I own an estate version of the e 350 and it’s design is just magical, I never stop looking at the car when I leave it parked up, I just cannot resist that urge to glance back at it , yes, it’s one of best looking Mercedes I’ve ever owned !
This was a bold design when it came out, it has stood the test of time and still looks modern and contemporary 13 years later. Probable going to be a future classic because of this.
There was nothing controversial about the car, it's my favorite e class in my.opinion the best looking E class to this day, the newest one is controversial if anything, its ugly and looks identical to a C class
I live in the USA. I own a 2011 E 350 and I like this design so much that I'm looking to buy a E 63 from 2010 to 2013 but this design only, yes I'm not selling my 2011 E 350,my is Artic white and the interior is almond, this car still turn heads, people ask me what year is this car, still looks brand new, thank you Mercedes for creating my dream car. I'm hoping they will bring something like this in the future, because the new design to me are uglier than my E 350.
This is the best E class ever the Mercedes Benz really needs to bring back fog lights it’s adds finishing touches to their cars the new E class really didn’t shock me cause I was expecting something sculpted really good
This is a design that keeps revealing more, if you do buy one you will notice that. Constantly amazed and the design and quality of this model, I have the 2012 E350 CGI, and it's fantastic. I am more impressed now after driving and experiencing it than I ever thought. It's not perfect sure and nothing is but it's a lot of car for the money today. Still holds up in style and technology, the command system is still ok, nav works great, stereo fantastic. Materials last and it's tight no rattles. Suspect it will cost to service but for the joy, I feel it will be worth that extra cost.
I recently asked a Mercedes Benz service advisor, what is the best Benz in terms of reliability. No question, he stated, "W212 e class built between 2012-2016."
Thanks very cool to understand what the designers were thinking and the meaning. The interior really does reflect the exterior with modern angles. Classic design. 2010 E550 here.
this e class is one off the merc's last masterpiece because recent models just seem much much much uglier than the olds. facelift w204 and facelift w221, prefacelift W166 and X166 facelift X204 and W463 are the last of coolest mercedes cars. there will be no more new generations cooler than them. I really hate newest design idiom of mercedes-benz
I 100% agree with you there thought I was the only one who thought that. Those gens are the coolest and the last of the best. I agree the new models are ugly af!!
Die schönste E klasse seit dem w124 ! Leider hat das Nachfolger Modell w/s213 nichts mehr mit E klasse zu tun..! Sieht aus wie ein modifizierte C klasse. Vom Platz angebot ganz zu schweigen. MfG
Meine Mutter hat sich vor 5 Monaten einen 2019er E220cdi gekauft und ich muss sagen mein E220cdi S212 gefällt mir optisch wesentlich besser. Und meiner hat Vollausstattung xD
As an owner of the W212 Facelift I can say it’s the most beautiful car in the price range. It’s has design elements that makes the design timeless. These are also not available for about $25000 on the preowned market with represents awesome value.
Great video, thanks designers, you did a wonderful job of designing our E250 estate. We had the previous versions and really liked them and at first I was a bit nervous about the angular design of the 212, but soon changed my mind and there’s no doubt now that it’s better for me.
Very interesting to see the designers and hear them speak about their intentions. I’m sure other car companies have similar employees. Some companies don’t appear to have a plan before they finish (Some Honda Civic dashboards and Ford Focus). And then there are cars like the Triumph TR7 😧
I do own an E220cdi-T, wich is allmost fully equiped. I am an very happy car-owner. Imho the best looking Mercedes, till present day. The E350cdi runs a little more sofisticated and has more bite, but thats up to personal taste. The E220cdi also runs quite silent.
I have a e350 cdi w212. Its a 2011 and is still a head turner, Its the AMG model, Palladium silver with grey leather interior. I still have a smile on my face every time I drive it. Its been totally trouble free but I do look after it and regular service is a must. I have had many types of cars down though the years BMW , alfa' Romeo, Audi even an Aston Martin for a short time but for me its the E class, purely my own taste but I think they are special
Pity all the parts you used where just plastic in the manual model the base of the gear stick is a plastic ring which shattered the gear stick came out in my hand while driving, the pieces falling down in to the gear selector and damaged it the cost of replaceing it was 1000 euros after my heart came out of my mouth the sump nut plastic which shatters when touched. The clutch which powdered a better clutch kit had to be used master slave cly so the leather seats which crack and have to be replaced it looks beautiful but its a mirage its a money pit.
Because it's just a parking light. It has a small halogen bulb inside and rest of it is just a reflector. The low and high beams are integrated in the outer sector.
