OK, let's compare features (E320).
 

OK, there were few members here interested in comparing prices, so maybe we can compare features instead?

I am interested in at features come standard in various countries. I get the impression we get quite a few here (Canada) and even more in the US. But I might be wrong.

Here in Canada, the standard E320 (which retails for US$45,800) has the folowing options built in as stndard:


STANDARD EX FACTORY
adaptive drive dynamics
sensotronic braking
213 parameter steering
219 side window air bags
345 rain sensors
400 rear center armrest
423 auto transmission
430 rear head restraints
431 center rear belt
441 elect adj steering column
501 elect adj mirrors
570 front armrest w/storage
584 el. windows - 4 express up and down
593 tinted glass
611 entrance lamps
670 engine heat rest usage
875 heated windshield washers
876 interior lighting
877 rear reading lamps
886 remote trunk release
910 alternator w/higher capacity
915 80 litre fuel tank

STANDARD ADDED BY MB CANADA
83X leather
U36 COMAND pre-wiring
232 garage door opener
242 el.adj. pass seat w/memory
249 automatic day/night mirror dimming
275 el.adj. driver seat w/memory
280 leather covered steering wheel and shift knob
293 side air bags - rear doors
309 cup holders, front
384 TeleAid
414 elect. sliding glass roof
460 metric instrumentation
494 federal stamndard equipment
521 radio am/fm with cassette and single CD
524 paint preservation
543 multi-function sun visor
551 anti-theft alarm system
573 ISOFIX child seat
581 automatic 4-zone climate control w/active charcoal filter
634 first aid kit
636 collective code (delete euro warning triangle)
668 sea packing
673 battery - large capacity
690 mini spare wheel *ACTUALLY NOT TRUE, IT IS FULLSIZE
803 model year 2003 designation
873 heated front seats
919 cooling amplifier
955 elegance package (1)
986 vin nr on vehicle
989 vin nr on windshield
Metallic paint (not sure what number)

(1) 955 includes nameplate deletion, 16" 5-double spoke light allow heels 672, and burl walnut wood trim.

WHAT!?!!? cheaper and with more options... it seems like people will be going to Canada now to buy their mercs. Just curious, how much tax do you pay in Canada...does this compensate for the slight price reduction?

OK! what are the options that they get standard in Canada and we don't in U.S? What am i missing here????!??

On the E320 looks like leather, metallic paint, 4 zone air conditioning and sunroof are all included in base price whereas in US they have to be paid for on top so that 5,000 dollar price difference ends up being closer to $8,000.

Correct on the features.

Tax is 8% + 7% here, so for sure that accounts for some price difference. But yes, we do get rather a lot of features as standard. It's because we don't earn as much I presume - price has to be competitive vs. other options.

When you buy here they make you sign a legal form for prohibiting export!

I believe it also icludes a fire extinguisher under the driver's seat.

I think that is in case you get flamed on this forum...you can put out the fire on the seat of your pants b4 you sit down.:p

Ed

Not in Canada. Where? In the US?

nope, it is a lot cheaper in canada like you guys said, but you cant transport the car for one full year, but, i have heard that i you want a cheap price, call a dealer in canada, and ask for one of thier test drive cars, i guess the law doesnt care for those?

The first aid kit is under the passenger's seat and the fire ex. is under the driver's seat.

in our car, we didnt get a fire extinguisher. only the first aid kit, in amserica, i dont think you get the fire ex.

In what country is the fire extinguisher undeer the drivers seat?


BMMS8:

Where is "amserica"? Is that a new Eastern European country?
And why do they get FE's and we don't?:p

Ed

Don't despair
 

It's OK Ed, I thought it was funny :p

EDJ