I learnt to drive while driving a Mercedes Benz (200D) with a manual transmission, maybe some 15 years ago. So I think I must have forgotten the balance and feel you have driving a Benz.

Fast forward, to two weeks ago and I had to assist a friend with driving. A part of the role was to help drive a Mercedes Benz E220 to convey people to and fro an event.

Well, the experience when compared to cruising my "Accord" was miles apart.

Ever since, I have not been able to get my mind OFF getting a Mercedes Benz.

Now, you get to hear how expensive it is to maintain one, how expensive the parts are....but its been difficult getting actual figures to this.

Upon calling a parts dealer, he advised one stays away from the C180's (4 cylinders) and go for the C240's and C320's (both 6 cylinder). He claimed their Engines were affordable in the range of N100K - N120K and that the C180's were problematic.

How true are these?

So here am I, if rigidity, reliability, ease of maintenance and affordability were priorities which model would you recommend?

Which Benz model even comes close to the ease of maintenance and affordability of parts of a Toyota and Honda?

Which Benz model can you "dare to dream" with?

*Please exclude the high class luxury Benz models, exclude the Jeeps, 4matics and any highly expensive models*

N.B: Existing Mercedes Benz threads are mainly on the driving experience of some popular models.

You can state the model, year, cost of engine, gearbox, AC compressor and fuel pump and parts that needs to be replaced often.

This is going to be an interesting thread. Lemme park here...

Shift small, parking behind U

Benzine
Somebody should please quote me when this thread makes it... I don’t know of the older models you’re talking about but I have a friend who has ML320, end of the story is that he wants to sell it because his pocket is always crying after any repairs

Gospeltruth01:
Benzine
Somebody should please quote me when this thread makes it... I don’t know of the older models you’re talking about but I have a friend who has ML320, end of the story is that he wants to sell it because his pocket is always crying after any repairs

Hmmmmm.....which year was his ML320?

What repair was the main culprit gulping his money?

I recall reading somewhere that the European (Built in Germany)) Mercedes Benz brands were more reliable than the American Built specs in terms of the reliability of their "electrical wirings".

Is this entirely true?

Go buy Mercedes Benz 190.1940 model. e get parts so e dey spoil.
lolsss
I am just a Benz fan

psucc:
Go buy Mercedes Benz 190.1940 model. e get parts so e dey spoil.

lolsss

I am just a Benz fan

Benz 190...
That's going about 25 - 30years back...Lol

C230s is not bad. I want wereypey to tell us what is with the C180 that OP talked about (replacing wire harness at intervals because it expires)

Any MB from this model and above is OK. But I need someone to educate me on: 1. Does the wiring expire? Any particular issue with it, socket key issues? etc.

Legedez Benz 2020 model.

W202

Ask Egunmogaji2 and Smartchoiice if I dey lie

RZArecta2:
W202

Ask Egunmogaji2 and Smartchoiice if I dey lie

I’ve been stylishly searching for one for a friend. She’s a new driver and this is an excellent starter car.

People forget that the AMG C43 is part of the family too

EgunMogaji2:


I’ve been stylishly searching for one for a friend. She’s a new driver and this is an excellent starter car.

People forget that the AMG C43 is part of the family too

Lade007 is your connect of you need this, direct from Germany but you see that C43 that babe has been on my mind since the day I saw the tank at Akoka, same black and everything but I’m afraid about getting good mechanics here who who understand the engine. Maybe I’m afraid for nothing but this car is definitely on my mind once I have enough cash for the modifications like you did on your own in America. I still have the pics on my other phone from the thread where you posted it with your last account

Ayodaygee:
I learnt to drive while driving a Mercedes Benz (200D) with a manual transmission, maybe some 15 years ago. So I think I must have forgotten the balance and feel you have driving a Benz.

Fast forward, to two weeks ago and I had to assist a friend with driving. A part of the role was to help drive a Mercedes Benz E220 to convey people to and fro an event.

Well, the experience when compared to cruising my "Accord" was miles apart.

Ever since, I have not been able to get my mind OFF getting a Mercedes Benz.

Now, you get to hear how expensive it is to maintain one, how expensive the parts are....but its been difficult getting actual figures to this.

Upon calling a parts dealer, he advised one stays away from the C180's (4 cylinders) and go for the C240's and C320's (both 6 cylinder). He claimed their Engines were affordable in the range of N100K - N120K and that the C180's were problematic.

How true are these?

So here am I, if rigidity, reliability, ease of maintenance and affordability were priorities which model would you recommend?