0:57 If tradition is so important, Mr Wagener, then you will put the traditional chrome grill and upright star on every model, and drop the option for the ugly, plastic "Avantgarde" grill that has no business being on a Mercedes-Benz.
I HAVE ONE. ITS SHITE...DRIVES LIKE A CHEAP CAR- LIKE A TOYOTA. GRILL IS CHROME PLASTIC...STEERING TOO LIGHT AND RIDE AVERAGE- NOISEY TOO. I ALSO OWN A 90S CE MERCEDES AND A W202. BOTH ARE REAL MERCS....WILL GET RID OF THE W212...I REALLY REALLY HATE IT
I own an estate version of the e 350 and it’s design is just magical, I never stop looking at the car when I leave it parked up, I just cannot resist that urge to glance back at it , yes, it’s one of best looking Mercedes I’ve ever owned !
Indeed..I own an E 250 w212 4M 2016
Its more than magic...its somethink cosmic
One question thow ?
How about the stearing not being in the middle of the seat ???
This was a bold design when it came out, it has stood the test of time and still looks modern and contemporary 13 years later.
Probable going to be a future classic because of this.
There was nothing controversial about the car, it's my favorite e class in my.opinion the best looking E class to this day, the newest one is controversial if anything, its ugly and looks identical to a C class
The first time I saw one of these, my jaw dropped! Still looks great years later too!
this is the only Mercedes where the pre-facelift version looks much better than the later facelift model
Same thing happens to the prefacelift W166 ML and X166 GL class where the facelift ones look way uglier than the prefacelift ones
No way. The face-lift of this was another level. Looks even better.
The w212 facelift look mutch mutch mutch better.
I prefer this pre-facelift with the traditional front grill
Agreed
I live in the USA. I own a 2011 E 350 and I like this design so much that I'm looking to buy a E 63 from 2010 to 2013 but this design only, yes I'm not selling my 2011 E 350,my is Artic white and the interior is almond, this car still turn heads, people ask me what year is this car, still looks brand new, thank you Mercedes for creating my dream car. I'm hoping they will bring something like this in the future, because the new design to me are uglier than my E 350.
This design is the most beautiful Mercedes ever have created!
Except for the tail lamps.
@@reubinthomas front headlights*
No way like w124
W211 is the best looking merc:)
I agree with you and the C classe w204
This is the best E class ever the Mercedes Benz really needs to bring back fog lights it’s adds finishing touches to their cars the new E class really didn’t shock me cause I was expecting something sculpted really good
2008-2015 was the golden era of Merc cars😭❤️❤️
This is a design that keeps revealing more, if you do buy one you will notice that. Constantly amazed and the design and quality of this model, I have the 2012 E350 CGI, and it's fantastic. I am more impressed now after driving and experiencing it than I ever thought. It's not perfect sure and nothing is but it's a lot of car for the money today. Still holds up in style and technology, the command system is still ok, nav works great, stereo fantastic.
Materials last and it's tight no rattles.
Suspect it will cost to service but for the joy, I feel it will be worth that extra cost.
I recently asked a Mercedes Benz service advisor, what is the best Benz in terms of reliability. No question, he stated, "W212 e class built between 2012-2016."
Thanks very cool to understand what the designers were thinking and the meaning. The interior really does reflect the exterior with modern angles. Classic design. 2010 E550 here.
this e class is one off the merc's last masterpiece because recent models just seem much much much uglier than the olds. facelift w204 and facelift w221, prefacelift W166 and X166 facelift X204 and W463 are the last of coolest mercedes cars. there will be no more new generations cooler than them. I really hate newest design idiom of mercedes-benz
Ricko Setiadi I agree with you, this is the only design I like from E class, I personally own a 2011 E 350 and to me is the best design.
agreed. the new interiors look a little tacky too, too much silver trim and bright lights.
I 100% agree with you there thought I was the only one who thought that. Those gens are the coolest and the last of the best. I agree the new models are ugly af!!
un des plus beau model depuis la création de la classe E
"Charakter"
The last E Claas with character
Die schönste E klasse seit dem w124 !
Leider hat das Nachfolger Modell w/s213 nichts mehr mit E klasse zu tun..! Sieht aus wie ein modifizierte C klasse. Vom Platz angebot ganz zu schweigen.
MfG
Meine Mutter hat sich vor 5 Monaten einen 2019er E220cdi gekauft und ich muss sagen mein E220cdi S212 gefällt mir optisch wesentlich besser. Und meiner hat Vollausstattung xD
Last real Mercedes W212 and W204.
