C230 v. Accord

Which would you buy: Mercedes C230, or the V6 Accord?

2007 C230: $29,600.
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2007 Accord: $25,000.
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The C230 has the legendary RWD handling, but is RWD really that much better than FWD? The C230 is built by real Germans with 100 years of automotive excellence, but their reliability has suffered recently as a result of carry the burden of Chrysler. The C230 is classy, and people will think highly of you. The cashier at the Taco Bell drive thru will be a lot nicer and call you sir this and sir that. But would you really want all that attention? The Mercedes dealership's customer service is incredible: free capuccino, large flat screen TV, magazines, luxurious leather couches, incredibly hot looking receptionists--not a bad deal for under 30 grand.

We are all very familiar with the Accord. Boring, but reliable. You can't go wrong, but every other person has got one. Nobody will notice you, but your confidence will be sky high because you know your Accord will never break down on you. The Honda dealership is proletariat. They don't even have coffee, and those seats without cushions! However, service cost will be a lot less than the C230.

Given the price difference is almost negligible, which would you buy? Tough choices for sure.

I'd personally prefer the Accord but the Benz would have a greater effect on the ladies and that's what life is about.

if youre buying a car based on what the representative companies waiting rooms are like then there is something horribly wrong.


I couldn't care less about what the kid in the drive through thinks of me.


Id go with the Accord..hands down...but for that amount of money theres alot more cars out there id look at first...

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Originally Posted by Estimated Prophet

I'd personally prefer the Accord but the Benz would have a greater effect on the ladies and that's what life is about.

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this guy knows his words..... i would take the accord also but its just sounds better to say il take the Benz out.

i liek the c230 but i also like the
S40 T5 (218 hp)
S40 T5 AWD (218 hp)
S40 T5 starting at $28,390 MSRP and S40 T5 AWD starting at $28,990 MSRP

* Sporty five-cylinder 2.5 liter turbocharged engines
* 170 lb-ft available from just 4400 rpm
* Dual continuously variable valve timing
* Available with six-speed manual or five-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
http://www.volvocars.us/NR/rdonlyres...900x373_08.jpg

Well here is a question. What will the car be used for? What features would you like to have? What things do you want out of the car?

I'm sorry, but if you buy a C-class, you're buying the Tempo of Benz's. It makes you look like you want the status, but can't afford an E-class. Plus, Mercedes cars are unreliable, are plagued with electrical problems (as german cars often are), and are horridly expensive to maintain.

The Accord is boring externally, but the V6 will outdrive the C230 any day of the week.

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenGuy

I'm sorry, but if you buy a C-class, you're buying the Tempo of Benz's. It makes you look like you want the status, but can't afford an E-class. Plus, Mercedes cars are unreliable, are plagued with electrical problems (as german cars often are), and are horridly expensive to maintain.

The Accord is boring externally, but the V6 will outdrive the C230 any day of the week.

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But who knows the C class is entry level? Guys do. You know, those creatures with dicks.

But I think with that Volvo shown above you get the best of both worlds, that is a sweet car.

The word on the street is that Mercedes has fixed the recent string of reliability problems. Most of the problems came from the plant in Alabama, which only builds the M class SUV. The C class is made in Germany by German craftsmen. Even if the C230 spends more time in the shop, you are going to be treated like royalty while you wait for Hanz and Frans to fix your car.

I don't think the C class is a "Ford Tempo." It has very nice interior, much better than the Accord. The long hood of the C class also gives it that classic profile you don't find in most modern cars. The body of the C class is extremely rugged; it feels like a tank.

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Originally Posted by Estimated Prophet

But who knows the C class is entry level? Guys do. You know, those creatures with dicks.

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The C230, which is V6 powered by the way, can run laps around the V6 Accord. The C230 is sports sedan, close to being a sports car. The Accord is a sporty family sedan. Creatures with dicks drive sports car or family sedan?

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Originally Posted by bushbean

The C230, which is V6 powered by the way, can run laps around the V6 Accord. The C230 is sports sedan, close to being a sports car. The Accord is a sporty family sedan. Creatures with dicks drive sports car or family sedan?

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Are you arguing my point or validating it?

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Originally Posted by bushbean

Even if the C230 spends more time in the shop, you are going to be treated like royalty while you wait for Hanz and Frans to fix your car.

