I happen to own a C238 E400 (same body style, same gen) with the older Bi-turbo V6 with the Adaptive cruise. I’m reasonably big and strong but the door weight is sizable and uphill/downhill, my wife struggles a bit with the weight. I would not be surprised if the door weighed 175lbs. When I got the car the adaptive cruise was set to obey the speed limit (plus 10mph). It would occasionally notice a lower speed limit sign and would inappropriately slow down. This “feature” can be disabled in the menus while retaining the good parts of adaptive cruise. In traffic at lower speeds, it can fully self-drive if its recognizing the road( there is an indicator thats green when its ok, yellow when its having trouble, off when it’s given up) You need to supervise, but it’s pretty reliable. Even when its disengaged, it can autobrake and/or steer ( if it detects room to steer) via the collision assistance feature, but this will activate the pre-collision system which will hard-tighten the seatbelts, close windows/sunroof, and will do even more if you get to an imminent collision. I find the lane keep assist to work much better than other cars I’ve used. It does not beep, but provides haptic feedback if you hit lane limits without signaling. Lastly, the US adaptive headlights are neutered due to outdated DOT regs. These can be recoded to function like the ones explained here. The hardware is exactly the same. This is something I need to do. The older drivetrain turbo V6 is slower than the E53 but with a mild tune can reach an easy 400+ hp with a lot more torque than stock. The E450 and E43 are mechanically identical ( except exhaust on the e43) and use more boost than the E400 and the conservative aftermarket tunes have similar boost curves. Mechanically, the E400 seems extremely reliable, I have a well maintained CPO and extended the mb warranty out to 3 years/unlimited miles for about $2,000, but I’m in excess of 90,000 miles with no issues, nothing leaks, no check engine lights, no control arms, really nothing yet.
Reasonable review, however, the E53 is two cars not one and beats any 63 hands down. Firstly it’s furiously fast in any weather, driven properly and will leave the old rear wheel drive cars for dust in any damp conditions. Secondly, the straight six makes it one of the quietest and smoothest coupe’s you will find anywhere, a true limousine “S Class” quality ride, when in comfort mode. You will soon get tired of the engine noise and road rumble in a 63. Trust me. Mercedes have really hit the mark with this one, the new breed of AMG...two cars in one!
Doors; enormous and heavy? That's irrelevant for how little you have to interact with them once you're in the car, but you'll be glad they're enormous and heavy when you get T-boned by some idiot texting behind the wheel. I love Mercedes for what they're all about; Solid as a tank.
4:00 the burmester in the roof is the 3d burmester package which is also available for the e class coupe. You only have the surround burmester package which is the reason you dont have such a thing in the roof
Spot on!! I have mine for almost the same time, and i agree with you! Not a full V8 AMG but, is not supuse to be!! It is a great all arounder was you Said!! The Doors?! Spot on gain!! 😀 Cheers from Portugal!
I think the E53 is probably the one you’d rather take to cruise quickly and effortlessly across Europe, knowing it’ll still provide some entertainment when going through the Alps. Shame they never put the 63 or 63s lumps into the E coupé.
Sometimes manufacturer's will loan them a car for a week. However whenever they do these 6month to 1 year long term tests. They usually lease the cars!!!
I have the same car and those doors are a nightmare, my least favourite things about the car. I have the multibeam lights but I've never had the confidence to use them. Very accurate review! Keep up the great work Team Carfection!
but isn't that a 2-door coupe problem in general? or are you saying that this is a specific e-class problem that doesn't exist in other competing brands, or even in Mercedes' own lineup?
This kind of highlights the problem with car reviewers and reviewing a car for only a day. When some people first used the touch pads on the steering wheel or the actual car system etc, people complain they don't like it or it isn't this or that or whatever. How can one possibly make a decision on what is "right" after just 1 day when the engineers who design it design it for the owner who will use it every single day for a few years. To every owner, their car is the most simple one to use because they're used to it. Even the most unseemingly unintuitive of interiors. My uncle has a Land Cruiser 200. It's a boat of a thing with buttons that feel like it was put in a paint ball gun and shot onto a blank dashboard and left there. I can't find a thing unless I search yet to him it's easy to use and operate.
It's nice, but I'll stick with my e63. If I was doing more miles though it'd be one for myself to consider. A decent performance car without the 15mpg that I average in my e63 estate.
