C-Class vs. E-Class
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C-Class vs. E-Class
I know i had a post like this before, but i want to let you guys know that I dont want to start a flame war like last time. SO, on that note, I would like to know you're guy's opinions on both cars. Is the C-Class big enough for 4 adults to sit comfortably? Is the E-Class worth the extra money? What are some of the differences you guys noticed from a driving and performance perspective, tech and gadgets perspective, and the "cool" factor that each car possesses?
W212 & W211
W212 & W211
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I know i had a post like this before, but i want to let you guys know that I dont want to start a flame war like last time. SO, on that note, I would like to know you're guy's opinions on both cars. Is the C-Class big enough for 4 adults to sit comfortably? Is the E-Class worth the extra money? What are some of the differences you guys noticed from a driving and performance perspective, tech and gadgets perspective, and the "cool" factor that each car possesses?
P.S. NOT the W212, im talking about the W211
P.S. NOT the W212, im talking about the W211
This has been covered so many times. STFF
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Are you ever going to buy for you or your daddy (Comparisson ?s for over a year now)?
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C-Class vs. E-Class
This has been covered so many times. STFF
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Are you ever going to buy for you or your daddy (Comparisson ?s for over a year now)?
This has been covered so many times. STFF
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Are you ever going to buy for you or your daddy (Comparisson ?s for over a year now)?
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One looks really good from all angles, sits 4 very comfortably, has a large trunk, gets good fuel economy, has 2 years of proven quality per JDPower and most owner experience....
...and the other is larger.
Unless you mean the 211.....a great car which is a better choice for extra room, if you want it You don't need it for just 4 people.
...and the other is larger.
Unless you mean the 211.....a great car which is a better choice for extra room, if you want it You don't need it for just 4 people.
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my brother has the e550 sports and I have the c350 sports.
I definately like the look of the c better than the e. But the E is such a comfortable car. Paddle shifter is a plus, more power is definately a plus, V8 sounds awesome. But the C class command eats the my brother's navi system for breakfast.
Performance the E550 feels definitely better in sense off acceleration. Handling I don't know i haven't had the chance to take both cars on the twisties. But the tq on the E is nice.
i like how the E has memory for the seats, seat coolers, and the parking assist.
I definately like the look of the c better than the e. But the E is such a comfortable car. Paddle shifter is a plus, more power is definately a plus, V8 sounds awesome. But the C class command eats the my brother's navi system for breakfast.
Performance the E550 feels definitely better in sense off acceleration. Handling I don't know i haven't had the chance to take both cars on the twisties. But the tq on the E is nice.
i like how the E has memory for the seats, seat coolers, and the parking assist.
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My parents have an '09 E350 4Matic with the AMG appearance package. It's a great car. Much nicer interior than the C-class and obviously has more room. Looks great as well.
That said I love my C300. I think it looks just as good as the E. I prefer the MM/Command/Navi in the C-class much better. While my parents E350 is faster than my C300, I prefer the ride in my car. I think the steering and gas/brake pedals are too sensitive...I prefer the stiffer/tighter feel of the C
That said I love my C300. I think it looks just as good as the E. I prefer the MM/Command/Navi in the C-class much better. While my parents E350 is faster than my C300, I prefer the ride in my car. I think the steering and gas/brake pedals are too sensitive...I prefer the stiffer/tighter feel of the C
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Go the new E - Drove one today - It's a great car & looks much better in the flesh than in pictures. It's really in a whole different class (no pun intended) to the C. The C is not a true 4 adult car.
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C-Class vs. E-Class
This has been covered so many times. STFF
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Are you ever going to buy for you or your daddy (Comparisson ?s for over a year now)?
This has been covered so many times. STFF
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Are you ever going to buy for you or your daddy (Comparisson ?s for over a year now)?
I know i had a post like this before, but i want to let you guys know that I dont want to start a flame war like last time. SO, on that note, I would like to know you're guy's opinions on both cars. Is the C-Class big enough for 4 adults to sit comfortably? Is the E-Class worth the extra money? What are some of the differences you guys noticed from a driving and performance perspective, tech and gadgets perspective, and the "cool" factor that each car possesses?
P.S. NOT the W212, im talking about the W211
P.S. NOT the W212, im talking about the W211
Both cars are nice, each has its own.
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My brother has an E500. It's a couple of years old with only 17,000 miles on it. He got it for less than half of the original MSRP. I thought it was a good deal. I really like my C better though. As for the W212, I love the coupe. I saw an e550 coupe while getting my car serviced and now I am seriously considering one. It is one of the most attractive cars I have seen in recent years. Sorry. If you don't mind the W211 body style, and it suits your needs better than a C, get one.
