pezzy669

So wanted to give a quick farewell - this past Saturday traded my '09 C300 with 78k miles in for a '11 E350 4Matic with 78k miles.

Had a great time with my C300 but will say the E350 is a huge step up when it comes to refinement and handling. Got it for $16.5k but it needs new motor and trans mounts and new tires all around but other than that it is mint and has full service records.

I really liked my C300 but after some time behind the wheel of the E350 there is nothing that can match this refinement.

dennish

Yup, E class is a step up for sure.

superangrypenguin

Congratulations! I hope to be in the same boat in a 2019 S, E, 2018 LS500 or 2019 A8 shortly. Exciting times for a few of us forum folks on here. Enjoy the sweet ride OP!

townie15

Sport or luxury? Congrats!

pezzy669

Thanks all! Yes it is a definite upgrade except for the garbage tires they put on it (Firestone Firehawk all seasons) that are new but noisy as all get out.

Funny enough about the sport vs luxury question I did not even realize MB made sport and luxury on the E, lot more subtle differences between the two vs the W204 C. (3 horizontal bars on grill vs 4, different ground effects kit, 10 MM lower ride height and black headliner) but was able to confirm today it is a Sport. Will say even in Sport trim it rides like a cloud compared to my '09 C300 Luxury.

xsever

Congrats and definitely an interesting comparison between the C and the E. Keep us posted with the differences you notice after the upgrade.

Benedict_as

Hello, switching to benz yaay,
I want to get a used Benz cos I can't afford a new one, so I need your advice.
Which is better to go for in terms of maintenance and reliability 2010 c300 or 2010 e350?
​​​​​​​ is the parts of 2010 e350 more expensive than 2010 c300?

Benedict_as

what's your opinion on the maintenance part. I know e350 is more pleasurable to drive but is the maintenance of c300 less cheaper than e350 or basically the same?