Test report by CoMod Carrera124 on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 AMG Mercedes C-Coupe DTM "J. Green, No. 5" and "D. Coulthard, No. 19" (Art. Nos. 30659 & 30660)
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 113 or 117 grams
Weight (body): 29 or 31 grams
Length including spoiler: 155 mm
Wheelbase: 86 mm Track width (front axle): 61 mm
Track width (rear axle): 61 mm
Model vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz ultimately emerged as the second-place finisher in the 2012 DTM season. For a long time, it looked as if Gary Paffett could clinch the title for the brand with the three-pointed star, but he was overtaken by BMW driver Bruno Spengler in the final race of the season. Carrera opted for the versions of David Coulthard and Jamie Green. Both are visually striking, but neither driver had anything to do with the title. Another thing the two drivers have in common is that they are no longer racing for Mercedes this season. While crowd favorite David Coulthard has ended his active career, Jamie Green has moved to rival Audi in Ingolstadt.
The models:
The dimensions of both models are virtually identical to the BMW M3 DTM, which is no surprise given the very strict regulations. There are differences in weight – while the BMW M3 DTM was already relatively heavy, the Mercedes adds a few grams more. It's worth noting that the yellow version is slightly lighter than the chrome version. Therefore, those seeking the best possible performance should opt for the Coulthard car. The Mercedes is also structurally very similar to the previously released BMW, so I won't go into that further here.
Driving test:
This is where the excess weight becomes noticeable; compared to the BMW, the Mercedes feels a bit sluggish. The desired setup can be adjusted using the suspension magnets: with the full array of magnets, it's relatively fast, but with virtually no cornering limits. Without the rear magnet, the cornering limits increase, but the Mercedes is still a bit slower than the BMW.
Conclusion:
Visually, this car is very well-made and at least on par with the BMW M3 DTM. However, its performance doesn't quite live up to its looks; the Mercedes is simply a bit too heavy for that.
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 113 or 117 grams
Weight (body): 29 or 31 grams
Length including spoiler: 155 mm
Wheelbase: 86 mm Track width (front axle): 61 mm
Track width (rear axle): 61 mm
Model vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz ultimately emerged as the second-place finisher in the 2012 DTM season. For a long time, it looked as if Gary Paffett could clinch the title for the brand with the three-pointed star, but he was overtaken by BMW driver Bruno Spengler in the final race of the season. Carrera opted for the versions of David Coulthard and Jamie Green. Both are visually striking, but neither driver had anything to do with the title. Another thing the two drivers have in common is that they are no longer racing for Mercedes this season. While crowd favorite David Coulthard has ended his active career, Jamie Green has moved to rival Audi in Ingolstadt.
The models:
The dimensions of both models are virtually identical to the BMW M3 DTM, which is no surprise given the very strict regulations. There are differences in weight – while the BMW M3 DTM was already relatively heavy, the Mercedes adds a few grams more. It's worth noting that the yellow version is slightly lighter than the chrome version. Therefore, those seeking the best possible performance should opt for the Coulthard car. The Mercedes is also structurally very similar to the previously released BMW, so I won't go into that further here.
Driving test:
This is where the excess weight becomes noticeable; compared to the BMW, the Mercedes feels a bit sluggish. The desired setup can be adjusted using the suspension magnets: with the full array of magnets, it's relatively fast, but with virtually no cornering limits. Without the rear magnet, the cornering limits increase, but the Mercedes is still a bit slower than the BMW.
Conclusion:
Visually, this car is very well-made and at least on par with the BMW M3 DTM. However, its performance doesn't quite live up to its looks; the Mercedes is simply a bit too heavy for that.