Gotta say Mercedes Benz has up's their game big time. I think they're the leading German manufacturer at the moment in terms of design, tech, and possibly sales. BMW definitely lost a lot of ground and their quality isnt the same. AUDI, I like a lot but they don't bring the same feeling as the other two. Note, not comparing to Porsche as they're kinda in a different league
IMO the best looking coupe in the whole car industry is the BMW 8 series like the M850i or the M8 Competition. I know this is a Mercedes video but just throwing my 2 cents in.
Always a pleasure watching something from you guys! :) About the Led Matrix dimming road signs and rain, it's a nice piece of tech...but not that new i believe, my 2017 Audi A4 with Led Matrix does it as well :)
@@timonxDlol didn't realize they dont have a e63 coupe... that's too bad. I think the market is still there. S63 is supposed to be more of a cruiser vs. The e63 that's more 'driver oriented' Just look at the sedans
Good lord!!! Im honestly not much of a coupe based off a sedan type of guy. They always just look massive and it seems pointless to lose the practicality of having 4 doors. This car however!!!😍😍😍 Its just perfect!!!
Glad Henry confirms my issues with tsr, auto light dimming issues and other half baked ,barely works tech. Honda and amg both suffer the same so clearly not just a budget issue and more of a tech issue.
You don’t want a AMG v8 as your daily drive the fuel bill would kill you that’s probably why so many are for sale this is a serious contender for my daily drive 👍
@@davids76 It's a real shame. We've had a couple through the dealer now and some have been ok but others have had terrible rattles and creaks. Not good enough for such an expensive car really. Hope you can get yours sorted.
Nice car but... You remind me of a mates dad telling his sons school mates after picking them up about the car , needed to show it’s performance etc as you drove it like you owned a focus.
Living in Québec, where temperatures can drop to -20°C, I experienced numerous issues with my E53 AMG. Most of the electronic components had to be replaced due to their unreliability, including the rear camera, heated seats, instrument cluster, headlamps, and rear window motors. Not to mention, the car is made of cheap plastic, and the outdated software was never updated. You have to pay extra for every single feature, like remote start, for example. The leather seats wore out so badly after just 40,000 kilometers that they looked like they belonged to a 20-year-old car. I had to replace them entirely. In short, I sold the car and I’m happy to say I will never buy from MB again.
I've just recevied an S350 coupe from a customer instead of cash and I must say that it is a bit pointless. Back seats are super comfortable but what type of rich person will do all these things just to reach thr backseats. They are only suitable for kids and kids doesn't need that much space anyway. I don't understand the purpose.
@@omg.itsjohn Indeed there is not. However, it is my opinion. If the backseats are big and comfortable, it must be for adults but why would a rich person do all the process to get to the back and than wait for his/her chauffeur to get out. Don't get me wrong it is an amazing car but it really doesn't suit me.
I really hate the ergonomics of current Mercs. They and the design of all the on-screen menus and elements ruin these cars for me. Interior materials also leave a lot to be desired.
i support that. My favorite in ergonomics is the W212 system with the push pull turn knob and the up-down-left-right arrow buttons on the steering wheel. (also featured in the other Mercedes in that time period like the W204 C-class) No touch thingy in them, and the manu structure was more intuitive than in newer models to my taste. (And i like the real dials better than the all-screen stuff)
If given the choice, would you opt for a used 2015 GTS or a brand new one of these? Used for everyday driving plus the occasional spirited Sunday breakfast drive with no track work at all.
As a guy who likes to do all the driving yourself, don't you find it annoying having to switch all the Mercedes safety systems off everytime you start the car? Just because they are so intrusive and jerk the wheel and apply the brakes too early and so on? I found them very annoying in an A-class even though they make the car more safe for the average driver. Just having to switch them all off through the infotainment was a pain in the ass.
For me the huge digital tv dash is fugly much like the early ipad+chewing gum combo early merc screens had. You can do a good digital dash e.g. Audi but also Ford or even Opel. Completely ruins the interior for me.
i can say that is a well balanced Car, the Burmester is way better then the Bose from Audi. The Sign assitant can be switched off that i have done first. the Multibeem is way better the VW/Audi. In my Touareg i have always the problem with that. Other Car thinks every time i am blending them. yes the Doors are massive and it is a problem to open it for tiny persons like my wife. but hey just be a gentleman. so overall i dont regred that buy. and the engine is brillant. yes it is not so brutal like the e63 or the c63 but that push from 0-60 is very close to that c63..
Mercedes offcourse. They provide the car to reviewers for this kind of long term purpose. It's like leasing a car but with only thing you have to pay for is the fuel. Service, maintenance, insurance is all covered by the company. It's sort of like advertisement for that car by the reviewers.
