Silver07

besides losing 2 miles per gallon, what are the pros and cons for the 3.5 vs 4.8 motors. i assume the only difference between the two are the motor options.

thanks again guys


just purchased 2007 e350 p2 package and already want the w212

BM2BZ

not only different engines and you are now talking about different model year as well. unless you really don't like the newer w212 style, you'll love the bigger engine.

Tjdehya

Bigger and Better Engine, Bigger and Better brakes, and the available option of Airmatic suspension are the only differences.

Zax63

Try driving one. IMHO it drives like a totally different car...you know that commercial "I shoulda had a V8?" they weren't talking about veggie juice.

Silver07

yah Ive had my w211 for only 2 months and already want to trade it in for a w212, just couldnt decide which model E350 or E550, any big difference big in gas?

no_mulligan

How many miles do you drive in a year? What % is highway? What do you get now mpg wise? Is that computer calculated or by actual calculator? Is it 4matic? What size tires? I had a 2006 e350Rwd. I'd be happy to estimate for you.


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Silver07

dont know as i only had it for 2 months, m-f highway 26 miles a day, avg 21mpg , long trips (1hr drive) 25-26mpg. no 4matic 07 sport p2

ImInPA

A lot depends on how you drive it. The E550 is just giddy fast. So, if you like to get going quickly, I would expect 15 mpg around town in the E550. If you drive the same, then there will be less of a hit between the two, but, if you are going to drive them the same why get the bigger engine?

Silver07

i guess i want the "available" power when needed....... so the only difference is the motor between the two?

BagMan

E550 comes with more features standard. Real Leather seats and airmatic suspension are the two big ones in addition to the V8 motor.

mbuster25

For the nearly 10K in MSRP difference it's not all engine. The 550 come with 4Matic (since 2012), and you get standard leather and heated seats. The 4Matic in any model variant has a mpg hit, but I would have not bought my 350 without it where I live. If 4Matic is not something you want or need, I understand, but 4Matic will help channel the massive amount of torque.

To me, it is mostly engine. Besides the power ouptut from the drive (just take the 550 in a good passing situation and you will find out in a hurry ). The V8 TT also has an engine/exhaust note which may be to your liking. No need to resort to "tricks" like what Lexus does with a sound generator in it's GS350

Oh and of course with the 550 comes that "550" badge on the back which lets others know you got some power under the hood.
Stock 350's would be wise not to try to race you. Please obey all traffic laws

Silver07

Ha ha nice!

i guess thats what i needed to find out, im looking on getting a used 2010, so if i wanted hids and heated seats, i should look for p2 right?

RobbieRob

Along with some standard feature differences,, ITS ALL IN THE RIGHT FOOT PEDDLE. Night and day difference.

threeMBs

If MPG question was posed twice, something tells me that price of admission difference ($10K new, less than that used) is too much to overcome. Why even get (maybe because it is significantly less expensive?) used W211 vs. similarly powered used W212 in the first place?

Silver07

looks, interior and electronics up to date....

threeMBs

I am no good at guessing. If you want to be understood, please be specific.

Silver07

isnt the difference day and night between w211 & w212 interiors?
looks up to date to me.

jeremyshaw

Lexus should stop calling it a sound generator - it is not the fake sounds made by a speaker, as Audi, Ford, and BMW do. It's a physical connection between the intake and the front cabin air vents. What is heard is pure induction sound - something not suggested for turbo engines.

Turbo setups generally rely on exhaust noises.

BM2BZ

hid, yes. heated seats, no. one thing you have to consider is airmatic. if you are planning to keep it after the warranty expired and not planning to get extended warranty, some members have mentioned the potential problems with airmatic, the repair bill won't be pretty. best advise is test drive one...and come back tell us you are the new owner of a w212 e550 .

C280 Sport

+1

Nuru

Airmatic, struts $$$$$$ to replace after warrantty

Whisperwood

I went back and forth with the 350 and 550 driving both over and over again before I decided on the 550. Power is effortless, ride is fantastic, and rivals s-class for comfort at half the price. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy.

BlackBensy

No cons in having either car but the 550 is pretty fast. Pulls for days on the highway and very comfortable.

Silver07

i will probably look for a non airmatic.....keep it simple, but sweet with some H&R's.....

BlackBensy

The Airmatic is pretty sweet. It adjusts accordingly to speed and if you want to lower it, it will probably run $1500 at max with a digital module.

Also, factor in the ease factor of just lowering and raising the car from the cabin.

With a new set of springs and shocks, it will probably run the same price but involves some tinkering.