E-Class (W213/C238/A238) [Official] Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Facelift

[Rolf]

The new spec E300 d will make the E350 d superfluous as it has only 5kw less power (195 vs 200) and 50nm less (550 vs 600) from the 2.0 inline 4 engine but has the benefit of ISG motor of 15kw EQ Boost so should be just as quick or even quicker due to the lighter weight but maybe sacrificing some refinement. The main benefit will be reduced consumption and emissions.

I wouldn't be surprised if Mercedes will replace the 350d engine in GLE/GLS and CLS with this inline 4 in the future.

 

[Wolfgang]

^ There may also be a six cylinder OM 656 diesel with ISG in the pipeline.

 

[Wolfgang]

Surprise.

PRICE OF THE SPECIAL MODEL “DAS TAXI” AS E 300 de REDUCED BY € 2,000

For the plug-in hybrid variant of the E 300 de in the taxi variant, Mercedes-Benz surprisingly reduced the prices on October 23, 2020 - for both the sedan and the T-model by 2,000 euros net each.

E 300 de special model "The Taxi"

For the E 300 de as a special model “Das Taxi” with 9G-TRONIC with 194 PS / 143 kW, the new price of 46,395.00 euros without VAT or 53,818.20 euros including 16% VAT has been in effect since last Friday. For the T model as E 300 de “Das Taxi”, the new basic price is now 48,495.00 euros or 56,254.20 euros with 16% VAT.

Price reduction of 2,000 euros net

The basic price for the special model in the E 300 de variant has been reduced in the net price by 2,000 euros, whereas the basic price before that was 48,395.00 euros and 50,495.00 euros net. All other prototype prices as the special model “Das Taxi”, however, remain the same in price.

The special model “Das Taxi ” basically includes these additional features:

• 623U paintwork light ivory (for a surcharge: different paintwork)
• 101A ARTICO man-made leather black
• P15 AVANTGARDE exterior
• P75 standard equipment interior
• H56 decorative elements, silver effect paint
• R25 17" light alloy wheels in 10-spoke design (E 200 d, E 220 d)
• R32 18" light alloy wheels in 5-spoke design (E 300 de)
• 88U headliner fabric Neva gray
• 248 rear bench seat with integrated child seats
• 260 No type designation on boot lid (only E 200 d, E 220 d)
• 30P storage package with a cup holder + radio button in the center console
• 334 Radio holder in the glove compartment
• 336 Taximeter holder in overhead control unit
• 341 one-arm taxi roof sign
• 342 Taxi roof sign preparation
• 356 roof antenna for radio telephony and switching (telephone and GPS)
• 365 hard drive navigation
• 421 9G-TRONIC
• 446 touchpad
• 537 digital radio
• 549 MBUX multimedia system
• 580 THERMATIC automatic climate control with engine residual heat function (670)
• 632 LED high performance headlights
• 677 AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system and lowering
• 728 center console piano lacquer look, black
• 837 rubber taxi mats
• 873 heated seats for driver and front passenger
• 875 heated windshield washer
• 934 Taxi / rental car emergency alarm system including radio remote control in the key
• 938 hands-free intercom pre-installation (microphone, loudspeaker and radio button)
• 965 Taxi / rental car - electrical pre-installation
• 05Z Extension of taxi functions 4 hours

In conjunction with the AVANTGARDE interior, the upholstery can also be ordered in leather for an additional charge (variants 201A, 208A, 214A, 215A), but the rear seats with integrated child seats are deleted in this case.

https:///2020/10/preis-des-sondermodells-e-300-de-das-taxi-gesenkt/

 

[Rolf]

Car and Driver tested the new E450 inline6 and were impressed with the engine

Tested: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 Grows Sweeter with an Inline-Six
The new turbo-six's creamy power delivery and improved fuel economy highlight a range of mid-cycle updates for Mercedes's venerable E-class

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a34544738/2021-mercedes-benz-e450-4matic-sedan-by-the-numbers/

Specifications
2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED
$76,140 (base price: $63,050)
ENGINE TYPE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement
183 in3, 3000 cm3
Power
362 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
TRANSMISSION
9-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): multilink/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 14.2-in vented, cross-drilled disc/14.2-in vented disc
Tires: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season RunOnFlat, 245/45R-18 100H M+S MOExtended ★
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 115.7 in
Length: 194.3 in
Width: 73.7 in
Height: 57.8 in
Passenger volume: 97 ft3
Trunk volume: 13 ft3
Curb weight: 4252 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.3 sec
100 mph: 11.0 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.8 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 3.5 sec
1/4 mile: 12.9 sec @ 108 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 128 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.88 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 24 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 26/23/30 mpg

 

[Monster]

Car and Driver tested the new E450 inline6 and were impressed with the engine

Tested: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 Grows Sweeter with an Inline-Six
The new turbo-six's creamy power delivery and improved fuel economy highlight a range of mid-cycle updates for Mercedes's venerable E-class

It is unfortunate that MB Australia decided not to offer the E 450 locally in Australia anymore, for people wanting a 6 cylinder E class, you will need to jump straight to the E 53.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

It is unfortunate that MB Australia decided not to offer the E 450 locally in Australia anymore, for people wanting a 6 cylinder E class, you will need to jump straight to the E 53.