@Harry Monkfish it's paid but it's actually not, it's kinda both and a bit confusing but let me explain. Mercedes provide car with insurance, maintenance etc covered and reviewer have to only deal with fuel costs. For Mercedes it's (the youtubers video) sort of like an add for their car so it's a publicity. But it is not said as paid promotion as in this case the reviewer (carfection) gets to tell their own honest opinion about the car both good and bad. If it is paid promotion then they (reviewer) can't tell bad aspects but only positives and have to specify that it is infact paid promotion.
@Harry Monkfish yeah it sure is cheap advertising compared to traditional methods and yes one can never trust anyone on internet about any topic. It is dishonest as the company told you to tell good things about their product but becau it's carfection and it's Henry ai sort of trust him even though I know it's not fully the truth.
@The Talentless Mr. Kipling That's interesting I didn't know Mercedes invested money in carwow. I carwow and most things on youtube as entertainment not impartial information providers. I wouldn't base my decision on buying a new car on anything a car program says.
Is that matrix headlight system why I'm being blinded by so many late-model Mercedes lately? If so, that tech doesn't work, from my perspective as oncoming traffic...
Couldn't it be that people don't know how to operate it? (just asking because i remember when i first tried the automatic highbeam low beam switching thingy in my e class years ago, i didn't grasp that it only works while the lightswitch is on "auto", if the lightswitch is on "on" the high-low is "manual mode". So i may have bilnded a few people waiting for the system to switch to low beam. Maybe that's also the case for those who blind you)
The system got better its pretty good now. I have it on Auto and noone ever complains. Except the occasional lorry driver. Somehow it doesnt lower the brightness for them sometimes.
Mercedes is one of my favourite brands but sorry the cars have become so boring and have no character its more like gimmicky stuff and eye catching bits but nothing really mature and classy.
senorgato70 how is that delusional mate I have a Merc E350 and bmw 335D owned a few different models before from both makes but I prefer the bmw over the merc for the driving experience and thrill it brings I get Merc is more of a show off these days but driving experience wise its not even close to bmw and I do love both makes honestly.
S M because you’re only comparing certain models. The E350 is the entry level E class. The E43 and now E 53s and the entry AMG models (43s and 53s) across the brand have gotten nothing but superb reviews for driving dynamics. And all the full blown AMGs (63s) are envied 8n the industry. So maybe narrow-minded is a better description of your view as you’re only taking into consideration a very limited experience and outlook. And ill add that your may not understand the Mercedes brand. They are luxury first and always have been. All of their bottom trim models for every car for the brand doesn’t have driving dynamics baked into the experience. Unlike Audi and BMW who put very similar chassis dynamics in their entry level trims, not dissimilar to their upgrade trims. The danger there is that it doesn’t compel a buyer to step up to the upgrade trims if they truly want a sporty experience unlike Mercedes where the buyer would have to set up. Clearly their (Merc’s) strategy works as they have been the top luxury brand globally for now 4 years running.
@@senorgato70 mate no offence but you have no clue about real world driving dynamics and driving experience. Mercs for sure are on par with other brands considering luxury and the styling but when it comes to driving experience even if you talk about full blown amgs compared to M cars or RS cars mercs are not just justified especially when you pay the premium of a porsche having to own a merc. I have had both mercs and bimmers in the past and even now I have both the brands. I was never a bmw fan until I owned one and experienced it. Bimmers are known to be the ultimate driving machines thats just a fact where as mercs you can't push them to see their limits as individual models you mentioned are all about certain taste and class. I love the brand no doubt I'm not taking anything away from merc but if you get to own cars from both merc and bmw and compare them you'll definitely pick bmw. Considering the range in one class bimmers always been really open to choose for customers like with a variety of trims engines and specs where as other brands started doing it not long ago.
Seems like an okay car, but to me - and I'll be the first to admit that this is completely shallow - the main thing driving an E53 tells the world is that you couldn't afford an E63. Maybe de-badge it?
Well that‘s bollocks... I like the design of the E-Coupe way more than the sedan or saloon. I don‘t need the additional power and it‘s still plenty powerful, nobody is using the full power if you won‘t corner it around Nürburgring. So why should I not get if I it’s the car I like the most? And also I give 0 fks what the world and others think of me what I drive, besides why should we all care if someone thinks „oh he couldn’t afford one!“?! If people need the car for posing and comparing dicks, I just.. well it‘s pathetic. No more words needed. Oh and btw most of the high performance cars are leased so not even their property or it‘s a business car for the company. If you buy those cars with your own money to OWN it not USE it you have that much money that you already learned to give 0 fks to others in life what they might think about one person what they drive. Just my 2 cents
I have had a c 63s 4L Bye turbo Brand new I use to get 10 miles to the gallon on a full Tank it would do 250 miles I would fill it up two times a week I now drive a amg again and the Amg is a good car and I enjoy driving it .
