Other than that, the performance is more than adequate at least in the North American environment. It requires some learning during the overtaking (at engine low RPM) as the transmission initially hesitates or lags before accelerating. On the highways, the car delivers when you "step on it". In the city traffic, the car works great. The leg room in rear seats may not be sufficient during longer trips or for the taller (over 6 ft) passengers. The car provides the comfort for the driver and the front passenger. General Comments:Īll replaced parts were OEM. Heater control (loss of auto mode) adjusted (no parts needed) at 191,000km.īattery (original) replaced at 193,000km. Windshield wiper assembly (motor + gear) replaced at 158,000. Suspension spring (front rear) broke at 166,000km. Suspension spring (left front) broke at 148,000km. Suspension spring (left rear) broke at 146,000km. Overall, this is a fine example of Mercedes-Benz engineering. The transmission shifts fine when kept in drive, but when using the auto-stick mode, shifts are very delayed and sluggish. it's a 5 speed automatic with an auto-stick mode. The only complaint I have is the transmission. The issues listed above were due to high mileage. This car has given me almost no troubles. I have the Sport package, which includes a sport tuned Mercedes suspension (makes for a bit of a firm ride for a Benz, but still smooth nevertheless), a silver exterior, and a 2 tone black and grey leather interior with carbon fiber everywhere one would normally see wood trim. The car also is very economical I can manage 28-29 MPG on the highway, and around 24 in the city. The car is very quick, which surprised me when I first bought it, because I figured 4 cylinders + a heavy luxury car would make for a slow car, but was I ever wrong. I love hearing the whine of the Eaton M62 supercharger under acceleration, and you can really feel the boost at 2700 RPM and up. The supercharged 2.3 4 cylinder is a jewel of an engine. My Mercedes outperforms my old Audi in every aspect. I previously had an Audi A4 2.8, and this car puts that one to shame. This car is by far the best car I've owned. Pressure sensor inside the supercharger failed.
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