E-Class W214 [Official] New Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)

[GTA45E]

A couple of days late on this one. Good review...

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[Rolf]

This is interesting!!

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[Merc1]

I did not see that award coming. I'm seeing more and more of them on the road and I don't think the C, E and S have all looked this good in a long time, through a few generations. This E is so polished and classy. I think you have to back to the W211 to find as good a looking E-Class.

M

 

[Gor134]

I did not see that award coming. I'm seeing more and more of them on the road and I don't think the C, E and S have all looked this good in a long time, through a few generations. This E is so polished and classy. I think you have to back to the W211 to find as good a looking E-Class.

M

I thought the PFL W212 was quite attractive. As well as PFL W213, though not as much as the 212 or 211

 

[Design FIRST]

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Yep. The W214 is the Swiss army knife of the upper executive segment. Or as the Germans would say: "Eierlegendewohlmilchsau". How's that for a long word ? Anyhoo...the W/S214 is visually very pleasing and the range of configuration appears nearly limitless. From frugal...to lavish...to extravagant and all in between.
Currently, it is THE quintessential M-B sedan/wagon.

 

[Merc1]

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Are these selling well in the North American marketplace ? Here, in its home market, I cannot recall having ever seen one of these on the roads.

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes doesn't break out the number for bodystyle, but I do remember reading years ago that MBUSA sells about 500-1000 E Wagons a year, but this was while ago. I do know that all the dealers in the area have one on their lots.

M

 

[HUTSUTAo]

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[Design FIRST]

Mercedes doesn't break out the number for bodystyle, but I do remember reading years ago that MBUSA sells about 500-1000 E Wagons a year, but this was while ago. I do know that all the dealers in the area have one on their lots.

M

Thanks. I should have perhaps more clearly stated that I was asking about the All Terrain variant of the S214. The "standard" lower ride height wagons sell very well here in their home market. But I have yet to see an All Terrain version on the roads.

 

[Merc1]

Thanks. I should have perhaps more clearly stated that I was asking about the All Terrain variant of the S214. The "standard" lower ride height wagons sell very well here in their home market. But I have yet to see an All Terrain version on the roads.

Oh, well we only get the All Terrain variant here in the USA.

M

 

[Rolf]

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That is quite a good review. Surprising that the E200 has the very cheap looking rear vents without any AC controls. The rest of the cabin looks great.

 

[Centurion]

This is the most disgustingly cheap rear air vent and storage section that I have ever seen on a car. I would expect this on a poverty spec Camry or a VW Jetta for the south American market but not on a €70-80k premium car. Shocking cost cutting.

 

[martinbo]

This is the most disgustingly cheap rear air vent and storage section that I have ever seen on a car. I would expect this on a poverty spec Camry or a VW Jetta for the south American market but not on a €70-80k premium car. Shocking cost cutting.

Us fans of German cars are in for a rough period over the next few years when it comes to interior quality.

 

[klier]

The M5 will beat it performance wise who but wants to be flogging around a baby elephant.
The E53 has better electric only range and probably more suited as a daily partner.

The E53 is meat nor fish and nobody wants that. It will fade into obscurity fast.
People who want electric range sure as hell aren't shopping for an E class.

 

[Rolf]

This is the most disgustingly cheap rear air vent and storage section that I have ever seen on a car. I would expect this on a poverty spec Camry or a VW Jetta for the south American market but not on a €70-80k premium car. Shocking cost cutting.

It is across the board now with German so called "premium" brands.

The rear vents on the W214 E class and new BMW X3 must be in competition with each other for winner of the prize for the cheapest looking rear vent.

We can expect even lower quality interior materials been used on German cars in the upcoming years as they battle to reduce their costs.

The 5 series rear vent looks a little better but still appears cheap looking.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

People who want electric range sure as hell aren't shopping for an E class.

They aren't shopping for an M5 either.
The E53 and 550e won't be the most popular options for either car. Those will be the E220d/E300e and the 520d/530e.

But for someone who wants a AMG lite, it'll sell okay.

 

[Centurion]

It is across the board now with German so called "premium" brands.

The rear vents on the W214 E class and new BMW X3 must be in competition with each other for winner of the prize for the cheapest looking rear vent.

We can expect even lower quality interior materials been used on German cars in the upcoming years as they battle to reduce their costs.

The 5 series rear vent looks a little better but still appears cheap looking.

What are the gaping spaces for? Teenagers at the back to rest one foot?

 

[J.E]

What are the gaping spaces for? Teenagers at the back to rest one foot?

Yes, but it also doubles as storage for placing your phone while it’s being recharged.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

What are the gaping spaces for? Teenagers at the back to rest one foot?

Optional instrument clusters. They just use them for extra storage if the option box isn't ticked.