You would only think so if you know nothing about cars; anyone looking for a RWD would never end with an AWD just for budget reasons. You would get another more affordable RWD than the one you can't afford, but you wouldn't change upside down the concept of the car you're looking for, right? Because E63's driving has nothing to do with driving an E53, just saying.
AMG 43 and AMG 53 are just fake AMGs. Like Gold plated rings instead of real gold rings. Similar to M50i or M40i. Either get AMG 63/63s, or simply non-AMG. Never 53 or 43.
Carfection is the perfect blend between old school motoring journalism and modern UA-cam content. I love it.
Keep up the good work.
Coolest thing about the E53 AMG?
That straight six engine!
Gorgeous coupe Sweet spot in the AMG engine lineup, perfect for retired senior car enthusiast like me
I happen to own a C238 E400 (same body style, same gen) with the older Bi-turbo V6 with the Adaptive cruise.
I’m reasonably big and strong but the door weight is sizable and uphill/downhill, my wife struggles a bit with the weight. I would not be surprised if the door weighed 175lbs.
When I got the car the adaptive cruise was set to obey the speed limit (plus 10mph). It would occasionally notice a lower speed limit sign and would inappropriately slow down.
This “feature” can be disabled in the menus while retaining the good parts of adaptive cruise. In traffic at lower speeds, it can fully self-drive if its recognizing the road( there is an indicator thats green when its ok, yellow when its having trouble, off when it’s given up) You need to supervise, but it’s pretty reliable. Even when its disengaged, it can autobrake and/or steer ( if it detects room to steer) via the collision assistance feature, but this will activate the pre-collision system which will hard-tighten the seatbelts, close windows/sunroof, and will do even more if you get to an imminent collision.
I find the lane keep assist to work much better than other cars I’ve used. It does not beep, but provides haptic feedback if you hit lane limits without signaling.
Lastly, the US adaptive headlights are neutered due to outdated DOT regs. These can be recoded to function like the ones explained here. The hardware is exactly the same. This is something I need to do.
The older drivetrain turbo V6 is slower than the E53 but with a mild tune can reach an easy 400+ hp with a lot more torque than stock. The E450 and E43 are mechanically identical ( except exhaust on the e43) and use more boost than the E400 and the conservative aftermarket tunes have similar boost curves.
Mechanically, the E400 seems extremely reliable, I have a well maintained CPO and extended the mb warranty out to 3 years/unlimited miles for about $2,000, but I’m in excess of 90,000 miles with no issues, nothing leaks, no check engine lights, no control arms, really nothing yet.
The perfect car. Great combination of comfort, performance, technology and design
Reasonable review, however, the E53 is two cars not one and beats any 63 hands down. Firstly it’s furiously fast in any weather, driven properly and will leave the old rear wheel drive cars for dust in any damp conditions. Secondly, the straight six makes it one of the quietest and smoothest coupe’s you will find anywhere, a true limousine “S Class” quality ride, when in comfort mode. You will soon get tired of the engine noise and road rumble in a 63. Trust me. Mercedes have really hit the mark with this one, the new breed of AMG...two cars in one!
Doors; enormous and heavy? That's irrelevant for how little you have to interact with them once you're in the car, but you'll be glad they're enormous and heavy when you get T-boned by some idiot texting behind the wheel. I love Mercedes for what they're all about; Solid as a tank.
Such a Classy coupe!
Stunning and powerful!
4:00 the burmester in the roof is the 3d burmester package which is also available for the e class coupe. You only have the surround burmester package which is the reason you dont have such a thing in the roof
Henry, you are so good at this. Concise and useful information delivered in a very pleasant manner. Thank you, sir.
The coupe looks the best.
Imagine if there was an E63 and E63s coupe v8. That would be awesome
Yup. Closest thing to this is the S63 coupe, which btw is a dream car.
They'll never make those as long as the amg gt coupe and sl exist
I am a simple guy, I see Henry Catchpole in the thumbnail i skip all other videos for it :))))
Spot on!! I have mine for almost the same time, and i agree with you! Not a full V8 AMG but, is not supuse to be!! It is a great all arounder was you Said!! The Doors?! Spot on gain!! 😀 Cheers from Portugal!
