E-Class Coupe (C238) & Cabrio (A238) 2017 - E200, E220, E300, E350, E400, E450 [Coupes &Cabriolets]

New C238 & A238 Waiting Room

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 19, 2018 | 11:33 PM
  #26  
Iversonbiatch's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 73
Likes: 3
What are your guys thoughts on the performance exhaust on the E53? I was watching a few youtube review videos in the UK on the E53 and 2019 C43 and the reviewer which compared two cars was pretty adamant that the sound with the performance exhaust on the C43 was much better than the E53 stock.

Debating on the option but its a 1k bump on price.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 09:18 AM
  #27  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by Iversonbiatch
What are your guys thoughts on the performance exhaust on the E53? I was watching a few youtube review videos in the UK on the E53 and 2019 C43 and the reviewer which compared two cars was pretty adamant that the sound with the performance exhaust on the C43 was much better than the E53 stock.

Debating on the option but its a 1k bump on price.
I ordered my 53 in late June with the Performance Exhaust because I like the sportier sound, it’s not going to be my everyday car, and maybe I am a little redneck. My dealer called me a couple of weeks ago and said that if I still wanted it that it would delay the arrival date, so I gave up on the PE. For what it’s worth.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 09:48 AM
  #28  
Iversonbiatch's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 73
Likes: 3
Did they say what the delay was going to be? I heard the HUD was so far backordered it was pushing into mid 2019
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 10:03 AM
  #29  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by Iversonbiatch
Did they say what the delay was going to be? I heard the HUD was so far backordered it was pushing into mid 2019
I didn’t press the issue but was told the same thing on HUD. I have HUD on my BMW and although neat, after a while I didn’t notice it and living in Florida you can’t see it with polarized sunglasses on.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 11:02 AM
  #30  
sackboydad's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 554
Likes: 63
From: Virginia
2019 E450 Cabriolet, 2020 GLS450
Originally Posted by P2IMSA

I didn’t press the issue but was told the same thing on HUD. I have HUD on my BMW and although neat, after a while I didn’t notice it and living in Florida you can’t see it with polarized sunglasses on.
I have the HUD on my MY19 E450 Cab. It’s “Ok” but not the end all get out. I use CarPlay for navigation so I don’t get to see the next turn in the HUD anyway. So all I see is the speed limit (which is shown in the digital cockpit anyway) and the speedometer.

i just ordered it because it was available last May when I confirmed the build. If I’d actually looked at it prior, I might have saved the $900
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 12:41 PM
  #31  
AZEZ's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 73
Likes: 13
BMW 740i
Originally Posted by BenzC400


2019 AMG E53 Coupe
Iridum Silver Metallic
AMG Black Nappa Leather
Lighting Package
Parking Assistance Package
Heated AMG Nappa Leather Performance Steering Wheel
Driver Assistance Package
Heated and Ventilated Seats
Black Ash Wood Trim and Center Console
19” Twin 5 Spoke Wheels (RTE) with Black Accents and All Season Tires
Soft Close Doors
AMG Track Pace Application

I really like the Iridum Silver color, same as my C400. I really wanted the 20 inch multi spoke wheels with black accents, but didn’t want to deal with summer tires. There is no all season alternative in the correct size, at least not run flats. I originally had summer tires on the C400 and had to change them when the weather got cold. It wasn’t worth the hassle for me.







Beautiful order. That silver will look great -- really similar to my order. Im in Arizona so the 20" wheels and summer tires are no problem. I will see rain, but there aren't pot holes in the roads so no concern about ruining my rims. My opinion is the car really needs to be fully loaded. why pay all that money and stop short $7,500 and not get all the features? Doesnt make sense to me. The technology is really amazing. Think back to high school and what you car did and didn't have. What we have today is literally a James Bond car from 1985 -- without the missiles and self destruct. I didn't get the AMG Track Pace application, but I have a friend who is a NASCAR driver and trains at a track here in AZ and will take me out for pace runs when my car arrives(after 1000 miles). Will probably need new tires after a few trips to the track though.

Last edited by AZEZ; Sep 20, 2018 at 12:45 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 01:04 PM
  #32  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Originally Posted by AZEZ
Beautiful order. That silver will look great -- really similar to my order. Im in Arizona so the 20" wheels and summer tires are no problem. I will see rain, but there aren't pot holes in the roads so no concern about ruining my rims. My opinion is the car really needs to be fully loaded. why pay all that money and stop short $7,500 and not get all the features? Doesnt make sense to me. The technology is really amazing. Think back to high school and what you car did and didn't have. What we have today is literally a James Bond car from 1985 -- without the missiles and self destruct. I didn't get the AMG Track Pace application, but I have a friend who is a NASCAR driver and trains at a track here in AZ and will take me out for pace runs when my car arrives(after 1000 miles). Will probably need new tires after a few trips to the track though.
i hope to get some “mild” track time as soon as it’s broken in. I say mild because I dont want to destroy the tires. I’d like to do some 0-60, 1/4 mile and max speed runs.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 04:16 PM
  #33  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Does anyone have an idea when the E53 Coupe and Cabrolet will be configurable on the MBUSA website or when official final pricing will be released? I would that that with all these orders and cars arriving in the USA, it would be pretty soon.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 04:44 PM
  #34  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by BenzC400
Does anyone have an idea when the E53 Coupe and Cabrolet will be configurable on the MBUSA website or when official final pricing will be released? I would that that with all these orders and cars arriving in the USA, it would be pretty soon.
You can get pricing from the dealer, base price for the Coupe is $72,900 and then all of the stuff you can add. I ordered mine late June and I am told that it will be here in mid to late November.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 05:19 PM
  #35  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Originally Posted by P2IMSA

