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09-29-2018, 12:45 PM
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New to MB
Hello all. Just purchased my first MB. A 2016 CPO e400 4matic coupe! I’m coming from a 2015 Lexus GS350 which I really enjoyed. The lease was up on the Lexus. Decided to purchase this time. I really like the coupe. Looking forward to my new ride!
09-29-2018, 10:51 PM
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Congrats and enjoy the new ride. You'll find the MB has better road feel than the Lexus. Enjoy.
10-04-2018, 07:00 PM
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10-04-2018, 07:38 PM
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welcome to mbworld yround.
interesting thread... as your comparo (GS to E coupe, with the E coupe being the smaller and lighter car i assume?) is the reverse of mine - i have both an IS (the IS being a lexus' smaller sedan than the GS, for those unfamiliar) and an E sedan, and the IS is much sportier feeling imo than the E (w212) - given the E is the bigger and heavier car i am not surprised by this - have not driven a GS in a long while so am not familiar with the ride. Will be interesting to read what your thoughts are on coming from a 4-door GS to a 2-door E... #stayingtuned
interesting thread... as your comparo (GS to E coupe, with the E coupe being the smaller and lighter car i assume?) is the reverse of mine - i have both an IS (the IS being a lexus' smaller sedan than the GS, for those unfamiliar) and an E sedan, and the IS is much sportier feeling imo than the E (w212) - given the E is the bigger and heavier car i am not surprised by this - have not driven a GS in a long while so am not familiar with the ride. Will be interesting to read what your thoughts are on coming from a 4-door GS to a 2-door E... #stayingtuned
10-04-2018, 07:57 PM
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Thanks PatrixUSA. The e coupe feels more nimble and sportier than the GS and more engaging. The Gs in sport mode was deceivingly quick and responsive but otherwise just a really leisurely smooth ride. I’m still getting used to the e coupe but have to say it doesn’t feel as planted in turns as the Gs in sport mode; a little too much play in the steering. Maybe I just need to get used to driving it.
10-05-2018, 09:51 AM
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2016 E400 Coupe (C207)
Mine's not 4-Matic (if that makes a difference), but I came from a BMW 3-Series and I've noticed that the rear end of the E400 Coupe tends to let go in turns a lot sooner than the BMW did.
10-05-2018, 03:25 PM
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My previous car was an F10 BMW 5 series M-Sport X-Drive with the Dynamic Handling Package. My 2017 E400C4 does not "handle" near as well as the Bimmer-- don't get me wrong; I like the E400, but I'd like to try one with M-B dynamic handling. I think the E400 would beat the 535ix in a straight line (0-60) for sure, but not even close in the turns.
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10-17-2018, 04:20 AM
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I went from a 2012 C63 to a 2013 991S to the E400 coupe. I have had this car a bit over 3 years and whilst I miss the noise of the W204 and the presence of the 911, I am very content with the Benz. Having said that I am an old man so not interested in speeding around anymore.