Which Benz model even comes close to the ease of maintenance and affordability of parts of a Toyota and Honda?

Which Benz model can you "dare to dream" with?

*Please exclude the high class luxury Benz models, exclude the Jeeps, 4matics and any highly expensive models*

N.B: Existing Mercedes Benz threads are mainly on the driving experience of some popular models.

You can state the model, year, cost of engine, gearbox, AC compressor and fuel pump and parts that needs to be replaced often.

https://www.nairaland.com/1087033/reliability-c180-w202s-general

If you're coming from the accord. Try the W210 E Klasse. Make sure it has no rust. Although the w202 is good. The W210 is better in all contexts. And also make sure it is a post 1998 model. For balance in power and fuel economy I'd advocate not more than a E320. E200, E230, E220, E240. Although the E430 or E55 are monsters they come at a cost that may ruin any Japmobile owner

For the W210 see here: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/261191-considering-coming-back-best-w210-e320.html

ML SUV is not that expensive, I bought one 2 weeks ago

I have a 2003 C320 for sale...

timifakay:
I have a 2003 C320 for sale...

Are you upgrading.....?

Any peculiar issues with the C320?

Guys....I really appreciate these contributions.

EgunMogaji2:


I’ve been stylishly searching for one for a friend. She’s a new driver and this is an excellent starter car.

People forget that the AMG C43 is part of the family too

This is really cute. Looks like the C180 W202.

Another point is...are their parts readily available in Naija

AmuDimpka:
ML SUV is not that expensive, I bought one 2 weeks ago

ML...is expensive to maintain oh for middle class.

Ayodaygee:



This is really cute. Looks like the C180 W202.

Another point is...are their parts readily available in Naija

I’m not sure about parts availability but life lessons for me dictates that I indulge myself in what I like.

For those passing through this thread...and are curious with these terms.

Here are some key notes:

* MB classified their cars in generations of C class (W201, W202, W203 etc.), E class (W210, W211, W212 etc.) and so on.

* Each W series represents a "GEN" just like in the Japanese automobile industry. The Jap's described theirs as 4th Gen, 5th Gen Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord. With each representing a range of production years.

* The MB C class is in the compact car category. Exactly the same category Toyota has for the Corolla and Honda had for the Civic.

* Others are:
E class (Executive) - Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord
B class (Sub-compart) - Toyota's Yaris and Honda's City

* Now this is where MB stands out:

For each CLASS, they provided options in Sedan form to the SUV (Jeep) option.

This means you can have a C class Jeep that was made with the intentions of being fuel efficient and compact.

Also for each class, they provided Natural aspirated engine forms and modified Engine forms

Thus:

C180 - Natural engine. Hp not too high and a 4cylinder engine. 1.8L engine.

C200 - Optimized engine with the Kompressor technology (now Turbo). 2.0L engine

C230 - a V6 engine with the intentions of being a compact car (2.6L). Now C240 in America.

C320 - another V6 engine in the compact zone but with more power.

The C240 later replaced the C230's. Both the C240 and C320 were made to be fuel efficient too.

My Oga's can correct where I might be wrong.

I am just a fresh lover of MB...so these are the few I have been able to dig up.

Ayodaygee:
For those passing through this thread...and are curious with these terms.

Here are some key notes:

* MB classified their cars in generations of W201, W202, W203 etc.

* Each W series represents a "GEN" just like in the Japanese automobile industry. The Jap's described theirs as 4th Gen, 5th Gen Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord. With each representing a range of production years.

* The MB C class is in the compact car category. Exactly the same category Toyota has for the Corolla and Honda had for the Civic.

* Others are:
E class - Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord
B class - Toyota's Yaris and Honda's City

* Now this is where MB stands out:

For each CLASS, they provided options in Sedan form to the SUV (Jeep) option.

This means you can have a C class Jeep that was made with the intentions of being fuel efficient and compact.

Also for each class, they provided Natural aspirated engine forms and modified Engine forms

Thus:

C180 - Natural engine. Hp not too high and a 4cylinder engine. 1.8L engine.

C200 - Optimized engine with the Kompressor technology (now Turbo). 2.0L engine

C230 - a V6 engine with the intentions of being a compact car (2.6L). Now C240 in America.

C320 - another V6 engine in the compact zone but with more power.

Both C240 and C320 were made to be fuel efficient too.

Ayodaygee:


Are you upgrading.....?

Any peculiar issues with the C320?

It is foreign used, imported for sale...
Pictures attached. Currently at Painter's

Ayodaygee:
For those passing through this thread...and are curious with these terms.

