E-Class (W212/C207/A207) [Official] Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)

[SKY]

Both, Thermatic and Thermotronic have digital displays. So mabye it is the Thermatic shown on the pics.

edit: just checked MB-Homepage. So only one Auto mode button for both climate controls:

Mercedes-Benz Deutschland - Im Überblick - Komfort

This is really a stupid movement, since for example the climate controls of the recent BMW have the option of selecting not only Auto or manual function on both sides, but also the power you want on each side.

 

[NevadaJack]

Repost

I posted this earlier in Metallic Blue but have converted it to greyscale.

 

[NevadaJack]

Wood Wheel Option

I think this solves the confusion. The website pic is wrong... apparently in preparing the artwork the artist forgot to show the lower wood or somehow it was blacked out.

This image is from the Brochure for the E Class and this shows the wood/leather wheel option and it has wood on both top and bottom.

 

[NevadaJack]

This is really a stupid movement, since for example the climate controls of the recent BMW have the option of selecting not only Auto or manual function on both sides, but also the power you want on each side.

This is under the Dual Climate Control Spec sheet for the E350 and E550:

" with individual driver and front passenger control of temperature, speed, and airflow distribution."

That would seem to indicate individual controls for the fans as well.

 

[SKY]

During the latest days I´ve been taking a look to the new E-Class options, packs, colours and those things, as my father is interested in the new 5er, so I wanted to compare it with its main competitor. I´s been a surprise to me (a bad one) to see how poor is the new E´s offer. You ca´t order the interior in full grey, as I´ve seen in a lost of W211s, or in full red, there´s always a black part on it (the full dashborad), and the colour you choose limits to a piece of lether on the door panels, the seats, and the armrest, and the only full colour than can be ordered is the champagne one. Do you think this is want someones would expect for a new E-Class?.

Yesterday I picked up my dad´s W11, wich is equipped with the thermotronic option (4 zones climate controls), and I wanted to put my side in full power, and my partner wanted to stay in the AUTO 22 º C mode, no problem. In the new E-Class this is now possible, I´ve seen that the new thermotronic has just one AUTO button, and one power selector (insteadof two as the latest BMWs).

This, the older engines, the exterior design (my father ordered the W211 instead of the E60 because it was more traditional, like our old E39), and the options you can order on the car (BMW´s 5 Series has the DCT, the soround cameras, the head-up display, etc.) have made me recomend my dad the F10, as I really think it is a much more complet car.

Just my two cents guys .

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leads Daimler Out of Profit Doldrums

Strong sales of the newest generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the fourth quarter Mercedes E-Class Cabrio 2011.jpglast year will boost Daimler's earnings for the quarter and signal an earnings recovery for the German automaker, an analyst in Europe predicts.

"The sales improvement at the Mercedes-Benz brand throughout last year was attributable to a rapidly improving model momentum, reflecting the roll-out of the new E-Class family," Creative Global Investments analyst Sabine Blumel told Just-Auto in Europe.

She said that the Mercedes-Benz Cars division of Daimler is set to post higher profit on a moderate increase in sales in the fourth quarter, a trend that will continue in 2010.

"The drivers are an expected recovery in demand in the premium car segment in Europe and North America and further cost cuts, although the model momentum is expected to decelerate from the second half of this year onwards," she says.

Indeed, the E-Class is selling well in the U.S. as it is globally. Mercedes-Benz closed the year on its highest note of the year in the States, selling 20,025 vehicles, up 8 percent from December 2008. Its strength came from the E-Class, which saw sales soar by 57 percent from December to December. In fact, the E-Class surpassed the C-Class as Mercedes' volume seller.

Mercedes unveiled the E-Class convertible last week at the Detroit auto show. It goes on sale in early 2010.


Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leads Daimler Out of Profit Doldrums - Auto Observer

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[K-A]

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leads Daimler Out of Profit Doldrums

Strong sales of the newest generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the fourth quarter Mercedes E-Class Cabrio 2011.jpglast year will boost Daimler's earnings for the quarter and signal an earnings recovery for the German automaker, an analyst in Europe predicts.

"The sales improvement at the Mercedes-Benz brand throughout last year was attributable to a rapidly improving model momentum, reflecting the roll-out of the new E-Class family," Creative Global Investments analyst Sabine Blumel told Just-Auto in Europe.

She said that the Mercedes-Benz Cars division of Daimler is set to post higher profit on a moderate increase in sales in the fourth quarter, a trend that will continue in 2010.

"The drivers are an expected recovery in demand in the premium car segment in Europe and North America and further cost cuts, although the model momentum is expected to decelerate from the second half of this year onwards," she says.

