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I am considering swapping my X5 to a ‘13 CLS with PP but possibly not with the LSD. Despite some research I haven’t managed to figure out what option code that is? It has the PP and P30 Handling pack and 250 Drivers package but how do I determine if it has the LSD? Also, only having driven a...

I am considering swapping my 2013 Audi A6 3.0 BiTDI (313 bhp) for a 2014 S212 E63 AMG (non 4matic) - I have had my fair share of M models, but they are all rather torque light (most cars are!) compared to the E63, so wondering how it fares on traction without 4matic. I like the all-weather...

I am considering swapping my 2013 Audi A6 3.0 BiTDI (313 bhp) for a 2014 S212 E63 AMG (non 4matic) - I have had my fair share of M models, but they are all rather torque light (most cars are!) compared to the E63, so wondering how it fares on traction without 4matic. I like the all-weather...

Thinking about swapping my C300 CDI for a 2012 E500 4matic with the 4.6 V8 biturbo. A bit of a rare beast, as it was only produced in pre-facelift shape in 2012, so few reviews can be found. Anyone here had any experience with it? On paper it is a very nice package with 408 bhp/600 nm, yet...

Had my car serviced a month ago at MB, with an A0 service (incl. air filters) + gearbox oil change as the car is at 55.000 km/34000 miles. Haven't driven the car since except this week, for a 450 km round trip. On the way down, the car was perfectly normal, back up (4 days later), the first...

The W204 C Class with 17" wheels is on 225/45 tyres, while the W207 E Class (but based on the W204 platform) is on 235/45 tyres. Having verified with GPS the speedometer inaccuracy on my C class, with it reading about 2 % high, I was wondering if there would be any clearance issues in using...

As I am currently running the winter wheels, it gave me the chance to have a better look at the summer wheels and tires, and noticed that the rear Continental SC 5 are down to 3 mm, and will therefore probably replace them before putting back the summer wheels in March/April. The fronts are...

After quite some research and hesitation, I had my C300 remapped before Christmas. The dyno chart is attached, and the impression is certainly that performance has been improved with fuel economy more or less unaffected. Pre-remap: 251,6 bhp (meant to have 231 bhp) and 570 Nm (meant to...

After a short (but spirited) drive back from the airport, about 15 kilometers, upon parking the car I noticed a slight burning/hot smell and the "clicking" sound of hot metal. I checked the wheels, and then the brake discs and all four discs were very hot to the touch, while the calipers...

The noise level is lower when the sun shade is pulled, leading me to suspect that the seal may need replacing. This is, however, on a 2 year old car so somewhat premature I would have thought. Will have a go at replacing it anyway, would anyone have done this and would anyone have a part...

I am considering a Kleemann remap, as I will be driving to Denmark later this week and could have it done at the Kleemann HQ in Copenhagen. Was quoted an increase in bhp and torque of 20 %, at a cost of 800 euro + VAT (25 % in Denmark, ouch!), 1000 euro in total. Now, I appreciate that...

Long shot but would anyone be able to help with the part number of the interior badge "4matic" Below a photo of mine from a W204 but suspect it is a generic one:

In the great scheme of things, a very minor annoyance, but still surprised by the very cheap feeling sun visors in the W204? Hard, nasty plastic material, and looks out of place in the rest of the interior (all IMHO of course!). Would the sun visors from e.g. an E class (W212) fit, and if...

I haven't figured out how to get the fuel consumption displayed in the Comand screen, giving the average over the last 15 minutes, represented in a neat bar display as per this video (@ 2.53) 2012 Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Fuel Consumption Test - YouTube And yes, this is probably a question...

I am aware of the various Russian sites, but none of them seem to be able to produce any results. Would anyone have access to a decoder? Would be extremely grateful for a list of options on my new (to me) 2011 C300 CDI 4Matic (VIN: WDD2040921A583066)

It seems that MB and rust are unfortunately very often associated - with the W210 and W202 probably some of the worst. Has MB managed to break the curse with the W212 and W204 or are there examples (the w204 now pushing on for 4 years now) on rust on these too? I used to think that the...

Bought this kit off Ebay, and came sealed and complete with wiring for the sensors (common-rail sensors, quantity control valve, injectors, boost pressure and temperature) and the two boxes (control unit and injector module) + a 10 page fitting instructions. All in all a fairly...

Maybe not the most logical order to ask thus question now, having just bought this kit on eBay but anyone has experience with it on a W204 C220? Suppose installation is fairly straightforward but if anyone knows this kit and could share any tips & tricks it would be most appreciated!

My S204 has recently started with an intermittent warning sign, tailgate open, flashing up in red for a second on the central display and then going away. The tailgate is operating correctly, opening/closing, so most likely a sensor problem. Anyone had a similar problem?

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