finally Kevin !! a mercedes video hahah im a big fan of the c and e class. Still waiting for that c43 to come in. Liking this video first, saving it for tonight when i got that time
Hey thanks and yea I drove a 2017 C43 off camera it was a lot of fun and pretty good price point. I did a CLS53 and CLS63 amg reviews at this dealer if you're interested
Very nice review! I recently purchased a 2018 Mercedes e300 and I absolutely love the car.It does get a lot of attention when I go places. I really like some of changes they made in 2021 specifically the inside (technology wise). Good video!
Kevin, You keep emphasising leasing this E350. On that, I would agree. With that engine and 9 speed transmission you couldn’t wait to give it back after 36 months! The smart “Buy” is really a Lexus ES 350 with a V6 and a 6 or now, 8 speed trans. Just the epitome of smooth reliability and long life. Nine speed transmissions are all hype for those who want to win pissing contests and have to feel them constantly trying to find the right gear! I still love ya!
Well yea Leasing is really the best way to buy virtually any new car especially with these prices. Yea I guess if you wanted to keep a car long term ES would make more sense but that's kind of irrelevant for someone with disposable income and just wants to drive the best car possible and simply write it off
The new interiors coming out from Mercedes, though still nice, are missing that classical luxurious touch of this generation car. I feel like they're trying to be "all things to all people". But in doing so, they are sacrificing what makes a Mercedes special.
I test drove one of these without the top-stitched upholstery and the dash and upper part of the door look and feel really cheap, like a weird rubbery material. I have a C63 and the leather upholstery really makes it look super luxurious. I don't think these cars look nice inside at all without this option. I'm not sure why Mercedes would even make this an option because at this price range, it's better to just include it and price in the cost. It makes so much of a difference that I've had friends and family being turned off from it just purely from this single option alone when they go shopping for a Mercedes. Do you feel that the car is too big? I wanted to upgrade to an E class, and although the E63 is incredible in terms of power, it feels really big and somewhat numb to me. The steering is also somewhat loose and not as sharp. Maybe it's just the size of the car and the way they have the suspension setup because it's suppose to be a softer and more relaxing ride than the C class.
Definitely seems like a pretty good E class bro as far as exterior styling goes though like the old classic Mercedes Benz looks for all their classes over most of today’s Mercedes Benz looks
When I had my C class and was looking at the E class one of the things that I really noticed was the E is closer to the C rather than the S class when it should be the other way around.
I feel like so many luxury cars trims these days look too similar. This E class looks like the A class. I wish there was a drastic contrast like in the early 2000s where you could tell without a doubt the trim level.
What’s plaguing Mercedes right now, in my opinion, is they’ve put so much work into making the cars lightweight that they don’t have that heavy bank vault feeling on the road anymore. They feel flimsy and tin-canny and they are unsettled over rough patches of road. The other major issue is the interiors are gorgeous but they are major crunch boxes. Even when brand new they creak, crack and rattle excessively especially over bumps and ruts in the road. Even minor ones. Both of these issues make you feel like you’re driving a 1990s Kia instead of a luxury car.
is 3,781 pounds lightweight? apparently the old suspension used to be on the early 2017 models, but not on the new ones. but I can confirm it does creak if you force your hand on the dash
if you have the money for a E-Class Mercedes you can buy it because it´s a very luxurious and Comfy driving Car with good engines too. Thanks Kevin for the Video.
i've never drive a E class, but i drove a C class and i feel like the interior and exterior is very similar like 90%. Except for the infotainment screen in the E and C clasd
@@kentzheng565 The E class is an amazing car. I got a used one below mileage at a good price. I absolutely love this car. Don't let the low horsepower fool you either. It's very quick!
Hi Kevin, this nice Mercedes cost with the same options and engine in Germany with the German tax ( 19% ) 90k $, you can see that German Brands love the German customers.
You are so right! The front of all of them look similar. The biggest give away if you saw one on the road or parked are the head lights. The C class has 1 led strip integrated into the headlights, the E class 2 and the S class 3. From a distance driving up on one from behind is where it gets tricky. I have an E class and I mistake C classes all the time from behind until I see the rear badge.
@@t3dlifestyle650 im glad isnt just me . But if they put the same body on different platforms and still sell like hot cakes, good for them . i would never buy a modern benz anyway
If you get a chance to drive the e450 I'd be interested in hearing how the turbo lag / laggy transmission compares. One thing I don't like about my F30 328i is the off-boost lag, especially around town. By the time you punch it and the car decides what it wants to do, it's too late -- you're already done coasting through the yellow light you were trying to speed up for (for example).
