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

[fortuner]

In my view as a owner of E 220d I say it's well well deserved award .

Well done to Mercedes

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

In my view as a owner of E 220d I say it's well well deserved award .

Well done to Mercedes

Haha, it looks like they even borrowed your E for the pic.

 

[fortuner]

Haha, it looks like they even borrowed your E for the pic.

I was thinking the same Ha ha

 

[Eng.ahad]

Drove an E220d for 5 days. Here are my impressions:

The pros:
- good driving dynamics
- air vents have a solid feel
- power is impressive for a two liter engine, a bit noisy under high load
- 9G gearbox is almost on par with ZF8, shifts smoothly
- good space inside
- ambient lightning looks very nice

The bad things:
- basic trim looks cheap, plastic is hard and buttons on the central console are "shacking"
- analog cluster is somehow perpendicular and boring, the previous model has better details
- navigation system is very slow, like it doesn't have enough processing power
- command system usability is below Audi MMI and it looks like an old Nokia OS
- steel suspension is not so refined and produce too much road noise

As I'm considering buying an S-class Coupe, my biggest concern is the slow navigation response.
I hope there is better processing power in that one.

I feel like MB is really cutting costs, a big disappointment being the missing fabric on the trunk ceiling, it looks so bad.

My girlfriend 2006 CLK has more solid feel which really impressed me about MB, however it looks like time has changed.

So for anyone who's looking to buy a true Mercedes Benz, get air suspension, leather trim and full LCD cluster.

I agree with some of your points specially with lower trim quality, since the car you drove has the analog cluster, I'm assuming that the LCD was the smaller one with the old command system ? because the new command looks really nice and modern.

 

[Eng.ahad]

Since @Monster is updating his C class experience, I felt that I should keep you guys updated about my E400.

Currently I have 10,000 km, so I have more experience now and I have tried all the car features (at least what I know is available ), so lets start.

Driving:-

I do love the E400 engine, it is almost perfect all the time combined with the 9G gearbox, the car has enough torque at all speeds, and I'm used to driving on Comfort mode as it is my favorite for everyday drive. The car accelerates from 0 at the 2nd gear, it is smooth and have perfectly enough power, however, when I'm on a slop up, the car requires more power to accelerate and it will come back to the first gear when stepping on the throttle which annoys me. No comments on the handling and comfort as I'm more than satisfied (although I would go for smaller rim size than my 20'')

Car features:-

I don't have the autopilot feature, but I have the road keeping assistant, I used to shut it off but recently I gave it a chance and I loved it, it makes you feel aware all the times and the lane braking corrections is a nice features, the adaptive mode makes it more smart as it reads your steering wheel movement and acceleration to avoid interfering at the wrong time. The active breaking assistant is also nice and did not interfere at any wrong moment (except one time when I was entering my work place gate and the security guy was near the car range and it stopped, bad timing, good call by the E ), the system has 3 levels of warning, 1)red tringle, 2)alarm and lastly it will interfere by braking.
The command system becomes very easy to use and user friendly, it has many user friendly shortcuts. My only comment on the system is the processing speed, they should work on speeding up the system. Touchpads on the steering wheel makes using cluster screen very easy, but I don't use the other one for the infotainment screen, most probably because the system is slower than the touchpad. The Car MB apps is limited, only TuneIn and weather broadcast is available so far, but I have a feeling that the list might increase because there is a software update feature within the car, speaking of the update feature there are no updates so far since I bought the car. I have the wireless charging feature which is very practical and keeps my phone charged all the time (I have an iPhone but I have installed the wireless charging cover, it is worth it), all I can say is that it does work and the charging speed is good.

What I don't like about the car:-

- the 20'' AMG rim give the car a beautiful look, but it is hard on the rough road bumps, and I'm 80% sure that I have already bent my rim
- Command system needs to be faster
- The car does not memorize your driving preference, if you don't like the comfort mode then you need to change it every time you start the car, also it does not memorize the auto engine stop/start feature preference.
- Generally, you need to purchase the car with higher trim to have the right MB build quality, which is unjustified and will increase the car price drastically (most car manufacturers approach, but should not be MB)

This is what I have so far, I'm really enjoying this car day after day, I will keep you guys posted. your questions are mostly welcomed

 

[AndreB]

You're right @Eng.ahad, the one that I've drove had the small screen version of command system, however is not an excuse, the navigation was horrible, faulty and slower than anything I've seen.

The basic trim made it look not superior in any aspect to a C-class, aside space obviously. If I remember correctly the C-class dash seemed made of better quality plastic.