You can get pricing from the dealer, base price for the Coupe is $72,900 and then all of the stuff you can add. I ordered mine late June and I am told that it will be here in mid to late November.
I have a good idea of the price. The last dealer order guide I’ve seen has the Coupé base price at $73,700. I’m sure the final price will be very close to that number, if not exact. My dealer thinks so too, but can’t commit officially until the final price is set by MB. I made the deal with this in mind. Right now, I have a November build date.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 05:26 PM
  #36  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by BenzC400


I have a good idea of the price. The last dealer order guide I’ve seen has the Coupé base price at $73,700. I’m sure the final price will be very close to that number, if not exact. My dealer thinks so too, but can’t commit officially until the final price is set by MB. I made the deal with this in mind. Right now, I have a November build date.
My signed agreement was at $72,900 but by the time everything was added plus a small discount wound up around $86K so I guess we’ll see.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 05:37 PM
  #37  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Originally Posted by P2IMSA

My signed agreement was at $72,900 but by the time everything was added plus a small discount wound up around $86K so I guess we’ll see.
My deal was on a percentage off MSRP with the assumed $73,700 base price. The total MSRP is expected to be just about $85,000.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2018 | 04:22 PM
  #38  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Can anyone with a new 2019 E Coupe answer this? One annoying thing I’ve seen with MB vehicles is that you have to hold the seat memory button as the seat moves into position. If you let go, the seat stops. On a test drive in an E450 Cabriolet, I pressed the seat memory button and released. The seat continued to move. Is this a new feature on all 2019s?
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2018 | 05:21 PM
  #39  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
If the memory seats are now adjusted with a push and release of the button, I wonder what other hidden changes or improvements might be included with the 2019 Cabriolet/Coupé. Maybe the memory seat position is tied to the key being used or maybe even the remote start. Both would be nice additions. I look forward to hearing from new owners as these cars begin to be delivered.*
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 04:25 PM
  #40  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
I just noticed that the 2019 C Class Coupe, Cabriolet and Sedan are now on the MBUSA website. As far as I can tell, they are the only 2019 models listed. The 2019 E Class Coupe and Cabriolet must be coming soon.

Last edited by BenzC400; Oct 2, 2018 at 04:29 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 05:43 PM
  #41  
Germancar1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,846
Likes: 291
From: Dallas TX
2013 650i Coupe, 2010 IS250 AWD, 1999 S500
Where are you seeing that? They have a lot of the 2019 and 2020s under the future cars section, but in the build your own it's still 2018s.

M
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 06:13 PM
  #42  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Originally Posted by Germancar1
Where are you seeing that? They have a lot of the 2019 and 2020s under the future cars section, but in the build your own it's still 2018s.

M

Last edited by BenzC400; Oct 2, 2018 at 06:17 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2018 | 05:35 PM
  #43  
AZEZ's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 73
Likes: 13
BMW 740i
The good news is my car is now B3! Woot. Bad news: SR looking into MB Germany hints at a E53 AMG Cabriolet release date. Says he expects it to be December Noooooo! Anyone have any information about a release date for the E53AMG models? Also, how long does the car take from B3 to shipping?
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2018 | 06:04 AM
  #44  
tonynufc's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 69
Likes: 6
From: North West England
C238 E220D 4Matic
Originally Posted by BenzC400
Can anyone with a new 2019 E Coupe answer this? One annoying thing I’ve seen with MB vehicles is that you have to hold the seat memory button as the seat moves into position. If you let go, the seat stops. On a test drive in an E450 Cabriolet, I pressed the seat memory button and released. The seat continued to move. Is this a new feature on all 2019s?
I have a 2019 Coupe in the UK and can confirm the memory seats work on a single push, no need to hold the button in.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2018 | 07:24 AM
  #45  
BenzC400's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Originally Posted by tonynufc
I have a 2019 Coupe in the UK and can confirm the memory seats work on a single push, no need to hold the button in.
What about the easy exit/enter feature? Does the seat move back when the car is turned off? On my C400, only the steering wheel moves, not he seat. I hope the seat will move also in the new E53.
Reply
Old Oct 12, 2018 | 01:29 PM
  #46  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by sackboydad

it looks like December. By then again, the e450’s were supposed to be October, but ended up being September....
AMG Hospitality at Road Atlanta has 6 on display.



Reply
Old Oct 13, 2018 | 01:39 AM
  #47  
AZEZ's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 73
Likes: 13
BMW 740i
Originally Posted by P2IMSA

AMG Hospitality at Road Atlanta has 6 on display.




Oh my these look like E53 AMGs....on American soil?!?! Woot! Release date has got to be near.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2018 | 04:46 PM
  #48  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by AZEZ
Oh my these look like E53 AMGs....on American soil?!?! Woot! Release date has got to be near.
The MBUSA rep there who was very professional but toed the company line in stating they would be released by the end of the year.

Last edited by P2IMSA; Oct 15, 2018 at 04:48 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2018 | 09:24 PM
  #49  
sackboydad's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 554
Likes: 63
From: Virginia
2019 E450 Cabriolet, 2020 GLS450
Couple of night shots of my new baby

Couple of night pictures of my new baby....




Reply
Old Oct 20, 2018 | 06:28 AM
  #50  
P2IMSA's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Originally Posted by sackboydad
Couple of night pictures of my new baby....



Sweet!
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 5.00 average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:45 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE