontinued/replaced.

[@xavier0237]

That is not true at all. Where are you getting your information? Mercedes has a whole multi-year plan, and discontinuing the S & E-Class are not a part of it.

[@Wised1000]

@@xavier0237 EVENTUALLY! This will be the last hurray of the ICE models. A model cycle is six years, no need to get over excited.

[@jameskahng7547]

how does the rear turn signal show orange on the red casing? Is the LED color some kind of yellow maybe?

[@markmiller3279]

My guess is that the cover is actually clear, or maybe slightly pink, over those parts, but that there is a lot of red inside, so it all looks red.

[@gene978]

There’s Alex going 55 MPH in a 25 MPH Zone. Hahaha

[@davcuts2897]

Mercedes Boy by Pebbles. I see what you did there.

[@rolan2dr]

I love this channel

[@Ethan7s]

That’s pretty much mid size leg room compared to just a generation ago. It looks nice on the outside, tempting for a leaser.

[@bp9696]

awesome, I love the C class. Thanks for reviewing it!

[@Victic005]

Today is the C class day. Yesterday was the day for the Z.

[@AbzAden]

Designer : How many ways can we redo the new A class Mercedes: Yes

[@Carfan678]

Looks more like the refreshed e class than it does a class to me

[@AntLive29]

Reminds me of the CLA250

[@SDav21]

The interior material quality is awful though. Too much hard plastics where old models had soft touch and the glove box isn't even lined with material. It's interior quality is about on par with a Toyota Corolla. Very sad.

[@naveenthemachine]

You can’t be serious. It’s as nice as a corolla? 😂 what corolla has stitched leather seats, real wood trim, metal speaker grilles, or multi color ambient lighting? I can’t wait for people to laugh at you for comparing a mature c class to a cheap plastic tin can Toyota Corolla

[@SDav21]

@@naveenthemachine Forget the trimmings. The remaining parts like the bottom half of the door panels, dashboard, glove box lid etc are all hard touch scratchy plastic the same that's in a Toyota Corolla. Interior material quality of new Mercs are horrendous. You'd know if you compared to certain older models which were never like this.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The biggest flaw in the W223 S class is it lacks the HYPERSCREEN. You already know, the W224 will have it. I will keep my 2015 W222 and wait for the W224.

[@peha688]

This car is so pretty, with all of it's details. I'm quite certain that women'll absolutely just love it!

[@carlover78]

That's a really nice car. And that interior is really nice as well!

[@mattspeer01]

Over $60K is right in nearly loaded M340i and S4 territory. Those will smoke this thing, though, they are obviously not quite as luxurious. Most M340i owners claim they are getting around 32 MPG on the highway with the inline-6 that blows this MB engine away. I can’t imagine how expensive the comparable C43 is going to be if a base C300 is priced the same as the competition’s step-up models.

[@richb5322]

When will you begin discussing reliability? Mercedes is consistently at the bottom of CR’s list and most reviewers are beginning to warn buyers about what the can expect after the warranty expires. I wish you would do the same in future reviews. I’ve been on the receiving end of a depreciated/mechanically totallled E350.

[@azerogliev6520]

Never buy an abused old Mercedes or BMW, especially if it’s ghetto tuned. That’s 100% was abused by people who can barely afford gas let alone maintenance. They start ghetto tuning trying to fool everyone that they are driving something other than a crappy entry level poor man’s Mercedes.

[@bradweinberger6907]

That's not really Alex's thing. He shows you the vehicles and rates them as new. It's up to you to consider reliability.

[@stephenmillerjr5970]

'Mercedes boy' Pebbles ! I see what you did 😏

[@siquanwu3131]

Can you option for ventilated seat in new c-class? I want to know if it is applicable now, or still the same excuse - chip shortage.

[@kenyanewman5888]

Yes, it’s available

[@doxydoxdelamanca9902]

Don't like those rear tail-lights. They look like the A class' moved to the new 2022+ C class. Meh.

[@timothycoyne5874]

I like the interior very much. The exterior though, not so much. It’s too rounded. They’ve lost the classy but sporty looking body lines that made the C-Class look as good as any car in MB’s lineup.

[@TheSpectre2300]

Something about that screen seems "off" to me. Like it doesn't belong in a car in this price range.

[@trenton737]

How?

[@TheSpectre2300]

@@trenton737 It looks like it isn't built into the console but rather tacked on. Like almost Aftermarket. I know it is mostly personal opinion here, but i just don't like that design

[@mmjackk]

I'd get the s60.

[@kiuklee90]

Mercedes should bring PHEV and estate (t-model) to US markets....

[@GarthGoldberg]

They're not head "rests". They're head restraints for rear-end impact. No driver should be "resting" his head on the head restraint. That's a good way to fall asleep at the wheel.