I think the E53 is probably the one you’d rather take to cruise quickly and effortlessly across Europe, knowing it’ll still provide some entertainment when going through the Alps. Shame they never put the 63 or 63s lumps into the E coupé.
Probably the AMG that got the least amount of attention last year
It's not much faster than the e450
It is not a real AMG model. It is a normal model in the AMG trim with an AMG badge. Mercedes is doing what BMW had started.
@@zohawn4398 Its much faster, we test drove one for two days and my race logic recorded 4 seconds dead to 60, faster than my RS3!
@@geoffbullock8280 I test drive both. The 53 is maybe .2 or .3 seconds faster 0 to 60. Not worth the $30k price increase
@@zohawn4398 The thing is if you buy a few month old examples there is not a lot of difference in price mate.
Straight from carwow to this
Same. Just watched that Rolls-Royce review.
And me 😂
the most beautiful coupe on the market in my opinion :-)
He's good very good down to earth and love his presentation
Fine, Mercedes, I'll make a video after you lend me the AMG for nine months.
Sometimes manufacturer's will loan them a car for a week. However whenever they do these 6month to 1 year long term tests. They usually lease the cars!!!
I always like the way your review cars here, thank you
I have the same car and those doors are a nightmare, my least favourite things about the car. I have the multibeam lights but I've never had the confidence to use them. Very accurate review! Keep up the great work Team Carfection!
but isn't that a 2-door coupe problem in general? or are you saying that this is a specific e-class problem that doesn't exist in other competing brands, or even in Mercedes' own lineup?
@@trippplefive coupes versions of sedans always are like this
Got a better idea of what the E53 is like than any other review I've seen, thank you!
That E53 is stunning
This kind of highlights the problem with car reviewers and reviewing a car for only a day. When some people first used the touch pads on the steering wheel or the actual car system etc, people complain they don't like it or it isn't this or that or whatever. How can one possibly make a decision on what is "right" after just 1 day when the engineers who design it design it for the owner who will use it every single day for a few years. To every owner, their car is the most simple one to use because they're used to it. Even the most unseemingly unintuitive of interiors. My uncle has a Land Cruiser 200. It's a boat of a thing with buttons that feel like it was put in a paint ball gun and shot onto a blank dashboard and left there. I can't find a thing unless I search yet to him it's easy to use and operate.
Thanks for the review Henry. You do great as usual!
Thanks for mentioning that the tech doesn’t always work perfectly. Even Mercedes doesn’t get it perfect yet.
5:49 . It has dim lights automatically. How can we describe this feature ? Brilliant !
It's nice, but I'll stick with my e63.
If I was doing more miles though it'd be one for myself to consider.
A decent performance car without the 15mpg that I average in my e63 estate.
lol shame
Seems like you're using it properly
I wish they made an E500(or E580). The old E500 coupe with the 4.7l V8 sounded a lot better imo.
I agree! I had a chance to drive the W211 E500 and it was glorious!
The V8 and the traditional mercedes look go so well together!
As usual clear and concise
My uncle now owns this car. Currently in a voyage throughout scotland
Gotta say Mercedes Benz has up's their game big time. I think they're the leading German manufacturer at the moment in terms of design, tech, and possibly sales. BMW definitely lost a lot of ground and their quality isnt the same. AUDI, I like a lot but they don't bring the same feeling as the other two.
Note, not comparing to Porsche as they're kinda in a different league
E series coupe is very beautiful. Its only flaw is that it looks so much like S series coupe without being one.
I think it looks better than the S Coupe honestly. Comfort is something different ofc
It looks like the ugly brother of the S.
IMO the best looking coupe in the whole car industry is the BMW 8 series like the M850i or the M8 Competition. I know this is a Mercedes video but just throwing my 2 cents in.
@@tjk9263 Nah i prefer this merc, i like wide cars but the 8 series goes a bit to far in my opinion. Still a great car though.
How is that a flaw?
New top gear, 1080p still. Carfection , 4K
Who is making a higher quality product? That tells you right there.
Always a pleasure watching something from you guys! :)
About the Led Matrix dimming road signs and rain, it's a nice piece of tech...but not that new i believe, my 2017 Audi A4 with Led Matrix does it as well :)
Well the E Class has it since it came out in 2016.
Wish they'd made an E63S Coupe. This E53 version seems lame, looks great however.