Indeed, the E-Class is selling well in the U.S. as it is globally. Mercedes-Benz closed the year on its highest note of the year in the States, selling 20,025 vehicles, up 8 percent from December 2008. Its strength came from the E-Class, which saw sales soar by 57 percent from December to December. In fact, the E-Class surpassed the C-Class as Mercedes' volume seller.

Mercedes unveiled the E-Class convertible last week at the Detroit auto show. It goes on sale in early 2010.


Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leads Daimler Out of Profit Doldrums - Auto Observer

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I think if that weren't the case (a brand new E-Class selling at least over half of what the outgoing model did in its last year/s) M-B would be sh***ing bricks! Lol. Interesting tid-bit however, the new E's Sales are a combination of the Coupe and Sedan, which is a clever way for M-B to have a big "up" on taking the Sales crown from BMW in the segment. In reality, the new E-Classes sales are comparable to the previous gens combined Sales of the E-Class, and CLK.

 

[NevadaJack]

Closed the deal...

Closed the deal today for the E350 Luxury in black. Had hoped to have Black Leather option but car was not available for a dealer trade. I settled on a similar equipped car, the only difference being it has Black Tex. I am happy with either. Probably a week or two for delivery... it is located in Texas and will have to be shipped to Colorado, detailed and then shipped by truck to my garage in Nevada.

 

[Merc1]

Wow Congratulations Jack!!!

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[ZicZachZo]

Congrats on your new car, Jack. I love the color and the fact that you got the led fogs, however, I think the other five spoke rims really make the E stand out, though yours are still attractive. And I do prefer the stitching on the leather vs. mbtex but I'm sure it makes little difference. Congrats again!

 

[K-A]

Very cool, congrats! Ironically, with M-B over-using the AMG Packages on their cars with the newest gens, I'm really appreciating the look of the 212 with the "Elegance" Package, as they are a far more rare site.

 

[Merc1]

I'm happy for Jack, but I'm still beside myself about the W212. I cannot lie to myself, it just doesn't look as good as the W211, though it is built better and probably safer.

The only solution is the E63...lol.


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[NevadaJack]

Very cool, congrats! Ironically, with M-B over-using the AMG Packages on their cars with the newest gens, I'm really appreciating the look of the 212 with the "Elegance" Package, as they are a far more rare site.

I agree... my last 4 have had the AMG pkg and the luxury with the different grille and wheels is a nice touch. The ride is also a little softer which I am ready to accept as I get older...

 

[NevadaJack]

I'm happy for Jack, but I'm still beside myself about the W212. I cannot lie to myself, it just doesn't look as good as the W212, though it is built better and probably safer.

The only solution is the E63...lol.


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I saw a E63 being delivered at FJ a week or so ago... the owner looked like he never did over 35mph. One never knows...

 

[coolraoul]

I think if that weren't the case (a brand new E-Class selling at least over half of what the outgoing model did in its last year/s) M-B would be sh***ing bricks! Lol. Interesting tid-bit however, the new E's Sales are a combination of the Coupe and Sedan, which is a clever way for M-B to have a big "up" on taking the Sales crown from BMW in the segment. In reality, the new E-Classes sales are comparable to the previous gens combined Sales of the E-Class, and CLK.

The E Coupe has hardly started to be sold, it can't be compared to the CLK.
And the E-Class outselling the C-Class, while still no SW, cannot be described as normal.

Thing is, the E seems to be a hit. And personally, I'd never consider a 211 over a 212, for me an MB has to be like the 212 is: solid, well-built and reassuring. Not elegant and fragile like a Jaguar.

The exterior design is debatable, but the interior of the 211 had a kind of hollow feel to it, which is not the case with the 212.

 

[fortuner]

Congrats NEVADA i cant wait for your outstanding pics...

 

[K-A]

The E Coupe has hardly started to be sold, it can't be compared to the CLK.
And the E-Class outselling the C-Class, while still no SW, cannot be described as normal.

Thing is, the E seems to be a hit. And personally, I'd never consider a 211 over a 212, for me an MB has to be like the 212 is: solid, well-built and reassuring. Not elegant and fragile like a Jaguar.

The exterior design is debatable, but the interior of the 211 had a kind of hollow feel to it, which is not the case with the 212.

I gotta disagree about the interior, to me that's one of the worst points in the 212, way too "cold" and hard for me, and not as refined nor luxurious as the 211 IMO (speaking on materials, attention to detail, etc. although the seats in the 212 I'm aware are above the 211's in terms of comfort).