Here are some key notes:

* MB classified their cars in generations of W201, W202, W203 etc.

* Each W series represents a "GEN" just like in the Japanese automobile industry. The Jap's described theirs as 4th Gen, 5th Gen Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord. With each representing a range of production years.

* The MB C class is in the compact car category. Exactly the same category Toyota has for the Corolla and Honda had for the Civic.

* Others are:
E class - Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord
B class - Toyota's Yaris and Honda's City

* Now this is where MB stands out:

For each CLASS, they provided options in Sedan form to the SUV (Jeep) option.

This means you can have a C class Jeep that was made with the intentions of being fuel efficient and compact.

Also for each class, they provided Natural aspirated engine forms and modified Engine forms

Thus:

C180 - Natural engine. Hp not too high and a 4cylinder engine. 1.8L engine.

C200 - Optimized engine with the Kompressor technology (now Turbo). 2.0L engine

C230 - a V6 engine with the intentions of being a compact car (2.6L). Now C240 in America.

C320 - another V6 engine in the compact zone but with more power.

Both C240 and C320 were made to be fuel efficient too.

Actually I disagree. The thing is all MB cars are luxury and come with rwd or awd so it is very very unfair to compare a c class to a Corolla which is just a compact passenger car with fwd. Try this.

MB c class = Lexus IS
MB e class = Lexus GS or Acura TL type S

Now I'm not saying all Lexus IS are better than all c class but at least it's a fair comparison.

greenhulk:


Actually I disagree. The thing is all MB cars are luxury and come with rwd or awd so it is very very unfair to compare a c class to a Corolla which is just a compact passenger car with fwd. Try this.

MB c class = Lexus IS
MB e class = Lexus GS or Acura TL type S

Now I'm not saying all Lexus IS are better than all c class but at least it's a fair comparison.

Hmmm...MB C class is mainly a compact car class. With in it...u ve the C180 which directly compares with the Corolla and Civic. Infact, the C180 has a lower horsepower compared to the Corolla or Civic.

With in the C class u also have variants that can compete with the Lexus, that is, the C230, C240 and C320.

* Just my perspective.

Well, the main aim of the thread is to give everyone an idea of the most reliable, economical and affordable Benz brand.

In doing so, let us know:
* Your average repair cost yearly
* What gets damage often
* Engine and gear cost
* Any other important repair details.

Acceleration and speed not priorities.


This is just to help people like me pick a model and year brand that my humble pocket can carry

Ayodaygee:


Hmmm...MB C class is mainly a compact car class. With in it...u ve the C180 which directly compares with the Corolla and Civic. Infact, the C180 has a lower horsepower compared to the Corolla or Civic.

With in the C class u also have variants that can compete with the Lexus, that is, the C230, C240 and C320.

* Just my perspective.

Because MB c class is compact doesn't make it a direct comparison to Corolla. It's a compact luxury. The Corolla is just a basic compact passenger or commuter car. It's like comparing the iPhone 11 to Samsung Galaxy A10 simply because iPhone 11 is the most basic of current gen iPhones.

AmuDimpka:
ML SUV is not that expensive, I bought one 2 weeks ago

How much did you buy it?

Bigwin2018:
How much did you buy it?

We have various types of ML From 320 (1999 model to ML 350 2004 ) Then we have 350 2007 to 2013 model ....I bought mine 2.8 milli 2004 model ...that car is amazing ...you can get a good Nigerian used for 1milli


I have always been a Benz man shaaaa....it's an addiction

greenhulk:


Because MB c class is compact doesn't make it a direct comparison to Corolla. It's a compact luxury. The Corolla is just a basic compact passenger or commuter car. It's like comparing the iPhone 11 to Samsung Galaxy A10 simply because iPhone 11 is the most basic of current gen iPhones.

Comparing C class with Corolla is like comparing iPhone with tecno....

That is madness..who does that ... Benz would give you highest luxury...I drove c 230 for 5 years and I never opened the engine the handling was awesome and the parts not that high

greenhulk:


Actually I disagree. The thing is all MB cars are luxury and come with rwd or awd so it is very very unfair to compare a c class to a Corolla which is just a compact passenger car with fwd. Try this.

MB c class = Lexus IS
MB e class = Lexus GS or Acura TL type S

Now I'm not saying all Lexus IS are better than all c class but at least it's a fair comparison.

No

You compare Benz with brands like Audi, BMW, Fiat , Bentley and all not Toyota or Honda

Who does that ...do you ever know what handling is all about and what cornering means