I already did the E450 but it was a convertible E450. Regardless, some lag still persists but it's not too terrible about what expect out of a turbocharged motor with a lot of gears
Kevin i am interested in a 3 year old mercedes E class or trading my 2019 lexus NX for the new model, but i agree with you when you said the main thing is cabin quietness and ride quality, so which do you think might be the best out of these two vehicle's for those things.
I have a 2015 NX and My cousin has a 2019 GLE. I have never had an issue with my NX. She has had to take her Gle back 2 the dealer several times for electrical issues. If u have 2019 NX, it would not make financial sense to buy a new NX. Lexus were meant and cost to have 4 a long time.
@@MeynMotorGroup Yea true true. Actually been going pretty good. Like I can actually drive great and I’ve only been thru 7/50 hours. My problem is is that I always freeze up and my brain 100% stops working whenever I’m nervous so I 100% not a doubt in my mind will fail the first driving test if not the second too 😂😐.
Nah you'll be just fine you're just over thinking it for now, the more you drive the more it will be second nature and you will even forget how you got home sometimes its too easy. First time for everything you'll be just fine
@@MeynMotorGroup yea I’m sure. It’s just idk something weird about me like it happens with girls too, I can’t talk to them at all like my mind literally freezes, all the gears in my head just lock into place and seize😭 I’m just weird lmao. Nervous = lose all brain cells for me
Kevin, I watch all your videos even in a car I won't buy because I want to support your channel. When it comes to Mercedes, the best advice to give to your followers, your friends, your family, even someone you don't like much, LEASE DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU TRADE PRIOR TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. I won't share my personal experience with Mercedes-Benz. Lease lease lease. So in closing, LEASE.
We have one. Car is incredible for the price, no reason to get anything else….and this one is actually made in Germany, unlike the other products which are made in Alabama and Mexico.
Would love to test drive one of these and compare it to the current gen 5 series -- which I really liked. Definitely NOT liking the way Mercedes is going with their new generation of cars -- with the big screen and touch sensitive buttons -- BAD IDEA, IMO. So the next generation E-class would probably not appeal to me.
I test drove a 540i, Maserati Ghibli and a 740i at a dealership ( I went there for the 740) before going with the E class. The 540i was a more sportier drive. Very quick and responsive, but the E class to me was by far the best ride out of all of them on the city roads and highway.
I dont think the people buying this would be worried about that. They would have leased 3 new E classes by then. I never really understood this obsession with only reliability, you would just buy a 10 year old camry if that's the case. You buy a new luxury car for the Supreme driving quality not to marry it. It's the least concern for an affluent client and people miss that point way too much
@@MeynMotorGroup yea the thing that sucks in the Midwest is that they all have awd so it doesn't have as many options as this car and it was 62,735 so around the same price as this
@@MeynMotorGroup yea and they force it on people in the midwest so we end up paying extra 😅. Ours doesnt have the safety pkg but it has like half of the options on this car
2021 Mercedes E450 Convertible Review here: ua-cam.com/video/CFxTym9E0aQ/v-deo.html
Agreed I work at a MBZ dealer. The E class handles so well for what it is. Steering is razor sharp. Definitely caught me by surprise
Yea my friend def a great driving car in the benz lineup
finally Kevin !! a mercedes video hahah im a big fan of the c and e class. Still waiting for that c43 to come in. Liking this video first, saving it for tonight when i got that time
Hey thanks and yea I drove a 2017 C43 off camera it was a lot of fun and pretty good price point. I did a CLS53 and CLS63 amg reviews at this dealer if you're interested
Very nice review! I recently purchased a 2018 Mercedes e300 and I absolutely love the car.It does get a lot of attention when I go places. I really like some of changes they made in 2021 specifically the inside (technology wise). Good video!
Love me a nice midsize sedan! That interior space looks amazing, very very nice car!!!😍
Def a great car
E450 4MATIC with the inline 6 IS the way to go. I love the car!
Yea that's the best model for sure
Kevin,
You keep emphasising leasing this E350. On that, I would agree.
With that engine and 9 speed transmission you couldn’t wait to give it back after 36 months!
The smart “Buy” is really a Lexus ES 350 with a V6 and a 6 or now, 8 speed trans. Just the epitome of smooth reliability and long life.
Nine speed transmissions are all hype for those who want to win pissing contests and have to feel them constantly trying to find the right gear!
I still love ya!
Well yea Leasing is really the best way to buy virtually any new car especially with these prices. Yea I guess if you wanted to keep a car long term ES would make more sense but that's kind of irrelevant for someone with disposable income and just wants to drive the best car possible and simply write it off
One of the things I don't really like is the design of the exterior, it mainly applies to the S class just because they all look like the A class
The new interiors coming out from Mercedes, though still nice, are missing that classical luxurious touch of this generation car. I feel like they're trying to be "all things to all people". But in doing so, they are sacrificing what makes a Mercedes special.