Yep e63s coupe would be insane but would take all the buyers from the s63 coupe away.
@@timonxDlol good point
@@timonxDlol didn't realize they dont have a e63 coupe... that's too bad.
I think the market is still there. S63 is supposed to be more of a cruiser vs. The e63 that's more 'driver oriented'
Just look at the sedans
timonxDlol S63 buyers should have gotten an S65 anyways.
@@JJFLD Almost no one will pay like 100k extra for no plus in performance.
Nice, but it’s no Rover 800 Vitesse Fastback. Jurassic Park...
Thanks,for the review!
Good lord!!! Im honestly not much of a coupe based off a sedan type of guy. They always just look massive and it seems pointless to lose the practicality of having 4 doors. This car however!!!😍😍😍 Its just perfect!!!
Glad Henry confirms my issues with tsr, auto light dimming issues and other half baked ,barely works tech. Honda and amg both suffer the same so clearly not just a budget issue and more of a tech issue.
Old design of the grill look better than the new ones..
U make me wanna buy this thing...
Alan Sugar might describe that dash as a "mug's eyeful".
I love This car and I love the convertible
Nice review 👍
You don’t want a AMG v8 as your daily drive the fuel bill would kill you that’s probably why so many are for sale this is a serious contender for my daily drive 👍
Mercedes cars have always been about the cabin experience for the driver, whereas BMW has been about the handling experience.
7:11, sounded very crashy over those bumps
Camera equipment.
My e class coupe plagued with constant creaks and rattles due to poor build quality...loose interior clips everywhere.
@@davids76 It's a real shame. We've had a couple through the dealer now and some have been ok but others have had terrible rattles and creaks. Not good enough for such an expensive car really. Hope you can get yours sorted.
Nice car but...
You remind me of a mates dad telling his sons school mates after picking them up about the car , needed to show it’s performance etc as you drove it like you owned a focus.
Great videos as always. I’m changing from a Cayenne, love the Merc, would you have this or an RS4?
Interesting point of view after the first 'thrill' has had time to settle down.
I own one e53 coupe, but it’s turbine dead after 10 months and 24k kilometers.((
Did you fix it under warranty?or you paid it on your own?How much did it cost?
Getting laptimes in an E class? Hell yeah, best regards to the tyres!
Isn’t this more of an AMG Line than an actual AMG. Mercedes seem to be putting a little too many of these out there which dilutes the brand.
Me watching this video: bro just floor it
Modern car test= infotainment 80% all the rest 20%
Living in Québec, where temperatures can drop to -20°C, I experienced numerous issues with my E53 AMG. Most of the electronic components had to be replaced due to their unreliability, including the rear camera, heated seats, instrument cluster, headlamps, and rear window motors. Not to mention, the car is made of cheap plastic, and the outdated software was never updated. You have to pay extra for every single feature, like remote start, for example. The leather seats wore out so badly after just 40,000 kilometers that they looked like they belonged to a 20-year-old car. I had to replace them entirely. In short, I sold the car and I’m happy to say I will never buy from MB again.
So, an $80,000+ Mercedes and the cruise control doesn't even work... that's progress folks!
Wish it was mine !!!
I'm only watching this because I was driving a nice merce in a dream and I went the check the back and it had the logo and said e53
Not fussed about the car, just came to see Henry....
4:35 man you can switch that off.
I like the old model rear passenger side pillow less Windows
Oh man, and I just go around in my 2001 Ford Explorer haha
(In mint condition btw)
I've just recevied an S350 coupe from a customer instead of cash and I must say that it is a bit pointless. Back seats are super comfortable but what type of rich person will do all these things just to reach thr backseats. They are only suitable for kids and kids doesn't need that much space anyway. I don't understand the purpose.
You want S class and you want a coupe. I reckon there si nothing to be misunderstood.
@@omg.itsjohn Indeed there is not. However, it is my opinion. If the backseats are big and comfortable, it must be for adults but why would a rich person do all the process to get to the back and than wait for his/her chauffeur to get out. Don't get me wrong it is an amazing car but it really doesn't suit me.
Henry is the S class coupe worth the extra money over the E 53
Maybe a used S coupe if you want the size of the S?
Yes. The Amg s coupe is one of the better cars made. Check Harris' video.
