We are with the Mercedes C180 Coupe.
Mercedes’s C Coupe model that is a rival to the Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series is now looks much more attention grabbing and attractive. Let’ see if it will fulfill this with it’s driving features as well. Let’s analyze it together...
DESIGN
Before the test drive, naturally as always we have to talk about the design of this car. The C Class as all other Mercedes models have different dimensions than each other but one and the same in appearance. Frankly, from whatever angle you look, this car appears to be very similar to the S Coupe. Further, for those that are not very interested it is a simple matter to suppose this car to be S Coupe, as long as you remove the C180 logo at the rear.
When you observe the car from the front it looks extremely similar to its 4-doors Sedan sibling. Here is a huge Mercedes logo and with the grill that was given crystal effect it succeeds to appear exceedingly sportive.
The big air intakes under the bumper ensure the car to look aggressive when viewed from the front. The headlamps as usual reflect the quality of the Mercedes. When you look at the car from the side I should as always mention the wheel-rims. In this car 19 inches multi-spoke wheel-rims are used around. If you ask me, it definitely adds a plus to the design of the car but if I have to talk about the body of the C Coupe in general it is clear that the new generation has smoother lines than the old one. Much more straight and soft lines are used. The roof makes so good a fold that the car succeeds to appear exceedingly sportive. But of course, as you will guess, if you are talking about a Coupe, then its user-friendliness will naturally be lower than the 4-doors model’s.Therefore, let’s see all together how to get into the rear seats and what kind of living space it offers. Ultimately you are driving a premium car, thus as you can see the seat move electrically. Anyway, let me tell you what kind of living space it offered here. The knee room is not bat but ultimately you are on the rear seat of a D segment Coupe, to expect better will be optimism. The headroom also satisfies expectations. But the most important thing here is that the body of this car has been enlarged compared to the previous generation and a bit elongated. There is quite a big transmission hump here but I do not feel the need to comment as favorable or unfavorable since the rear seats are for 2 persons only.
The most the C Coupe resembles the S Coupe is no doubt in the rear. When you look from the rear you really have difficulty to tell them apart. I can say that I personally did have. If I have to mention the design of this place, the taillights are in a horizontal form and make an indentation to the boot. On both sides of the bumper and due to the diffuser in the center the C Coupe succeeds to look very powerful from the rear.
There is one other failing that grab my attention in the practicality of the C Coupe and it is about the opening of the boot. I clearly could not find a button here because if you ask me it should have been possible from the logo or from this part of the bumper to open the boot but unfortunately you could not do it like that. You either have to open it from the inside or have to press the boot opening on the key. The good usefulness here is that it opens electrically and that is an important positive point. The boot of the Coupe is 80 liters smaller than its Sedan sibling and offers 400 liters loading capacity but if you ask me this value is quite satisfactory for a D segment Coupe. And to have the loading mouth in a good enough width means that it will satisfy the expectations all the way.INTERIOR
Now is the time to get behind the steering wheel of the C Coupe. Come on...
The C Coupe that bear traces from its elder brother S Class succeeds to impress everyone that gets into it. The indicators are legible and you are able to follow the data from the trip computer in the middle very easily. You can command the multimedia screen here by this globe or by touchpad. To command the multimedia screen definitely is not hard but compared to iDrive of the BMW I have to say that it is not that user-friendly. The C Coupe offers not bad functionality in the interior, especially in the matter of small items.
Because the gear lever is positioned on steering column there is a sizeable area here and it is offered with a lid without spoiling the design. Inside there are two cup-holders and in the front of it still an extra place. Furthermore double lid armrest is wide enough to accommodate plenty of your articles.
ENGINE
Let us consider the engine and the driving features of the C180 Coupe. Under the bonnet of the C180 Coupe 1.6 liters turbo charge petrol engine is functioning. This engine develops exactly 156 HP and 250 Nm of torque. In some countries, this car can only be purchased with 7 speed automatic gearbox. The engine is the same as its 4 doors sibling that I previously tested and has similar performance values. In other words, 1.6 liters turbocharged petrol engine offers you everything an engine can offer all the way. I personally do not think this engine to have any failings performance wise. The engine with its quiet working also deserves praise. You definitely do not hear the engine noise in the interior when driven calmly.
There is no notable difficulty at its harmony with the gearbox but in some instances it acts coy to raise the gear and waits to be turned over. In those times you feel that the fuel consumption is increasing and due to high rpm the engine noise starts to penetrate to the interior. As I have mentioned before since there is no gear level here, you cannot change it manually from there. If you wish to drive manually, you are able to change it from the metal pedals behind the steering wheel. It helps you to enjoy gear changes.
To expect a coupe to be comfortable is meaningless anyway but if you are buying a D segment premium model you naturally expect to have some comfort which is your incontestable right but unfortunately the C Class Coupe when you consider the road condition of our country does not succeed to make you feel comfortable. The big influence in this is the 19 inches wheel rims that can be purchased optionally. Of course due to the 19 inches wheel rims and low profile tires it is natural that the suspension comfort is low.
Ultimately if you were to go trekking you would not wear a suit and leather shoes because it will not be proper. The status of the C Class Coupe is alike. That is to say, even if it looks beautiful when 19 inches wheel rims are on a car of this class and especially on rough road surfaces the situation can be bothersome. But if you were to ask appearance or comfort, in my opinion, I would expect to sacrifice a bit of comfort for this appearance.
The 3 spoke leather steering wheel fits to the hand well and responds fast and direct to your guidance. Furthermore due to its soft disposition you are able to guide the C180 Coupe very easily. The C180 Coupe like its Sedan sibling is rear wheel drive and offers dynamic driving and very good road handling.
CONSUMPTION
Finally let us consider the fuel consumption of the C180 Coupe. This car as I have mentioned uses the same engine as its 4 door Sibling and it is normal that their fuel consumption to be similar. But I have been with this car for 3 days and have covered nearly 150 km. At the moment the trip computer indicates 10.9 liters fuel consumption averages to me. This value is higher than the sibling with 9 liters consumption level but I have to point out that I did not have a chance to drive this car on open roads.
In other words, I have to say that this value is nearer to in the city fuel consumption. If you want to economize and if you are a calm driver you can travel with under 10 liters averages but if you drive with performance you should know that you will reach 11-12 liters consumption.
In my opinion the Mercedes C180 Coupe due to its appearance may be a model among its rivals that will most appeal to the heart but is it a model to appeal to the mind and logic is something you have to decide for yourselves and please don’t forget to leave your opinion under this post.
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