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The new E handles like a boat. Drove the 350 sedan and the 550 coupe. Both were boats and floated. Disappointed in particular with the 550 coupe as was hoping for something closer to the CLK.
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get 5 series... i think it looks better than the E.. Exterior wise at least.. although i hate the 5er's interior. Which models are you looking at? C300? c350? vs E300, 350 and 550. Sounds like you are having a tough choice between a used E vs a new C. I'd go with the 5.. if you want 4 adults, though I went with the c300.. sometimes I wished I got a 550i instead.. 
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Hmm, I was never expecting much from the sedan because the only i like about it is the interior and the technology...the coupe handling like a boat though, even after that fancy commercial they made...disappointing
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http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-c...-2-450x317.jpg
See the resemblance
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Yeah, I was kinda disappointed in the E550 coupe also, but I should also mention that was at stock setting. I had some aftermarket stuff in mind as I was test driving it to tighten things up. Has potential...
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get 5 series... i think it looks better than the E.. Exterior wise at least.. although i hate the 5er's interior. Which models are you looking at? C300? c350? vs E300, 350 and 550. Sounds like you are having a tough choice between a used E vs a new C. I'd go with the 5.. if you want 4 adults, though I went with the c300.. sometimes I wished I got a 550i instead..
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The new E sedan looks a bit confused, with that 'Pontoon' crease over the rear arches and the Hyundai Sonata rear lights (I spotted that the day it came out - amazing how many other people have, so it must be true). The break which was just officially unveiled looks quite decent though, somehow the rear just works a lot better with some extra volume. They really should have gone the same route they went with the C though, and put the big star grille on the Avantgarde. Improves the look of the car tenfold (sorry to the tradionalists).
Anyway, the C is exactly the same car as the E, except it's (obviously) better looking (very good looking in fact), better handling and quite a bit cheaper. What the E has going for it, is rear leg room, a bigger trunk (not a dealbreaker in Europe where you can get the C estate), better interior finish (no cheapo plastic armrests in any version from what I've seen) and probably better NHV and ride comfort. I guess you get what you pay for, but for anyone below 30 I reckon the C is the more attractive choice...
Anyway, the C is exactly the same car as the E, except it's (obviously) better looking (very good looking in fact), better handling and quite a bit cheaper. What the E has going for it, is rear leg room, a bigger trunk (not a dealbreaker in Europe where you can get the C estate), better interior finish (no cheapo plastic armrests in any version from what I've seen) and probably better NHV and ride comfort. I guess you get what you pay for, but for anyone below 30 I reckon the C is the more attractive choice...
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I just find that the E is very, very similar to the C, much more so than say a BMW 5 series is similar to a 3 series, or an Audi A6 to an Audi A4. It's just a bigger, more comfortable C. Which is good, but also a little bit disappointing. Check the identical instrument cluster, the side-on view from the rear quarters onwards, the general shape of the dashboard (bound to become even more identical after the C gets facelifted to GLK-style integrated satnav), the shape of the (standard) seats and steering wheel, etc. etc. etc.
I realize all manufacturers share a lot of things between their model lines, but between the C and E it's just very blatant (to me). The previous generations looked and felt less alike, I feel.
I realize all manufacturers share a lot of things between their model lines, but between the C and E it's just very blatant (to me). The previous generations looked and felt less alike, I feel.
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I just find that the E is very, very similar to the C, much more so than say a BMW 5 series is similar to a 3 series, or an Audi A6 to an Audi A4. It's just a bigger, more comfortable C. Which is good, but also a little bit disappointing. Check the identical instrument cluster, the side-on view from the rear quarters onwards, the general shape of the dashboard (bound to become even more identical after the C gets facelifted to GLK-style integrated satnav), the shape of the (standard) seats and steering wheel, etc. etc. etc.
I realize all manufacturers share a lot of things between their model lines, but between the C and E it's just very blatant (to me). The previous generations looked and felt less alike, I feel.
I realize all manufacturers share a lot of things between their model lines, but between the C and E it's just very blatant (to me). The previous generations looked and felt less alike, I feel.
I know there are plenty of under the hood, electronics and drivetrain differences but the look of the cars is strikingly similar to my eyes...definitely a strong family resemblance at the very least...
Seeing the sleek lines of the E Coupe made me drool at the thought of a new C Coupe...
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I looked inside a friend's C230 97 and it looks just like my 07. Now that I have an MB I look at every other stationary one in my path. I think they all look alike in a progressive way. I like MB's willingness to pay homage to earlier models. I saw old pictures in a book about the history of MB. I think the styling carryovers give MB's a lot of class. It's been only 13 months and I'm getting sold on this make of car. I understand that speed, handling, and legroom are important in this thread - this is just my opinion on appearances.
