Please I need your help and advice! I want to know the Pros and Cons of Mercedes C240 and C230 so as to decide which one to buy. Please comment and even possibility the current amount of each of them. I will be kindly waiting. Thank you

C240 is V6 while 230 is i4.
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are talking about w202,w203 or w204?
which year?
what trim?

Generally, it depends on what you want, there is no dull moment with any Benz sedan.

but I will advise you to stay away from 4matics.

Thank you very much Shortgun. Then please which year is the best for me to buy? And which of the models?

I have very limited knowledge on both cars that's why. I seriously need your help guys! Also pls about their current price range if anyone have idea about it. I hope to get one of them very very soon.

Faridullah:
Thank you very much Shortgun. Then please which year is the best for me to buy? And which of the models?

what's ur budget?
is this ur 1st car?

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what's ur budget?
is this ur 1st car?

Yes this will be the first car I will buy with my money. I currently drive a CRV but the fuel consumption is high.
My budget is between 1M - 1.5M

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OK, I don't know how you narrowed your options to 240 n 230.
I will recommend you pick a C180, w203 or the C230,w203.
anything from 2001 to 2005 is fair with ur budget.

if you think you can handle more power, go for C320. it's a beast with minimal issues.

Again. Avoid 4matics.....i don't see their usefulness in our clime

Note: badges can be deceitful. know the vehicle history before payment.
Peace

shortgun:

OK, I don't know how you narrowed your options to 240 n 230.
I will recommend you pick a C180, w203 or the C230,w203.
anything from 2001 to 2005 is fair with ur budget.

if you think you can handle more power, go for C320. it's a beast with minimal issues.

Again. Avoid 4matics.....i don't see their usefulness in our clime

Note: badges can be deceitful. know the vehicle history before payment.
Peace

What about the fuel economy of the C320 cox I heard that of the C230 and C240 is incredible? And how much power do I need to add? Sorry for disturbing u too much please.

Faridullah:


What about the fuel economy of the C320 cox I heard that of the C230 and C240 is incredible? And how much power do I need to add? Sorry for disturbing u too much please.

since you've heard about the C240....the C320 has a slightly better fuel economy than the C240 but this is negligible since most of them have the same engine.
but what I know for sure is that the C320 is more powerful.

if I am to make a choice, I will pick the C320 over the 240,
but I think C320 will be more difficult to get.

like I said before, if fuel economy is an issue go for C180 or C230.
But if you are a more concerned about power go for C320 or 240.

shortgun:

since you've heard about the C240....the C320 has a slightly better fuel economy than the C240 but this is negligible since most of them have the same engine.
but what I know for sure is that the C320 is more powerful.

if I am to make a choice, I will pick the C320 over the 240,
but I think C320 will be more difficult to get.

like I said before, if fuel economy is an issue go for C180 or C230.
But if you are a more concerned about power go for C320 or 240.

Thank you very much for the help Shortgun. I really appreciate it

Faridullah:

Thank you very much for the help Shortgun. I really appreciate it

You are welcome bro

shortgun:

since you've heard about the C240....the C320 has a slightly better fuel economy than the C240 but this is negligible since most of them have the same engine.
but what I know for sure is that the C320 is more powerful.

if I am to make a choice, I will pick the C320 over the 240,
but I think C320 will be more difficult to get.

like I said before, if fuel economy is an issue go for C180 or C230.
But if you are a more concerned about power go for C320 or 240.

I'm tall,but I don't know if I my legs can fit into the......I don't know if it is really spacious,I'm an SUV fan but just want to know if it is spacious

Bizibi:
I'm tall,but I don't know if I my legs can fit into the......I don't know if it is really spacious,I'm an SUV fan but just want to know if it is spacious

w203 comes with adjustable seats, with d push of a button you should be good to go.
I don't know how tall you are but I think you should worry more about your head hitting the roof.... that is if you are very tall.

Thinking of getting an MB that balances the line between fuel economy (145 naira is not a joking matter), reliability and design. Been going through the MB threads without making much sense of the many naming conventions. I think this thread makes it a little easier to understand

I'm sure the performance in any W203 would blow my current Golf 3 out of the water, so I'm not overly concerned on that score. I think i'll focus on the c180 2001 -2002 models.

Are there any particular faults/surprising maintenance costs they're associated with?



Thanks

Am just here 2 read comments

deathwing:
Thinking of getting an MB that balances the line between fuel economy (145 naira is not a joking matter), reliability and design. Been going through the MB threads without making much sense of the many naming conventions. I think this thread makes it a little easier to understand

I'm sure the performance in any W203 would blow my current Golf 3 out of the water, so I'm not overly concerned on that score. I think i'll focus on the c180 2001 -2002 models.

Are there any particular faults/surprising maintenance costs they're associated with?



Thanks

buy a Japanese.

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Except for the C180 (1.8L engine) which will definitely be more fuel efficient to the CRV (assumed 2.4), expect same fuel efficiency BTW the CRV and C230 (1.8L Kompressor) and definitely worst fuel efficiency with the C240 (2.6L) and C320 (3.2L).