Def go cert pre-owned
The blank space for (bi) next to the turbo badge is taunting
I really hate the ergonomics of current Mercs. They and the design of all the on-screen menus and elements ruin these cars for me. Interior materials also leave a lot to be desired.
i support that. My favorite in ergonomics is the W212 system with the push pull turn knob and the up-down-left-right arrow buttons on the steering wheel. (also featured in the other Mercedes in that time period like the W204 C-class) No touch thingy in them, and the manu structure was more intuitive than in newer models to my taste. (And i like the real dials better than the all-screen stuff)
nirfz right on the money in all the points across.
If given the choice, would you opt for a used 2015 GTS or a brand new one of these? Used for everyday driving plus the occasional spirited Sunday breakfast drive with no track work at all.
Daft question maybe, but what is your long term preferred petrol brand? Have you found any differences in MPG / performance in different ones?
Heavy doors? hahahah.. Grow some muscles dude. That car is perfection!
As a guy who likes to do all the driving yourself, don't you find it annoying having to switch all the Mercedes safety systems off everytime you start the car? Just because they are so intrusive and jerk the wheel and apply the brakes too early and so on? I found them very annoying in an A-class even though they make the car more safe for the average driver. Just having to switch them all off through the infotainment was a pain in the ass.
I think its criminal to not be able touch the screens that are that large! aren't they touch screen in the G-wagon and GLE?
🤔 soo the 70's called, they want their sideburns back bro
AMG E53 or AMG E63 S? Which one is the best value for money?
Can you reveal what king od lenses do you have in yr glasses? I can see that this is some kind of driver focused ones.
For me the huge digital tv dash is fugly much like the early ipad+chewing gum combo early merc screens had.
You can do a good digital dash e.g. Audi but also Ford or even Opel.
Completely ruins the interior for me.
i can say that is a well balanced Car, the Burmester is way better then the Bose from Audi. The Sign assitant can be switched off that i have done first. the Multibeem is way better the VW/Audi. In my Touareg i have always the problem with that. Other Car thinks every time i am blending them. yes the Doors are massive and it is a problem to open it for tiny persons like my wife. but hey just be a gentleman. so overall i dont regred that buy. and the engine is brillant. yes it is not so brutal like the e63 or the c63 but that push from 0-60 is very close to that c63..
What about the fuel economy on this?
Its an AMG but you dont show us a rev hear/closeup or a tunnel sound? Nice review but you have to understand car enthousiasts love that.
Who's responsible for the running cost of the car?
Mercedes offcourse.
They provide the car to reviewers for this kind of long term purpose. It's like leasing a car but with only thing you have to pay for is the fuel. Service, maintenance, insurance is all covered by the company. It's sort of like advertisement for that car by the reviewers.
@Harry Monkfish it's paid but it's actually not, it's kinda both and a bit confusing but let me explain.
Mercedes provide car with insurance, maintenance etc covered and reviewer have to only deal with fuel costs.
For Mercedes it's (the youtubers video) sort of like an add for their car so it's a publicity. But it is not said as paid promotion as in this case the reviewer (carfection) gets to tell their own honest opinion about the car both good and bad.
If it is paid promotion then they (reviewer) can't tell bad aspects but only positives and have to specify that it is infact paid promotion.
@Harry Monkfish yeah it sure is cheap advertising compared to traditional methods and yes one can never trust anyone on internet about any topic. It is dishonest as the company told you to tell good things about their product but becau it's carfection and it's Henry ai sort of trust him even though I know it's not fully the truth.
@The Talentless Mr. Kipling That's interesting I didn't know Mercedes invested money in carwow. I carwow and most things on youtube as entertainment not impartial information providers. I wouldn't base my decision on buying a new car on anything a car program says.
Cars have become laptops
ozmaniac49 hahah those are too expensive
Are they coming with an e63 coupe?
Håkon Vilvang no
the only other company i can see Henry Catchpole working for is Apple
Living with a car also involves service costs and mpg i guess.
Did he just complain about heavy doors on an expensive car? lol
Rayaan Shaikh especially the fact that it’s a coupe. Luxury coupes have long and heavier doors in general lol
Yeah!! lol
Doors are not heavy, you are just weak ;p....
The doors are very heavy, sounds like you haven’t owed the car like we have
Car is perfect just the steering wheel is on the wrong side
"Pit lane limiter " F1 tech always arrives on the road eventually
How can you review a coupe car without actually sitting at the back and showing how easy it is to sit at the back …
whats that song in the intro?
Is that matrix headlight system why I'm being blinded by so many late-model Mercedes lately? If so, that tech doesn't work, from my perspective as oncoming traffic...
