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

[Serpens]

If it seems like everyone likes those shitty expensive trims,...Mansory, Laurin&Klement, Maybach...etc.

I can't believe you left out "Label" by BMW...actually I can.

 

[leylandi]

Yes, it seems like everyone likes those shitty expensive trims,...Mansory, Laurin&Klement, Maybach...etc.

And Alpina...

 

[dalab]

I can't believe you left out "Label" by BMW...actually I can.

I didn't even know it existed, wait, but that has nothing to do with the others, you don't read "label" anywhere on a BMW, I think they have Rolls Royce as a trim? sorry again, that's their complete bespoke brand, my bad.

And Alpina...

Nobody knows what they will do with Alpina yet, (hopefully it will be bespoke and trim), plus I'm being sarcastic with you.

 

[Serpens]

I didn't even know it existed, wait, but that has nothing to do with the others, you don't read "label" anywhere on a BMW, I think they have Rolls Royce as a trim? sorry again, that's their complete bespoke brand, my bad.

Nobody knows what they will do with Alpina yet, (hopefully it will be bespoke and trim), plus I'm being sarcastic with you.

Using Rolls-Royce, an acquired brand that had a full and prestigious history prior to BMW owning them, isn't as effective of a defense as you think it is. We're talking about "shitty expensive trims" which BMW is clearly just as interested in as anyone else. Label might not be posted explicitly on the car but that horrid red detailing and associated marketing tells the story nonetheless.

In any event, yes we'll see what they do with Alpina but I'm willing to bet it's going to follow in the footsteps of what is clearly a lucrative model that other automakers have explored. Remember, I didn't call the strategy shitty like you did.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Yes, it seems like everyone likes those shitty expensive trims,...Mansory, Laurin&Klement, Maybach...etc.

Soon-to-be Alpina too...

 

[dalab]

Using Rolls-Royce, an acquired brand that had a full and prestigious history prior to BMW owning them, isn't as effective of a defense as you think it is. We're talking about "shitty expensive trims" which BMW is clearly just as interested in as anyone else. Label might not be posted explicitly on the car but that horrid red detailing and associated marketing tells the story nonetheless.

In any event, yes we'll see what they do with Alpina but I'm willing to bet it's going to follow in the footsteps of what is clearly a lucrative model that other automakers have explored. Remember, I didn't call the strategy shitty like you did.

I was just screwing Leylandi (and others?) a little.

Soon-to-be Alpina too...

yes we'll see what they do with Alpina but I'm willing to bet it's going to follow in the footsteps of what is clearly a lucrative model that other automakers have explored.

Of course, beyond the new logo little and nothing is known, I agree that Alpina it would be a very lucrative business as trim and a super lucrative business if it were bespoke, the first case almost "without risk", but the second case can suffer the same fate that Maybach "first blood."

In any case I sincerely hope that if it is a trim, be much better and more worked in all aspects than what Mercedes does today with Maybach except for the S-Class, the rest is a mockery with a different plastic grill.

And if they take the opportunity to do something bespoke like a G-Class competitor I will shoot fireworks

 

[Gamblerman]

 

[Merc1]

No contest. The 5 looks like hearse by comparison, but hey it’s edgy and different = bs to cover for an ugly car.

M

 

[Rolf]

No contest. The 5 looks like hearse by comparison, but hey it’s edgy and different = bs to cover for an ugly car.

M

It looks much better than the saloon but compared to an E T-model it looks like a hearse. The front spoils the car and needs a drastic quick FL

 

[Rolf]

Basic E-class is still more luxurious than your neighbour's Mondeo Ghia or is it Titanium? I'm from a time when fancy Fords had a Ghia badge.

The glory days when the Ford Granada 2.8i Ghia was pitted against the E12 BMW 528i and W123 Mercedes 280E are ancient history and there is no equivalent Ford nowadays to put up a fight.

Nice to see most of the cars were fun to drive with oversteer on the limit lol!!!

 

[J.E]

Mercedes has officially launched the W214 E-class in Brazil today. The only version available is the E300 Exclusive for R$ 640,000 (£102k, €119k, U$$ 128,200).

 

[MAJESTIC]

All you're doing is pointing out exceptions to the rule. I prefer to focus on the typical way things are done in the car biz. M-B has failed miserably here. There's no getting around that simple fact. But feel free to keep trying to normalize this mess.

Fear not Psych, the new W214 E-Class is finally in American dealerships according to a Reddit user that posted pics and the $82k window sticker and BenzBlogger on Instagram. She claims to have 5 in stock.

 

[PsychDoc]

You still cannot configure a 2024 E-Class on the M-B USA website. Unbelievable.

 

[Merc1]

Wait, what? Is it fall already? So much for the corporate failure BS. Quick someone call 911 the website will cause the dramatic downfall of mbusa.

M

 

[Gor134]

@Merc1

Just spotted this right now, E Classes are already being delivered to dealerships here in SoCal, so estimating in 2-4 weeks they should be on sale if not sooner.

 

[Merc1]

@Merc1

Just spotted this right now, E Classes are already being delivered to dealerships here in SoCal, so estimating in 2-4 weeks they should be on sale if not sooner.

They will prep them things and have them on the floor for tomorrow. Well some of them. Saturday is an important sales day.

M

 

[dalab]

Four E-Class arrived in the USA, tomorrow will be a great day

 

[Centurion]

@Merc1

Just spotted this right now, E Classes are already being delivered to dealerships here in SoCal, so estimating in 2-4 weeks they should be on sale if not sooner.

Black ones would be finished off nicely with classic grille.

 

[Merc1]

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[dalab]

Nice facelift