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

[Mr. Mercedes]

E50...it just doesn't sound right. Like a number is missing.

Sounds like skim milk...not full fat.

 

[Merc1]

Should be E55, but that kinda suggests 500hp.

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[hovabongZA]

Isn't a E55 coming as well ?

 

[DjordjeC63]

E50: most likely a great engine, but why that forced 4Matic? Offer it at least RWD as well. Same with the E400 (German specs and 333 hp). If I want to drive a petrol 6 cylinder I HAVE to take it with AWD. There's no other, RWD-only 6 cylinder available. S400 6 cylinder petrol, also AWD-only. Personally I find that really absurd.

Why would you need RWD? If it is rwd based awd, then I see no problem.
If it was rwd only it would be obsolete compared to competition. And not just by competition, Tesla S is also there.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Why would you need RWD? If it is rwd based awd, then I see no problem.
If it was rwd only it would be obsolete compared to competition. And not just by competition, Tesla S is also there.

Why would I need AWD? I like RWD cars, not AWD. Besides, where I live you never need AWD. I don't care about the what the competition does, I only care about my own automotive needs. I don't want the extra weight, the influence AWD has on the steering, the extra cost and the extra fuel it needs. It's modern day hype to put AWD under every car. And I don't like to be forced into something like AWD; like to have a choice and not an obligatory AWD.

 

[Rolf]

I don't understand why Mercedes are launching these new S-class models only has AWD, is this initiative in response to Audi Quattro with added benefit of extra traction? The AWD system adds at least 70kg to the overall weight, it is most likely less dynamic than RWD version, changes the steering behavior and feel due to extra driveline forces of the extra driveshafts, it will increase the fuel consumption and emissions and I think it won't be necessary with the inline 6 engines as they not overburdened with extreme power and RWD should be able to handle their power and torque levels.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I don't understand why Mercedes are launching these new S-class models only has AWD, is this initiative in response to Audi Quattro with added benefit of extra traction? The AWD system adds at least 70kg to the overall weight, it is most likely less dynamic than RWD version, changes the steering behavior and feel due to extra driveline forces of the extra driveshafts, it will increase the fuel consumption and emissions and I think it won't be necessary with the inline 6 engines as they not overburdened with extreme power and RWD should be able to handle their power and torque levels.

RWD version of the S350d is coming though, probably end of this year.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

RWD version of the S350d is coming though, probably end of this year.

And for 2018 MBs will drive the spare tire also

 

[Kukobana]

Since yesterday it is possible to order a central console in wood

 

[Monster]

Since yesterday it is possible to order a central console in wood

I guess the factory is gearing up for the mid year model year change. About time I say.

 

[fortuner]

Since yesterday it is possible to order a central console in wood

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I.would have loved the black wood in my car .

 

[klier]

Great, it looks far superior compared to the shiny plastic!

Maybe you can retrofit in wood @fortuner. Should be possible.

 

[Monster]

Great, it looks far superior compared to the shiny plastic!

Maybe you can retrofit in wood @fortuner. Should be possible.

It is possible, this guy has done it here, the wood trim piece isn't cheap though.

How To: Replace center console - MBWorld.org Forums

 

[klier]

Interesting, but I'd just let the dealer handle that. Far too much effort imo

 

[Yaz]

It's just a bunch of screws and clips.

They should have matched it to the dashboard trim from day one.

 

[hovabongZA]

Think that the piano black looks much better,but because of swirls and easily scratch surface the wood trim is a good option. Aesthetically wood trim has never looked good to me. Are those the only options available?

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Also AMG carbon and silver fiber.

Source: mercedes-benz.de

 

[Monster]

^ Also AMG carbon and silver fiber.

Are the lower dashboard wood trim limited to matte/open pore wood choices? Can it be matched with gloss wood trims?

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Not yet. Here are the dash options.

 

[Eng.ahad]

^ Also AMG carbon and silver fiber.

Source: mercedes-benz.de

Wow, lot of nice combinations out there, when I ordered mine only gloss black was available