Before going to the airport I stopped to a MB dealer in Munich and sat in a well equipped version with leather, full lcd cluster, totally different car but probably cost 70k euro.

It looks like Mercedes increased the base prices while building a cheaper product (VW level).
They started to focus on making profits rather than on customer satisfaction.
Swarowski crystals and no trunk ceiling fabric cover... lol

I am this year shopping for a new car and I'm not sure if the S-Coupe is going to be it, hope to drive it soon along with the 7 series which I consider too.

 

[Yaz]

@Eng.ahad , MB World member reported that you can now turn off the auto start/stop feature in the E.

Maybe Wolf can chip in.

 

[Wunderkind]

@Eng.ahad , MB World member reported that you can now turn off the auto start/stop feature in the E.

Maybe Wolf can chip in.

There was always a button to turn it on or off according to one's desire.

 

[Eng.ahad]

@Eng.ahad , MB World member reported that you can now turn off the auto start/stop feature in the E.

Maybe Wolf can chip in.

You are right, however, you can only change it in ''individual'' drive mode, which resets to ''comfort'' mode every time the car restarts (it will not reset if I restart the car within 3 hours as per the manual). Conclusion, it is easier to just turn the feature from the button in the middle console than change to individual drive mode every time (one button push vs 3 button push) , but it is still stupid from MB not to save my last driving preference, or when I use the same car key.

 

[hannaz]

Mercedes Benz E Class LWB launched in India

Mercedes Benz E Class Long Wheelbase officially launched in India at Rs.56.15 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai). India is the second market to get E Class LWB model after China but the right hand drive E Class LWB is exclusive for our market. The fifth generation model made its global debut last year but the company took time to develop right hand drive long wheel base model. The long wheel base model length is 5,063mm long and wheel base is 3,079mm.

The new E Class continues the design theme of S Class. The design is very elegant and feels upmarket. Mercedes focus on India spec E Class is rear seat as the company is offering 37 degree reclining seats which further increase comfort for rear passengers. The new E Class is loaded with features like touch controls on steering wheel, 12.3 inch infotianment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, memory seats with memory headrest, sunroof, LED headlight, LED tail light and many more.

Mercedes Benz E Class is powered by 2.0 L turbocharged petrol engine producing 184 BHP of power and 300 NM of torque. The 3.0 L V6 diesel engine producing 258 BHP of power and 620 NM of torque. These engines are mated to new 9 speed automatic gearbox. Petrol E Class can hit 0-100 kmph in 8.5 sec and top speed is 240 kph. The diesel can do the same in 6.5 sec and top speed is 250 kph. Mercedes E Class comes with 7 airbags, parking pilot with park assist, adaptive brake lights, ESP and Pre-Safe in new E Class. Mercedes Benz E Class LWB diesel is priced at Rs.69.47 Lakhs and petrol at Rs. 56.16 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai).

fly-wheel

 

[hannaz]

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[fortuner]

Hi guys just some quick information on my car today I turned it in and found I have a update for maps...so it's downloading pretty cool..Now it's loading

 

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[Eng.ahad]

Hi guys just some quick information on my car today I turned it in and found I have a update for maps...so it's downloading pretty cool..Now it's loading

Nice!! at last!! I can now believe that this feature works

Will, since my map is middle east map I did not get this update. I hope that this feature supports more than maps.

 

[Monster]

A owner review from MBworld, interesting to read complains about rattles and how the car doesn't feel as well built as the previous generations.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w213/653685-6-months-20-000-miles-later.html

 

[fortuner]

A owner review from MBworld, interesting to read complains about rattles and how the car doesn't feel as well built as the previous generations.

Read the thread I think in most all those owners are very happy with there cars.. Even the guy who did the review loves his car..I guess he head the Initial model sadly.. lucky his rattles were sorted..I still don't get how these big three German brands all still have rattles on the cars.. Touch wood I have none on my E but moms C has one which annoys me.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I'll be driving an E43 sometime next week Keep you guys posted...

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I'll be driving an E43 sometime next week Keep you guys posted...

Didn't go for the 7-series then @Mick Briesgau?

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Didn't go for the 7-series then @Mick Briesgau?

Did I ever said I would? Nah, my next one will be a W222 FL.

 

[fortuner]

Did I ever said I would? Nah, my next one will be a W222 FL.

That will be a Amazing car it will iron out all the issues if any the current has and expect some nice new technology and those stunning front lights.

You can ship your current S to me down in the UK