Panoramic Roof
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
Panoramic Roof
What are your experiences with the panoramic roof? I’ve used it a couple of times at slow speeds, but I gets noisy quickly. It does look really nice with the roof and all the windows open. Is there any maximum operating speed with the roof open or a speed at which the roof won’t operate? I’ve read that Tesla’s pano won’t open or operate above 80 MPH. I’ve seen no such limitation in the E Coupe manual.
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 185
Likes: 51
From: Toronto area, Canada
2018 E400 Coupe C238
No negative experiences. I just turn up the music when it gets noisy! 
Only mention in the manual about high speeds:
Only mention in the manual about high speeds:
Automatic lowering feature
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:
if the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, the sliding sunroof is automatically lowered slightly at
higher speeds. At low speeds it is raised again automatically.
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:
if the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, the sliding sunroof is automatically lowered slightly at
higher speeds. At low speeds it is raised again automatically.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 669
Likes: 142
From: Hermosa Beach, California
2018 E400 Coupe
If it were up to me, I would forego the so-called panoramic roof. I've had sunroofs on all of my last several cars, and I can count on one hand (one finger?) the number of times I've used any of them. I don't like the sun beating down on me, don't like how it contributes to the heat in the car, don't like the wind, don't like the noise, and don't particularly want to look at the sky while driving down the freeway at 80 MPH. I'd rather have steel and insulation over my head.
There's another problem beyond those. On my 2018 E400 Coupe there's a black glass panel between the top edge of the windshield and the front edge of the sunroof. Why that panel is glass is anyone's guess, but to me it's nonsensical to make what is essential part of the car's body out of glass (this is especially true with my car's Lunar Blue finish, which is nearly as dark as the black glass of the panel). While driving on the freeway a few months ago a rock hit that panel and shattered it from edge to edge, top to bottom, although it remained intact. Repair ran just under $1000, of which insurance covered $420. Part had to be ordered from Germany, took about 3 weeks to arrive. PITA.
There's another problem beyond those. On my 2018 E400 Coupe there's a black glass panel between the top edge of the windshield and the front edge of the sunroof. Why that panel is glass is anyone's guess, but to me it's nonsensical to make what is essential part of the car's body out of glass (this is especially true with my car's Lunar Blue finish, which is nearly as dark as the black glass of the panel). While driving on the freeway a few months ago a rock hit that panel and shattered it from edge to edge, top to bottom, although it remained intact. Repair ran just under $1000, of which insurance covered $420. Part had to be ordered from Germany, took about 3 weeks to arrive. PITA.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 96
From: Northeast USA
AMG CLE 53
I ordered my first Benz, a C400, without the pano roof for some of the reasons mentioned in this thread. The pano roof wasn’t optional in the E53. I have barely used it and doubt I will open it much. I do, however, Iike the look. My E53 is Iridium Silver. The black roof, black mirrors and black accents of the wheels look great in contrast to the silver car. I also like the extra light in the car. Overall, I’m happy with the roof.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 669
Likes: 142
From: Hermosa Beach, California
2018 E400 Coupe
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
