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

[Mr. Mercedes]

Totally agree, for the lower end cars, I can understand why they are doing it, and I actually like how the cars have most of the desirable options as standard, but there should be a lot more flexibility and choices for things like interior color, trim and wheel selections, especially when customers are spending a considerable amount of money to order a custom built car from the factory.


Audi really needs to do something about their option lists, all safety features should either be standard or be group as an optional package, and not having them in separate options IMO.

Audi's new models are almost a match for Mercedes when it comes to inclusion of options or option packages from the specificaiton sheet's I've seen. It's BMW that I have found have been slow in putting together desirable 'packages' that represent better value for money than individual options, but they have been improving.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

This would have been the most ideal spec, but it is not possible to order those wheels in Australia.

That would have been a lovely combination. And to think perhaps only 5-6 years ago a similarly specced car would have made up about 20% of E-class sales.

 

[Emex]

Just checked with my dealer today, no information on MY 18 cars, apparently the production month for MY 18 cars are pushed back to August? The wood trim option for the lower central dashboard is still not available on the sedan as well. Going to pull the trigger really soon I think.

Anyway, saw the pair of E class in the showroom today, parked next to each other, one in grey, the other in silver. I guess that settles the choice of color, silver it is.

Yeah my local is having a "demo event" or as we used to call it in the game a "Hessian Sale"
They had a knockout white E400 (beige interior, full spec, old school grille), a nice grey E220d night ed. and a black E200 w/AMG. I gota say, as much as I love the new E, its really colour dependant. I came away thinking the black really looks...I dunno, I wanna say dowdy but more plain. I know I felt awful for thinking that...but, yeah. Grey or Silver would be my pic as well.

 

[Monster]

Out of pure coincidence, there was a new E 200 in diamond metallic white parked next to ours. The W 213 is noticeably longer, but it isn't that much wider. I must say the metallic white is a really nice color, but I feel it isn't too suitable for a car as big as the E class.

 

[Monster]

That would have been a lovely combination. And to think perhaps only 5-6 years ago a similarly specced car would have made up about 20% of E-class sales.

It would have been really nice if MB Australia allow customers to have the full selection of wheels to choose from instead of limiting the car to these wheels. I still see plenty of pre face lift W212 with the traditional grill. Now if only they allow customer to select the traditional grill on the AMG pack cars.

 

[PHYBENZ]

Yea those are the only wheels available in the US for the luxury version. Still really disappointed that you can't get a sport pack with the traditional grill...

 

[Monster]

Does anyone know the differences in dimensions between the normal steering wheel and the sports steering wheel? The sports steering feels like it has a smaller diameter and it is slightly thicker to hold as well. I am considering bring a tape measure to the showroom to find out.

 

[mercpassion]

It would have been really nice if MB Australia allow customers to have the full selection of wheels to choose from instead of limiting the car to these wheels. I still see plenty of pre face lift W212 with the traditional grill. Now if only they allow customer to select the traditional grill on the AMG pack cars.

Looks absolutely superb in these shots with the traditional grill..very refreshing to finally see some RL pics of the Exclusive line as it is quite irritating to see AMGs or Sport models everywhere in the UK especially. I feel the traditional grill truly brings out the design virtues of the Saloon.

 

[Emex]

Looks absolutely superb in these shots with the traditional grill..very refreshing to finally see some RL pics of the Exclusive line as it is quite irritating to see AMGs or Sport models everywhere in the UK especially. I feel the traditional grill truly brings out the design virtues of the Saloon.

It gives it more of an S-Class look with the trad grille.

 

[Monster]

Just an update, deal is done on a E 400 in silver, with AMG pack, will be the MY 18 car, August production.

 

[Yaz]

Congratulations. So, did you spec it or you're getting one of the dealer's spec?

 

[Monster]

Congratulations. So, did you spec it or you're getting one of the dealer's spec?

Thanks Yaz, yes we have to spec it because the only E 400 in stock in the entire Sydney is in white. Apparently most E 400 has to be custom order because they are not popular, everyone is getting the E200 or E300. We also received an invite for Mercedes track day, which is nice.

Btw the W211 is staying with us, it is too good of a car to let go.

 

[Rolf]

They may have something better in mind? We'll see.

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Pretty impressive tech that could be incorporated into the next infotainment systems on Mercedes cars. I like the new ventilation and sound controls that are easily adjustable by moving the finger over lines horizontal and vertical and then the color of the vents change for temperature differences.

Which car could we expect some of this tech to debut? The new A-class perhaps?

 

[Monster]

@Wolfgang, can you help me find the photos of all the available wood trim pieces of the E class, I remember seeing photos showing all the wood trim pieces for the door on display.

 

[Wolfgang]

@Wolfgang, can you help me find the photos of all the available wood trim pieces of the E class, I remember seeing photos showing all the wood trim pieces for the door on display.

Here are a few Monster. Congratulations to your E 400!

MB Interior Chief: Hartmut Sinkwitz

Mercedes-Benz

 

[Monster]

Here are a few Monster. Congratulations to your E 400!

@Wolfgang, I cannot thank you enough!!

 

[HUTSUTAo]

rims for the stock e200 exclusive in Singapore

 

[Yaz]

Piano black with flowing lines or that metal weave

 

[Monster]

So it is pretty pointless to get the E400 or the E43 now when they are only going to be for one model year before the new engine is launched?

To quote my own post, nearly one year on, still no sign of the new inline 6 petrol in either the E class or the S class.

 

[Rainer271]

rims for the stock e200 exclusive in Singapore

Beautiful rims.