Sound proofing: almost flawless, substantially helped by the C - Class Coupé's sleek lines and scalpel - like aerodynamic coefficient, a dynamic duo keeping wind noise at bay, although some idle
diesel clattering does squeeze inside the cabin every now and then.
Not exact matches
From inside the cabin, there is no audible
diesel clatter; you'll only hear it if you open the window, which I was not about to
do in 30 - degree February weather.
How It Drives Luxury - car owners don't want to hear typical
diesel engine
clatter, feel harsh vibrations through the seat and steering wheel, or poke along the road like there's a mouse turning a wheel under the hood.
And its quite quiet to the point that it doesn't really sound like a
diesel at all, so don't expect to pick one out of a lineup just by listening for the
clatter.
On the move the 148bhp 2.0 - litre
diesel engine
does have a bit of characteristic
diesel clatter at lower speeds, but it pulls strongly from low revs and when paired with the seven - speed automatic gearbox it makes for smooth progress.
The engine is quite refined with both roughness and the typical well - controlled
diesel clatter, but it
does have a rather loud note.
NVH levels are quite impressive, the cabin is well insulated and you don't get to hear much of the
diesel clatter.
Don't be scared off by the engine: the Cruze 2.0 TD still has a bit of
diesel clatter (engine noise especially at low speed before the engine is warm).
But the downside of the
diesel motor is that it doesn't very refined like we saw on the Amaze and the engine
clatter creeps into the cabin.
If one didn't read the label carefully, it'd be fairly easy to dismiss this as a mere E350 with a gas engine — it's that well - insulated from any sort of
diesel distractions and
clatter.
And while Mercedes - Benz
does a good job of masking the
clatter of the
diesel engine, it isn't wholly tuned out.