AF330i

I am thinking of switching my C350 which is a 2 yr lease with about 4 months left for a 2 yr lease on a E350 4matic. I am sure most of you know mb is looking to get me in a new car so they will waive the remaining payments.

My big concern is the power ... My C has decent power and knowing that the E is heavier especially with the 4matic I was wondering if anyone here has made this trade.

Am I going to feel like I do when going from my C350 to a C300 4matic ?

Is the E feel just as quick in every day driving. I have other cars for hitting the curves with but as I am noticing on this insanely snowy winter, I will be using this car most of the time for winter months so I want decent power.

ngerstman

I might wait. See if they will extend your lease for another year. The new "c" will be out by then(new upgraded interiors) as will the new engines in the e350 and e550. You will most likely find the e350 sluggish by comparison as well as no where near as sporty feeling as the c350. The next engine in the e350 will be 300+ hp. The e350 is a much more luxurious ride and a much bigger feeling car. If you want that and they offer you a good enough deal, then you might consider it. Regards. Ned.

AF330i

I considered going with just 2 cars for myself since I won't need the C after winter is over but then another part of me says why do that ... 2 years goes by so fast and nothing more I don't like then waiting for a car to come out.

My other choice is go for the E550 or a 535i ... Those 2 are both the same lease price for 2 years give or take $50.

park423

I went from a C300 to an E550 and I love it. I was going to get the E350 but felt it was heavy and slow compared to the C300 so I imagine it would feel more so for you coming from an C350. The E350 coupe however, does feel more powerful than the sedan and definitely handles better. I would try to wait for the E350 with the new V-6 engine.

K-A

If power is your biggest concern and deal breaker here, in regards to switching from a C to an E, I think you're probably looking at the wrong car, and might not be happy with it.

I don't think it will be significantly different, but the E is about 300-400 lbs heavier than the C, so that is equivalent to about 35 HP, let's say.

The E is such a drastically superior ride and overall car to the C (think the same idea, just made much better, with an interior that isn't on the same planet as the current pre-facelifted C), that your money is being spent other areas.

If anything less than the C's performance will upset you, then I'd recommend going for the '12 E350, any E550, or even Bimmer 535i.

ngerstman

Well framed. I would agree. Regards. Ned.

MBraced_-

I went from a C350 to a E350. But my E350 isn't a 4matic.. you cant really tell the difference between the two.