[@Straightarrow213]

I honestly love the long front hood.it just adds the Prestigious strong look. Mercedes-Benz the best or nothing..

[@aurorajones8481]

13:48 Why no shout out to the IS500 which has more power? Im confused other than you just missed it.

[@gettcouped]

Cool car and at least the difference between the classes of MB is a bit more distinguished, but the exterior design difference still isn’t enough. Also the complete touch interior with the disco lighting is not my style. Not saying I couldn’t understand why people love these cars. It is VERY impressive to look at and very trendy, which makes it really cool. Just not for me.

[@mokmo8348]

does everybody focus on the 0-60 time when they shop for cars?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Who knows? I hardly ever accelerate from zero. It's become a car review thing.

[@katmanjenks1961]

@@benjaminsmith2287 Agreed!

[@katmanjenks1961]

I know right🤨

[@shanet7511]

Why does mercedes insist on tacking these screens on top of the dashboard instead of cleanly instead of cleanly integrating them?

[@markmiller3279]

It makes it easier to offer multiple sizes and change them over time.

[@1013VS]

$58 000....... might as well buy the previous gen E Class used.

[@markmiller3279]

A used Mercedes is just asking for expensive repairs. There's a reason most people lease these things.

[@1013VS]

@@markmiller3279 You'll be surprised. They are not as bad as most assume. If your going got that mass volume regular class like C or E, ML, GLK etc.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Bring on the I6 without turbo!

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

My how the term "luxury" has changed.. I miss the old definition

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Looks like a smaller e class not s

[@4a4a4ax]

The Amber Lamp Preservation Society approves of this! 😄

[@adrianrubi5012]

No front fog-lights.

[@zteburner5882]

Alex, are those not fake exhaust tips? Your colleague on Red Line Reviews has stated so.

[@swanblake]

Really not a fan of the direction Mercedes took the C Class. It now has awkward outward proportions (especially from the side) and the glued on tablet interior looks cheap as oppose to the outgoing C class. Funny that a 3 Series 2.0L Turbo BMW with AWD is more efficient and faster than this hybrid C Class. I think the 3 Series and A4 interior looks more upscale than this new C Class. The C Class went from my favorite car in the class to my least favorite.

[@CapELarry]

More gloss black. Make ALL the things shiney! Ugh.

[@james2042]

The "AMG" appearance packs are the most overpriced garbage options you can waste money on. You get the bad looks of a sports car without getting a sports car.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

No volume or tuning knob? Let me guess... Semiconductor shortage.

[@DavidSusiloUnscripted]

Nothing to do with chip shortage.

[@offspring9463]

@@DavidSusiloUnscripted cost cutting maybe

[@DavidSusiloUnscripted]

@@offspring9463 that is definite. Having a button requires the actual physical button, a physical sensor and often times either spring or rubber membrane. Also molding anything with a precise cutout requires more manufacturing effort.

[@markmiller3279]

I believe there are physical controls, they just aren't knobs, but paddles or similar. Alex mentions them at the end of that row of little miscellaneous buttons. Of course there are also the steering wheel controls.

[@BHBeckenbauer]

I always think Mercedes’ graphics look like windows media player from around 2002

[@knightowl3778]

We won’t get the C with a 6 cyl in America….. So I can’t wait till they get you one so I can determine if I’ll stay with BMW to get a 6 cyl

[@bvedant]

I don't think any market is getting a 6-cylinder C-Class if even the AMG is going 4-cylinder

[@Leo_Vasileio]

The interior fits the c class, but its a disaster in the s class

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

Not enough driver headroom - pass.

[@kineticm32]

Hi Alex, I think you should score vehicle’s autonomous features too.

[@abcdLeeXY]

German turbo 4 with electric motor Mechanics: 🥶

[@mr.landry5546]

Can I play music mp3s from a usb flash drive?

[@Jacobk66]

FAKE Exhaust outlets. Was disappointed when I test drove this new model last week with that and interior materials being a step back.

[@mart_en]

18:06 " The interior is simply more premium compared to it's competitors " Quite the opposite is the case and I don't understand how you didn't notice that ! The interior looks nice BUT the quality of the materials are a massive downgrade to most competitors and also to the previous model. Except for the upper dashboard and doors ALL other materials in the cabin are made of hard plastic ! Middle console, side panels, glove compartment or storage area in the doors , ALL hard pack materials now. I have never heard of a car in this price range that had that many cheap quality materials in the interior.

[@jacksongil9123]

Camry or C Class?

[@nahshonimmanuel1704]

The fake exhausts, why Mercedes?? 😢 I’ll just have to hold on to my w205

[@AW-gj4ji]

I'm surprised BMW was barely used as a comparison at all. Is it because you think the C300 is a far better product?

