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

[Rolf]

This long wheelbase E-class looks majestic and really elegant as a mini Maybach S-class look a like. The size of this car is only 50mm less than a standard wheelbase S-class (5068mm vs 5116mm) but it has a longer wheelbase (3079mm vs 3035mm) than the S-class so it must have supreme rear legroom.

 

[Star&Car]

I think it's just a stylised Letter "L" as for LONG. Not my cup of tea but who cares.

It is an artistic symbol of Chinese charactor "北" ,which refers to "北京"（Beijing）where the car being made.

I think it's just a stylised Letter "L" as for LONG. Not my cup of tea but who cares.

It is an artistic symbol of Chinese charactor "北",which stands for 北京(Beijing) where the car being made.I saw the car today at the stand it looks great,but still not my cup of tea.Funny thing was I had a good chat with the guy who made the 2 hours drive review of the new E Class(someone here said he could make a movie).

 

[HUTSUTAo]

It is an artistic symbol of Chinese charactor "北" ,which refers to "北京"（Beijing）where the car being made.

It is an artistic symbol of Chinese charactor "北",which stands for 北京(Beijing) where the car being made.I saw the car today at the stand it looks great,but still not my cup of tea.Funny thing was I had a good chat with the guy who made the 2 hours drive review of the new E Class(someone here said he could make a movie).

So he will probably make movie on the lwb e soon

 

[Wolfgang]

Yes. They call it the [HASHTAG]#miniMAYBACH[/HASHTAG].

 

[EClassUKFan]

FInally Did a test drive yesterday in London. The E220D SE AMG trim with the works. The Diesel engine has improved dramatically - much more refined than before and quick to respond to the accelerator. The interior is very nice as was the ride - but to my utter disappointment, I wasn't blown away. It was great but not enough to make me pull out the cheque book on the spot. gutted

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Where did it fall short of expectations?

 

[vios1]

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/mercedes-e-klasse-langversion-china-sitzprobe-4983379.html

 

[Wunderkind]

Where did it fall short of expectations?

For me, the trimmings behind the rear seats (i.e. the rear shelf) looks a bit mediocre and cheap.

 

[Monster]

For me, the trimmings behind the rear seats (i.e. the rear shelf) looks a bit mediocre and cheap.

Also that cup holder/champagne holder looks like an aftermarket job with spare parts from the older generation Merc.

 

[gmeup]

For me, the trimmings behind the rear seats (i.e. the rear shelf) looks a bit mediocre and cheap.

The regular E needs to have the E L version rear seat setup in a smaller version than it would be awesome.

 

[LaArtist]

why the hell did they put that ipad in the back? this is the bad influence of BMW, its like a really shitty friend giving you bad ideas

 

[vios1]

Some photo to share

 

[EClassUKFan]

Where did it fall short of expectations?

It didn't feel luxurious enough. I walked away with the impression that all the new technology - which is very exciting by the way - was meant to distract us from the fact that the inside isn't as wow as i would expect from an E class. There's only so long that the new dash and digital instruments etc will provide a thrill. In the longer run its got to be the feeling of having a really top end experience when you sink into the seats or when you pull away from the kerb. Wasn't feeling it I'm afraid

 

[Amat46]

Respect your opinion but I don't understand how more luxurious the E can be. The previous E wasn't that luxurious ether and there is no way E can match the luxury of an S class. The new E is luxurious enough for its class and all the journalists were deeply wowed by the interior fit and finish and quality.

 

[EClassUKFan]

Respect your opinion but I don't understand how more luxurious the E can be. The previous E wasn't that luxurious ether and there is no way E can match the luxury of an S class. The new E is luxurious enough for its class and all the journalists were deeply wowed by the interior fit and finish and quality.

I guess that's really it - after all the press noise about the interiors , I went in expecting a real step up from previous E-Class. I did actually go in "locked and ready to buy" as my current E Class is ready for a change, even willing to buy a diesel (!) but couldn't pull the trigger. I'm going to let this sink in before I make any decisions

 

[Yaz]

why the hell did they put that ipad in the back? this is the bad influence of BMW, its like a really shitty friend giving you bad ideas

That's what I thought when I first seen it, but if my memory serves me right, they all use the same supplier for their respective systems. So I think we might see the iPad in the back come S-Class' facelift time.

 

[DexterMorgan]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe BMW uses a Samsung Android tablet. These pictures seem to indicate MB is using it's own proprietary hardware/software solution here.

IMO, the BMW solution makes more sense since Android is open source and the possibilities of what you can make the tablet do are endless.

 

[Rainer271]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe BMW uses a Samsung Android tablet.

That's correct.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I guess that's really it - after all the press noise about the interiors , I went in expecting a real step up from previous E-Class. I did actually go in "locked and ready to buy" as my current E Class is ready for a change, even willing to buy a diesel (!) but couldn't pull the trigger. I'm going to let this sink in before I make any decisions

So what other cars in it's class are you considering since the E-class is considered at the top of it's class for interior luxury. It's interesting to hear opinions from someone actually in the market for the car.

 

[Carnut]

I have tried Audi A6, BMW 5-series and Lexus GS. I have ordered an MB E220d, as the competitors are clearly behind the E-class as a whole package. Especially the interior in the MB feels much more luxurious than the competitors. In particular the BMW felt dated compared to the competition.