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Did someone say Hans? LOL
I like the C230 a lot. Here's the thing... if you have any plans of modding the car at all I'd def go with the Accord. The engines in those German cars are crazy and very confusing to look at, and are easy to mess up. That's why UTI has a BMW and Mercedes division, so that you can learn about their engines and wiring systems because they are very intricate and unique to those companies. In that case you'll be spending a ton to have your car modded at a shop. At least you know what's what in the accord. :)

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Originally Posted by bushbean

The C230, which is V6 powered by the way, can run laps around the V6 Accord. The C230 is sports sedan, close to being a sports car. The Accord is a sporty family sedan. Creatures with dicks drive sports car or family sedan?

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So I take it Mercedes doesn't follow the numbering system being equal to engine size anymore? As in a 230 = 2.3 liter?


Guess not:

Mercedes C230 "Sports Sedan"
MSRP$30,425*
Engine2.5L 24-valve V-6 engine
Net Power201 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Net Torque181 lb-ft @ 2,700 - 5,000 rpm
Curb Weight: 3405

Honda Accord V6
MSRP$27,500
Displacement cu in (cc): 183 (2997)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 244(182) / 6250
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 211(286) / 5000
Curb Weight: 3150

Sorry, the Accord V6 is going to absolutley destory that tank of a car. The Benz is going to outweigh the Accord, and probably not handle nearly as well. Don't let thier "sports sedan" marketing outweight the facts.

so the volvo would smoke both of them

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenGuy

So I take it Mercedes doesn't follow the numbering system being equal to engine size anymore? As in a 230 = 2.3 liter?
Guess not:
Mercedes C230 "Sports Sedan"
MSRP$30,425*
Engine2.5L 24-valve V-6 engine
Net Power201 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Net Torque181 lb-ft @ 2,700 - 5,000 rpm
Curb Weight: 3405
Honda Accord V6
MSRP$27,500
Displacement cu in (cc): 183 (2997)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 244(182) / 6250
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 211(286) / 5000
Curb Weight: 3150
Sorry, the Accord V6 is going to absolutley destory that tank of a car. The Benz is going to outweigh the Accord, and probably not handle nearly as well. Don't let thier "sports sedan" marketing outweight the facts.

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Sir, I must agree with you.
This is about the C230 and the accord, not the volvo.

No, the Volvo only has 218hp and weighs a modest 3256 lbs. So the Accord would still spank it. :D Not to mention turbo lag!

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Originally Posted by Hans

This is about the C230 and the accord, not the volvo.

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but at least u didn't disagree with me lol

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenGuy

No, the Volvo only has 218hp and weighs a modest 3256 lbs. So the Accord would still spank it. :D Not to mention turbo lag!

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the awd version would launch harder for sure

the accord is probably the better car for the money but all the old money types are gonna say get the benz yo... If you could get the benz in a 6sp then id consider it but seriously, if you spent a little more money you could get an acura TL 6sp with brembo brakes and more user friendly navi than pretty much anything else on the market, plus its a mid 14 sec car right out of the box... I think they rate them at 258 hp right now but used to rate them at 270hp but changed it due to an sae standards change i guess... Another thing is that the accord or TL will both hold their values better than ANYTHING previously mentioned, plus be in the shop a whole lot less than that benz

isnt the benz RWD tho?.....and yeah im with geddy....volvos+turbo= sweet ass cars.....my friends mom has one and its a nice little car she has had it for 3 years now and no major problems just a lil coolent leak that was fixed.

The c-class mercedes, from what I understand, are the least reliable of the new crop of Mercedes. I probably wouldn't choose either one, to be honest.

Alex

yeah the volvos are really nice. I believe the benz is the only rwd car here, but i doubt in a real life road course that its gonna take down anything else weve mentioned in this thread, even with fwd on stock tires etc the accord should be quite a bit faster even if it might not feel as balanced as the benz.

yeah the accords are nuts.....then you can buy the bolt on supercharger and have a really fast car.

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Originally Posted by MessyHonda

yeah the accords are nuts.....then you can buy the bolt on supercharger and have a really fast car.

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boost FTW :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Hans

boost FTW :thumbup:

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yup our buddy AccordEpicenter knows it all too well