The C-Classes Sales are actually way down, if you noticed. The E of course is a hit, it's an E-Class! People will buy it no matter what. I'm not even knocking the design here, I'm sure lots of people like it, but if an E-Class didn't launch superbly, M-B would be in major trouble. Also, I don't know where you live (too lazy to go back and check the Thread, lol), but Coupes have been on lots for a long time now, and I've actually seen about as many on L.A roads as Sedans, for a period of time actually, I'd seen more. I had no doubts the new E would sell well off the bat, as it's a more polarizing, aggressive, and "statement" look, which lots of people will want to have (i.e Bangle era), my big question of the 212 is how far it separates from M-B's traditional values that kept them timeless. I personally don't think this car will age as well as the 211 did in its 7th year at alll, the 211 held, and is still holding its design and success worldwide very well for something so aged.

I like the elegant vibe, which is only natural as to why I prefer the 211's styling to a 212's.

I've spent some time in a 212 now, and I will be the first to admit it's plus points over my car (and yes there are many, even to me), but for me personally, the most important factors (interior feel and design, exterior design) beat it, for me.

Anyway, M-B is going its new direction, and BMW is going back to what I used to love them for, at least those like me aren't left out in the cold.

Sat in a new E63 the other day, great car, I just can't get over how much cost cutting and downgrades they did to that interior, just makes me so mad I can't really get past it. Once I'd drive it I'm sure it'll mend all that just a bit though.

Congrats again Nevada Jack, no doubt you'll love that ride.

 

[NevadaJack]

Congrats again Nevada Jack, no doubt you'll love that ride.

I am sure I will... I have not seen or driven a MB I didn't like since buying my first in 1977... a 280E sedan. The E will be my 7th Benz since 2003 and I enjoyed every one of them no end. Call me a MB fanboy and you are probably 100% correct...

 

[K-A]

Very cool. You've probably experienced some of my favorite now historic models in their hayday.

I gotta say, although some of the newest iterations aren't my personal favs, M-B has always been my favorite of all brands, and the history means a ton to me. If I were in the market for a replacement for my E, as much as I do feel other current cars are speaking to me more, I'd find it hard to want to plop down my hard earned $$ on anything other than a Benz.

 

[coolraoul]

I gotta disagree about the interior, to me that's one of the worst points in the 212, way too "cold" and hard for me, and not as refined nor luxurious as the 211 IMO (speaking on materials, attention to detail, etc. although the seats in the 212 I'm aware are above the 211's in terms of comfort).

The C-Classes Sales are actually way down, if you noticed. The E of course is a hit, it's an E-Class! People will buy it no matter what. I'm not even knocking the design here, I'm sure lots of people like it, but if an E-Class didn't launch superbly, M-B would be in major trouble. Also, I don't know where you live (too lazy to go back and check the Thread, lol), but Coupes have been on lots for a long time now, and I've actually seen about as many on L.A roads as Sedans, for a period of time actually, I'd seen more. I had no doubts the new E would sell well off the bat, as it's a more polarizing, aggressive, and "statement" look, which lots of people will want to have (i.e Bangle era), my big question of the 212 is how far it separates from M-B's traditional values that kept them timeless. I personally don't think this car will age as well as the 211 did in its 7th year at alll, the 211 held, and is still holding its design and success worldwide very well for something so aged.

I like the elegant vibe, which is only natural as to why I prefer the 211's styling to a 212's.

I've spent some time in a 212 now, and I will be the first to admit it's plus points over my car (and yes there are many, even to me), but for me personally, the most important factors (interior feel and design, exterior design) beat it, for me.

Anyway, M-B is going its new direction, and BMW is going back to what I used to love them for, at least those like me aren't left out in the cold.

Sat in a new E63 the other day, great car, I just can't get over how much cost cutting and downgrades they did to that interior, just makes me so mad I can't really get past it. Once I'd drive it I'm sure it'll mend all that just a bit though.

Congrats again Nevada Jack, no doubt you'll love that ride.

You raise good points, but points that are not necessarily associated with a "typical" (ie Sacco-era) Mercedes. Those, recognized as some of the best MBs, are neither refined, nor elegant, nor warm inside. Nor have a dubious technic making it prone to breakdowns.

In that sense, for me, the W212 is a return to the traditional values, while the W211 was a clear departure from the tyical E-Class, a departure I never appreciated.

I prefer an interior which might look a bit too rude but seems built to last forever, than an elegant interior that doesn't really evoke strength or durability.

But that's only me.

BTW, I lived in France few months ago (where the Coupe has been available from the start), and am now living in Romania (where the E Coupe is also available). In the US however it was available quite later, wasn't it?