[@pete23234]

Because the BMW is vastly superior and has a 6 CYL...

[@dingleberry9341]

So you get 4 wheels and the options are expensive add-ons.

[@canersahin]

Looks like a car you would buy when you are retired :D

[@nikhilmathews1677]

Looks like they just tacked on an ipad to the dash...pass. CLA looks better inside and out.

[@azerogliev6520]

I get claustrophobia attack just looking at Alex squeeze into back seats. This is a car for midgets? Sure looks like it with head rubbing against roof and feet getting stuck under seats.

[@InvestBetter.]

I'd never pay $50-60k for a 2-ton 4-banger

[@edwink1467]

Haha... soon you won't even get a 4-banger, just an electric motor and a battery pack. This is where the market is heading. I see no problem with the 4-banger.

[@Wised1000]

Get used to it, a banger of any number of pots will soon be a memory! Ten years from now only used cars will have ICE.

[@garrettw99]

@@edwink1467 an EV is generally better than a 4 cylinder that sounds like a vacuum cleaner. Faster, quieter, lower center of gravity, etc.

[@markmiller3279]

Then don't. It's just the way the world is going. The fours are smaller, lighter, less expensive, more efficient, and plenty powerful enough. There will still be other performance models with sixes, even eights. I find this whole anti-four thing pretty silly, since it wasn't that many years ago when I was hearing the same thing about sixes. People swore they were horrible and inadequate and they'd never buy anything but a V-8. Funny how quickly people decided maybe those sixes weren't so bad.

[@bestpilot98]

Wow, the seats in this merc. look incredibly cheap.

[@salvadorquincy4599]

I don’t understand the wording of “pedestrian safety”. Like what? Is it for when you hit a pedestrian, it’ll protect the passengers? Like what does even mean lol

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Yep, reduced injuries when hitting a pedestrian in essence.

[@blikkis1]

Alex, I feel like you went out of your way to not make a substantive comparison to it's biggest rival - BMW 3 Series. Was there a reason why? When driving, you made comparison to non-direct competitors, ignoring the 3 series or A4. Then you end the video by saying its the best compact luxury sedan, even without a full test. What a I missing here?

[@oogabooga72]

60k? they can keep it...

[@cameraz99]

Why don't any Mercedes models have 3-way Climate Control?

[@Song-lx7ok]

The 2022 C series are way late to the game.. most of the potential buyers for this segment have been switched to model 3/Ys

[@carlolo607]

Why add a 20 horsepower electric motor?? So worthless. Why not just make your V6 or inline 6 more efficient?

[@markmiller3279]

It's to get the engine spinning faster from a stop. That helps eliminate initial turbo lag.

[@bradweinberger6907]

The rear end is very droopy and bland.

[@damilolaakanni]

They used a 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder engine with a mild hybrid system, and they still added auto start/stop? Weird decision, IMO. Something I'd expect from a 6.2 V8, not a 2.0 4 cylinder.

[@awib]

The mild hybrid system is there to smooth out the start stop system. I’d say all mild hybrid systems are used for that purpose to get rid of the lag from pressing down on the accelerator pedal to actually moving.

[@1997nick]

Well that's the whole point, Mercedes integrates the electric motor so that it can spin the engine to idle speed almost instantly. The M256 I6 has this and it's nearly imperceptible when it starts and stops.

[@MylesV]

I don't understand what the issue is with that, start stop and light assist/regen are basically the definition of a mild hybrid system. The beefier electric motor makes the start stop system much smoother as the other replies mentioned. I don't know of any mild hybrid systems that don't enable start stop.

[@radudeATL]

Frowny face grille.

[@lenovop9030]

getting the hood longer to fit 4 cylinder engines.................... inefficient use of a wheelbase almost as long as the w212 e class

[@jdm1039]

Lenovo P90 - Did you watch the video? If so did you listen? The hood length has nothing to do with the motor or motor size.

[@faran1684]

bmw, tesla don't stand a chance in front of Mercedes btw great review

[@pete23234]

LOL keep the jokes rolling in lmao!

[@minniesaab7255]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AntLive29]

That front bumper needs to be sportier and those wheels need to go in the trash. What’s with those cheap looking calipers. I’m not impressed

[@M1911jln]

No, it doesn't. This is the mainstream version, not the full-on AMG. It is focused more on luxury than sporting.

[@AntLive29]

@@M1911jln I like sporty

[@Wised1000]

Its not an AMG. Its the entry level car with AMG nice looking goodies.

[@AntLive29]

@@Wised1000 if that look is an upgrade I don’t want to see the standard look!