Yea it's just a screen now in their cars no real interior to speak of moving forward
I test drove one of these without the top-stitched upholstery and the dash and upper part of the door look and feel really cheap, like a weird rubbery material. I have a C63 and the leather upholstery really makes it look super luxurious. I don't think these cars look nice inside at all without this option. I'm not sure why Mercedes would even make this an option because at this price range, it's better to just include it and price in the cost. It makes so much of a difference that I've had friends and family being turned off from it just purely from this single option alone when they go shopping for a Mercedes.
Do you feel that the car is too big? I wanted to upgrade to an E class, and although the E63 is incredible in terms of power, it feels really big and somewhat numb to me. The steering is also somewhat loose and not as sharp. Maybe it's just the size of the car and the way they have the suspension setup because it's suppose to be a softer and more relaxing ride than the C class.
Definitely seems like a pretty good E class bro as far as exterior styling goes though like the old classic Mercedes Benz looks for all their classes over most of today’s Mercedes Benz looks
Thanks Kevin!!! Great review, please Lexus put the folding seats in the sedans!!!!!!!
I would def like to see Lexus add folding rear seats in the ES, they do it in the IS already
My biggest annoyance with my GS. Especially now that I’m down to one car.
When I had my C class and was looking at the E class one of the things that I really noticed was the E is closer to the C rather than the S class when it should be the other way around.
You're so right about that. The E def an improvement in my opinion to the C but it does lean closer to the C in terms of interior quality
I feel like so many luxury cars trims these days look too similar. This E class looks like the A class. I wish there was a drastic contrast like in the early 2000s where you could tell without a doubt the trim level.
Yea that's been going on for about a decade now every car looks the same I've gotten over it I just want the best quality driving experience
What’s plaguing Mercedes right now, in my opinion, is they’ve put so much work into making the cars lightweight that they don’t have that heavy bank vault feeling on the road anymore. They feel flimsy and tin-canny and they are unsettled over rough patches of road. The other major issue is the interiors are gorgeous but they are major crunch boxes. Even when brand new they creak, crack and rattle excessively especially over bumps and ruts in the road. Even minor ones. Both of these issues make you feel like you’re driving a 1990s Kia instead of a luxury car.
is 3,781 pounds lightweight? apparently the old suspension used to be on the early 2017 models, but not on the new ones. but I can confirm it does creak if you force your hand on the dash
Very nice car. I have a ‘14 and really enjoy it, surprisingly quick too. Great daily
That's great to hear!
Hey, you didn’t compare how it drives to Lexus, which you are familiar with.
I would say everything about this is better except for interior solidity
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The closest comparison would be the Lexus ES350 FWD and the GS350 RWD. How would you compare the MB E350 to those two?
if you have the money for a E-Class Mercedes you can buy it because it´s a very luxurious and Comfy driving Car with good engines too. Thanks Kevin for the Video.
Really loved driving this car I can see why it gets so much praise this is far superior to the C class
i've never drive a E class, but i drove a C class and i feel like the interior and exterior is very similar like 90%. Except for the infotainment screen in the E and C clasd
@@kentzheng565 The E class is an amazing car. I got a used one below mileage at a good price. I absolutely love this car. Don't let the low horsepower fool you either. It's very quick!
Hi Kevin, this nice Mercedes cost with the same options and engine in Germany with the German tax ( 19% ) 90k $, you can see that German Brands love the German customers.
Yea but that's not a bad price right considering what many Japanese cars go for in Europe?
How does it compare to the Lexus GS350 in driving experience?
I'm kinda jones'n for a S class convertible. Triple black, Boom!
Do it you will love it
I know you are have tried the Acura RLX tech, you like it a lot and honestly would you rather have this over the RLX?
i legit cant tell the difference between A C E and S class right now they pretty much look the same . thats brilliant cost cutting right there
You are so right! The front of all of them look similar. The biggest give away if you saw one on the road or parked are the head lights. The C class has 1 led strip integrated into the headlights, the E class 2 and the S class 3. From a distance driving up on one from behind is where it gets tricky. I have an E class and I mistake C classes all the time from behind until I see the rear badge.
@@t3dlifestyle650 im glad isnt just me . But if they put the same body on different platforms and still sell like hot cakes, good for them . i would never buy a modern benz anyway
If you get a chance to drive the e450 I'd be interested in hearing how the turbo lag / laggy transmission compares. One thing I don't like about my F30 328i is the off-boost lag, especially around town. By the time you punch it and the car decides what it wants to do, it's too late -- you're already done coasting through the yellow light you were trying to speed up for (for example).
I already did the E450 but it was a convertible E450. Regardless, some lag still persists but it's not too terrible about what expect out of a turbocharged motor with a lot of gears
Kevin i am interested in a 3 year old mercedes E class or trading my 2019 lexus NX for the new model, but i agree with you when you said the main thing is cabin quietness and ride quality, so which do you think might be the best out of these two vehicle's for those things.