If its because of fuel efficiency, Benz is not the way to go.

shortgun:

since you've heard about the C240....the C320 has a slightly better fuel economy than the C240 but this is negligible since most of them have the same engine.
but what I know for sure is that the C320 is more powerful.

if I am to make a choice, I will pick the C320 over the 240,
but I think C320 will be more difficult to get.

like I said before, if fuel economy is an issue go for C180 or C230.
But if you are a more concerned about power go for C320 or 240.

Isn't it funny that C320 will have more fuel economy than the C240.

C320 is a V6 with 3.2L while C240 is also a V6 but smaller with 2.6L.

An average Japanese car such as Accord or Camry with a 2.4L I4 engine will have more fuel efficiency but almost equal horsepower to the Benz C240 with a bigger engine size but not much to show.

The real funny stuff is that Honda's 3.0V6 produces 240hp.while Benz 3.2V6 (bigger engine) produces 215hp 25hp less that a smaller engine. With Benz heavier than Honda, that's more HP lost and no competition. The perk is Honda is still more fuel efficient.

Like you said, if op really wants Benz, C320 is the best bet while staying far from Kompressor.

Thank God for this topic... op may your days be long... I am a lover of MB but one things scare me to death about getting one "high cost of maintenance"

Currently I am thinking of getting Toyota Camry (2008 or 2009) or a MB C320 (2005 or 2006).......



Please in need advice from Benz owners, how much do you spend monthly on servicing, repair and/or maintenance.... this is my first car by the way and also on a monthly salary of little above 100k ..... will I be able to survive with a MB?

Richdotcom:
Thank God for this topic... op may your days be long... I am a lover of MB but one things scare me to death about getting one "high cost of maintenance"

Currently I am thinking of getting Toyota Camry (2008 or 2009) or a MB C320 (2005 or 2006).......



Please in need advice from Benz owners, how much do you spend monthly on servicing, repair and/or maintenance.... this is my first car by the way and also on a monthly salary of little above 100k ..... will I be able to survive with a MB?

Truth be told MB part are more expensive but they seem to last a bit longer than those Japanese part. I use c230K w203 2004 manual for about 4 months now. And secondly if u ain't car and tech savvy u may not enjoy the ride .... But the attention and respect u get from using such a ride is worth the extra pay from my own view

clino:

Truth be told MB part are more expensive but they seem to last a bit longer than those Japanese part. I use c230K w203 2004 manual for about 4 months now. And secondly if u ain't car and tech savvy u may not enjoy the ride .... But the attention and respect u get from using such a ride is worth the extra pay from my own view

This, I have heard a couple of times. More expensive parts but longer lasting.
By the way, mercedes owners, im moving from a 2005 camry LE to a 2009 c300(not 4matic). Please advise, what should I brace up for? And do I need to keep the camry or get a smaller engine car, say a matrix or a primera? Is the c300 going to be as reliable as my loyal, trustworthy big daddy? Cos this big daddy has never disappointed me, but I want to upgrade to a benz anyway and im seriously thinking of the pros and cons.
Little advice and tips will be appreciated.

thegame:


This, I have heard a couple of times. More expensive parts but longer lasting.
By the way, mercedes owners, im moving from a 2005 camry LE to a 2009 c300(not 4matic). Please advise, what should I brace up for? And do I need to keep the camry or get a smaller engine car, say a matrix or a primera? Is the c300 going to be as reliable as my loyal, trustworthy big daddy? Cos this big daddy has never disappointed me, but I want to upgrade to a benz anyway and im seriously thinking of the pros and cons.
Little advice and tips will be appreciated.

Did u eventually get the MB??

How has d journey bn so far??

Acura mdx go dust benz,all those 220 to 230hp,we dey talk of 300hp and above. Forget crv and buy c300 v6.

clino:

Truth be told MB part are more expensive but they seem to last a bit longer than those Japanese part. I use c230K w203 2004 manual for about 4 months now. And secondly if u ain't car and tech savvy u may not enjoy the ride .... But the attention and respect u get from using such a ride is worth the extra pay from my own view

Suffering and smiling thingy

adanny01:


Except for the C180 (1.8L engine) which will definitely be more fuel efficient to the CRV (assumed 2.4), expect same fuel efficiency BTW the CRV and C230 (1.8L Kompressor) and definitely worst fuel efficiency with the C240 (2.6L) and C320 (3.2L).

If its because of fuel efficiency, Benz is not the way to go.

I like your simple comment, imagine Corolla 03 with 1.4L or v4, C180 1.8L or v6 C240 with 2.6L v6 or v8 on C320(3.2L). My boss said is Benz have 12plugs,more power,so it will consume more fuel. 1.4L or 1.8L even though u will said .4 between them is so little. My take is 1.8L will consume more fuel than 1.4L. Just go for i4 or hybrid if is about the fuel economy. U can get v6 or v8 with more power if you are a regular traveler