E-Class (W211) Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Picture Thread

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Picture Thread -

 

[Merc1]

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Between the S,E,SL,CLS, and GL I'm having a Benz rush right now! Take out that nasty little engine and this E is great too. I thought the climate controls were supposed to be changed, I can't see any difference???

M

 

[wltsm]

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The more pictures I see of this car, the more I like it, makes the pre FL look a bit dated!

Does anyone know when it's going on sale?

 

[Monster]

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The climate control sort of changed, now the previousely optional Thermotronic 4 zone aircon is standard across the range. The old aircon does not have the digital display in the middle.

 

[Merc1]

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The more pictures I see of this car, the more I like it, makes the pre FL look a bit dated!

Does anyone know when it's going on sale?

I Europe I think the date is June 5th. In the U.S. it is mid-July.

M

 

[Merc1]

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The climate control sort of changed, now the previousely optional Thermotronic 4 zone aircon is standard across the range. The old aircon does not have the digital display in the middle.

Oh, thanks. I wonder if they improved the tactile quality of the interface, one of the E interior's few weakpoints was the feel of some of the switchgear.

M

 

[Monster]

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The air con nobs and buttons, and those on the COMMAND feels very cheap, and kinda loose. I don't think MB have done anything about it since they look exactly the same as the pre-facelift version.

 

[Merc1]

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The air con nobs and buttons, and those on the COMMAND feels very cheap, and kinda loose. I don't think MB have done anything about it since they look exactly the same as the pre-facelift version.

Yeah that is what I was talking about, it appears that they haven't done anyting about this. A pity on an otherwise stellar car IMO.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

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The tactile quality of all MB command systems (New S-class excluded), from my experience at least, could use quite a bit of improvement.

Good to hear the thermotronic climate control is now standard though.

I'm looking forward to crawling around this car and perhaps driving it to gauge the depth of improvement over our pre-facelift model.

 

[Monster]

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Yeah that is what I was talking about, it appears that they haven't done anyting about this. A pity on an otherwise stellar car IMO.

M

I absolutely love the family E350, and i am dying to test drive the face lift version. I am still trying to get used to the new front bumper, but i reckon the rear is an improvement.

o yeah found some pics on the net, hope they are not repost

 

[warot]

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i agree about the rear, it does look better, just more fresh. The front bumper on the other hand, I don't like. It just doesn't flow with the curves of the car. Honestly, in the front department, I prefer the pre FL version.

 

[Alwing]

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Source: http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=11414

 

[Centurion]

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I'm not feeling the design of the new front bumper.

 

[wltsm]

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Great pictures of the cars together, there are very small changes!

I agree the front bumper looks like an after thought which doesn't really fit in!

 

[MB_AD]

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can't u see the differece the new one is much better, attack looking and accurate.

 

[Deutsch]

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I think the new facelift model looks more the part of the exec. mid size sports-luxury sedan w/ the sharper details, especially the larger, more menacing grill. The older car was quite a looker as well but w/ more feminine detailiing, and this car isn't made for the soccer mom. Just looking at the F/L you know that the W212 will be an even more bold look than what you see here. Speaking of which (and this is a little off topic) but it seems that w/ the new cars they're trying to decrease a lot of the electronic dependent parts (i.e. senstronic brakes) in an effort to make more effiecent and reliable vehicles. Though you most certaintly wouldn't say that for the new S.

 

[LaArtist]

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wow these side by sides..makes you understand how much more up to date the FL looks

 

[Mr. Chigga_Chan]

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Facelift design doesn't flow as well as the older version did, small minus, nor is it as elegant looking, another minus. However, the aggressive, more eye catching front is a big plus for this segment, it brings new life to the model.

Overall to me it does not detract from the car.

 

[Merc1]

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I think the new facelift model looks more the part of the exec. mid size sports-luxury sedan w/ the sharper details, especially the larger, more menacing grill. The older car was quite a looker as well but w/ more feminine detailiing, and this car isn't made for the soccer mom. Just looking at the F/L you know that the W212 will be an even more bold look than what you see here. Speaking of which (and this is a little off topic) but it seems that w/ the new cars they're trying to decrease a lot of the electronic dependent parts (i.e. senstronic brakes) in an effort to make more effiecent and reliable vehicles. Though you most certaintly wouldn't say that for the new S.

I agree totally. The outgoing car while gorgeous is a little staid next to the FL version. I couldn't have said it better. The FL version has just enough change to make it noticeable without dating the old car too much.

You're right also about Mercedes reducing the complexity of their cars. Supposedly there were some things left off the new S too. I think I read where Active Steering was left off, something similar to what BMW has.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

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I agree totally. The outgoing car while gorgeous is a little staid next to the FL version. I couldn't have said it better. The FL version has just enough change to make it noticeable without dating the old car too much.

You're right also about Mercedes reducing the complexity of their cars. Supposedly there were some things left off the new S too. I think I read where Active Steering was left off, something similar to what BMW has.

M

Yup the chief engineer stated that active steering would not be delivered on a benz until they were confident it felt absolutely natural, which they haven't quite yet achieved.

BMW has certainly recieved its share of criticism for its electronic steering.