I have a 2015 NX and My cousin has a 2019 GLE. I have never had an issue with my NX. She has had to take her Gle back 2 the dealer several times for electrical issues. If u have 2019 NX, it would not make financial sense to buy a new NX. Lexus were meant and cost to have 4 a long time.
How does this compare to the es350 ?
This drives way better but has no rear leg room
I’d still take an is350, new or used. But if money was no object I’d have both. (I haven’t driven this car to be fair)
I do like the IS new one seems really promising benz is a totally different driving experience tho
Looks nice ngl outside, I just can’t like the interiors on them. It just feels more classy than elegant
The interior is eye catching to say the least 😅 wish they would make It feel a little more solid like in the S class. How is the driving lessons?
@@MeynMotorGroup Yea true true. Actually been going pretty good. Like I can actually drive great and I’ve only been thru 7/50 hours. My problem is is that I always freeze up and my brain 100% stops working whenever I’m nervous so I 100% not a doubt in my mind will fail the first driving test if not the second too 😂😐.
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks for asking and caring tho bro💯
Nah you'll be just fine you're just over thinking it for now, the more you drive the more it will be second nature and you will even forget how you got home sometimes its too easy. First time for everything you'll be just fine
@@MeynMotorGroup yea I’m sure. It’s just idk something weird about me like it happens with girls too, I can’t talk to them at all like my mind literally freezes, all the gears in my head just lock into place and seize😭 I’m just weird lmao. Nervous = lose all brain cells for me
Kevin, I watch all your videos even in a car I won't buy because I want to support your channel. When it comes to Mercedes, the best advice to give to your followers, your friends, your family, even someone you don't like much, LEASE DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU TRADE PRIOR TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. I won't share my personal experience with Mercedes-Benz. Lease lease lease. So in closing, LEASE.
Thanks! And yea I always tell people to lease just about any new car, cars have just gotten too expensive nowadays
We have one. Car is incredible for the price, no reason to get anything else….and this one is actually made in Germany, unlike the other products which are made in Alabama and Mexico.
Yea very solid machine for sure def an enjoyable driving experience
But is this better than the Genesis G80 lol New and previous gen.
Yea def better than G80
Don’t worry I know you bought one be happy with it excellent car nothing to see here
Oh that makes it easy for you then. It all you care about is specs and you haven’t bought anything yet, just buy a Tesla period.
This car or the 5 series? 👀
G90 for the win
Would love to test drive one of these and compare it to the current gen 5 series -- which I really liked. Definitely NOT liking the way Mercedes is going with their new generation of cars -- with the big screen and touch sensitive buttons -- BAD IDEA, IMO. So the next generation E-class would probably not appeal to me.
Yea still need to get my hands on a 5 series somehow
I test drove a 540i, Maserati Ghibli and a 740i at a dealership ( I went there for the 740) before going with the E class. The 540i was a more sportier drive. Very quick and responsive, but the E class to me was by far the best ride out of all of them on the city roads and highway.
@@t3dlifestyle650 -- Wow; nice! Def want to do a back to back on these two myself, sometime.
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Thanks for stopping by Like always
I guarantee that 2.0 liter blown 4 cylinder engine won’t last 100k miles. Sac religious.
I dont think the people buying this would be worried about that. They would have leased 3 new E classes by then. I never really understood this obsession with only reliability, you would just buy a 10 year old camry if that's the case. You buy a new luxury car for the Supreme driving quality not to marry it. It's the least concern for an affluent client and people miss that point way too much
Good video - for some reason doesnt look as luxurious from the front - bland
Thanks!
Lmao ain't no way my dad bought one in black last month
Oh wow massive congrats really is a proper car
@@MeynMotorGroup yea the thing that sucks in the Midwest is that they all have awd so it doesn't have as many options as this car and it was 62,735 so around the same price as this
Oh yea AWD is about $2500 more over the rwd quite pricey and some amount as the premium package wish companies wouldn't charge so much for AWD
@@MeynMotorGroup yea and they force it on people in the midwest so we end up paying extra 😅. Ours doesnt have the safety pkg but it has like half of the options on this car
Yea fortunately benz offers some good features as standard like heated seats in the front are standard as is blind spot monitoring
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Hey bro glad you made it, can't wait to hear your thoughts on the middle body benz 😅 not quite the big body
@@MeynMotorGroup Thanx bro me either 🤝👍🏾👍🏾
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Yes you are my friend
Why didn’t you review E63S? This spec is boring
Because no one can afford it
@@MeynMotorGroup makes sense, most of us can’t even the base model either 😂😂😂 but the E63S is interesting