The E Coupe and E Sedan are now available for build and the specs listed.

 

Is it me or is the regular "Sport Package" the AMG Package this time around?

If that is the case it is damn CHEAP compared to how much it cost on a pre-'09 W211.

 

I think the "Sport Package" is more like 2/3 of the "pre-'09 321 AMG Sport Package". The other 1/3 comes in the "Wheel Package", and that costs $750 (which is still dirt cheap compared to the cost of the "pre-'09 321 AMG Sport Package").

One thing I don't get is why the "Driver Assistance Package" can't be combined with the "Wheel Package"? Does the AMG-style steering wheel and rims affect MB's ability to impliment "Distronic Plus + Pre-Safe Braking", "Blindspot Assist", and "Lane Keeping Assist"?

 

Wow, that's crazy. The 321 AMG Package on the W211 was like $5K, complete with everything, and really rare, aside from the '09's of course. I guess M-B knows the AMG Packs help sell the cars so are less concerned with keeping them all too "exclusive".

 

Well, I have yet to see a 2010 E-Class in person, much less one with the "Sport Styling" and "Wheel Package". From the pictures on MBUSA, the "Sport Styling" bumpers and trim LOOKS very similar to the ones in the pre-'09 AMG 321 Sport Package... BUT they could be different, or MBUSA posted the wrong photos corresponding to the "Sport Package" on the website (mistakes happen).

And I thought that the 321 AMG Sport Package cost $2,500 to add-on pre-;09 models... no? Maybe I'm confusing that price with something else...


EDIT: And yes, the 321 AMG Sport Package REALLY DOES help sell cars... it really helped sell me on the '09 E350 (been waiting for the 321 and updated Nav system to be "included" for years)!

 

I dunno, on the Invoice of my car it says the 321 package was in the upper $4K range, which includes AMG bumpers, 18" AMG wheels, twin AMG pipes, and Sport tuned suspension.

 

Hmmmmmm... I wonder if the price changed from '06 to '08 (which is the year of my friend's E550). I'll ask him if he remembers how much the 321 was on his car... maybe I am mistaken...

 

Just discovered the addition to the build your own page today. Couple of things I noticed. First the disappointment that Metallic Diamond White isn't offered in the sedan, its only available on the coupe at a steep $1,515 (that's double the normal price of $720 for metallic colors). Second thing I noticed is that it appears U.S. spec cars without the P2 option will indeed have the dual fog lights instead of the l.e.d. strip, looks kinda cool, sort of an homage to Brabus. Lastly, the interior option of Natural Beige Leather (sedan only) instead of the usual Euro option of Cognac is a bit of a let down as well. I was looking forward to seeing a Metallic Diamond White sedan with Cognac interior and they fail on both accounts. Oh well, I won't be in the market till next year, maybe by then they will come through on both options.

 

My friend said the 321 AMG Sport Package on his 2008 E550 was $2K.

 

Does MBUSA offer the intelligent lights option (option code 622)? For us this option is available for any trim level and includes the led DLR lights.

 

The new e63 is now on the AMG website as well!

 

MBUSA rolled it into a package. In fact, this might complicate choices for some: for example, one cannot have round fog lights with Package 2. I think that this is an unnecessary constraint. It seems to me that a lot of true MB folks will not want those LED lights that look like inverse hokey sticks on the front of their cars. I asked my dealer to investigate if I could have dual fogs and P2 at the same time. I will report when he gets back to me next week.

On another note: I test drove 550 sedan today. Really impressed.

First negatives:

1. tires did not live up to car's power and suspension abilities. I took couple of sharp corners and while the vehicle was firm and stable, tires made a lot of noise. The car had AMG wheels, but I think those tires need to go.

2. someone mentioned that the cruise control shift was in the way of turn signal. It is true. I pushed it couple of times while changing the lane. I am amazed that Germans let this one through...really puzzling.

3. Air vents are too omnipresent. Silver color makes them stand out way too much. Essentially they attract too much attention.

Some Positives:

1. It is absolutely true that the car feels entirely different in person. It is big and very aggressive.

2. The back lights did not feel "asian" to me at all. Especially with US tags in the middle. They are stunningly complex. When lit up they are gorgeous. Also, you will notice that their surface is not flat on the side. You will find a raised line that is parallel to the Pantoon lines on the body. Overall, I thought that the side of the car was attractive, intricate and with purpose.

3. They had one car in Capri Blue inside the dealership. At first I thought that the car was black. Only from about 3 feet you will see that it is in fact deep, gorgeous blue. With Almond Beige two tone interior it was a looker.

4. Navigation/Entertainment system is great. It is intuitive and super easy to operate.

So, all in all 4.5 out of 5 on my sensory scale

Let's see what they come back with numbers wise

 

2) but this is the way it has been on all of my Benzes, have you been driving one before? I mean this should not be a "W212" specific issue. I admit that it is possible to get confused but then again if you want to use all the features from the different sticks, you can do it blindly while some steering wheel button approach would fill up the wheel and you would definitely have to have a look at the button you want to operate.

3) is a matter of opinion but I would tend to agree with you.

By the way, the W212 options do not appear absolutely independent from each other (as far as it could be, like on older models) for European buyers either although most are still completely independent and packages consist of a few features and there are sevral of thes small packages. Nothing incremental like P2 over P1 etc. I can still find some flaws from the buyers point of view, Distronic was part of a package that included things I would not want to buy, for example.

 

You are totally right. The funny thing is that I did not even think about it and I will tell you why. I drive 1998 E430. I feel that the turn signal stick is a bit longer in my car....it is more square and thus does not slip out when you touch it with one or two fingers. In the new E I had to sort of "look" for the turn signal stick. I guess couple of millimeters can make a difference.

 

Just up 2 days ago--complete downloadable brochure and (higher)Canadian prices on new E class autos

 

Anyone every figure out an answer to this? Thanks.