Here's a question for you: if you're looking to buy a brand new compact executive car, do you go for the cheaper and sportier petrol or the more expensive but frugal diesel? Today, we can take a look at the real-life performance of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C 180. It's a brand new car with a familiar engine and we think it's got a rather interesting setup which might wow people into forgetting all about noisy and underpowered diesel engines.
Based on a totally new chassis and packed with features, the C 180 version of the W205 C-Class does, however, have some flaws. Looking at the car recently tested by an amateur Youtube reviewer, we can tell that the basic headlights will put some people off. However, the interior more than makes up for this with tons of shiny metallic details and soft leather.
So what about the engine? It's the cheapest one you can buy on the new C-Class, a 1.6-liter turbo making 156 hp at 5,300rpm and 250 Nm of torque delivered from 1,200rpm. Sent out though seven-speed automatic, this averagely powered Merc takes 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h and comes with a top speed of 223 km/h. And if you're a keen driver, you can also order it with a manual.
Things we like about the C 180:
The interior lighting
Nice dark leather
Sporty engine sound
Clever infotainment
Great autobahn cruiser
Things we don't like:
Fuel consumption (5.8 l/100km combined)
Lack of true performance
Somewhat generic looks due to the lack of an AMG body kit
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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