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

[HUTSUTAo]

I heard from the dealership and I think on various places the facelift is a 2021 model, and will come June 2020??

Yes the w213 fl will only be available this time next year.

 

[Deleted member 48992]

Thanks. Can’t wait a year. I will lease the E300de now and then change to a electric Mercedes in 3 years.

 

[Rolf]

Thanks. Can’t wait a year. I will lease the E300de now and then change to a electric Mercedes in 3 years.

Lol you will have to change your profile name to Megaelectric soon.

 

[Deleted member 48992]

Hehe.
Although I will never have the economy to drive a E63, but still, an electric car will never be able to overcome the roar of a proper E63 engine sound when accelerating.

I just hope Mercedes build in 63 AMG engine sound in all their electric cars.


Where at the dealer ship, and signed the contract. Selenite Gray with night package.
Driving assistance package, widescreen, comand, panorama, keyless go, AMG exterior and interior, memory package, burmester, heated front seats, multibeam led etc.

 

[Monster]

Where at the dealer ship, and signed the contract. Selenite Gray with night package.
Driving...

Congrats my friend on a fully loaded E class! When will you take delivery of the car?

 

[Monster]

It is always interesting to see how the W211 compares to the W213, even though they are 2 generations apart, they do share a lot of similar design elements.

 

[Deleted member 48992]

Congrats my friend on a fully loaded E class! When will you take delivery of the car?

Thanks Monster.

It is pretty loaded. The spec sheet I signed was 3 A4 pages long.

Test drove a E300de today with almost no battery, so drove in E-Save mode. Drove 30km. Normally the W205 and the Passat GTE I have leased earlier did this in 0,8-0,9. This car in e save mode - drove 20km on diesel, 0,57 liters per 10km, and it drove 10km on electrical power. Pretty impressive.


The dealer already had a car on order, and we changed it to my specs. It is supposed to be locked and produced in May, and delivered in June.
Fingers crossed.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

It is always interesting to see how the W211 compares to the W213, even though they are 2 generations apart, they do share a lot of similar design elements.

The W211's grille looks laughably small, but I do love the details of the louvers and how well integrated it is.

 

[Monster]

The W211's grille looks laughably small, but I do love the details of the louvers and how well integrated it is.

Indeed, there is something about the classic grill on the W213 that doesn't sit quite well. I will try to do a photo comparison with both cars soon.

 

[Rolf]

The W213 is notably larger than the W211, which looks so compact in comparison. Its definitely one of my favorite looking E class models, its styling is timeless and even in real life it looks smaller than it really is. The interior build quality is excellent. About 2 weeks ago I was taken in a 2007 W211 E200 Kompressor taxi to Bahrain and I was truly impressed by how smooth and comfortable the car was despite its age its smoother and has a better ride than many newer medium sized cars I have been in such as the new Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and maybe only the Genesis I would say matched the E class or was very close.

 

[Deleted member 48992]

I think I saw a picture of every E class up until now, and their sizes. Can’t seem to find it.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I’ve driven a W211 320 CDI back in 2005 (bought new and changed it for a new W221 only 9 months later; those were my crazy days...). Avant-garde spec. Loved the interior but had problems with the rear lights. They looked exactly the same as the rear lights of a Chrysler Voyager (only upside down). Never got used to that.

 

[Monster]

I know a few members have asked for it, for now just a photo comparison between the E class and C class interior.

 

[Monster]

Just a quick update of the car.

I haven't driven the car much, but my initial impression is that it feels like an E class to drive and to ride in. The handing is sharp for a car this size and the performance is effortlessly fast. The ride is very comfortable however it can feel a little floaty at times due to the air suspension. Having said that it does feel a class above the C class, especially with the twin turbo V6 engine.

IMO the side profile and the rear 3/4 view is one of the best angle of the car. You can really appreciate how smooth the C pillar is and how it flows seamlessly to the tail.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Just a quick update of the car.

I haven't driven the car much, but my initial impression is that it feels like an E class to drive and to ride in. The handing is sharp for a car this size and the performance is effortlessly fast. The ride is very comfortable however it can feel a little floaty at times due to the air suspension. Having said that it doe...

I do love the proportions of the E. The styling, while understated, will age very well, especially on such a classic spec. I have feeling I won't have that sentiment about the upcoming facelift.

 

[Monster]

Nearly 3 months after taking delivery, the car has been driven for a total of 240 km, so my apologies for the lack of update. The car is superbly quiet and smooth, and because you are nearly completely isolated from most external noise and vibrations, you really don't realize how deceptively fast the car is.

The ride comfort of the air suspension continues to impress, especially with those huge 20'' wheels and run flat tires.

Fuel consumption is not bad at 15.8L/100km, it should improve after the car is run in properly.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Nearly 3 months after taking delivery, the car has been driven for a total of 240 km, so my apologies for the lack of update. The car is superbly quiet and smooth, and because you are nearly completely isolated from most external noise and vibrations, you really don't realize how deceptively fast the car is.

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Great profile shot!

 

[Eng.ahad]

Nearly 3 months after taking delivery, the car has been driven for a total of 240 km, so my apologies for the lack of update. The car is superbly quiet and smooth, and because you are nearly completely isolated from most external noise and vibrations, you really don't realize how deceptively fast the car is.

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Thanks @Monster , you actually encouraged me to give and update about my car.

I own the E400 now for 2 and a half years now, the car meter shows 68,500 km, I'm using the car on daily basis. I rarely use my other car.

So far, the car still feels solid in and out, I don't hear rattling sound any where. The front speaker on the dash noise is back, I can barely hear it but the car is super quiet and you hear every little sound. The only real problem I faced is my steering wheel, I noticed it was not moving smoothly and I reported it to the dealer during 60,000 maintenance, they said no issue. Now, the steering wheel moving mechanism seem to have a problem, it doesn't move up or down freely and I need to give it pressure to move, I will return it back to them once I reach 75,000 km for maintenance.

Other than that, I still love the car, the engine power is smooth and it accelerates effortlessly. The 9G proves its an excellent gear box. Comfort and quietness is still one of the best aspects I love about driving my E400. I had 0 tire troubles after increasing the tires profile by 5.

 

[Centurion]

Nearly 3 months after taking delivery, the car has been driven for a total of 240 km, so my apologies for the lack of update. The car is superbly quiet and smooth, and because you are nearly completely isolated from most external noise and vibrations, you really don't realize how deceptively fast the car is.

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Does the ride feel better as the car is being run-in?

 

[Monster]

Does the ride feel better as the car is being run-in?

Maybe later, but right now, I still feel like it cannot quite absorb the short sharp bumps as well as the W211.

Having driven the W213 and the W211 back to back over the weekend, I am surprised by how similar both cars felt, and based on driving and riding impression alone, I don't think you can tell there is a 14 year gap between the two. They are both supremely comfortable, smooth, and stable to drive. The W213 is of course noticeably more quiet inside, road noise is well suppressed, and the suspension is almost silent.

I will continue with more tomorrow.