Definitely the best design..new models resemble a mondeo.
I am a w212 owner. I have driven the latest model but suprisingly its less comfortable and more like a C class
I own now the E200 W212 2009. I am very happy with it...
I have recently bought the E350 W212 2012. I am also very happy with the car.
I am also happy with my E 250 2015 ...magnificient car
As an owner of the W212 Facelift I can say it’s the most beautiful car in the price range. It’s has design elements that makes the design timeless. These are also not available for about $25000 on the preowned market with represents awesome value.
Great video, thanks designers, you did a wonderful job of designing our E250 estate. We had the previous versions and really liked them and at first I was a bit nervous about the angular design of the 212, but soon changed my mind and there’s no doubt now that it’s better for me.
Last true mercedes.
The design of C Classe w204 and E classe w212 is the best for me
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can we see how they design the genuine Benz vinyl plastic seats 🙂
Having kids make them more easier to clean and maintain. Very durable material indeed.
design is good but quality is very poor
E CLASS IS THE BEST
W123 is the legendary E class 300TURBO D
beautiful job designers always follow the dna of the E class for over 55 years
The old car looks way better .
Very interesting to see the designers and hear them speak about their intentions. I’m sure other car companies have similar employees. Some companies don’t appear to have a plan before they finish (Some Honda Civic dashboards and Ford Focus). And then there are cars like the Triumph TR7 😧
What do you think about w212 350 cdi?
I do own an E220cdi-T, wich is allmost fully equiped. I am an very happy car-owner. Imho the best looking Mercedes, till present day. The E350cdi runs a little more sofisticated and has more bite, but thats up to personal taste. The E220cdi also runs quite silent.
I have a e350 cdi w212. Its a 2011 and is still a head turner, Its the AMG model, Palladium silver with grey leather interior. I still have a smile on my face every time I drive it. Its been totally trouble free but I do look after it and regular service is a must. I have had many types of cars down though the years BMW , alfa' Romeo, Audi even an Aston Martin for a short time but for me its the E class, purely my own taste but I think they are special
Market for this design is not strong front is to low with AMG packag look much better
Such Class!!!
you cant deny that the rear of the sedan takes after an earlier hyundai sonata model. a bit fishy, but looks good still.
Pity all the parts you used where just plastic in the manual model the base of the gear stick is a plastic ring which shattered the gear stick came out in my hand while driving, the pieces falling down in to the gear selector and damaged it the cost of replaceing it was 1000 euros after my heart came out of my mouth the sump nut plastic which shatters when touched. The clutch which powdered a better clutch kit had to be used master slave cly so the leather seats which crack and have to be replaced it looks beautiful but its a mirage its a money pit.
Bitter truth
Informative; thanks.
The Design is revolutionary
i like the facelift more 05:32 we have the vood
Were is this car locations
Gibts das auch in Deutsch?
Persentase
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Super
Nice
E klas R.I.P.
💗👑💗👌😎
Why is the smaller headlight blank?
JMADMACHINE theyre lazer/led lights
The little, closed outlet under the headlamps, is a sprinkle outlet for the screen wash, it opens up when you use window wipers. 😊
Because it's just a parking light. It has a small halogen bulb inside and rest of it is just a reflector. The low and high beams are integrated in the outer sector.
I preferred the previous generation (W211) design..... The facelift W212 is slightly better.
good lord that english!
GORDEN WAGNER
0:42 Whattt !! E320 ?????
Is it available in INDIA 🇮🇳? And what is the best price in India 🇮🇳?.
I can do Export from uk
Shit klas ;-( is shit car nowadays, unfortunately a Hyundai or KIA has the same quality for less money ... shameful !!!
0:57 If tradition is so important, Mr Wagener, then you will put the traditional chrome grill and upright star on every model, and drop the option for the ugly, plastic "Avantgarde" grill that has no business being on a Mercedes-Benz.
The stupid thing Mercedes-Benz done ,was when they start to put the star in the middel of the front! It looks liked some Japanese car !
That interior looks bland!
I HAVE ONE. ITS SHITE...DRIVES LIKE A CHEAP CAR- LIKE A TOYOTA. GRILL IS CHROME PLASTIC...STEERING TOO LIGHT AND RIDE AVERAGE- NOISEY TOO. I ALSO OWN A 90S CE MERCEDES AND A W202. BOTH ARE REAL MERCS....WILL GET RID OF THE W212...I REALLY REALLY HATE IT
Bullshit