Is the Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor a suitable replacement for my Omega?

My much-loved Omega 2.5 has finally gone to the knacker’s yard. In the hope of getting a car as quiet and gentle on the suspension for our third world roads I am considering a 2007/57 Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor saloon. I remember you mentioning that the 2007-onwards models are far superior to the previous version, however an 1.8-litre engine, even supercharged, seems very small for such a large car with an auto gearbox. Would you recommend this car with this engine?

Asked on 21 July 2012 by PN, Appleton

Answered by Honest John

No, that was the W211 E Class that was improved enormously from 2006/56 reg. I also mentioned that I thought the W204 C200CDI Classic SE manual was the only car I had driven recently that felts as if it would be capable of 1,000,000 miles over 10 years. That's not 1,000,000 miles in 20 years or 30 years. I meant 1,000,000 miles in 10 years. Big difference because a car that does 100,000 miles a year hardly ever gets cold.

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