Couldn't it be that people don't know how to operate it? (just asking because i remember when i first tried the automatic highbeam low beam switching thingy in my e class years ago, i didn't grasp that it only works while the lightswitch is on "auto", if the lightswitch is on "on" the high-low is "manual mode". So i may have bilnded a few people waiting for the system to switch to low beam. Maybe that's also the case for those who blind you)
The system got better its pretty good now. I have it on Auto and noone ever complains. Except the occasional lorry driver. Somehow it doesnt lower the brightness for them sometimes.
Mercedes is one of my favourite brands but sorry the cars have become so boring and have no character its more like gimmicky stuff and eye catching bits but nothing really mature and classy.
S M lol. Delusional.
senorgato70 how is that delusional mate I have a Merc E350 and bmw 335D owned a few different models before from both makes but I prefer the bmw over the merc for the driving experience and thrill it brings I get Merc is more of a show off these days but driving experience wise its not even close to bmw and I do love both makes honestly.
S M because you’re only comparing certain models. The E350 is the entry level E class. The E43 and now E 53s and the entry AMG models (43s and 53s) across the brand have gotten nothing but superb reviews for driving dynamics. And all the full blown AMGs (63s) are envied 8n the industry. So maybe narrow-minded is a better description of your view as you’re only taking into consideration a very limited experience and outlook. And ill add that your may not understand the Mercedes brand. They are luxury first and always have been. All of their bottom trim models for every car for the brand doesn’t have driving dynamics baked into the experience. Unlike Audi and BMW who put very similar chassis dynamics in their entry level trims, not dissimilar to their upgrade trims. The danger there is that it doesn’t compel a buyer to step up to the upgrade trims if they truly want a sporty experience unlike Mercedes where the buyer would have to set up. Clearly their (Merc’s) strategy works as they have been the top luxury brand globally for now 4 years running.
@@senorgato70 mate no offence but you have no clue about real world driving dynamics and driving experience. Mercs for sure are on par with other brands considering luxury and the styling but when it comes to driving experience even if you talk about full blown amgs compared to M cars or RS cars mercs are not just justified especially when you pay the premium of a porsche having to own a merc. I have had both mercs and bimmers in the past and even now I have both the brands. I was never a bmw fan until I owned one and experienced it. Bimmers are known to be the ultimate driving machines thats just a fact where as mercs you can't push them to see their limits as individual models you mentioned are all about certain taste and class. I love the brand no doubt I'm not taking anything away from merc but if you get to own cars from both merc and bmw and compare them you'll definitely pick bmw. Considering the range in one class bimmers always been really open to choose for customers like with a variety of trims engines and specs where as other brands started doing it not long ago.
@@senorgato70 the entry level e class is not e350 its e220 and then the range goes further with different engines and different specs.
4:29 the 2009 e class had this, is it still a novelty ?
They must do four door E Coupe
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No exhaust note?
You may aswell had’ve just done a video with a 220D…
Cabriolet is the best version of this car
Seems like an okay car, but to me - and I'll be the first to admit that this is completely shallow - the main thing driving an E53 tells the world is that you couldn't afford an E63. Maybe de-badge it?
Well that‘s bollocks... I like the design of the E-Coupe way more than the sedan or saloon. I don‘t need the additional power and it‘s still plenty powerful, nobody is using the full power if you won‘t corner it around Nürburgring. So why should I not get if I it’s the car I like the most? And also I give 0 fks what the world and others think of me what I drive, besides why should we all care if someone thinks „oh he couldn’t afford one!“?! If people need the car for posing and comparing dicks, I just.. well it‘s pathetic. No more words needed. Oh and btw most of the high performance cars are leased so not even their property or it‘s a business car for the company. If you buy those cars with your own money to OWN it not USE it you have that much money that you already learned to give 0 fks to others in life what they might think about one person what they drive. Just my 2 cents
I have had a c 63s 4L Bye turbo Brand new I use to get 10 miles to the gallon on a full Tank it would do 250 miles I would fill it up two times a week I now drive a amg again and the Amg is a good car and I enjoy driving it .
You would only think so if you know nothing about cars; anyone looking for a RWD would never end with an AWD just for budget reasons. You would get another more affordable RWD than the one you can't afford, but you wouldn't change upside down the concept of the car you're looking for, right? Because E63's driving has nothing to do with driving an E53, just saying.
AMG 43 and AMG 53 are just fake AMGs. Like Gold plated rings instead of real gold rings. Similar to M50i or M40i. Either get AMG 63/63s, or simply non-AMG. Never 53 or 43.