That's such a shame! I didn't realise the E450 was dropped.

 

[Soup]

It is unfortunate that MB Australia decided not to offer the E 450 locally in Australia anymore, for people wanting a 6 cylinder E class, you will need to jump straight to the E 53.

First they killed the V8 and now the 6

 

[Soup]

After a long battle with my dealer (since 2018), I finally managed to squeeze myself in and secure a slot for a MY21 E-Class with the required options.

I will trade-in my current car once the 2021 shows up.

The options are almost identical to my current ride.

Delivery March/April 2021.

 

[Soup]

 

[Soup]

Confirmed today, Production date - JAN/2021.

Can't wait

 

[Monster]

Confirmed today, Production date - JAN/2021.

Can't wait

Congrats Soup, I was wondering why the E450 was traded in so soo.

No carbon fibre interior trim? Also your thoughts on the bucket seats? For me I can't sit on them for 45 min without my lower back killing me

 

[Soup]

Congrats Soup, I was wondering why the E450 was traded in so soo.

No carbon fibre interior trim? Also your thoughts on the bucket seats? For me I can't sit on them for 45 min without my lower back killing me

Thanks!

The E450 is a great car that delivers (Comfort + Power on Demand) it's just that my heart has been with the E63 since day 1.

I wanted to secure the E450 before the W213 gets discontinued / facelift and I don't get my hands on an E63. Then you have the downsize in engines and slowly switching to Mild Hybrids & EV.

RE: CF Trim & bucket seats:

I find the open-pore black ash wood much nicer than the CF trim.

I sat in a AMG GT 63 demo car inside the showroom and the seat felt very firm, within time my back starts to accommodate the longer I drive the car. In the Merc, it's automatic and adjustable, unlike the one in the Ferrari.

Same story with the 812 SF bucket seats vs Comfort seats.

I do not regret getting bucket seats in the 812, they hold me in one place and I don't get thrown around while pushing the car in sharp corners and with the E63 having 4Matic+, it urges me to push even harder.

The E63 may be a keeper, I already am in love with the W213's interior and the way it drives with 4Matic that doesn't feel like an AWD car at all.

 

[Grosser]

Thanks!

The E450 is a great car that delivers (Comfort + Power on Demand) it's just that my heart has been with the E63 since day 1.

I wanted to secure the E450 before the W213 gets discontinued / facelift and I don't get my hands on an E63. Then you have the downsize in engines and slowly switching to Mild Hybrids & EV.

RE: CF Trim & bucket seats:

I find the open-pore black ash wood much nicer than the CF trim.

I sat in a AMG GT 63 demo car inside the showroom and the seat felt very firm, within time my back starts to accommodate the longer I drive the car. In the Merc, it's automatic and adjustable, unlike the one in the Ferrari.

Same story with the 812 SF bucket seats vs Comfort seats.

I do not regret getting bucket seats in the 812, they hold me in one place and I don't get thrown around while pushing the car in sharp corners and with the E63 having 4Matic+, it urges me to push even harder.

The E63 may be a keeper, I already am in love with the W213's interior and the way it drives with 4Matic that doesn't feel like an AWD car at all.

What do you think about current M5 ? Have you driven it ?

 

[Soup]

What do you think about current M5 ? Have you driven it ?

Not really.

I had a bad experience with my local dealer / service back in 2006 and decided to never buy another BMW.

 

[Wolfgang]

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I hate to say it but it needs a bigger grill

 

[Rolf]

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This is a perfect spec car with really nice colour and wheel combo despite coming with the not so good looking new style classic grill.

 

[Amat46]

That's such an ugly front the FL has got

 

[Mick Briesgau]

That's such an ugly front the FL has got

Mark my words, the next E won’t have a star on the hood anymore. Explanation of Mercedes-Benz : “hardly anyone bought the more classic/luxurious version of the W213, almost everybody went for the AMG/Avant-garde line”.
Who wonders?